NFL Week 9 Preview | Stack Attack's Blog

Hello everyone. First off congrats to the Yankees on winning their 27th World Series title last night. Now that that is out of the way, let's focus on football. There are so many critical division games this week, it should be a great week. So let's take a look and preview the week to be in the NFL, Week 9:

Washington @ Atlanta 1:00 ET FOX

The Redskins have had a couple of weeks to get ready for this game and there has been no stripping of job responsibilities for Jim Zorn. It won't matter. The Falcons are the best 4-3 team in the NFL, and they know they need a win. Look for a heavy dose of Michael Turner to help them lift pass the Redskins.

Prediction: Redskins 17 Falcons 30

Arizona @ Chicago 1:00 ET FOX

I'm seeing it hard to pick the Cardinals if Anquan Boldin doesn't play. Yes they beat the Giants on the road, but that loss at home last week to the Panthers scares me. The Bears know that they have to win these types of games to put even a little pressure on the Vikings in the NFC North.

Prediction: Cardinals 20 Bears 27

Balitmore @ Cincinnati 1:00 ET CBS

Why are these games this week so difficult to pick? The Ravens looked really good last week against the Broncos, but the Bengals already beat them once this year. Maybe that sticks with the Ravens and they come out and dominate. I don't know. I'll take them, narrowly.

Prediction: Ravens 27 Bengals 24

Houston @ Indianapolis 1:00 ET CBS

This is the biggest game in Texans franchise history. They are 5-3, their best start ever. But the Colts are 7-0 and they want to put the Texans away in the AFC South and all but certainly lock up the division. This will be another close game.

Prediction: Texans 20 Colts 27

Kansas City @ Jacksonville 1:00 ET CBS

If the Jaguars are looking for the Chiefs coming to town to end their blackout streak, it's not happening. Dwayne Bowe may have a big game, but the Jaguars are the better team and if the Jaguars give the ball to Maurice Jones-Drew a lot like they should, the Chiefs have no chance.

Prediction: Chiefs 17 Jaguars 24

Miami @ New England 1:00 ET CBS

The Dolphins wildcat was not wild last week in New York, but Ted Ginn sure was. Remember last year, when the Dolphins introduced the world to the wildcat up in New England? So do the Patriots. They don't want to see that happen again.

Prediction: Dolphins 20 Patriots 34

Green Bay @ Tampa Bay 1:00 ET FOX

It's a battle of the "Bay of Pigs." Thanks Chris Berman. I think that Aaron Rodgers will not be on his back much this game and the Packers offensive line has a solid game against a meager Bucs pass-rush. Just a hunch.

Prediction: Packers 34 Bucs 17

Carolina @ New Orleans 4:05 ET FOX

Jonathan Stewart and DeAngelo Williams destroyed the Cardinals run defense last week. Michael Turner was able to thrash the Saints defense. Does Sedrick Ellis make that big of a difference? Yeah he does, but last I checked the Saints still have Drew Brees and their good run game, so while it might be close for most of the game, the Saints will still pull it out.

Prediction: Panthers 24 Saints 38

Detroit @ Seattle 4:05 ET FOX

Both teams are struggling as of late and this entrie season. The Seahawks have more weapons and they are at home which is all they need.

Prediction: Lions 13 Seahawks 27

San Diego @ New York Giants 4:15 ET CBS

The Giants are reeling having lost three in a row, and the Chargers think they are catching the Giants at the right time. I just think that the Giants know that this game is of utmost importance for their season, and the Chargers just can't seem to adjust to the east coast, even though the start time of this game is just like it would be if the Chargers were playing at home.

Prediction: Chargers 23 Giants 27

Tennessee @ San Francisco 4:15 ET CBS

Titans running back Chris Johnson says the Titans can rattle off ten games in a row. Not happening. The 49ers are playing pretty good right now. Plus Vernon Davis is red-hot right now, I think he'll have at least one TD.

Prediction: Titans 17 49ers 26

Dallas @ Philadelphia 8:20 ET NBC

Another almost impossible game to pick. You can present great arguments for why each team could win. Dallas seems to really be clicking on all cylinders the last couple of weeks, but the Eagles have rebounded from a loss to the Raiders and beat the Redskins and clobbered the Giants. Will they have enough energy to get them ready for this game? I think Brian Westbrook coming back helps, and they squek out a victory.

Prediction: Cowboys 23 Eagles 24

Pittsburgh @ Denver 8:30 ET ESPN MNF

Another tought game, but the Steelers have had two weeks to prepare for this game, and the Broncos are coming off their first loss of the season, so it will be interesting to see how they rebound. With Steelers safety Ryan Clark out due to health risks being in the mile-high city, that will help the Broncos, but it won't be enough.

Prediction: Steelers 23 Broncos 20

It should be a fantastic week of football. Enjoy the games everyone. We'll be back next week to recap it all. See you next time.