NFL Week 10 Predictions

!Upset
*Big Game
**Game of the Week


Oakland Raiders (4-4) v.s. San Diego Chargers (4-4) (SD -6, O/U 48) 
     Sooner or later the Chargers need to snap out of this losing streak. They look primed to do so on Thursday night. We'll see how Carson Palmer does in his second start and we'll see how the Raiders run the ball without Darren McFadden. For some reason, I don't think it will be easy for the Chargers, but they will find a way to get it done at home.
San Diego 27-23

Roddy White

Spread: Oakland
O/U: Over


*New Orleans Saints (6-3) v.s. Atlanta Falcons (5-3) (NO -1, O/U 50)
     This is a key game for the NFC South and the winner of this game will get the inside track to the division title. New Orleans gives up a lot of points and they haven't played very well on the road this year. Well, Atlanta is scoring more points lately and Atlanta is at home in this one. Also, Atlanta is the healthier team while New Orleans will be without defensive leader Jonathan Vilma. I like Atlanta to get a key home victory to grab first place in the NFC South.
Atlanta 27-21!
Spread: Atlanta 
O/U: Under


*Pittsburgh Steelers (6-3) v.s. Cincinnati Bengals (6-2) (PIT -3, O/U 41) 

Carlos Dunlap

     The Cincinnati Bengals are quiet 6-2 as they welcome the Steelers into town. Pittsburgh is coming off of a last second defeat that would've done them wonders in terms of winning the AFC North but now they must retool against Cincinnati. The Bengals are outstanding at stopping the run, which means this game will come down to how much success Ben Roethlisberger can have throwing the ball. I also think that Pittsburgh is at a major disadvantage with LaMarr Woodley being out along with other key defensive players not being at 100 percent. I think Cincinnati wins in a tight ball game, withstanding a late minute attempt at victory by Ben Roethlisberger.
Cincinnati 17-15!
Spread: Cincinnati 
O/U: Under


St. Louis Rams (1-7) v.s. Cleveland Browns (3-5) (CLE -3, O/U 37)
     I think that this game will be low scoring because both of these offenses are anemic. I'll give Cleveland the advantage because they are outstanding at defending the pass, meaning Sam Bradford will struggle. Cleveland is probably as bad of a 3-5 team as you can get, but they'll get a win today over a weak St. Louis team.
Cleveland 20-13
Spread: Cleveland
O/U: Under


*Buffalo Bills (5-3) v.s. Dallas Cowboys (4-4) (DAL -6, O/U 48)

DeMarco Murray

     It's now or never for the Cowboys, who desperately need a big win. Buffalo is still very much in the thick of the AFC playoff race and a win would do them wonders. Dallas will be without key weapons today like Miles Austin and Felix Jones, but I like the way Dallas is running the football. I like the offense to torch the Bills while Fred Jackson, Ryan Fitzpatrick and co. can't keep up with the scoring.
Dallas 35-24
Spread: Dallas
O/U: Over


Jacksonville Jaguars (2-6) v.s. Indianapolis Colts (0-9) (JAC -3, O/U 37.5)
     Sooner or later the Colts will have to get a win, right? Today may be the day. Indianapolis can't let an offense like Jacksonville score that many points today and I think Curtis Painter and the offense will get going. Indianapolis gets their first win today in overtime over Jacksonville.
Indianapolis 20-17 OT!
Spread: Indianapolis
O/U: Under


Denver Broncos (3-5) v.s. Kansas City Chiefs (4-4) (KC -4, O/U 41.5)

Brandon Flowers

     Will Tebow win another road game? He might. Denver is running the ball really well and over the last few seasons, they have scored a lot of points against KC. The problem is that so has Kansas City. I'll take Kansas City to bounce back after a dismal loss to Miami and edge out Denver to take over first place in the AFC West.
Kansas City 27-20
Spread: Kansas City
O/U: Over


Washington Redskins (3-5) v.s. Miami Dolphins (1-7) (MIA -4, O/U 37.5)
     In this rematch of Super Bowls VII and XVII, these teams are nowhere near the caliber they once were in those glory days. Washington is scoring a mere ten points per game with John Beck at quarterback and with no Santana Moss today, I don't see them putting up more than 17. Miami is playing great football and I expect them to continue that by winning today at home.
Miami 23-13
Spread: Miami
O/U: Under


Arizona Cardinals (2-6) v.s. Philadelphia Eagles (3-5) (PHI -14, O/U 46.5)
      Just when you think the "dream team "Eagles are going to get it together, they lose Monday Night at home to the Bears. Well this is obviously a must win and given the fact that the Cardinals will be without Kevin Kolb at quarterback, the Eagles will win easily.
Philadelphia 38-10
Spread: Philadelphia 

Josh Freeman

O/U: Over


Houston Texans (6-3) v.s. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (4-4) (HOU -4, O/U 46)
     If the Texans keep playing at a high level on defense, they should stifle Josh Freeman into some turnovers. But I think after a string of good wins to put the Texans in a comfortable lead in the AFC South, they will have a let down in Tampa Bay. The Buccaneers play well and limit Arian Foster and the Houston offense to under 24 points. No Andre Johnson for the Texans will hurt them in the end as Tampa gets the victory at home.
Tampa Bay 27-20!
Spread: Tampa Bay
O/U: Over


Tennessee Titans (4-4) v.s. Carolina Panthers (2-6) (CAR -4, O/U 47)
     The Titans's defense has been declining of late and they continue to struggle offensively. This is good news for the explosive Panthers who should be able to dial up the defense while putting up some points on offense. Carolina gets everything going today at home to beat the Titans.
Carolina 34-7

Earl Thomas

Spread: Carolina
O/U: Under


Baltimore Ravens (6-2) v.s. Seattle Seahawks (2-6) (BAL -7, O/U 41)
     The Ravens are coming off a huge win at Pittsburgh last Sunday Night. It has been typical of the Ravens to have a let down after big wins. We saw in week one after the Ravens beat the Steelers, they came back and were dominated by the Titans. The Ravens will come back this week after traveling across the country to Seattle and lose a tight game on a last second field goal.
Seattle 24-21
Spread: Seattle
O/U: Over


*Detroit Lions (6-2) v.s. Chicago Bears (5-3) (CHI -3, O/U 43.5)

Brian Urlacher

     The Bears are rolling since their Monday Night defeat against the Lions a month ago. The Lions aren't quite as hot and they will truly be tested on the road in Chicago today. In a game with many factors, I think this game comes down to which team brings the most pressure to the quarterback forcing the most mistakes. I see the Bears doing a better job protecting Jay Cutler, allowing Matt Forte and the Bears offense to get going. I see Matthew Stafford struggling as the Bears walk away with the victory.
Chicago 28-22
Spread: Chicago
O/U: Over


*New York Giants (6-2) v.s. San Francisco 49ers (7-1) (SF -4, O/U 42.5)
     What a big time matchup we have in San Francisco. The big matchup in this game will be how do the Giants, with their weak run defense, go about stopping Frank Gore. If the Giants contain Frank Gore, they will have the 49ers offense struggling. If that happens, the Giants have a great chance at winning. I think it's not easy for teams to travel cross country after such a big win like the Giants are about to do. Also, the injuries to Hakeem Nicks and Ahmad Bradshaw will catch up to the Giants as the 49ers move to 8-1.
San Francisco 24-16
Spread: San Francisco 
O/U: Under

Tom Brady

**New England Patriots (5-3) v.s. New York Jets (5-3) (NYJ -1, O/U 47.5)
     What a big one we have in the Meadowlands tonight. The Patriots are coming off two straight losses while the Jets haven't lost since their loss to the Patriots in October. Some keys will be if the Jets can slow down BenJarvus Green-Ellis and the Patriots running attack. If the Jets do that, they will continue to bring pressure on Tom Brady which will disrupt their passing game. My other key is whether or not the Patriots can play the kind of defense they played against the Giants last week. I think the Patriots defense steps up while Tom Brady throws for three touchdown passes as the Patriots come out of the Meadowlands with a statement win.
New England 31-16!
Spread: New England 
O/U: Under

Greg Jennings

Minnesota Vikings (2-6) v.s. Green Bay Packers (8-0) (GB -14, O/U 51)
     This game won't be a cake walk for the Packers. I know they're at home and I know that they're 8-0. But the Vikings played right with them a few weeks ago. Obviously the Vikings will need to figure out a better way of containing Aaron Rodgers, but the Packers must figure out how to stop Adrian Peterson. I like the Packers in a close game because when these two rivals meet, neither one of them is going to want to get embarrassed on Monday Night Football.
Green Bay 28-24
Spread: Minnesota
O/U: Over


Last Week: 8-6
Season: 92-38
Last Week Against Spread: 9-5 
Season: 77-53 
Last Week Upsets: 3-2 
Season: 11-10
Last Week Over/Under: 6-8 
Season: 25-28
Last Week Big Games: 1-4 
Season: 32-13 
Last Week Big Games Against Spread: 2-3 
Season: 30-15 
Last Week Game of the Week: 1-0
Season: 6-3
Last Week Game of the Week Against Spread: 1-0
Season: 4-5