Predictions for Week 9 In the NFL

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Just a small note to pass along: I’ll be posting my Week 9 thoughts on Tuesday afternoon instead of my usual Monday morning.

In my Week 9 post I’ll be answering some reader’s emails as well.

Last week I was 10-3, for an overall record of 35-19 (64.8%)

On to my predictions for Week 9 of the NFL.

Patriots defeat the Colts: The Pats will win this game but this will mean nothing come January should these teams meet in the AFC Playoffs. The Colts have proven they can win big games so being on the road will not affect them the way it once did.

Bills win against the Bengals: The Bengals are toast. Last week was a must win against the Steelers. They lost. They will be playing out the string while the Bills are in the thick of the playoff race in the AFC. Win here and they go to 4-4 with a road game against the 0-8 Dolphins next week. The Bills need this game badly.

Lions beat the Broncos: Does anyone realize that the Lions are 5-2 even though they cannot protect the quarterback, have a decent running game at best and are a finesse defense at best. However, they continue to win and are playing a Bronco team which has short week to prepare.
If this continues Jon Kitna will look very prescient in predicting a 10 win season.

Chiefs beat the Packers: The Packers, just like the Broncos, have a short week. The Packers are also playing at Arrowhead against a Chiefs team coming off a bye.

Chargers beat the Vikings: Head Coach Norv Turner has finally found the perfect formula in the Chargers three game winning streak: give LT as many touches as possible. The Vikings, on the other hand have not received any production from the quarterback position.

Jaguars beat the Saints: Jags waive Leftwich, Gerrard goes 4-2 as a starter. Gerrard goes down, untested Quinn Gray steps in to lead Jags to a 4th quarter comeback against Tampa Bay. Head Coach Jack Del Rio seems to either be a great decision maker or very lucky.

Redskins beat the Jets: An absolute must win for the Skins’ as I mentioned in my previous post. Big games coming up against the Eagles and Cowboys. 5-3 is imperative or else the season might be over.

Texans beat the Raiders: A must win for both teams. If the Raiders lose expect Jamarcus Russell to replace Culpepper as the starting QB.

Cardinals beat the Bucs: A week off for Arizona should be the kicker in this game.

Browns beat the Seahawks: If the Browns keep winning it will guarantee 2 things: Romeo Crennel returning for a 4th year as head coach and Quinn Brady continuing to hold a clipboard.

Cowboys beat the Eagles: How can the Eagles be prepared for this match when their head coach is going through hell on the homefront and the courts?

In other games
Falcons beat the 49ers, Titans over the Panthers, Steelers over the Ravens

That's it for me. Enjoy the games Sunday. I'll be back Tuesday with my analysis of all the action.