Thursday nights matchup is a division battle between the the undefeated Falcons and the one win Saints. The Falcons are a surprising team, of the six, to still be without a lose, while the Saints coming off their embarrassing game against the Eagles are starving for a win. Both teams have had mediocre defenses allowing over 380 yards a game, meaning this game will depend on whose offense can step up and avoid making mistakes. Matt Ryan and the Falcons won last week thanks to Freeman, as Ryan turned it over twice and didn't throw any touchdown passes. If the Saints can shut Freeman down, it will be a game decided by Ryan or Brees. The spread is 3 points in favor of the Falcons and I think they will cover that. Falcons 31-21.
Chargers at Packers
Phillip Rivers is coming off a tough loss and is only heading into a tougher place to get one. The Chargers are looking up in the division at the undefeated Broncos, as they head in Lambeau to face the undefeated Packers. Rodgers finally threw a couple picks, but the Packers showed us that they can overcome mistakes, as they still beat the Rams by 14 points. The spread in this game is 10 points favoring Green Bay, as the Packers are most likely getting their WR Adams back for the first time in three weeks. Look for the Packers to shut the door on everything besides a few short passes to Antonio Gates, but still take it forcing a couple turnovers. Packers 28-17.
Redskins at Jets
The New York Jets are coming off the bye with a 2-2 record on the year. They have looked good with Fitzpatrick, Marshall, and their defense as they look to host Washington. Kirk Cousins has surprised many, they Redskins have been in each of their games. Falcons had to make a comeback last week to overcome them. The Jets have looked good, but they are not a blow out team like their division rivals. Look for Cousins to keep this close, as the spread is 6 points favoring the Jets I pick the Jets to win, but not to cover. Jets 24-20.
4-1 Arizona Cardinals just made Stafford and the Lions look completely worthless. The Steelers on the other hand overcame the Chargers on the last seconds thanks to Mr. Bell in the backfield. With Vick starting, the Cardinals will apply enough pressure and will be lead by Peterson in the secondary to force turnovers and make Pittsburgh rely only on their run game. The spread is 3 favoring the Cardinals, as they look to increase their lead over the Seahawks. Cardinals 27-21.
Chiefs at Vikings
Kansas City was just hit by their worst nightmare, as Jamal Charles is out for the year with a torn ACL. I was looking forward to seeing a Peterson vs. Charles game. The Vikings are coming off their bye and looking for Bridgewater and Peterson to pick up where they left off. We will see if Alex Smith can expand his passing game, or if Charles replacement Davis can make a big difference. Overall I take the Vikings, they are favored to win by 3.5 and I think they will cover that. Vikings 24-17.
The Bengals made their big comeback last week against the Seahawks taking it in overtime, as they have had one of their best starts in franchise history averaging scoring more than 30 points a game. Andy Dalton looks like the QB they have been waiting him to be, as he has impressed fantasy owners with his numbers. The Bills have had some great defense, having one of the lowest averages of points allowed a game. One of those two sides will have to bend, with the Bengals favored by 3 I got to think they will stay consistent and the Bills defense will have another bad week, similar to week 2. Bengals 28-20.
Bears at Lions
Both of these teams have looked rather bad this season, but their has been recent life coming out of Chicago with their last drive wins over Oakland and Kansas City. Stafford and the Lions have just looked so poor on both sides of the ball. They are 0-5, and if you were to think they were to finally get their first win, it would be against the Bears. But they have given me no reason to believe they are capable of winning. The Lions are actually favored by 3 points, and though I am not sure why I will give to them but without covering. Lions 21-20.
Broncos at Browns
Manning has not impressed me this season, but his defense has. I think they will do a good job yet again and force McCown to make some mistakes. If Manziel was in there, I would probably be thinking differently, but look for Cleveland to try and use the run game and make their mistakes on the pass game in the later quarters. Broncos are favored by 4.5 which shouldn't be to tough to cover. Broncos 23-17.
Texans at Jaguars
This game is a tough call, as they spread is only 1 point favoring the Texans. Bortles is practicing, but he did suffer a shoulder injury in last weeks game after his great performance. But with his injury issue, I am putting my trust in Hoyer. Look for Hoyer to find Hopkins multiple times for a good amount of yards and possibly a couple TDs. The Texans defense has not impressed me at all, so look for an offensive game. Texans 28-24.
Dolphins at Titans
Mariota and the Titans just missed their win last week against the Bills, while the Dolphins were on their much needed bye. The Dolphins have shown us that they have nothing but flaws on both sides of the ball, with drama surrounding some of their offseason deals and just so much negativity going on with their name. Both of these teams have not won since week 1. The Titans are favored by 2.5 points, but I think they will take it by plenty more. Titans 23-13.
Now to many teams are undefeated for everyone to continue to stay that way this week. The Panthers will be face their first loss up in Seattle against the Seahawks. The Seahawks are 2-3 and I am sure they are not cool with that. They let their victory slip away against the Bengals and wont let that happen again. Look for them to pressure Newton and for Chancellor to some how make a big play to decide the game. The Seahawks will take it, but will not cover the 7 point spread. Seahawks 24-21.
Ravens at 49ers
This game will be decided by the teams running games. Kaepernick is confident, saying the 49ers can still go 12-4, but his game not looked to impressive on the season. He looked better against the Giants before taking another loss. I have more trust in Flacco, but he is short on options as it is unsure if Steve Smith will play or not. This game relies on Forrsett and Hyde and how they do rushing the ball. Ravens are favored by 2.5, as Forrsett has been playing better than Hyde over the last couple weeks. It is a tough one to call but Ravens 20-17.
Going into the season, you think this would be a preview to the AFC Championship as expectations were high for both of these teams. Things for the Patriots continue to look great and I pick them to make the Super Bowl as of now, but the Colts have not looked very good as they are dealing with QB injury issues. Luck has missed the last two weeks with a shoulder injury while Hasselbeck has been playing with a back strain. It is unclear as of now which QB will play this week, but I honestly don't think it will matter as Brady will show the Colts how weak their defense is blowing them out and covering the 8 point spread. Patriots 31-20.
Giants at Eagles
Philadelphia is coming off a great week against the Saints, as Bradford showed his game and the defense forced a bunch of turnovers. While the Giants were able to stay in fornt of the 9ers with a win to give them a positive record and the lead in the NFC East. This should be a close matchup, as both teams do not want to hand a win over to the division rival that may the one taking away their seat in the playoffs. Look for the game to be decided by who makes more mistakes between Eli Manning and Sam Bradford. Eagles are favored by 3.5 and I think they will take it in the final couple minutes of the fourth quarter, but not by more than 3. Eagles 24-23.
Record: 50-27
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