NFL 2010 Week 10 Predictions

WEEK 10 NFL predictions and statements:

So, here goes:

My top 8: previous ranking in parenthesis

1. New York Giants (6) – I still think the AFC wins the Super Bowl, but this team may have the easiest run up to the big game, with really only Atlanta in their way. Their pass rush is still the difference, and Eli may actually be a field general and a decent leader.

2. Baltimore (3) – I still think they are better than Atlanta because of special teams and because their pass defense can be so much better.

3. Atlanta (4) – The Saints will probably make a run at them, but they are clearly a solid team with perhaps the league’s best young QB/WR combo.

4. New England (1) – Belichick will miss what ails them, and Brady won’t be in a rut for long.

5. Indianapolis (2) – This team will be fine but I doubt whether they will ever be elite this year. However, in this weird year, will that matter?

6. Pittsburgh (5) – The injuries are mounting, and while they are still very good and well coached, something is not quite right about them.

7. New Orleans (NR) – They are starting to roll, and have a week to get healthy.

8. Green Bay (NR) – See above, but mostly this is about the defense finding itself.

My bottom 4: previous ranking in parenthesis

29. Buffalo (30) – They are really trying! I almost feel bad for them.

30. Dallas (NR) – That’s right Dallas, you are below Buffalo. How does that feel?

31. Denver (31) – Tim Tebow anyone?

32. Carolina (32) – Tony Pike anyone?

NFL 2010 week 10 picks:

Bucs -6.5 over Panthers, 24-10

-This should be a laugher, and Blount could have a huge fantasy game. However, I predict this starts a string of useful fantasy days by DeAngelo Williams. He is a free agent to be you know.

Cincinnati +7.5 over Colts, 24-31

-I’m not crazy: Indy is winning this game. However, the Bengals showed me they aren’t totally done by their effort versus Pittsburgh. Also, Indy may not be able to hold off the late surge.

Buffalo -2.5 over Lions, 17-14

-Detroit is too beat up, and Stanton might be the QB. Buffalo needs one, this is a home game (whatever that means for Buffalo anymore).

NYJ -3 over Browns, 17-10

-Another grudge match for Mangini, but I don’t see the Browns hitting a 3 game win streak versus the Pats, Saints, and Jets. That might cause the apocalypse.

Titans -1 over Miami, 34-10

-The Chad Pennington Era will be rough on many people. The Titans will roll Michael Griffin towards Brandon Marshall and take him away. Moss will draw some guys from CJ2000, and I think this will be a laugher.

Arizona -3 over Seattle, 24-20

-I officially don’t believe in Pete Carroll as a pro coach. SHOCKER.

Rams +6 over 49ers, 23-20

-Not line needed, I think the Rams win outright and continue their run toward a 500 season and possible playoff spot. The 49ers are not good, and Steven Jackson should run them over.

New England +5.5 over Pittsburgh, 30-28

-I think New England falls behind and then makes it interesting late. However, Pittsburgh is probably better right now. I will say, New England is heading up, and Pittsburgh down in the grand scheme of things. I also never want to have Belichick mad or ashamed. The Pats don’t lose back to back games.

Eagles -3 over Ethnic Slurs, 27-13

-Redskins dissolve into disarray, and Eagles cruise despite not truly being dominant.

Record last week:

Straight up: 8-3

Against the Spread: 4-7

Record this year:

Straight up: 60-32

Against the Spread: 43-50

Lifetime record:
Straight up: 178-100
Against the Spread: 143-136