Down the stretch they come! (1 Viewer)

[Sigmund Bloom]

DAL @ ATL - Atlanta trying to surge to a wild card berth, while Dallas needs to win this game to stay on top of the division.

MIN @ NYJ - Two teams with just weak enough remaining schedules that you can envision them sneaking in the playoffs by winning out. This is basically an elimination game.

JAX @ TEN - Jacksonville has to keep winning - no breathers left on the schedule (NE @KC). Vince Young continues his revenge tour.

PHI @ NYG - Winner gets inside track at a wild card, and if Atlanta cooperates, the division lead.

KC @ SD - KC's playoff hopes are on life support. SD needs to hold serve to keep Baltimore from getting home field.

CIN @ IND - Two teams going in opposite directions. Cincy can continue summoning up the mojo of the 2005 Steelers, while Indy summons up the mojo of the 2002-2005 Colts. An Indy loss banishes them to the first round of the playoffs. A Cincy win will really put the rest of the AFC on notice.

Current Predictions: DAL, NYJ, TEN, NYG, SD, CIN

 

[by_the_sea_wannabe]

JAX @ TEN - Vince Young continues his revenge tour.

seriously

 

[Isotopes]

Each of these games have huge fantasy implications as well. I always feel more comfortable when my players are on teams fighting for a playoff spot.

Dallas @ Atl. Not quite sure who is the fantasy player to covet in this matchup. The Falcons won a game this week with Vick being fairly pedestrian....perhaps his running is limited on purpose by the coaches. I would think Romo bounces back and hooks up with TO in this game fairly often. Also with the running game hurting for the Falcons, the Dallas Defense may be a sneaky play as there playoff life is on the line.

MIN @ NYJ. Who knows if Chester Taylor plays, but if he does, he has a nice matchup. Also think the Jets passing game will be effective against the Vikes. I wouldn't want to rely on Penny but perhaps Coles gets the start in some lineups this weekend.

Jax @ Ten. Jax RBs...play em if you got em. They are too hot to bench. Wouldn't want to rely on anyone else in this game.

Phi @ NYG. Huge game for both teams. The Eagles have been giving up plenty of yardage on the ground, making Barber a good start. For the Eagles to be successful, I think Westbrook would need plenty of touches to open up the passing game. I think both teams will put up points in this game, making any regular starter a good play in fantasy lineups.

KC @ SD. LT vs. LJ, I am sure this matchup will unfold in many leagues. I am sure both of them will get there's, but LT will likely hit paydirt more often. Rivers seemed to have finally appreciated the value of Gates yesterday, and I think both TE's...Gates and Gonzo should be productive.

Cin @ Ind. MNF in the RCA Dome. I would expect the Bengals to give the ball to Rudi, 30+ times, but look for Palmer to hook up with CJ on a long ball as well. The Bengals defense has been improving, and the Indy run game seems to have faded. I wouldn't look to start Addai or Rhodes, but every other Colt should be a good start.

 

[msommer]

Even though I am a Titans homer I doubt the TEN defense can handle the run as applied by JAX

 

[Case Ace]

Current Predictions: DAL, NYJ, TEN, NYG, SD, CIN

I like all except for CIN. This game was a shootout last time w/the Colts winning. This time the Colts are at home ... I'll take Manning over Palmer by a small margin.I do like TEN over JAX. Jacksonville plays their best against the best, &, although Tennesse has been better lately, Jacksonville may look past this one w/seemingly tougher games coming up.

 

[Bankerguy]

Even though it hurt. Dallas losing last night will be good for them.

 

[dickey moe]

Even though it hurt. Dallas losing last night will be good for them.

How is a loss this late in the season ever "good?"

 

[Slinger]

I wish I had the Bears Defense in Week 15 versus the Bucs.

 

[Ted Lange as your Bartender]

Even though it hurt. Dallas losing last night will be good for them.

How is a loss this late in the season ever "good?"

Using this logic, New Orleans must be doomed...

 

[Sputnikv8]

Even though it hurt. Dallas losing last night will be good for them.

How is a loss this late in the season ever "good?"

Serious. What he said. Not just a loss... a butt-whoopin of epic proportions.Good? Thats what a team says after a loss. Winning > Losing. Duh?

 

[Bankerguy]

Even though it hurt. Dallas losing last night will be good for them.

How is a loss this late in the season ever "good?"

They still are in first place in the East.At least they have time to address some of the problems from last night.This team was too cocky.They still have the talent to go a long way.