Atlanta Falcons (2-5) At Carolina Panthers 4-3)
The Panthers have gone from the disappointing team with potential to NFC contenders. But the truth is that they have been a defensive power house since week one. Cam Newton is playing with confidence again and the sky is the limit for this team.
The Falcons find themselves in a hole that they can't seem to climb out of. QB Matt Ryan has few weapons and is left to try and do it all himself.
Sunday you will see just how much trouble the Falcons are in. Ryan threw four interceptions against the Cardinals. He'll probably throw at least two more against the Panthers if the running game continues to falter. This will take pressure off of the Carolina Panthers as they continue to do what they do best. Run the football. Carolina is one of the best rushing teams in the league and if Cam Newton continues to play with confidence the Panthers should win by six or more at home.
Minnesota Vikings (1-6) @ Dallas Cowboys
The Cowboys were frustrated at the end of last week's last minute loss to the Lions. WR Dez Bryant was outspoken to say the least about his passion for winning and his teams disappointing losses (lost in the fourth quarter to Denver, San Diego and Detroit). The Cowboys will be looking to take out their frustrations on a lost Viking team.
The Vikings have Adrian Peterson and that's where it ends. The QB situation is a mess. Former Buccaneer Josh Freeman has completed less than 45% of his passes this year. H could see some success against the Cowboys last ranked pass defense, but it probably won't be enough. The Cowboys are more talented at just about every position besides running back. Playmakers like Dez Bryant will be too much for the struggling Vikings. If Dallas can somehow get their running game going, then it could get ugly. The Vikings will put up some points but their defense has to find out ways to get stops. If they can't, then they will be 1-7. This should be an easy win for the Cowboys. At home. My final is Cowboys 38 Vikings 27.
Tennessee Titans (3-4) At St,. Louis Rams (3-5)
The Titans come off their bye week with a healthy Jake Locker and confidence. Their running game ha been working so far and they should continue to run heavy. Jake Locker is having a career year and if he keeps it up the Titans will have a chance for the playoffs.
The Rams are without Sam Bradford for the year and will by relying on their defense more than ever. Bradford was also having a breakout season before he tore his acl. Without Bradford, the Rams are in Trouble. They are a young team with few weapons and now they are QBless.
On Sunday the Rams will be playing on a short eek. They suffered a devastating loss to Seattle Monday night. It was the type of loss that could send a team spiraling out of control. The Titans will need to feed off of the Rams frustrations and get out in front early on. It will be a run heavy, defensive game. The Titans should edge out the Rams, 24-20.
The Panthers have gone from the disappointing team with potential to NFC contenders. But the truth is that they have been a defensive power house since week one. Cam Newton is playing with confidence again and the sky is the limit for this team.
The Falcons find themselves in a hole that they can't seem to climb out of. QB Matt Ryan has few weapons and is left to try and do it all himself.
Sunday you will see just how much trouble the Falcons are in. Ryan threw four interceptions against the Cardinals. He'll probably throw at least two more against the Panthers if the running game continues to falter. This will take pressure off of the Carolina Panthers as they continue to do what they do best. Run the football. Carolina is one of the best rushing teams in the league and if Cam Newton continues to play with confidence the Panthers should win by six or more at home.
Minnesota Vikings (1-6) @ Dallas Cowboys
The Cowboys were frustrated at the end of last week's last minute loss to the Lions. WR Dez Bryant was outspoken to say the least about his passion for winning and his teams disappointing losses (lost in the fourth quarter to Denver, San Diego and Detroit). The Cowboys will be looking to take out their frustrations on a lost Viking team.
The Vikings have Adrian Peterson and that's where it ends. The QB situation is a mess. Former Buccaneer Josh Freeman has completed less than 45% of his passes this year. H could see some success against the Cowboys last ranked pass defense, but it probably won't be enough. The Cowboys are more talented at just about every position besides running back. Playmakers like Dez Bryant will be too much for the struggling Vikings. If Dallas can somehow get their running game going, then it could get ugly. The Vikings will put up some points but their defense has to find out ways to get stops. If they can't, then they will be 1-7. This should be an easy win for the Cowboys. At home. My final is Cowboys 38 Vikings 27.
Tennessee Titans (3-4) At St,. Louis Rams (3-5)
The Titans come off their bye week with a healthy Jake Locker and confidence. Their running game ha been working so far and they should continue to run heavy. Jake Locker is having a career year and if he keeps it up the Titans will have a chance for the playoffs.
The Rams are without Sam Bradford for the year and will by relying on their defense more than ever. Bradford was also having a breakout season before he tore his acl. Without Bradford, the Rams are in Trouble. They are a young team with few weapons and now they are QBless.
On Sunday the Rams will be playing on a short eek. They suffered a devastating loss to Seattle Monday night. It was the type of loss that could send a team spiraling out of control. The Titans will need to feed off of the Rams frustrations and get out in front early on. It will be a run heavy, defensive game. The Titans should edge out the Rams, 24-20.
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