Battle of the NFC West Basement – Cards Host Rams in Week 12
It was only a few short weeks ago that the NFC West was looking like the most improved division in Football with all but one of the teams overachieving. That was then, this is now!
The Broncos (7-3) have a 3-game lead in the AFC West and they have won 5 straight games. They face a reeling Chiefs team that has lost 7 straight games and is winless at home.
Headline: Surging Bucs Hope to Gain Some Ground On 1st Place Atlanta
Two of the hottest teams in the NFL meet in a marquee NFC South battle this Sunday when the one-loss Falcons head to Tampa to take on a Buccaneers team that has won four straight games. Both teams are within the top 6 in scoring in the NFL and each has their own set of strengths on defense.
Headline: Panthers and Eagles Meet in the “Disappointment Bowl” Monday Night
Two of the most disappointing teams in the NFL clash on Monday Night Football this week- Ugh! The Eagles will be looking to snap a six game losing streak against a Carolina team that has lost two straight.
Headline: Saints Look to Keep Momentum Going in Week 12 vs. Juggernaut 49ers
The San Francisco 49ers head out on the road with their new starting quarterback in tow to take on the New Orleans Saints in Week 12 – a team on quite a role and staring at an improbable playoff picture in the NFC.
Headline: Improved Browns Host Battered Steelers in Week 12
The Pittsburgh Steelers will start their third quarterback in three weeks Sunday when they head to Cleveland for what figures to be a close AFC North battle with the improving Cleveland Browns.
Tom Brady has led the Patriots to 4 straight wins and in that span he has 11 TD and 0 INT. The Jets snapped their 3-game losing streak in their last game and earlier this season they gave the Pats a tough game losing in New England in OT.
Headline: Desperate Lions Kick Off Thanksgiving Festivities Against Juggernaut Texans
The Detroit Lions face a virtual must-win on Thanksgiving Day and unfortunately for them, they face arguably the most balanced team in the NFL, the Houston Texans.
Headline: Defenses on Display – 49ers Host Bears on Monday Night
Two of the best defensive teams in the NFL meet on Monday Night Football with questions abound about the availability of the two starting quarterbacks for each club. Both Alex Smith and Jay Cutler are far-from-assured to suit up in this most intriguing affair. With the race for the top seeds in the competitive NFC heating up Monday’s showdown is as critical as it is intriguing.
Saints Continue Climb Toward Legitimacy – New Orleans vs. Oakland in Week 11
The Oakland Raiders will try to bounce back from one of the biggest shellackings of the season so far when they take on the red-hot New Orleans Saints – a team that was left for dead a few weeks ago but has arisen and has become one of the scariest outs in the NFL.
The Packers (6-3) have won 4 straight, but they are really banged up and will miss a few players on both sides of the ball in this game. The Lions (4-5) had been playing well before last week’s game where they struggled on defense in the loss to the Vikings.
The Falcons (8-1) are coming off their first loss of the season and there is a good chance they will get back in the W column facing a Cardinals (4-5) team that has lost 5 straight.
The Cowboys (4-5) won a much-needed game last week against the Eagles and while the Browns (2-7) only have 2 wins on the season those 2 wins have come in their last 4 games.
Surprising Colts Renew Storied Rivalry With Patriots in Week 11
Two of the best AFC teams so far this season meet in what nobody could have imagined being the marquee matchup of Week 11. The Indianapolis Colts, riding a four game win streak head to Gillette Stadium to take on a New England Patriots team that still has to be considered elite but has looked a tad vulnerable at times this season.
Headline: Battered Steelers Host Rival Ravens for AFC North Supremacy
One of the more anticipated Week 11 matchups has been significantly watered down with the news that Ben Roethlisberger is highly doubtful to play after sustaining a separated shoulder on Monday night.
Headline: Key AFC West Showdown on Week 11 Schedule – Chargers Visit Broncos
Is there any team in the NFL that does a better job of shooting themselves in the foot than the San Diego Chargers? The Bolts head out on the road this week to try to keep their ever-fading playoff hopes alive. Their chore this week – to derail a Denver Broncos team that has won four of five and is knocking on the door of elite status in the NFL.
