Ron Glover’s NFL Predictions:Week 10
For 75 years the Philadelphia Eagles and the New York Giants have waged some of the most epic battles in the annals of NFL history. The names etched in the history of this rivarlry are as legendary as some of it’s battles: Chuck Bednarik, Frank Gifford, Herman Edwards, Lawrence Taylor, Randall Cunningham, Brian Westbrook and Plaxico Burress. The names may have changed but the hatred remains.
In Sunday night’s 152nd meeting, I’ll expect no different.
Byes this week: Cincinnati, Dallas, Tampa Bay, Washington
Seattle (2-6) at Miami (4-4) 1pm: These Dolphins have been playing like sharks lately and there’s fresh blood in the water.
The Pick: Dolphins 27 - Seattle 3
Green Bay (4-4) at Minnesota (4-4) 1pm: The key here is turnovers, both teams match up fairly well. Both teams played physical games last week also. But getting up for a division rival is never a problem.
The Pick: Vikings 27 - Packers 24
New Orleans (4-4) at Atlanta (5-3) 1pm: Drew Brees goes up against the league’s 15th ranked passing attack. A win today would go a long way in the Falcons push for the playoffs.
The Pick: Saints 30 - Falcons 24
Tennessee (8-0) at Chicago (5-3) 1pm: With Rex Grossman in the lineup expect the Titans to blitz up the middle because of his immobility and slow release. The Bears will use Devin Hester more than usual to keep the Titans guessing.
The Pick: Titans: 23 - Bears 17
Baltimore (5-3) at Houston (3-5): I wish I had a satellite hook-up for this one. The Ravens running game has been iffy at best and I think the Texans have the upper hand when it comes to receivers.
The Pick: Texans 28 - Ravens 19
St. Louis (2-6) at N.Y. Jets (5-3) 1pm: The Rams will be without Steven Jackson (thigh) but I believe they can still give the Jets a run for it.
The Pick: Jets 21 - Rams 17
Buffalo (5-3) at New England (5-3) 1pm: A month ago I would’ve given the Bills the edge in this one. Instead I see them losing their third game in a row in the division, their grip on the division and possibly the season.
The Pick: Patriots 24 - Bills 16
Jacksonville (3-5) at Detroit (0-8) 1pm: I like what I’ve seen out of the Lions this past month, they are mum on a QB Dan Orlovsky (thumb) may be out so we may see Daunte Culpepper. The Jags are a frustrated bunch.
Upset Special: Lions 28 - Jags 17
Carolina (6-2) at Oakland (2-6) 4:05pm: Will someone remind Al Davis that the Raiders have a game this week.
The Pick: Panthers 28 - Raiders 10
Indianapolis (4-4) at Pittsburgh (6-2) 4:15pm: The Colts will spend the rest of their season trying to prove that they belong, while the Steelers have been proving themselves all along.
The Pick: Steelers 24 - Colts 16
Kansas City (1-7) at San Diego (3-5) 4:15pm: Screw dat, I like the Chiefs this week.
Chiefs 27 - Chargers 19
N.Y. Giants (7-1) at Philadelphia (5-3) 8:15 pm: Both teams have to stop the run to win, so it has to come down to defense. The Giants are ranked 2nd against the pass and 7th against the run. Philly is 8th in both categories. Philly needs this one too bad to lose.
The Pick: Eagles 21 - Giants 17
San Francisco (2-6) at Arizona (6-2) 8:30: I can almost hear Mike Singletary in his pregame speech, “If anyone of you embarrasses me out there tonight, so help me!”
The Pick: Cardinals 24 - Niners 20
Thursday Night
Broncos 34 - Browns 30
Last Week 9-5, Season 65-50, Upset Specials 3-0
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November 9th, 2008 at 3:33 pm
I pray the Eagles pull this off. I would really like to see them make some noise in the playoffs. Wish they had gotten Tony Gonzalez. Oh well. And sweet would it be for the ‘Boys to be the odd team out in the NFC East Postseason picture! Speaking of which…how aptly-named is Dallas? If ever there was a team that deserved the moniker “Boys”, it’s TO and co.
November 9th, 2008 at 5:01 pm
You pick the Lions?? …………….why do I think they’ll pull it off too?? Well, after Tuesday, I can believe ANYTHING.
November 9th, 2008 at 5:07 pm
The Lions have been in every game for the last few weeks now, and the Jags are reeling.
November 10th, 2008 at 12:52 am
The Steelers snatched defeat from the jaws of victory. Aside from Ben’s 3 picks and the tipped pass that Reggie Wayne caught, Polamalu nearly had a pick at the end of the 1st half that would have made it 24-7.
This team was a few plays away from beating the Giants. If they lose to San Diego next week, the season is going to go south in a hurry. 6-3 isn’t fatal, but it’s not 8-1 either. A team with that defense should at least be 7-2. If I’m Tomlin, I’d find this to be a tough spot. The offense is really beat up - the defense is ballin, but he needs even more production…not much — but 1 or 2 plays.
It adds up. The Titans, by contrast, are making those plays.
November 10th, 2008 at 12:52 am
GO GIANTS!!!!!!
November 10th, 2008 at 12:53 am
Ay, bruh — don’t pick the Lions no more. It’s not cool. That’s gonna ruin the whole vibe of your column.
November 10th, 2008 at 1:16 am
E-A-G-L-E-S EAGLES!!!!
November 10th, 2008 at 1:26 am
Eagles are off to GREAT START!!!!!
November 10th, 2008 at 1:27 am
Y’all need to reset the clock on your site.
November 10th, 2008 at 2:03 am
WHAT DA HELL IS GOING ON HERE?
November 10th, 2008 at 2:20 am
The day starts at 8. How do you have yours configured?
Brandon Jacobs is a monster. I hate him. Damn he’s good.
November 10th, 2008 at 2:24 am
I don’t remember. It’s been right for awhile so I haven’t looked in a while. Jacobs is legit. The Steelers stuffed his big ass though. That’s another reason I wish they’d won that game.
Giants are in that ass right now.
Like I said last week - this game would come down to Philly’s ability to move the ball through the air - so far, so awful. Still early, though.
Quiet as its kept, I’m rooting for Ivelisse and Ali.
http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/cheerleaders/Squad.asp
November 10th, 2008 at 2:27 am
FUMBLE!!!!!!
November 10th, 2008 at 2:28 am
Did you see Jacob’s helmet knocked sideways on his dome? LOL. Keep yo big ass on the ground.
November 10th, 2008 at 2:36 am
That hit on Jacob by Gaither to jar the ball loose to quote Chuck Knoll was dastardly.
Good catch by Avant.
November 10th, 2008 at 2:42 am
Damn, Donovan, damn
November 10th, 2008 at 2:57 am
They don’t look like they want this game. Jim Johnson has to make some serious adjustments in the second half, but Donovan is the key here. This is where he wants to be so show and Philly prove.
November 10th, 2008 at 3:06 am
I think they do want this one, Miz. I think they’ve settled down now on both sides of the ball. This game is still going to be tight in the second half but if they protect the ball the Eagles should pull it out.
November 10th, 2008 at 3:09 am
I hear you but these slow starts always come back to haunt come playoff time. Temple those two are the truth. They have real chill personalities as well.
Oh that hit on Jacobs was beautiful. Demps better hold on to the damn ball. he’s too good to have butter fingers.
November 10th, 2008 at 3:10 am
Here comes Donovan…
November 10th, 2008 at 3:13 am
The Playboy Bunny smasher finally comes through.
November 10th, 2008 at 3:13 am
Fade to Baskett for TD.
Good way to celebrate his engagement.
November 10th, 2008 at 3:14 am
Hey, Miz, I thought DNabb couldn’t throw the fade, right?
November 10th, 2008 at 3:17 am
You know?
Now here is where championship football should become their mirror. If not, then they’ll be just another good NFL team.
I tell my son this all the time…when you take the lead in the second half, make sure you keep it.
November 10th, 2008 at 3:18 am
Mizzo — you’re TOOOO!!! connected.
Points in the passing game. McNabb’s got it going now. I like what the Eagle coaches are doing to keep the rush off balance. Fred Robbins was playing like he bought a condo in the middle of your line — but they’ve backed him up. Tuck is pissed and you have the lead. What could be better?
November 10th, 2008 at 3:21 am
A win, T3, a win.
November 10th, 2008 at 3:22 am
I wish I was just a little more connected bruh.
We talked about Tuck on Super Bowl Sunday…you know he ain’t done yet.
November 10th, 2008 at 3:23 am
Big money FA is down! Big money FA is down!
November 10th, 2008 at 3:36 am
That was bullshit. That rule needs to be looked at.
November 10th, 2008 at 3:37 am
At least not enough to overturn the ruling on the field.
November 10th, 2008 at 3:42 am
What are they doing? Damn.
November 10th, 2008 at 3:44 am
This third and one is the play of the game.
November 10th, 2008 at 3:45 am
Damn!
November 10th, 2008 at 3:46 am
Stop needed now
November 10th, 2008 at 3:48 am
The G’s are driving hard now
November 10th, 2008 at 3:51 am
Got to be a field goal here…but like I said earlier, Donovan has to have that 3rd down conversion for this team to be seriously considered as LEAGUE contenders.
I expect consistent excellence outta him.
November 10th, 2008 at 3:51 am
Kevin Boss is the goods. He won (for me, anyway) the Giant game vs. Pittsburgh when he shook Farrior on a 3rd and 9. Did you see the jaws drop on the sideline? When TE’s hurdle, you know there’s some serious athleticism on that team.
November 10th, 2008 at 3:53 am
YES!!! That was a big play.
November 10th, 2008 at 3:53 am
Great defensive play or lousy offensive playcalling?
I’ll take it though.
November 10th, 2008 at 3:54 am
Eli and that Manning whining ish.
November 10th, 2008 at 3:57 am
Shake it, girl
Eli may win games against the Eagles but I know that Jim Johnson D scares the hell out of him.
November 10th, 2008 at 3:59 am
Remember his rookie season when he got that cold rock stuff?
See this is what I’m talking about. You can’t have two consecutive three and outs.
November 10th, 2008 at 4:02 am
Remember Jerome McDougle laid the best hit of his career on Eli in his first game as a rookie.
That penalty on the punt returned saved the game.
November 10th, 2008 at 4:02 am
Why not? The Steelers have it all the time. The offense has to get with the program. Pennsylvania is going down the tubes.
November 10th, 2008 at 4:02 am
Ahmad Bradshaw runs hard as hell for a little guy.
November 10th, 2008 at 4:03 am
Need a stop, need a stop, need a stop
November 10th, 2008 at 4:04 am
Huffin’ and puffin’ — Eagles need a pillow. Only run blitzes and turnovers can save you now.
November 10th, 2008 at 4:04 am
Offside — the classic mental error induced by fatigue.
November 10th, 2008 at 4:04 am
The defense is tired as hell. The offense has to pick up their weight.
November 10th, 2008 at 4:06 am
Play action pass to Boss coming up.
November 10th, 2008 at 4:08 am
He was down. Lucky. He’s a fumbler though.
November 10th, 2008 at 4:09 am
The whole world thought it would go to Jacobs so I thought they would go to play action.
November 10th, 2008 at 4:11 am
Why would he challenge something he knew wasn’t going to be overturned?
November 10th, 2008 at 4:13 am
To challenge this one. His torso was across but the ball was loose.
November 10th, 2008 at 4:13 am
Damn…Y’all got run over. When you fumble that close to the goal line, it oughtta be a fumble on GP. Looks like a fumble to me.
November 10th, 2008 at 4:15 am
I was speaking of the last play. I understand this one.
November 10th, 2008 at 4:15 am
Game over
November 10th, 2008 at 4:15 am
Jacobs is a big byatch. He’s had a rough few weeks at the goal line. He needs to focus on football and not worry too much about souvenirs.
November 10th, 2008 at 4:16 am
I know, Miz, I was just trying to lighten the mood.
November 10th, 2008 at 4:19 am
Damn Westbrook broke a nut.
November 10th, 2008 at 4:19 am
This ain’t over, but they are gonna have to be perfect.
November 10th, 2008 at 4:19 am
Might be time to abandon the running game, Iggles
November 10th, 2008 at 4:22 am
Oh, ye of little faith.
November 10th, 2008 at 4:23 am
Gotta score right here and hold the giants to a three and out. Stupid ass challenges might cost them the game.
November 10th, 2008 at 4:25 am
Yes! Don’t give up. Don’t ever give up.
November 10th, 2008 at 4:25 am
Faint heart never won nothin’. Good call. D can you bail ‘em out one more time?
November 10th, 2008 at 4:27 am
Anyone dig that asthma commercial? I mean the concept?
November 10th, 2008 at 4:27 am
what about it?
November 10th, 2008 at 4:28 am
G’s about to go to a heavy dose of the run game now.
November 10th, 2008 at 4:29 am
The darkness. What was that about?
November 10th, 2008 at 4:30 am
Lotttttta time left. It’s a new ball game. 1 score game means you’ve gotta stop the run. If you can’t do that at home, you don’t deserve to win — and won’t. 3rd and 1 — big down!!!
November 10th, 2008 at 4:30 am
FUMBLE!!!!!
November 10th, 2008 at 4:30 am
GET THAT BALL!!!!
November 10th, 2008 at 4:31 am
YES!! Ol’ man Dawk came through
November 10th, 2008 at 4:31 am
Gotcha popcorn ready?
November 10th, 2008 at 4:31 am
DeSean Jackson what it do?
November 10th, 2008 at 4:32 am
If that would’ve been a 1st down, that cat would be working for UPS in the morning.
November 10th, 2008 at 4:34 am
I don’t want to hear nothing about Donovan McNabb if he goes three and out here.
Come on Triple Five Soul! C’mon!
November 10th, 2008 at 4:34 am
Defensive holding — free play.
November 10th, 2008 at 4:34 am
LOL Temple. Ya damn right. He still might be.
November 10th, 2008 at 4:35 am
Celek — the guy that everyone wants to play in big games…what happened?
November 10th, 2008 at 4:36 am
NFC East football. Ya gotta luv it
November 10th, 2008 at 4:36 am
They have enough time to run some conventional offense and make the Giants play straight up. Too much spread, too much desperation. Run the ball.
November 10th, 2008 at 4:37 am
Wasn’t no booing of Celek either was it?
November 10th, 2008 at 4:38 am
Yeah, T3, a quick hitter to Westbrook would be a good call.
November 10th, 2008 at 4:38 am
Not with only one timeout Temple. Remember this is Philly.
Of course not. He’s a hero here because of one game.
November 10th, 2008 at 4:39 am
See that’s why you don’t do it.
November 10th, 2008 at 4:39 am
WHY?!?!?!?!?!?!!?!?!?!?!?!????!!
November 10th, 2008 at 4:40 am
Check what I said.
November 10th, 2008 at 4:40 am
Okay — I wouldn’t have run there — twice, but damn. That was ugly.
November 10th, 2008 at 4:40 am
This sucks.
November 10th, 2008 at 4:41 am
You have Donovan McNabb. You don’t run at all in that situation.
November 10th, 2008 at 4:41 am
Damn, I hate being an Eagles fan. I’m not changing teams but damn times like this make it hard.
November 10th, 2008 at 4:42 am
With 2 minutes left, you can run even without any timeouts…you have to run in the middle of the field so that you can reset quickly. No outside stuff. I was thinking they’d run from a different look. 3rd and 3 is no time to get tough. At least they can’t blame Donovan for this loss. The O put up 31.
November 10th, 2008 at 4:43 am
That was the dumbest shit I have ever seen. He’s lucky I’m not in the presser. He’s gonna hear it here all week for those stupid ass play calls. Name me one team with a quarterback of Donovan’s caliber where they would have ran the ball at all on that drive?
November 10th, 2008 at 4:44 am
I thought the Giants were going to blitz the edges and hold the middle. That would have made it tough. Still — those 2 calls were surprising. The least they could have done was get Westbrook is space on an ISO.
November 10th, 2008 at 4:45 am
This team throws when it’s not supposed to but runs at the most inopportune times. I’ve never been a big Westbrook fan because he’s too damn light in ass to get tough yards like those.
November 10th, 2008 at 4:45 am
Yeah I know what you are saying, but this is Philly. We’ve seen the same dumb shit since Jaws was here. That was a bad loss.
November 10th, 2008 at 4:46 am
I don’t like those smiles on Donovan’s face either. He looks like he’s comfortable that it wasn’t his fault.
November 10th, 2008 at 4:48 am
Now I have to go to work after that bullshit.
Be Peace fellas.
See you in the morning.
November 10th, 2008 at 4:48 am
Donny’s just taking the long view but sometimes you have to get in bums’ faces and let them know they have to step the hell up. The media can say what it wants but McNabb is still the one who runs this team.
November 10th, 2008 at 4:59 am
Maybe it’s a spiritual thing.
November 10th, 2008 at 3:12 pm
Seeing that Randall Cunningham photo brought me back, I don’t think people realize how nice Randall was. A very mobile QB who after years of being pounded on, was able to run explosive offenses with his arm.
#12 or #7 delivered, he is the standard for the black QB…along with Warren Moon.
-Ed.
November 10th, 2008 at 7:00 pm
Sh*t.
So this f*cks up the NFC playoff picture for me:
The Giants are in.
Then you have the other three division winners (Cards, and let’s say Bears and Panthers)
So that leaves two wildcard spots for the Redskins, Eagles, Boys, Bucs, Falcons, Vikings and Packers to scrape for.
Can it be? No Eagles in the postseason?
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!