Carolina Panthers 4-5 (t-2nd in NFC Sorth) Green Bay Packers 8-1 (1st in NFC North)
Last Game:
Falcons 20, Panthers 13 Packers 34, Vikings 0
When the Panthers have the ball: I'll defer to John Fox on this one, since I'm not really sure exactly what the Carolina offensive plan is. There isn't a whole lot you can do with Vinny Testaverde (pictured) as a quarterback, much less when he's banged up. To make matters worse, the Panthers' best playmaker on offense, Steve Smith, is hurting and might not even play. Good heavens, without him, how will the Panthers offense move the ball? They probably won't, and back-to-back shutouts isn't out of the question for Green Bay's defense.
When the Packers have the ball: They'll attack as they have the past month, but will probably look to run the ball more than they did in the beginning of the season. Ryan Grant seems to be the answer for the running game, going over the 100 yard plateau two of the last three games. Grant is just another option for the explosive Green Bay offense where Donald Driver, Donald Lee, and Greg Jennings have been lighting it up all year, catching passes from Brett Favre.
Tennessee Titans: 6-3 (t-2nd in AFC South) Denver Broncos: 4-5 (t-2nd in AFC West) Last Week: Jaguars 28, Titans 13 Broncos 27, Chiefs 11 When the Titans have the ball: The Titans like to run the ball, control the clock and limit Vince Young's throws. It has worked well this season although the Jags shut them down last week by stacking the box and daring Young to throw. The Broncos did the same thing to the Chiefs for their best performance against the run all season. With Champ Bailey and Dre' Bly at the corners, they can afford to single the weak Titan wideouts and focus their energies on limiting LenDale White. Young has been really struggling. His decision making has been questionable and he hasn't been as much of a threat with his legs. Norm Chow has to find a way to get him moving and threatening defenses again because they are hip to the Titan ground game.
Washington Redskins: 5-4 (3rd in NFC East) Dallas Cowboys: 8-1 (1st in NFC East) Last Week:
Eagles 33, Redskins 25 Cowboys 31, Giants 20 When the Redskins have the ball: Washington has done a better job in the last two weeks of rushing the ball. Dallas is one of the better run defenses in the league. This should be the biggest matchup for the Redskins, being able to move the ball on the ground and keeping Clinton Portis active. Jason Campbell looked better last week, but the pass offense is still a work in progress. He's been affected by blitzes and pressure ... which is what Dallas is sure to do to him with their 3-4 set.
When the Browns have the ball: The Ravens are going to get an eyeful of a quarterback they couldn't find a place for after they drafted him in the sixth round in 2005. Derek Anderson has been a revelation this season. He gets the ball out quickly, maximizes the talents of Braylon Edwards and Kellen Winslow and keeps the Browns offense moving. The Ravens have been playing with a patchwork secondary for weeks and will be without Samari Rolle once again on Sunday. Chris McAlister may return but their trademark aggressiveness has been blunted by the inability to lock up receivers. A more conservative approach kept the Bengals from scoring touchdowns last week but didn't stop them from moving the ball through the air. The Browns hit several big plays in their 27-13 win against Baltimore earlier this season and, with the Ravens still stingy against the run, will look to do the same against the depleted secondary this time.
Bengals 21, Ravens 7 Cardinals 31, Lions 21 When the Cardinals have the ball: Well, we get to see those funny hand-offs that Kurt Warner does since he's got that bad left arm. Ooooh, we'll also get to see Larry Fitzgerald and Anquan Boldin against that slippery Bengals secondary (who actually played well last week). The key will be if Arizona can get Edgerrin James to move the ball for them. Zona isn't a running team, but wants the defense to respect it enough to bite on a play-action pass. Look for the Cardinals to try to find big plays against the Cincinnati D.
Pittsburgh Steelers: 7-2 (1st in AFC North) New York Jets: 1-8 (3rd in AFC East) Last Week: Steelers 31, Browns 28 Jets - bye When the Steelers have the ball: When we last saw the Jets they were getting steamrolled by Clinton Portis en route to a sixth straight loss. To avoid number seven they will have to avoid the same kind of performance by Willie Parker. With their lackluster front seven against the strong Steeler line, that's not a great bet. Making things that much harder this time around is Ben Roethlisberger. In years past the Steelers ran the ball until they had to pass but this year they've used Parker to set up Roethlisberger and it has paid off in a more explosive, less predictable and very successful offense. If the Jets slip an extra player into the box to stop Parker, Roethlisberger will kill them down the field but if they don't they won't be able to stop the run.
When the Bills have the ball: The Bills have won two straight games with J.P. Losman as their starting quarterback and will look to make it three this weekend. Unfortunately for them, it will have to happen against the best team in pro football.
It's imperative that Marshawn Lynch and Lee Evans step up huge on Sunday. In all likelihood, the team is going to go as they go. If they're able to make every play count, there is a slight chance that the Bills could pull the upset of the year. If not, and they falter, it'll be an easy 10th win for New England and Buffalo will fall back to .500.
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