Miami Dolphins at Tampa Bay Buccaneers Preseason Pick
The spotlight on Thursday night will be on the quarterback battle in Tampa Bay between Byron Leftwich and Luke McCown. Head coach Raheem Morris has not said which player will get the starting job but what is clear is that Thursday’s game could be the deciding factor.
Jacksonville Jaguars at Houston Texans Pick and Preview
ESPN has had a lot of luck on Monday nights this season with excellent matchups but that luck may have run out as two teams likely to miss the playoffs get together this Monday as Houston hosts Jacksonville. The good news about this matchup for ESPN and for football fans is that it should be competitive.
New York Giants at Washington Redskins Pick and Preview
The Washington Redskins will try and slow down the NFL’s best team as they host the New York Giants on Sunday. There was little doubt among most people who the best team in the NFL was even before Tennessee lost last week. Now there is no debate. The Giants hold a three-game lead over Washington and Dallas in the NFC East and a two game lead over Tampa Bay and Carolina for home field advantage in the NFC.
Pittsburgh Steelers at New England Patriots Pick and Preview
A marquee matchup is set for Sunday afternoon as the New England Patriots host the Pittsburgh Steelers. Last year the Patriots routed the Steelers 34-13 but both teams are different this season. The Steelers lead the AFC North by a game over Baltimore while New England is a game behind the New York Jets in the AFC East.
Chicago Bears at Minnesota Vikings Pick and Preview
The top spot in the NFC North is on the line Sunday night as the Chicago Bears visit the Minnesota Vikings. Both teams won last week to move a game in front of the Green Bay Packers. The game may be more critical to the Vikings considering the remaining schedule for each team.
Cincinnati Bengals at Pittsburgh Steelers Pick and Preview
The Pittsburgh Steelers will try and avoiding having a letdown as they host the Cincinnati Bengals on Thursday night. The Steelers blew away the Bengals 38-10 earlier this season as quarterback Ben Roethlisberger threw two touchdown passes. Big Ben threw for 308 yards last week in the Steelers 11-10 win against San Diego.
Cleveland Browns at Buffalo Bills Pick and Preview
The Buffalo Bills were the talk of the NFL early in the season as they led the AFC East but after three straight losses, very few people are talking about them anymore. The Bills will try and right the ship on Monday night as they host the Cleveland Browns. The Bills had only 168 yards of total offense in last week’s 20-10 loss to New England.
Dallas Cowboys at Washington Redskins Pick and Preview
The Dallas Cowboys finally get quarterback Tony Romo back on Sunday and they are hoping he can save their season. The Cowboys started the season strongly but have played poorly in recent weeks, especially since Romo has been out. The Cowboys have lost four of their last six and are one game behind the Redskins in the NFC East and they are three games back of the New York Giants. Winning the division looks out of the question and making the playoffs is in serious jeopardy.
San Diego Chargers at Pittsburgh Steelers Pick and Preview
The Pittsburgh Steelers may be a little frustrated losing two of their last three games but they are in far better position than the 4-5 San Diego Chargers. San Diego has played poorly most of the season and star running back LaDainian Tomlinson is having the worst season of his career. The only positive for the Chargers is they play in the weak AFC West where Denver is leading the division at just 5-4. Tomlinson led the league in rushing the past two seasons but has run for just 100 yards in two games this year and hasn’t scored a TD in five straight games.
New York Jets at New England Patriots Pick and Preview
The top spot in the AFC East will be on the line Thursday as the New England Patriots host the New York Jets in a game that can be seen on the NFL Network. The Patriots have owned the AFC East in recent seasons but the Jets believe they can take away the title this season now that Brett Favre is at quarterback.