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by Digger

Week 10 treated fans to great matchups and last second plays deciding games. Indianapolis kept their playoff hopes alive snuffing out Pittsburgh. Super Bowl Champion Giants tightened their grip on NFC East. Tennessee remains NFL's only unbeaten team. Buffalo have dropped three straight going from first to fourth in AFC East. Ravens fourth straight win earns first place tie. Each and every remaining game has huge implications for many teams fighting for playoff status. (standings).

Last week, I nailed 12 of 14 games correctly. Week 11 begins Thursday with a huge AFC East divisional matchup between the Jets and Patriots.

Time to pick'em... NFL Week 11:

Jets (6-3) @ Patriots (6-3): Jets dominated StL last weekend running up a 40-0 halftime lead. Jets lost to Pats in week 2. Jets haven't played well vs winning teams. Favre must not throw int's or Jets will have troubles. Thursday kicks off back to back games vs AFC winners... New England and Tennessee. Patriots Coach Belichick is one of NFL's best. Pats have regrouped behind Brady fill-in QB Cassells. Methodical offense gettng the job done. Defense has been hitting everyone. Pats ground Jets, 27-23.

Denver (5-4) @ Atlanta (6-3): This game has shootout written all over it. Cutler's 447 passing yards last week was 5th 300 or better game. Denver's running game is banged up so they'll be in passing mode vs Atlanta. Falcons have been playing great football. Defense bend but don't break attitude keeps opponents out of end zones. Offense led by big three, QB Ryan, HB Turner, WR White. They should put up big numbers vs invisible Denver D. Falcons win, 44-36.

Philadelphia (5-4) @ Cincinnati (1-8): Eagles playcalling was terrible and cost them a shot at winning vs Giants. McNabb's endurance featured another prime time fourth quarter collapse. Bengals coming back from bye week after upsetting Jacksonville for their 1st win. Eagles D will preserve victory, 20-17.

Chicago (5-4) @ Green Bay (4-5): Bears couldn't solve unbeaten Titans last week, looking to rebound vs rival Packers. Bears D playing flawless football. Offense needs to score points no matter who lines up under center. Packers began strong, now struggling to keep pace in NFC North. Bears win classic matchup, 24-23.

Houston (3-6) @ Indianapolis (5-4): It's been a streaky season for Texans. Lost opening four, then won three straight, currently on a two game skid. Now traveling to face a hot Indy team. Colts were left for dead two weeks ago before back to back wins. Manning only has two 300+ games and no halfback has come close to 100 yards rushing. It's been their D creating late game turnovers which has saved the day. This weekend vs Houston is a perfect time to wake up the offense. Manning goes wild, Colts light it up, 36-14.

New Orleans (4-5) @ Kansas City (1-8): Saints had blamed injuries for their sub par year. Truth is... injuries happen and good teams find a way to win. QB Brees singled out a few players on the sidelines last week and one didn't return. Jeremy Shockey dropped a critical pass and never returned from the lockerroom. Kansas City is horrendous and coach Edwards is probably the NFL's worst. Saints win on the road, 27-17.

Oakland (2-7) @ Miami (5-4): Teams in opposite directions. Raiders free falling with no help in sight. It's probably time Al Davis thinks of selling this once proud organization. Miami has stunned many teams and now they have a winning record. Dolphins will be in 2nd place after this weekend. Miami rolls, 33-17.

Baltimore (6-3) @ Giants (8-1): Ravens defense gives Giants biggest test. Ravens climbed into 1st place tie after four straight victories. Giants inventing new ways to win. At their best in late game situations. Special teams and turnovers could decide this battle. Giants win at home, 23-20.

Minnesota (5-4) @ Tampa Bay (6-3): Vikings are good but Tampa's better. Both teams rolling along right now. Vikings can only win this one if Peterson rushes well over 100. Otherwise, Tampa's all around game will prevail. Close contest, picking TB 24-17.

Detroit (0-9) @ Carolina (7-2): All is lost for Detroit. Another rebuilding decade on the way. Panthers are very strong and NFC's 2nd best. Most attention has been directed towards Titans & Giants. Barring significant injuries, the Panthers will play in NFC Championship Game. Panthers bloody Lions, 36-7.

St Louis (2-7) @ San Francisco (2-7): Here's the 'who cares' game of the week. Both teams trying to find something positive to build on. Good luck. SF wins 20-18.

Arizona (6-3) @ Seattle (2-7): Cards playing best football in years. Warner will pick apart a terrible Seahawks defense. Field conditions could have an impact. Arizona wins easily, 31-14.

San Diego (4-5) @ Pittsburgh (6-3): Tough luck SD heads to hard hitting tough luck Pittsburgh. Rivers passing has been one of the few bright spots for SD. Pittsburgh's questionable playcalling and lack of execution cost them a needed W last weekend. Which teams show up is anyone's guess. Steelers barely survive, 27-25.

Tennessee (9-0) @ Jacksonville (4-5): Tennessee keeps rolling. Last week it was QB Collins leading the charge. Jacksonville rebounded after two straight losses to weak teams. Titans defense will have to control Jags running attack and visa versa. Better D wins this game. Titans keep marching, 23-21.

Dallas (6-3) @ Washington (5-4): Dallas was picked by many to be NFC's Super Bowl rep this year. If Dallas loses this game they can kiss 2008 goodbye. Too many soap opera's ruled the day once Romo was lost to injury. Too much talent here for coaches to let this happen. Romo expected to return. Washington beat Cowboys in Dallas earlier behind Clinton Portis rushing attack. Portis might not gear up this weekend. Coach Jim Zorn will improvise. Redskins vs Cowboys is always a great game to watch. Skins buckle down... win heavy hitting war, 28-20.

Cleveland (3-6) @ Buffalo (5-4): Cleveland's offense continues to struggle. No 100 yard rushers. Only 3 200-yard passing games. Play calling has failed... easy to do when players don't execute. Buffalo began the year winning four straight and five of six... until... ? Continuity on offense has been missing during three straight losses. Rushing attack can't find holes. Defense suddenly giving up big plays and field position. Bills need this win or risk getting buried on the outside looking in. Bills win, 17-15.

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