| Thursday, Nov. 29, 2007 | |||
| Green Bay Packers at Dallas Cowboys | |||
| Cowboys QB Tony Romo played last week with an injured finger on his throwing hand, which kept him from going deep. Romo will test a Packers defense that was susceptible to flares and screens over the middle. Packers QB Brett Favre could struggle against a Cowboys defense that sacked Kellen Clemens three times and returned an interception for a touchdown. Result: Dallas Cowboys 37, Green Bay Packers 27 | |||
| Sunday, Dec. 2, 2007 | |||
| San Diego Chargers at Kansas City Chiefs | |||
| Chargers RB LaDainian Tomlinson rushed for just 77 yards last week, but should have more success against a Chiefs defense that gave up 139 rushing yards. Chiefs rookie RB Kolby Smith could struggle against a Chargers defense that held the Ravens to 56 rushing yards. Result: San Diego Chargers 24, Kansas City Chiefs 10 | |||
| Jacksonville Jaguars at Indianapolis Colts | |||
| Colts QB Peyton Manning threw three touchdowns with an interception last week and will test a Jaguars defense that put pressure on J.P. Losman and forced two interceptions and a fumble. Jaguars QB David Garrard has yet to throw an interception this year. Garrard faces a Colts defense that limited the Falcons to 155 passing yards and intercepted two passes. Result: Indianapolis Colts 28, Jacksonville Jaguars 25 | |||
| San Francisco 49ers at Carolina Panthers | |||
| Panthers RB DeShaun Foster was held to minus 5 yards rushing last week, but should rebound against a 49ers defense that gave up 78 rushing yards. 49ers QB Trent Dilfer should have a good game against a Panthers defense that gave up 260 passing yards and three touchdowns. Result: Carolina Panthers 31, San Francisco 49ers 14 | |||
| Buffalo Bills at Washington Redskins | |||
| Redskins QB Jason Campbell passed for 300 yards for the second straight week and should have similar success against a Bills defense that got carved up for a career-high 296 yards by David Garrard. Bills QB J.P. Losman could struggle against a Redskins defense that limits big plays. Result: Washington Redskins 16, Buffalo Bills 17 | |||
| Houston Texans at Tennessee Titans | |||
| Titans QB Vince Young should have success against a Texans defense that gave up 253 yards and two touchdowns. Texans QB Matt Schaub struggled last week and threw two interceptions. Schaub should rebound against a Titans defense that gave up 283 passing yards and three touchdowns. Result: Tennessee Titans 28, Houston Texans 20 | |||
| Atlanta Falcons at St. Louis Rams | |||
| Backup QB Gus Frerotte replaced Marc Bulger, who suffered a concussion, and passed for 161 yards with a touchdown and an interception. The Rams passing attack should have success against a Falcons defense that allowed 272 yards and three touchdowns through the air. Falcons RB Warrick Dunn could struggle against a Rams defense that held its opponent to under 100 yards rushing. Result: St. Louis Rams 28, Atlanta Falcons 16 | |||
| Seattle Seahawks at Philadelphia Eagles | |||
| Eagles QB A.J. Feeley filled in for an injured Donovan McNabb and passed for three touchdowns, but also threw three interceptions. The Eagles offense could struggle against a Seahawks defense that recorded four sacks and intercepted a pass. The Seahawks' rushing attack could struggle against an Eagles defense that held the Patriots to 3.0 yards per carry. Result: Philadelphia Eagles 24, Seattle Seahawks 28 | |||
| Detroit Lions at Minnesota Vikings | |||
| Vikings RB Chester Taylor started in place of an injured Adrian Peterson and rushed for 77 yards. The Vikings rushing attack should have success against a Lions defense that gave up 101 rushing yards on only 15 carries. Lions QB Jon Kitna could struggle against a Vikings defense that returned three interceptions for touchdowns. Result: Minnesota Vikings 42, Detroit Lions 10 | |||
| NY Jets Jets at Miami Dolphins | |||
| Dolphins QB John Beck failed to put points on the board for his second start in a row. Beck could struggle against a Jets defense that held Tony Romo to 195 passing yards. Jets RB Thomas Jones could have success against a Dolphins defense that gave up 81 rushing yards to Willie Parker despite terrible field conditions. Result: Miami Dolphins 13, NY Jets Jets 40 | |||
| Cleveland Browns at Arizona Cardinals | |||
| Cardinals QB Kurt Warner passed for 484 yards and two touchdowns last week and faces a Browns defense that gave up yards, but stopped the opponent when it needed to. Browns QB Derek Anderson should have success against a Cardinals defense that gave up 256 passing yards and two touchdowns. Result: Arizona Cardinals 27, Cleveland Browns 21 | |||
| Denver Broncos at Oakland Raiders | |||
| Broncos QB Andre Hall rushed for 98 yards in place of injured RBs Travis Henry and Selvin Young. The Broncos' rushing attack should have success against a Raiders defense that has allowed eight different runners to gain 100 yards against them. Raiders QB Daunte Culpepper faces a Broncos defense that played very well against the pass, but made a few costly mistakes. Result: Denver Broncos 20, Oakland Raiders 34 | |||
| NY Giants Giants at Chicago Bears | |||
| Last week, Giants QB Eli Manning threw four interceptions, three of which were returned for touchdowns. Manning should have more success against a Bears defense that allowed 302 passing yards. Adrian Peterson will start in place of injured RB Cedric Benson, but could struggle against a Giants defense that held Chester Taylor to 77 rushing yards. Result: Chicago Bears 16, NY Giants Giants 21 | |||
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers at New Orleans Saints | |||
| Saints QB Drew Brees passed for 260 yards and three touchdowns last week. Brees could struggle against a Buccaneers defense that pressured Jason Campbell, which led to two sacks and two interceptions. Buccaneers QB Jeff Garcia, who injured his back last week, could start against the Saints. He faces a Saints defense that held the Panthers to 152 net yards passing. Result: New Orleans Saints 23, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 27 | |||
| Cincinnati Bengals at Pittsburgh Steelers | |||
| In terrible field conditions, Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger passed for 165 yards last week. Roethlisberger should have more success against a Bengals defense that gave up 246 passing yards. Bengals QB Carson Palmer could struggle against a Steelers defense that sacked Jon Beck four times and put constant pressure on him. Result: Pittsburgh Steelers 24, Cincinnati Bengals 10 | |||
| Monday, Dec. 3, 2007 | |||
| New England Patriots at Baltimore Ravens | |||
| Patriots QB Patriots Tom Brady passed for 380 yards and one touchdown last week. Brady should have similar success against a Ravens defense that had several communication breakdowns last week, which allowed TE Antonio Gates to run uncovered and score two touchdowns. Ravens RB Willis McGahee will test a Patriots defense that held Brian Westbrook to 52 rushing yards. Result: New England Patriots 27, Baltimore Ravens 24 | |||


