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by Digger

From here on out each week of the NFL season represents must win games for teams competing to play in this seasons’ playoffs. Many teams are still in the hunt. One slip up could spell doom and gloom. Week 9 provided a few upsets as the NFL playoff race heats up.

Thursday night games begin this week and continue until the final weekend. Time to play the prediction game for Week 10:

Denver (4-4) @ Cleveland (3-5): Denver began 3-0 and has struggled ever since. Cleveland has bounced back lately but not enough consistency on offense has led to QB Anderson being benched in favor of Brady Quinn. Broncos will light it up this week, 38-23.

New Orleans (4-4) @ Atlanta (5-3): Saints Brees has thrown for 300+ yards in 6 of 8 contests. Saints rushing attack hasn’t produced a 100 yard rusher. Falcons QB Ryan is odds on favorite for Rookie of the Year honors. Atlanta’s trio of Ryan, RB Turner and WR White has been hard to stop. An Atlanta victory over N.O. will keep them within reach of winning NFC South. Falcons win shootout, 33-27.

Tennessee (8-0) @ Chicago (5-3): NFL’s only unbeaten Tennessee continues to play tough football. It’s been a total team effort so far. Bears defense will cause havoc for Titans attack. QB Orton was injured last week. A Bears win keeps them one step ahead of rising teams. A loss takes them a step backwards into an already crowded playoff field. Titans find way to win again in a very close contest, 17-16.

Jacksonville (3-5) @ Detroit (0-8): Jax lost back to back games vs teams they should have handled with ease (Cleveland, Cincinnati). They’re on the outside looking in but a win can keep hope alive. Detroit is a joke but playing Jax could be just what they need. Jags win ugly game, 24-16.

Seattle (2-6) @ Miami (4-4): Who would have believed Miami would have a better record at this juncture? Tale of two teams in opposite directions. Miami has made a habit of beating solid teams this season. Dolphins sink Seahawks, 26-16.

Green Bay (4-4) @ Minnesota (4-4): Huge NFC North contest. Hard to believe Vikings have rebounded to reach .500. Packers have been streaky. This game can turn into a wild shootout. Peterson will need his sixth 100 yard game if Vikes are to win… and they will, 27-24.

Buffalo (5-3) @ New England (5-3): Huge AFC East matchup. Buffalo has been playing very well. New England isn’t the same without Brady. Both teams are deep and very well coached. This game will be decided late in the fourth quarter. Bills win tough battle, 27-23.

St Louis (2-6) @ Jets (5-3): Ugly matchup between underachieving Rams and a Jets team winning in spite of subpar performances. Favre will have a shot to pad stats vs an invisible St Louis secondary. Jets need this win badly. They win ugly once again, 31-23.

Baltimore (5-3) @ Houston (3-5): Ravens seek fourth consecutive victory. Defense is playing tough led by vet Ray Lewis. Things are really beginning to gel and Baltimore has quietly become a dominating team. Houston has received bad news as QB and top tackler are done. Baltimore pitches a shutout, 23-0.

Carolina (6-2) @ Oakland (2-6): This is 1st of back to back soft opponents for Carolina. All systems go. Oakland just released CB Hall who they had hoped to shape their defense around. It’s been one bad draft/trade after another for once mighty Oakland. Panthers in a blowout, 37-14.

Indianapolis (4-4) @ Pittsburgh (6-2): Colts haven’t looked good even when winning. Dungy’s team is no longer feared. Steelers defense has been tremendous. Offense still searching for consistency. Steelers get it done, 27-20.

Kansas City (1-7) @ San Diego (3-5): KC has been called a rebuilding team. Truth is … they’re flat out awful. This was supposed to be San Diego’s season. Sloppy play has been rewarded with a losing record. Chargers can keep their season alive with a win … a loss basically eliminates Norv Turner’s team. SD wins behind a big game by QB Rivers, 33-10.

Giants (7-1) @ Philadelphia (5-3): No gimmie’s left on Giants schedule. Every remaining opponent is tough. A win against Philly will keep NFC East in Giants control. Eagles have looked good with Westbrook healthy. My game of the week pick. Giants win a classic hard nosed battle, 24-23.

San Francisco (2-6) @ Arizona (5-3): 49ers new coach Singletary has already made examples of lackluster non-performers. Cardinals are running away with NFC West. Warner dissects vulnerable SF D, 38-10.