5. After last week\u2019s disappointments, will the marquee games this week live up to the hype?<\/strong><\/h3>\nBaltimore Ravens @ Cincinnati Bengals<\/strong> – The Ravens are going to need to win this game to earn a season split and I think they will get the victory. The combination of Ray Rice\u2019s strong running and Joe Flacco\u2019s efficient and effective throwing will produce enough points for the win while Knowshon Moreno, Kyle Orton, Brandon Marshall and the rest of the passing attack should have difficulty with a healthy, rested Baltimore Defense. It could be a low scoring game in which mistakes make the difference. The Broncos, to me, seem like the team more likely to make those mistakes.<\/p>\nSan Diego Chargers @ New York Giants<\/strong> – The Giants are in shambles right now, and as previously mentioned, the whole team seems to be in a slump. This does not bode well for this week – they are playing a San Diego team that appears to have their Offensive and Defensive swagger back. This might also be a low scoring affair with the Chargers doing enough on Offense to pull this one out.<\/p>\nDallas Cowboys @ Philadelphia Eagles<\/strong> – They don\u2019t get much bigger than this game in Week 9. Both teams are playing well and both go into the game HOT. The only advantage that I see is home field – that belongs to the Eagles. Unlike the other marquee matchups, this game figures to be high scoring. Brian Westbrook is coming back to full strength, Donovan McNabb is playing as well as he ever has, and the receiving combo of Jackson and Maclin figure to be huge in this game – Brent Celek is also a fine option this week. For Dallas, Romo will continue his mid season streak, with Miles Austin being Romo\u2019s Man once again. This game should be fun folks – I will be watching for the entertainment value alone.<\/p>\nPittsburgh Steelers @ Denver Broncos<\/strong> – The Broncos, up until last week, were playing at a very high level – maybe over achieving. The Steelers have been doing what many thought they would. Aside from a couple of close losses, the Steelers remain an elite team in the NFL. I will be watching to see if the Broncos can keep up with the Steelers and establish themselves as a quasi-elite team too. I don\u2019t think that it will happen, but it should warrant some attention from NFL fans.<\/p>\n6. Which injuries will affect the outcome of Week 9?<\/strong><\/h3>\nAaron Rogers – Green Bay<\/strong> – Has injuries to both feet (no wonder with the sacks he\u2019s taken) but it won\u2019t keep him out Sunday – NO WAY!!!<\/p>\nJake Delhomme – Carolina<\/strong> – Chest contusion – should be all right physically. Don\u2019t know about his overall mental state.<\/p>\nKevin Smith – Detroit<\/strong> – Technically a game time decision, but it looks favorable for him to be at full speed Sunday. Maurice Morris is looking good too – keep tabs to see if Morris might steal some carries from Smith.<\/p>\nBryan Westbrook – Philadelphia<\/strong> – Amazingly, he has been cleared to play and it appears that he is ready to assume the full load once again.<\/p>\nDonald Brown – Indianapolis – <\/strong>Has a banged up shoulder that kept him OUT last week. Could be another game time decision – keep an eye on the situation.<\/p>\nAnquan Boldin – Arizona<\/strong> – 50\/50 this week – if he does play, he will clearly be hindered by the bad ankle. He\u2019s not the same with the injury and the injury doesn\u2019t seem to be going away.<\/p>\nCalvin Johnson – Detroit<\/strong> – Game time decision but he\u2019s closer to return than at any point in the last 3 or so weeks – could go this Sunday<\/p>\nDevin Hester – Chicago<\/strong> – Another game time decision – keep tabs.<\/p>\nAnthony Gonzales – Indianapolis<\/strong> – Doesn\u2019t figure to play – target next week for his return.<\/p>\nDonald Driver – Green Bay<\/strong> – A little banged up – he\u2019s a gamer – he\u2019ll be there on Sunday.<\/p>\nLance Moore – New Orleans<\/strong> – Ankle sprain – doesn\u2019t look good.<\/p>\n7. Do I like Braylon Edwards yet?<\/strong><\/h3>\nNope!<\/p>\n
There ya go folks – lots of information there – hope it helps. Enjoy what should be a great week in the NFL.<\/p>\n
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