Headline: The Disappointment Bowl – Eagles face Saints in Week 9
There is no shortage of NFL fans that had Monday, November 5 circled on their calendar as one of the most anticipated games of the season for both the Philadelphia Eagles and the New Orleans Saints. It’s too bad that Monday night’s showdown will be a battle for respectability rather than one of potential playoff teams.
Headline: Cowboys Try to Knock Falcons from the Unbeaten Ranks in Week 9
The Dallas Cowboys face their second straight elite NFL team Sunday when they travel to Atlanta to take on the unbeaten Falcons. Atlanta was impressive yet again last week in defeating the Eagles 30-17 while the Cowboys were impressive minus the first quarter in a thrilling Week 9 loss to the Giants. Sunday will be a statement game for both teams – who wants it more?
Headline: Post Bye-Week Battle – Buffalo Travels to Houston in Week 9
The top team in the AFC the Houston Texans return to action this week after an uber-impressive beat down of the Baltimore Ravens and a bye week to take on a thus far underwhelming Buffalo team also coming off a much needed bye. The oddsmakers aren’t giving the Bills a whole lot of love in this one – a double digit spread will likely be a reality ahead of this game.
Headline: Surprising NFC Teams Clash – Vikings at Seahawks in Week 9
Two of the nicest stories in the NFC write another chapter on Sunday when the 5-3 Minnesota Vikings travel to Seattle to take on one of the best home teams in the league – the Seattle Seahawks. Although it is still early in the season, both teams are coming off Week 8 losses and both absolutely need wins to stay in the NFC Wild Card picture.
Headline: Heavyweight Showdown Sunday – Steelers visit Giants
Two of the more successful NFL franchises of the last decade meet in an important Week 9 game Sunday with the visiting team absolutely needing a win and the home team not exactly needing to claim victory in order to maintain their lead in what has turned out to be a weak NFL East. Both teams are coming off wins in Week 8 and will be looking to keep the momentum going.
Headline: The Strive for .500 – Bucs vs. Raiders in Week 9
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers head to Oakland this week – both teams will be looking to build of Week 8 wins and will be in search of a respectable 4-4 record. We saw some good things from both of these teams in Week 8 – both are still alive as far as the playoffs go but each needs a win to keep that dream alive.
Headline: AFC East Showdown Highlights Week 8 Schedule – Giants Visit Cowboys
In one of the marquee matchups of Week 8 the New York Giants attempt to avenge a loss earlier this season at home to the Dallas Cowboys. Despite a ton of criticism in the Lone Star State the Cowboys remain in the thick of the NFC East but a win Sunday is absolutely crucial for this team to take another step toward legitimacy.
Headline: AFC West Battle of the Basement – Raiders Visit Chiefs in Week 8
Two of the more disappointing teams in the NFL meet at Arrowhead on Sunday afternoon with the aim of staying out of last place in the very weak AFC West. The Oakland Raiders, fresh off an unimpressive win against Jacksonville take on the Kansas City Chiefs, winners of just one game this year.
Cardinals Look to End Two Game Slide at Minnesota in Week 7
Two of the more surprising teams in the NFL meet in a battle of 4-2 teams Sunday with both trying to keep pace with the leaders in their respective divisions.
Headline: Improving Rams Host Rejuvenated Packers in Week 7
The Green Bay Packers, fresh off their Week 6 National Television beat down of the Houston Texans look to keep their roll going as they head to St. Louis to take on Jeff Fisher’s Rams – a team that has looked better on both sides of the ball so far this season. The question ahead of this game is – which Packers team will show up?
Headline: 49ers Look to Hold Off Surging Seahawks for Division Lead
The San Francisco 49ers, fresh off one of their worst defeats in the last two seasons look to rebound against the Seattle Seahawks in Week 7 – a team that is not only tied with the 49ers for first in the NFC West but is also coming off an impressive win against the juggernaut Patriots.
Headline: AFC West Showdown on Monday Night – Broncos visit Chargers
Peyton Manning and the Denver Broncos continue their difficult early season schedule on Monday Night Football with a trip to San Diego and first place in the AFC West on the line. Both the Broncos and the Chargers are coming off losses in Week 5 and should be motivated in this most important and intriguing game.
Headline: Viking Look to Add Washington to their List of Casualties in Week 6
The surprising Minnesota Vikings look to go 5-1 on the season when they pay visit to the improving but banged up Washington Redskins on Sunday afternoon. Minnesota hasn’t exactly lit the world on fire offensively but Washington has stopped nobody on defense.
Headline: Cards Look to Bounce Back into Win Column Versus Unflattering Bills in Week 6
The Arizona Cardinals finally lost their first game last week in rather embarrassing fashion on National Television but still sit atop the NFC West. Their challenge this week – stop the somewhat balanced attack of the Buffalo Bills to go 5-1 on the season.
Headline: Put Up or Shut Up Time for the Packers – Green Bay versus Houston in Week 6
Who thought that the Green Bay Packers would have four losses after six weeks of the 2012 season? Liar! This absurd suggestion could become a reality when the struggling Packers visit the top team in the NFL Houston on Sunday night. Both teams sustained significant injuries in Week 5 – it will be interesting to see just how they adjust this week.
Headline: NFC Championship Rematch Highlights Week 6 Schedule
The New York Giants head west this week to take on the San Francisco 49ers – the team they beat for the honor of representing the NFC in last year’s Super Bowl – and we all know what happened after that!
