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This week in the NFL (Not For Long) some teams will get a second chance on life and others will flame out is spectacular fashion. Then there are teams that are losers and could muck it up for teams who are expecting an easy win. **Seattle, **Rams, **49ers, *Cleveland, **Cincinnati, ***Oakland and the **Chiefs are on upset alert this week.

**Cincinnati 1-8-1 (Road: 0-5) at Pittsburgh 7-3 (Home: 3-2)

This might not be and upset but last week the Bengals tied the Eagles and what's more surprising is that several Eagle vets including McNabb did not know that if OT expires you tie the game. I don't think OT will be a problem this week as the Steelers will keep on winning.

Houston 3-7 (Road: 0-5) at *Cleveland 4-6 (Home: 1-4)

Brady Quinn is 1-1 as a starter for the Browns. Each week he has matured I know it may be too early to tell but I think this kid is a winner through and through. The Browns win and make a run at a playoff spot.

Buffalo 5-5 (Road: 2-3) at **Kansas City 1-9 (Home: 1-4)

With the way the Bills have played the last 4 weeks I would not be proud of my team. Yah they started of hot and then dropped three strait to divisional rivals. Buffalo has their fait in their hand they drop one more I think the season is done. They have luck on their side all their wins came off teams with losing records till they ran in to the Browns last week. Bills find a way to win.

New England 6-4 (Road: 2-2) at Miami 6-4 (Home: 4-2)

When they first met Miami put the wood to the Pats bye getting in the face of Matt Cassel and exploiting their old defense. Since then Cassel has matured and is looking good so is their D. If you follow the trend win one lose one then the Pats will beat the Fins especially after the way they played last week against Oakland. Fins give the Pats two losses in a row.

NY Jets 7-3 (Road: 3-2) at Tennessee 10-0 (Home: 5-0)

The Tennessee Titans are (the only ten I see) doing what the Pats did last year not making many mistakes on offence and playing solid D. this is a game that if Favre turns the ball over they will lose. Titans move to 11-0.

Philadelphia 5-4-1 (Road: 2-2-1) at Baltimore 6-4 (Home: 3-1)

I think after going in to over time with the Bengals and then tying last week the Eagles went to school and studied their mistakes. The Ravens a team that until last week has not given up more than 78 yards rushing will make adjustments and forget about their secondary and McNabb and crew will soar over the Ravens. Eagles win.

**San Francisco 3-7 (Road: 1-3) at Dallas 6-4 (Home: 3-1)

Romo returned and the Boys put together a much needed win. This week they face a 49ers team that could muck up the season for the Boys. I think Dallas has the confidence it needs to pull off back to back win. Dallas huge win.

Tampa Bay 7-3 (Road: 2-3) at Detroit 0-10 (Home: 0-4)

The Bucks pulled off an impressive win last week against the Vikings. The week before that they almost lost to the Chiefs and the week before that a heart breaking loss to the Cowboys. This week coach Gruden will have his team ready to expect the unexpected. Granted they are facing the winless Lions whom might I add have improved loss after loss after loss. This week the Lions will lose again.

 Minnesota 5-5 (Road: 1-4) at Jacksonville 4-6 (Home: 1-4)

After last years playoffs who would have thought the Jags would have a losing record this year. Let's not forget about the Vikings they turned it on last year as well. This game is going to be ugly with a capital U. Viking get the W and coach Del Rio is on a hot seat.

Chicago 5-5 (Road: 2-3) at **St. Louis 2-8 (Home: 1-3)

After getting locked in the locker room against the Packers last week, the Wisconsin police force found the keys and let Da Bears out. I feel sorry so sorry for the Rams. Da Bears rip through the Rams.

***Oakland 2-8 (Road: 1-4) at Denver 6-4 (Home: 3-2)

We all remember what Denver did to the Raiders week one, I know the Raiders do. This time a round the Broncos D is not a good, but then again neither is the Raiders. I would like to pick the Raiders, but Cuttler is healthy. My pick goes to Denver.

Carolina 8-2 (Road: 2-2) at Atlanta 6-4 (Home: 4-1)

With a last second loss to the Broncos still on their mind the Falcons might not be able to focus on a much needed win in a close divisional race. Carolina is as of right now the Kings of the south and look to make it 5 wins in a row. Panthers win.

NY Giants 9-1 (Road: 3-1) at Arizona 7-3 (Home: 4-0)

Possible league MVP vs. Super Bowl XLII MVP this game is going to be good. The Card The G-Men this is a tough call. Giants pick up a win thanks to a great pass rush and Warner's in ability to be a mobile QB.

Washington 6-4 (Road: 3-1) at **Seattle 2-8 (Home: 1-4)

The Skins gave up a win to the Cowboys that split the series between them. With this W over sad and pathetic Seahawks team in coach Mike Holmgren last year. The Skins put more pressure on Jerry Jones and his promises that his team will make the playoffs.

Indianapolis 6-4 (Road: 3-2) at San Diego 4-6 (Home: 3-1)

Yet again another tough call with the way Manning is playing this game could go either way. The Chargers believe that the division is till in their reach. The Colts know that the Titans will have to go on a losing skid to give up the Crown. Colts are in the drivers seat a loss and the playoffs are still a wild and crazy ride. Lucky for the Colts they have Peyton Manning to pick up the win.

Green Bay 5-5 (Road: 2-3) at New Orleans 5-5 (Home: 4-1)

Two team that need a win desperately, the Saints are a loss from being out of the race for the South. Packers are in a three way tie for first in the North with a win and a Viking loss the Pack could out win Da Bears for the division. Packers get the win.

Let me know what you have.

*tame that could make a playoff run. **could be a season spoiler. ***just noticed I left Oakland out(sorry Raider Nation).