NFL Week 10: Upset Of The Week

Week 10 of the NFL season has some very interesting and key match-ups which are prime candidates for upset of the week.

Which one will it be?

Fresh off of his dominating week 9 performance, TacoMan looks to defend his 12 – 2 record and winning streak of picking the NFL upset of the week!

So without further ado:

TacoMan

Game: Dallas Cowboys vs Philadelphia Eagles

Pick:  Philadelphia Eagles

Why:  Because I hate the Cowboys more.

(spoken like a true Redskin fan)

 

Next up:

SuperCarlos

Game: Tennessee Titans vs Miami Dophins

Pick:  Tennessee Titans

Why:  I like the name and CJ can do an awesome flip when he scores a TD!  Oh Yeah!

(warning – SuperCarlos plays Madden Football on the Xbox before making all his picks)

 

Next up:  Back from his secret mission at a remote location . . .

NinjaSailor

Game:  San Diego Chargers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Pick:  San Diego Chargers

Why:  Please don’t ask about it – Seriously.  I am not sharing information or helping with any video games!

 

 

And last but not least:  Hey, I went 10 -4 last week and am second only to Tacodude

RedskinDoug

 

Game:  New York Giants vs Cincinnati Bengals

Pick:  Cincinnati Bengals

Why:  The Bengals have the talent and anybody playing against a NFC East Rival has my vote.

 

 

So there you have it.  Four choices for upset of the week.

Who do you think will fall?

Match-up	TacoMan		SuperCarlos	NinjaSailor	RedskinDoug
Colts vs Jaguars	Colts	24 – 10	Jaguars	Colts	Colts	27 – 13
Falcons vs Saints	Falcons	31 – 28	Falcons	Falcons	Falcons	34 – 24
Titans vs Dolphins	Dolphins	17 – 14 OT	Titans	Dolphins	Dolphins	23 – 17
Chargers vs Buccaneers	Buccaneers	21 – 20	Buccaneers	Chargers	Buccaneers	28 – 24
Raiders vs Ravens	Ravens	30 – 7	Raiders	Ravens	Ravens	20 – 10
Giants vs Bengals	Giants	34 – 20	Giants	Giants	Bengals	27 – 24
Lions vs Vikings	Vikings	24 – 17	Vikings	Vikings	Lions	21 – 20
Broncos vs Panthers	Broncos	35 – 13	Broncos	Broncos	Broncos	31 – 17
Bills vs Patriots	Patriots	45 – 23	Patriots	Patriots	Patriots	38 – 17
Jets vs Seahawks	Seahawks	27 – 21	Jets	Jets	Seahawks	24 – 23
Cowboys vs Eagles	Eagles	24 – 14	Eagles	Cowboys	Cowboys	26 – 13
Rams vs 49ers	49ers	17 – 16	49ers	49ers	49ers	27 – 10
Texans vs Bears	Texans	13 – 7	Texans	Bears	Bears	24 – 20
Chiefs vs Steelers	Steelers	20 – 10	Steelers	Steelers	Steelers	27 – 3

The Next Dynamic Duos Of The AFC

Dynamic Duos of the AFC?

For this installment of Dynamic Duos, lets get some things out on the table first.

–          The AFC is full of Rookies and First Timers.  First Timers are almost like rookies except they have experience but are with new teams, new coaches, and new personnel.

–          The AFC is full of teams vying for top position on the Neilson Reality TV Ratings and Headline Media Wars.  It’s like reading a who’s who of upcoming tv shows for the fall season.

 

 

And like my Dynamic Duos of the NFC, I will purposely ignore (some) of the obvious ones.

After all, we are trying to pick the Next Dynamic Duos.

So, who are the contestants?

First up:  NY Jets

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Holding on

I’d like to personally thank both the Redskins and Cowboys for proving you do not have to play football well for it to be good and entertaining!

And maybe next time Calvin will not be so quick to celebrate! Even though, two hands, two feet, a butt and the other hand all said it was a completed catch, you still have to get back up off the ground with it.

At least the folks with the Titans know all about how to make a catch and keep possession!

No, No, No and please No!

Rumor: Redskins to back up the truck for Albert Haynesworth

“This time around [the source] tells me that the Washington Redskins break the bank to sign Albert Haynesworth. The Titans could come over the top of the Redskins deal as well, but my guess is that the Redskins will let Haynesworth get the best offer possible from the Titans and then “better deal” it.
My source tells me to look for a contract that could break $100 million with an average of $15 million to $16 million per. “

That’s really nice, but HOW?

Washington has reworked the contracts of tackle Chris Samuels, defensive tackle Cornelius Griffin, defensive end Andre Carter and wide receiver Antwaan Randle El, and also released linebacker Marcus Washington in an attempt to improve its cap situation, but it remains among the worst in the NFL. The salary cap for the 2009 season will increase to $127 million, roughly $4 million higher than many projections, which provides some relief, but the Redskins entered last week over the cap.

Tennessee, Atlanta, Detroit and Tampa Bay are other teams that have Haynesworth atop their wish lists, according to league sources, with most of those clubs having exponentially more cap space than the Redskins with which to complete deals.

Tampa Bay released five high-priced veterans yesterday, including 11-time Pro Bowl linebacker Derrick Brooks, and is $60 million under the projected cap. The Buccaneers potentially could make a massive offer to Haynesworth and still possess the resources to pursue other top-tier free agents.

There are alternatives….

The Redskins reportedly have significant interest in Dallas defensive end Chris Canty, according to league sources, who would be a far less expensive alternative to Haynesworth.

Canty, 26, who started all 16 games and had three sacks last season for the Cowboys, is regarded as a younger, more dynamic version of Redskins veteran Phillip Daniels, according to a team source. He could occupy multiple blockers and stuff the run on first and second downs, rush from the inside on third downs and would be much more cost-effective than Haynesworth. The role Canty could fill for the Redskins was Demetric Evans’s job last season, which could explain why the team has not extended a contract offer to Evans with him eligible for free agency.

And other more important needs…

Read my lips “OFFENSIVE LINE”. This is what you need to give Jason Campbell and Portis room and time to be effective. Last year this, not your defense, was your Achilles heel.

The offensive line is in need of am overhaul. However, Snyder and Cerrato are not expected to pursue the linemen expected to command big contracts, such as left tackle Marvel Smith and guard Chris Kemoeatu of the Pittsburgh Steelers, and versatile Baltimore Ravens offensive lineman Jason Brown. Cincinnati Bengals right tackle Stacy Andrews, who underwent reconstructive knee surgery last month, could be in the Redskins’ budget. Green Bay Packers tackle Mark Tauscher, also coming off injury, could be another option as a value player. Stalwart center Jeff Saturday of the Indianapolis Colts is willing to play guard, his agent said, and could be seen as a value pickup.

And please please do not forget what is coming up in April!

The NFL Draft. There are a decent number of candidates out there to address both the offensive and defensive line positions.