| Thursday, Nov. 22, 2007 | |||
| Green Bay Packers at Detroit Lions | |||
| Packers QB Brett Favre was interception-free for the second week in a row and threw three touchdown passes. Favre should have another successful game against a Lions defense that allowed 283 passing yards and a touchdown last week. The Lions could have success against a Packers defense that allowed 131 rushing yards. Result: Green Bay Packers 37, Detroit Lions 26 | |||
| NY Jets Jets at Dallas Cowboys | |||
| Cowboys QB Tony Romo could struggle against a Jets defense that sacked Ben Roethlisberger seven times and forced an interception. Jets RB Thomas Jones could struggle against a Cowboys defense that has not allowed a 100-yard rusher in 12 games. Result: Dallas Cowboys 34, NY Jets Jets 3 | |||
| Indianapolis Colts at Atlanta Falcons | |||
| The Colts' offense struggled last week and QB Peyton Manning passed for just 163 yards with an interception. Manning should rebound this week against a Falcons defense that gives up big plays. Atlanta could struggle against a Colts defense that limited Priest Holmes to 55 rushing yards on 19 carries. Result: Indianapolis Colts 31, Atlanta Falcons 13 | |||
| Sunday, Nov. 25, 2007 | |||
| Washington Redskins at Tampa Bay Buccaneers | |||
| Buccaneers RB Earnest Graham is improving week to week and will test a Redskins defense that gave up 70 rushing yards on 24 carries. Redskins Redskins QB Jason Campbell set career highs with 33 completions, 54 attempts and 348 yards last week. Campbell could struggle against a Buccaneers defense that recorded four sacks, two interceptions and put constant pressure on Byron Leftwich. Result: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 19, Washington Redskins 13 | |||
| Seattle Seahawks at St. Louis Rams | |||
| Seahawks QB Matt Hasselbeck passed for 337 yards with a 106.0 passer rating last week. Hasselbeck could struggle against a Rams defense that intercepted Trent Dilfer twice and sacked him three times. Rams RB Steven Jackson could have success against a Seahawks defense that made assignment errors, which led to a 43-yard touchdown run and a 20-yard run. Result: Seattle Seahawks 24, St. Louis Rams 19 | |||
| Minnesota Vikings at NY Giants Giants | |||
| Giants QB Eli Manning should have success against a Vikings defense that has given up more than 300 passing yards for the sixth time this season. Vikings RB Chester Taylor rushed for a career-high three touchdowns last week, but could struggle against a Giants defense that held the Lions to just 25 net rushing yards on 11 carries. Result: NY Giants Giants 17, Minnesota Vikings 41 | |||
| Oakland Raiders at Kansas City Chiefs | |||
| Chiefs QB Brodie Croyle passed for 169 yards and a touchdown without throwing a pick in his debut as a starter. Croyle could have similar success against a Raiders defense that makes mental mistakes. Raiders RB Justin Fargas could struggle against a Chiefs defense that held the Colts' offense to 66 total rushing yards. Result: Kansas City Chiefs 17, Oakland Raiders 20 | |||
| Buffalo Bills at Jacksonville Jaguars | |||
| Jaguars QB David Garrard showed no signs of rust after his three-week layoff and earned a 114.0 quarterback rating. Garrard should have similar success against a Bills defense that ranks as one of the worst in the league against the pass. Bills QB J.P. Losman could struggle against a Jaguars defense that had two interceptions against Philip Rivers, who finished with a 67.6 passer rating. Result: Jacksonville Jaguars 36, Buffalo Bills 14 | |||
| Houston Texans at Cleveland Browns | |||
| Browns RB Jamal Lewis ran well last week, but could struggle against a Texans defense that held the Saints to just 47 rushing yards. Texans QB Matt Schaub should have success against a Browns defense that gave up 279 passing yards against the Ravens. Result: Cleveland Browns 27, Houston Texans 17 | |||
| Tennessee Titans at Cincinnati Bengals | |||
| Titans QB Vince Young reached a career-best 305 yards with a touchdown last week. Young could have similar success against a Bengals defense that gave up 211 passing yards and two touchdowns. The Bengals' rushing offense should have success against the Titans' defense, which gave up 166 rushing yards for the second week in a row. Result: Tennessee Titans 6, Cincinnati Bengals 35 | |||
| New Orleans Saints at Carolina Panthers | |||
| Saints RB Reggie Bush could struggle against a Panthers defense that held Ryan Grant to less than one yard on several carries, even though he finished with 88 yards on 20 carries. Panthers QB Vinny Testaverde should have success against a Saints defense that gives up big plays when teams pick on cornerback Jason David. Result: New Orleans Saints 31, Carolina Panthers 6 | |||
| San Francisco 49ers at Arizona Cardinals | |||
| The Cardinals running game struggled last week, but RB Edgerrin James could rebound against a 49ers defense that allowed gains of 37 and 21 yards. 49ers QB Trent Dilfer had a passer rating of 44.8 last week and could struggle against a Cardinals defense that intercepted Carson Palmer four times and returned two of them for touchdowns. Result: Arizona Cardinals 31, San Francisco 49ers 37 | |||
| Denver Broncos at Chicago Bears | |||
| Bears QB Rex Grossman passed for 266 yards with an 86.1 passer rating last week. Grossman should have similar success against a Broncos defense that gave up 300 passing yards to Vince Young. Broncos QB Jay Cutler should have success against a Bears defense that was picked apart by Matt Hasselbeck, who passed for 337 yards and two touchdowns. Result: Denver Broncos 34, Chicago Bears 37 | |||
| Baltimore Ravens at San Diego Chargers | |||
| Chargers RB LaDainian Tomlinson rushed for only 62 yards on 16 carries last week, but could have more success against a Ravens defense that gave up 92 rushing yards to the Browns. Ravens RB Willis McGahee should have success against a Chargers defense that gave up 122 rushing yards. Result: San Diego Chargers 32, Baltimore Ravens 14 | |||
| Philadelphia Eagles at New England Patriots | |||
| Patriots QB Tom Brady threw five touchdown passes last week and should have similar success against an Eagles defense that doesn't pressure the quarterback well. Eagles RB Brian Westbrook rushed for a career-high 148 yards last week, but could struggle this week against a tough Patriots defense. Result: New England Patriots 31, Philadelphia Eagles 28 | |||
| Monday, Nov. 26, 2007 | |||
| Miami Dolphins at Pittsburgh Steelers | |||
| Steelers RB Willie Parker was held to 52 rushing yards last week, but should rebound against a Dolphins defense that allowed 148 rushing yards. The Dolphins' rushing attack could have success against a Steelers defense that allowed 117 rushing yards last week. Result: Pittsburgh Steelers 3, Miami Dolphins 0 | |||


