{"id":374,"date":"2009-09-06T11:43:01","date_gmt":"2009-09-06T15:43:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.broadstreetbelievers.com\/?p=374"},"modified":"2009-09-08T13:59:11","modified_gmt":"2009-09-08T17:59:11","slug":"brys-week-by-week-nfl-preview-week-eleven","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/broadstreetbelievers.com\/?p=374","title":{"rendered":"Bry’s Week-by-Week NFL Preview: Week Eleven"},"content":{"rendered":"

The first “Playoff Picture” was revealed after Week Ten<\/a>, so now it is getting serious.\u00a0 The surprises of the season so far on the positive end include the 7-2 Redskins and the 5-4 49ers.\u00a0 The surprises on the negative end include the 2-7 Falcons, the 3-6 Cardinals, the 2-7 Jets, the 4-5 Dolphins, and the 2-7 Bengals.\u00a0 Also, you can throw in the 5-4 Chargers as a team that probably should be better than they have been.\u00a0 But, there are still 7 games left for each team, so there is a lot that can happen.\u00a0 No one has more than a 1-game lead in any division, except for the Steelers and Patriots, who are running away with their respective divisions.\u00a0 So, on to Week Eleven, and, with all the byes completed, we will have a full slate of games from here on out.\u00a0 (winners in CAPS)<\/p>\n

Thursday, November 19:<\/strong>
\n8:20 – Miami (4-5) at CAROLINA (6-3)
\nThis game could deal a big blow to the Dolphins hopes of a repeat playoff appearance.\u00a0 It is a short week for both teams, and Carolina is coming off a tough game against Atlanta, but I believe in John Fox and think that the Panthers have a better team and, therefore, should pull out this game at home.<\/p>\n

Sunday, November 22:
\n<\/strong>1:00 – PITTSBURGH (9-0) at Kansas City (3-6)
\nThe Steelers go 10-0 in their Super Bowl defense.\u00a0 An undefeated team still has everything to play for, so I do not expect a letdown in KC.\u00a0 This game is tougher than it might appear, but I think that the Chiefs may be in shambles by this point, and the Steelers just continue to roll.<\/p>\n

1:00 – INDIANAPOLIS (5-4) at Baltimore (6-3) *
\nThis one really could go either way, but I am going to take the Colts in a very tough one in Charm City.\u00a0 The Ravens are coming off a short week, as they were in Cleveland Monday night.\u00a0 And, the Colts are just the professional team that can handle this defense, even on the road in November.\u00a0 Keep in mind, though, the Baltimore weather in November is a crapshoot and the worse it is, the more it favors the Ravens and their style of play.\u00a0 And, one key factor might be that the Ravens are only 7 days away from hosting their arch-nemeses, the undefeated Pittsburgh Steelers.\u00a0 I know the Colts are good enough to keep a team’s focus, and the Ravens are a veteran team, but the venom for Pittsburgh is strong enough in this city to affect anyone.\u00a0 The Colts may catch a break with the before- and after-games that the Ravens have on their schedule.<\/p>\n

1:00 – San Francisco (5-4) at GREEN BAY (6-3)
\nThe Niners do have 10 days to prepare, and the Packers are coming off a tough win over Dallas, but I think that November in Wisconsin and a solid Packers team are enough to override the young 49ers.\u00a0 I like the Pack to win at home and go to an impressive 7-3.<\/p>\n

1:00 – Buffalo (5-4) at JACKSONVILLE (4-5)
\nThe Bills are coming off a tough game with Tennessee, while the Jags are still reeling from their loss in New York against the Jets.\u00a0 This game has major AFC playoff implications, and I think the Jags can circle the wagons and take care of business at home.<\/p>\n

1:00 – Atlanta (2-7) at NEW YORK GIANTS (6-3)
\nStick a fork in the Atlanta Falcons, as they fall to 2-8.\u00a0 Just another bad matchup at another bad time for the Falcons.\u00a0 The Giants are not going to lose this game, at home, coming off of the bye.\u00a0 The Falcons have really been screwed by scheduling circumstances this year.<\/p>\n

1:00 – NEW ORLEANS (5-4) at Tampa Bay (2-7)
\nI don’t see any reason to think that the Saints will lose to both the Rams and the Bucs in back-to-back weeks.\u00a0 The loss to St. Louis will probably allow them to get fired up enough to take care of the Bucs in Tampa.\u00a0 Plus, the weather in Tampa is always nice, which means that the Saints passing game should be on point.<\/p>\n

1:00 – CLEVELAND (2-7) at Detroit (1-8) *
\nI just think that the Browns are a better team, but I concede that this could go either way.\u00a0 The Browns are coming off a Monday night war with the Ravens, but the Lions have to make a quick turnaround after this game to play Green Bay on Thanksgiving.\u00a0 All told, I just think that the Browns are too talented to let this game get away.\u00a0 They are 3-7, but they may not have given up on the season…yet.<\/p>\n

1:00 – Washington (7-2) at DALLAS (6-3)
\nFor one short week, the Skins enjoyed the best record in the NFC, by themselves, but this trip to Dallas will end that pretty quickly.\u00a0 The Cowboys should be able to handle the Skins at home, casting the NFC Beast into a 3-way tie at the top.<\/p>\n

1:00 – Seattle (5-4) at MINNESOTA (6-3)
\nThe Vikings are a better team, they are playing at home, and the Seahawks are a West Coast team playing at 1:00.\u00a0 This should be an easy win for the purple and gold.<\/p>\n

4:05 – ARIZONA (3-6) at St. Louis (2-7)
\nIs it too little, too late?\u00a0 Not in the NFC West, as the Cardinals pick up a big road win, which, coupled with losses for San Fran and Seattle, pulls them to only a game out of first place in the division, despite being 2 games under .500.\u00a0 The Cardinals have a great offense, and we all know what Kurt Warner can do on the turf in St. Louis.\u00a0 Give the Cards a win and a second life in a bad division.<\/p>\n

4:15 – New York Jets (2-7) at NEW ENGLAND (8-1)
\nI think you all know, by now, how I feel about these two teams.\u00a0 So, does anyone think that the Jets go into Foxborough and win?\u00a0 Anyone?\u00a0 I don’t.<\/p>\n

4:15 – San Diego (5-4) at DENVER (3-6) *
\nThe last gasp for Denver, as they circle the wagons and beat the Chargers in Denver.\u00a0 They have a great homefield advantage and a score to settle with the Chargers.\u00a0 I’m not incredibly confident about this pick, but I think the Broncos can rally the troops and win this game, with their season on the line.<\/p>\n

4:15\u00a0– Cincinnati (2-7) at OAKLAND (4-5)
\nAnd the Oakland Raiders, after 11 weeks, are tied for first place?\u00a0 It’s true.\u00a0 They take care of the Bengals at home, and are tied with the Chargers for first in the AFC West.\u00a0 I’m not crazy, there is talent on this team.<\/p>\n

8:20 – PHILADELPHIA (5-4) at Chicago (5-4) *
\nProbably the Sunday night game–in a rematch of a Sunday night game a year ago.\u00a0 The Birds have their backs against the wall.\u00a0 By game time, they will know that a loss tonight and they will fall to two games back of EVERYONE in their division.\u00a0 This may be the game that turns around the entire season.\u00a0 McNabb going home, and with Leonard Weaver this year, they convert that 4th and goal.\u00a0 Though the Bears have 10 days to prepare for this game, at home, I believe that this is a character game for the Birds, and they always excel in those.<\/p>\n

Monday, November 23:
\n<\/strong>8:30 – Tennessee (5-4) at HOUSTON (5-4)
\nThis is the “we’ve arrived” game that the Texans have been waiting to win since the beginning of their franchise’s existence.\u00a0 And, I think this is the year.\u00a0 The defense is steadily improving, and the offense is somewhat potent.\u00a0 Andre Johnson is a beast.\u00a0 The Titans still have\u00a0a great defense and a steady offense, but I think they take a step backwards and this game may expose their faults to the national audience.\u00a0 It is the Texans’ coming-out party, and they are going to do it on Monday Night.<\/p>\n

To go to Week Twelve, click here<\/a><\/p>\n

STANDINGS AFTER WEEK 11:<\/strong>
\nNFC EAST:
\n<\/strong>7-3\u00a0\u00a0 Dallas (1)
\n7-3\u00a0\u00a0 New York Giants (5)
\n7-3\u00a0\u00a0 Washington
\n6-4\u00a0\u00a0 Philadelphia<\/p>\n

NFC NORTH:<\/strong>
\n7-3\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Green Bay (6)
\n7-3\u00a0\u00a0 Minnesota (2)
\n5-5\u00a0\u00a0 Chicago
\n1-9\u00a0\u00a0 Detroit<\/p>\n

NFC\u00a0SOUTH<\/strong>:
\n7-3\u00a0\u00a0 Carolina (3)
\n6-4\u00a0\u00a0 New Orleans
\n2-8\u00a0\u00a0 Atlanta
\n2-8\u00a0\u00a0 Tampa Bay<\/p>\n

NFC WEST:
\n<\/strong>5-5\u00a0\u00a0 San Francisco (4)
\n5-5\u00a0\u00a0 Seattle
\n4-6\u00a0\u00a0 Arizona
\n2-8\u00a0\u00a0 St. Louis<\/p>\n

AFC EAST:<\/strong>
\n9-1\u00a0\u00a0 New England (2)
\n5-5\u00a0\u00a0 Buffalo
\n4-6\u00a0\u00a0 Miami
\n2-8\u00a0\u00a0 N.Y. Jets<\/p>\n

AFC NORTH:<\/strong>
\n10-0 \u00a0Pittsburgh (1)
\n6-4\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Baltimore (6)
\n3-7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Cleveland
\n2-8\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Cincinnati<\/p>\n

AFC SOUTH:<\/strong>
\n6-4\u00a0\u00a0 Houston (3)
\n6-4\u00a0\u00a0 Indianapolis (5)
\n5-5\u00a0\u00a0 Jacksonville
\n5-5\u00a0\u00a0 Tennessee<\/p>\n

AFC WEST:<\/strong>
\n5-5\u00a0\u00a0 Oakland (4)
\n5-5\u00a0\u00a0 San Diego
\n4-6\u00a0\u00a0 Denver
\n3-7\u00a0\u00a0 Kansas City<\/p>\n

PLAYOFF PICTURE AFTER WEEK 11:
\n<\/strong>*-I am going to pick winners (why not?)\u00a0up until the championship games.\u00a0 You can draw your own conclusions from there.\u00a0 And, since the playoffs can be a bit of a crapshoot, the picks for the playoffs will just based on how I’m feeling that day.<\/p>\n

NFC:
\n<\/strong>Just out:\u00a0Washington (7-3), New Orleans (6-4), Philadelphia (6-4), Seattle (5-5), Arizona (4-6)<\/p>\n

Wild Card Round<\/u>
\n#6\u00a0Green Bay (7-3)\u00a0at #3 CAROLINA (7-3)
\n#5\u00a0NEW YORK GIANTS\u00a0(7-3)\u00a0at #4 San Francisco (5-5)<\/p>\n

Divisional Round<\/u>
\nNEW YORK GIANTS\u00a0at\u00a0#1 Dallas (7-3)
\nCarolina at\u00a0#2 MINNESOTA (7-3)<\/p>\n

NFC Championship<\/u>
\nNew York Giants at Minnesota<\/p>\n

AFC:
\n<\/strong>Just out:\u00a0 Buffalo (5-5), Jacksonville (5-5), San Diego (5-5), Tennessee (5-5), Denver (4-6)<\/p>\n

Wild Card Round<\/u>
\n#6 BALTIMORE (6-4)\u00a0at #3 Houston (6-4)
\n#5\u00a0INDIANAPOLIS (6-4)\u00a0at #4 Oakland (5-5)<\/p>\n

Divisional Round<\/u>
\nBaltimore at\u00a0#1 PITTSBURGH (10-0)
\nIndianapolis at\u00a0#2\u00a0NEW ENGLAND\u00a0(9-1)<\/p>\n

AFC Championship<\/u>
\nNew England at Pittsburgh<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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