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Thursday, November 27, 2008 |
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Happy Thanksgiving to all. Despite the critics, I foresee three decent games today.
I'm going against the grain here, and picking the woeful Lions today. Detroit should cover the 11-point spread without a problem because I see a spirited effort from a winless team whose Super Bowl is basically today. But I'm even picking them to win straight-up. Yes, call me crazy, but I believe the Lions are going to upset the Titans today. It's difficult for any team to recover from a beat-down like Tennessee had on Sunday, and a four-day swing to the next game doesn't make it easier. Say all you want about the Titans being mad, angry and wanting to destroy the Lions to make up for their first loss on Sunday. However, unlike Sunday against the Jets, the Titans receivers are going to need to catch balls today, and Jeff Fisher would be smart to use the power game with LenDale White, despite his comments. The Lions are going to surprise with an air attack, and score some points. I predict the Lions to upset the Titans, 24-21.
I will make two other quick picks because I'm needed in the kitchen.
The Seahawks, coming off a frustrating loss to the Redskins on Sunday and a brutal start to the season, should put up a fight against the Cowboys. Although I don't see this being a blowout like last year's dismantling of the Jets on Thanksgiving Day, I do not see Tony Romo and the Cowboys breaking much of a sweat today. The Seahawks offense won't be able to match up to the Cowboys'. And the Cowboys are surely aware that the Giants are sitting back at home, chowing down and watching the game, so they look to put on a show. Prediction: Cowboys 31, Seahawks 17
Tonight's game is intriguing in many ways. Philadelphia is in must-win mode, after three very disappointing weeks, and many questions raised about tearing apart the core of an Eagles franchise that has had great success in the last decade. Arizona also has plenty to prove. Whenever the Cardinals have gone east, it has been a struggle. But the Cardinals have a chance to secure their first division title since I believe the Jimmy Carter administration. But I predict that the Eagles defense will put the pressure on Kurt Warner, and Donovan McNabb will at least temporarily maintain his Eagles starting status for another week. A high-scoring affair. Eagles 34, Cardinals 24.
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