Week 7 Preview

Green Bay Packers at Cleveland Browns

The 3 – 2 Packers travel to the dog pound, to take on the 1 – 5 Browns. The Packers need to take a win here to try and hold off the Bears and try to keep tracks on the Vikings. Derek Anderson is now starting again ahead of supposed star of the future Brady Quinn, but the Browns are still awful. In fact the only way that the Browns can score any points in my opinion is through kick returner Josh Cribbs. Not helping this, a lot of the Browns squad have come down with the flu this week. The Packers need to prove that they can protect Aaron Rodgers. The Packers QB has been sacked 25 times so far this season. The Packers though will have way too much for the Browns

Lee’s Prediction: Packers 24 Browns 6

San Francisco 49ers at Houston Texans

The division leading 3 – 2 49ers go to 3 – 3 Texans. Frank Gore returns and rookie hotshot WR Michael Crabtree makes his first start for the 49ers. Matt Schaub leads the NFL with 1810 yards and 14 TD’s. The 49ers let down in their last game (45 – 10 loss at home to Atlanta), coming off a bye, you have to think that their hardnosed coach Singletary is going to have them ready for this one. Although in Houston, only one winner for me.

Lee’s Prediction: Texans 10 49ers 17

San Diego Chargers at Kansa City Chiefs

The struggling 1 – 5 Chiefs host the 2 – 3 Chargers. This divisional game is a huge game for the Chargers. They are in real trouble as the Broncos are now 6 – 0 at the top of the division, so if the Chargers fail here, their playoff hopes maybe over. Philip Rivers is playing well for the Chargers and last week we saw signs that LT may be back. Matt Cassel is proving that surrounding talent is needed to be a good QB, after his great season in New England last year. I have no idea what’s happening with Larry Johnson, 2.7 yards/carry and 0 TD’s. These are unbelievable stats for this former star player.

Lee’s Prediction: Chargers 13 Chiefs 3

Indianapolis Colts at St Louis Rams

The 0 – 6 Rams against the 5 – 0 Colts. Need I say anymore? The undefeated Colts with Payton Manning, Addai, Reggie Wayne and co are going to steam roll over the Rams who are in the bottom 6 teams in the NFL in all defensive stats. Job done!

Lee’s Prediction: Colts 35 Rams 3

Minnesota Vikings at Pittsburgh Steelers

The Vikings (6 – 0) travel to the Steelers (4 – 2). This has the makings of the best game of the week. The Steelers look to be in a dogfight in the AFC north, and really need to get the W here at home. The word is that Rashard Mendenhall has taken the RB position from fast Willie why he’s been injured. Big Ben has been playing really well this year throwing for 10 TD’s, but this in its self shows the Steelers are not playing the way they like. The run first team, are having to throw more than they would like. The problem with throwing the football on the Vikings is they have a train trying to knock you over as you throw. Jared Allen has 7.5 sacks already this year, and I can see the stirring celebration happening more than once. Brett Farve and AD have the Vikings offence playing really well, 2nd in the league scoring 31.5 points/game. The fact it’s in Pittsburgh makes this close, but i only see one winner.

Lee’s Prediction: Vikings 30 Steelers 24

Buffalo Bills at Carolina Panthers

This may be a bad game. The 2 – 3 Panthers against the 2 – 4 Bills. What’s happened in Carolina? One of the best rushing teams in the NFL last year has been really poor (until last week) which really annoys me as I took DeAngelo Williams in the first round in my fantasy draft this year. Also, where is Steve Smith? Still no TD’s yet this season. The Bills maybe without QB Trent Edwards. They do have a good pass defence, which may shut down Steve Smith for another week, but the running game should be enough for Carolina

Lee’s Prediction: Bills 6 Panthers 13

New York Jets at Oakland Raiders

The 3 – 3 Jets travel to California to play the 2 – 3 Raiders. The Jets started 3 – 0, then lose 3 in a row. I do believe though that Sanchez and the Defence get back to their best against a very poor Raiders team. Somehow, with JaMarcus Russell (2 TDs 6 INTs) at QB the raiders have won 2 games. They won’t win this one, against this swarming Jets D.

Lees Prediction: Jets 17 Raiders 3

Chicago Bears at Cincinnati Bengals

4 – 2 division leading Bengals welcome 3 – 2 Bears. One name for you, Cedric Benson. If you can start him up in fantasy this week, DO IT!! Released by the Bears the rejuvenated Benson will make it his personal mission to destroy them. Jay Cutler has been playing pretty well for the Bears, apart from red zone turnovers. But the lack of a genuine number one WR threat and the struggling Matt Forte will catch up with them. Look for Ochocinco to do well in the play action game when the Bears load up against Benson

Lee’s Prediction: Bears 13 Bengals 17

Atlanta Falcons at Dallas Cowboys

3 – 2 Cowboys go to 4 – 1 Falcons. A good game install here, important to both in their pursuit of the playoffs. Miles Austin is now going to start ahead of Patrick Crayton, a good job to, after his 250 game last week. Barber and Choice are both running at 5.1 yards/carry for the Cowboys, which is impressive. The Falcons offense is also impressive with Matt Ryan, Michael ‘the burner’ Turner, Gonzalez and Roddy White. I can see they will put up points, but the Cowboys, at home, are desperate for this win.

Lee’s prediction: Falcons 27 Cowboys 31

New Orleans Saints at Miami Dolphins

My 2 – 3 Dolphins host the undefeated 5 – 0 Saints. The high powered passing Saints against the wildcat top rushing Dolphins. This should be a good game to watch. The Saints though do have the 5th rank defence against the run, while Miami has the 18th rank defence against the pass. Sadly I believe this will be the difference and my Dolphins will fall to 2 – 4. Hope I got this on wrong!

Saints 21 Dolphins 14

Arizona Cardinals at New York Giants

The Sunday late game is the 5 – 1 Giants and the 3 – 2 Cardinals. We all know what the Cardinals are, they throw the ball. Kurt Warner has 1441 yards and 8 TD’s, but their running game is 31st in the NFL. This could be seen as a huge advantage for them as the Giants really struggled last week against the pass first Saints. I believe that the Giants defensive line is going to pin back their ears and get after Warner. Also the Giants are number 1 in the NFL against the pass. Think I’ve made up my mind.

Lee’s prediction: Cardinals 14 Giants 21

Philadelphia Eagles at Washington Redskins

Monday night football!! Eagles (3 – 2) go into Washington to play the 2 – 4 Redskins. Washington head coach Jim Zorn has had the play calling duties taken off him this week, and must be worrying for his job. Eagles last week, somehow, lost to the Raiders. This divisional game is really important for both teams. The Eagles defence is a solid defence, especially against the pass, and I believe they will get ahead early, and their defence will grind this one out for them.

Lee’s Prediction: Eagles 14 Redskins 10