Every week one brave sports reporter will get the chance to test their football knowledge by going one-on-one with the editor, Nick Brunner. This week Ben Grant will be the first victim…
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According to Ben… |
Matchup |
According to Nick… |
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Jay Cutler wants to prove he was worthy of two first round picks, and the Lions are the right team to do it against. |
Bears
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Chicago vs. Detroit |
Bears
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The Lion defense is just not good enough to slow anybody down enough to give their young offense a chance just yet. |
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The Bengals defense played well against a good Packer offense, and the Browns offense has looked confused all season. |
Bengals |
Cincinnati vs. Cleveland |
Bengals |
Carson Palmer and his boy Ochocinco should have a big day in the dog pound. |
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Peyton Manning had an insanely efficient game in Miami and the Seattle defense is not nearly as good as the Dolphins’. |
Colts |
Seattle vs. Indianapolis |
Colts |
A completely healthy Matt Hasselbeck would make this a competitive game, but Peyton will find a way to get it done at home |
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The Giants front seven are looking to get after the QB; Matt Cassel is banged up for the Chiefs so it may be a rough day for the boys from Kansas City. |
Giants |
N.Y. Giants vs. Kansas City |
Giants |
Lopsided match-up, however the Chiefs always tend to play hard at home so they could keep it close for a while. G-Men should prove too much to handle though |
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Ravens catch the Patriots at the right time, Wes Walker is banged up; Ravens defense is always tough and will win a close one. |
Ravens
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Baltimore vs. New England |
Patriots |
One of the best games of the week. Got a feeling it could turn into a shootout and no matter how good Flacco and the O have looked they will have trouble keeping up with Brady and Moss |
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The skins have not been playing well but they should handle the lowly Bucs |
Redskins |
Tampa Bay vs. Washington |
Redskins |
The Skins’ have a ton of problems, but they get their third JV matchup in three weeks |
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Tennessee off to a very slow start and will be looking to rebound against a struggling Jaguars team.
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Titans |
Tennessee vs. Jacksonville |
Jaguars |
Upset alert. The Titans are not the same team they were last year, if the Jags can find a way to hold the Titans run game in check look for them to get it done at home |
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The Texans still want to prove they are not a “finesse” team, and the Raiders are not that great.
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Texans |
Houston vs. Oakland |
Texans |
Texans O showed a glimpse of its potential back in week two, look for Steve Slayton to post strong numbers and the Texans to roll |
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Both teams off to hot starts and looking good, but the Saints have Drew Brees.
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Saints |
N.Y. Jets vs. New Orleans |
Saints |
Jets and rookie QB Mark Sanchez are exceeding expectations so far, but going to the Superdome may prove to be too tough a task this week |
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The Dolphins are no Tampa bay, but Buffalo’s offense will continue to figure it out and win a close one against Miami.
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Bills |
Buffalo vs. Miami |
Dolphins |
The Dolphins have been playing good football but have come up on the wrong side of the final score. Expect them to come out victorious in this divisional battle |
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The 49’s are playing very well and the Rams don’t have the personnel to stop Frank Gore.
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49ers |
St. Louis vs. San Francisco |
Rams |
49ers are playing very well while the Rams look lost so far this season. Everything points to a 49ers in a blow out, so I’m going with the Rams on the road |
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The Cowboys may have lost in their new house, but the Broncos do not have the talent to keep up with them.
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Cowboys |
Denver vs. Dallas |
Cowboys |
Tony Romo will have a big day in the big stadium. Should be a lot of points scored but expect the Cowboys to get in done. |
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Pittsburgh is great at home, and will win a close game in prime time.
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Steelers |
San Diego vs. Pittsburgh |
Chargers |
Steelers are banged up, look for the Chargers to take advantage and pick up a big win on the road |
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The Packers could not stop Cedric Benson behind an average line, and the Vikings and Adrian Peterson should have a good day against the Packer defense.
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Vikings |
Green Bay vs. Minnesota |
Vikings |
What makes a great rivalry even better? How about watching the face of the Packers for over a decade line up in purple. The ole gunslinger will be looking to put on a show against his old squad so get ready for some Monday Night magic from number 4. |
