Sunday Night Football Pick: PHI @ NYG

So far, today’s games have been fun to watch. In fact, some have even gone to the last-minute or OT. This week’s SNF matchup pits the Giants at home against the Philly Eagles. The Eagles are 3-6 and are the opposite of the “Dream Team” moniker bestowed by Vince Young before this season. Speaking of Vince Young, he’ll have to QB this game for the Eagles because Vick is out with 2 cracked ribs. Also, the Eagles will not have Jeremy Maclin in this game, as he’s injured as well. On the plus side, LeSean McCoy has looked like an All-Pro this season, racking up 906 yards, a 5.5 avg, and 10 TD.

On the other side, we’ve got Eli Manning and the Giants coming off that loss to the 49ers. Although the 49ers won fair and square, I think the Giants played a good game and stayed competitive. I think that because the 49ers are a 9-1 team, so staying within a TD of that aint too bad. Although Bradshaw won’t be back, we do get Hakeem Nicks back from injury. Eli has been playing great football and has come up in the clutch when it’s needed the most.

Bottom line, the Giants will need to win this game in order to stay atop the NFC East. I think they’ll do just that: Giants OVER Eagles.

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SNF/MNF Picks

Baltimore Ravens @ Pittsburgh Steelers

Tonight, the Ravens travel to Pittsburgh to take on the Steelers. The Steelers, having home-field advantage, also have the edge in this game. I think Big Ben will find Mike Wallace open downfield for multiple big gains. That would open up holes for Mendenhall and Redman. On the other side, I don’t think Joe Flacco (overrated) will be able to pass the ball against the Steel Curtain tonight. Football fans should rename the defense the “Steel Wall”, because they’re much stronger than a curtain. Also, Flacco really doesn’t have any receivers to throw to besides Boldin and Smith. He’ll probably look for Ray Rice or Ricky Williams on flare routes. Ultimately, I think the Steelers’ offense will be too much for Baltimore to handle.

Prediction: Steelers OVER Ravens

Chicago Bears @ Philadelphia Eagles

I have to go with the Eagles in this one after their rout of Dallas last week. Michael Vick, LeSean McCoy, and Jeremy Maclin will be too hard for Urlacher and the Bears to contain. Notice how I didn’t mention DeSean? It’s because he hasn’t performed this season. Maclin is seen as a more consistent receiver. Also, you don’t know what you’re gonna get with Jay Culter. He can be John Elway, or he can be JaMarcus Russell. We all know Forte is a beast, but he’s the only sure think for that offense.

Prediction: Eagles OVER Bears

Till next time,

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Eagles rout ‘Boys 34-7, MNF Pick inside!

What a great game played by Philly last night. LeSean McCoy had a career-high 185 rushing yards and 2 TD’s. Michael Vick threw 2 TD passes and no INT’s. The Eagles defense was extremely stout, and the offense held the ball for 42 minutes. Rob Ryan just got plain out-coached by Andy Reid, whose offense was extremely explosive last night. The Eagles had an answer for every play Dallas threw at them. The Eagles, Cowboys, and Redskins are now all tied for 2nd place in the NFC East with 3-4 records. The Giants are first in that division sitting at 5-2.

San Diego Chargers @ Kansas City Chiefs

The Chiefs are coming off that 28-0 shutout against Oakland, while the Chargers lost last week to the Jets. Although the Chargers don’t have the momentum coming in, I think they’ll look to regroup and prove they’re a playoff team. Philip Rivers will throw 1 INT, but also throw a couple TD’s to offset it. RB’s Mike Tolbert and Ryan Mathews will pound the ground in this one, rushing for a combined 150 yards. While the Chiefs have found a decent RB in Jackie Battle, they wont be able to keep up with the Chargers high-octane offense.

Prediction: Chargers OVER Chiefs