Playoffs Week 3: Predictions

We're on to the third week of the playoffs. Here are our playoff standings

Tim: 3-5

Adam: 3-5

Dan: 3-5

Green Bay at Chicago

Tim: Chicago

Adam: Green Bay

Dan: Green Bay

New York Jets at Pittsburgh

Tim: Pittsburgh

Adam: Pittsburgh

Dan: Pittsburgh

Playoffs Week 2: Predictions

Well, the first round of the playoffs is done. We saw last second heroics by the Jets, a game-sealing interception by the Packers, one of the best runs in playoff history by the Seahawks, and a complete victory by the Ravens. What's gonna happen this week? Here are our predictions.

Playoff Standings

Tim: 1-3

Adam: 1-3

Dan: 2-2

Here we go with the Divisional Round.

Baltimore at Pittsburgh

Tim: Baltimore

Adam: Baltimore

Dan: Baltimore

Green Bay at Atlanta

Tim: Green Bay

Adam: Green Bay

Dan: Atlanta

Seattle at Chicago

Tim: Chicago

Adam: Chicago

Dan: Chicago

New York Jets at New England

Tim: New England

Adam: New England

Dan: New England

Playoffs Week 1: Predictions

We can finally talk about the playoffs! And here's how the regular season picks ended up.

Tim vs. Dan

Tim: 154-102 (12-4)

Dan: 157-99 (13-3)

Tim vs. Adam vs. Dan

Tim: 78-48 (12-4)

Adam: 80-43 (12-4)

Dan: 88-38 (13-3)

And now, for the first week of Playoff Predictions.

New Orleans at Seattle

Tim: New Orleans

Adam: New Orleans

Dan: New Orleans

New York Jets at Indianapolis

Tim: Indianapolis

Adam: Indianapolis

Dan: Indianapolis

Baltimore at Kansas City

Tim: Baltimore

Adam: Baltimore

Dan: Baltimore

Green Bay at Philadelphia

Tim: Philadelphia

Adam: Philadelphia

Dan: Green Bay

Week 17: Predictions

So this is going up much later than usual but, I can assure you, that everyone's picks were in before the 1 o'clock games began. Here are the season standings.

Tim vs. Dan

Tim: 142-98 (8-8)

Dan: 144-96 (10-6)

Tim vs. Adam vs. Dan

Tim: 66-44 (8-8)

Adam: 68-39 (7-9)

Dan: 75-35 (10-6)

Here are this week's predictions.

Cincinnati at Baltimore

Tim: Baltimore

Adam: Baltimore

Dan: Baltimore

Carolina at Atlanta

Tim: Atlanta

Adam: Atlanta

Dan: Atlanta

Pittsburgh at Cleveland

Tim: Pittsburgh

Adam: Pittsburgh

Dan: Pittsburgh

Minnesota at Detroit

Tim: Detroit

Adam: Detroit

Dan: Detroit

Oakland at Kansas City

Tim: Kansas City

Adam: Kansas City

Dan: Kansas City

Miami at New England

Tim: New England

Adam: New England

Dan: New England

Tampa Bay at New Orleans

Tim: New Orleans

Adam: New Orleans

Dan: New Orleans

Buffalo at New York Jets

Tim: New York Jets

Adam: New York Jets

Dan: New York Jets

San Diego at Denver

Tim: San Diego

Adam: San Diego

Dan: San Diego

Chicago at Green Bay

Tim: Green Bay

Adam: Green Bay

Dan: Green Bay

Tennessee at Indianapolis

Tim: Indianapolis

Adam: Indianapolis

Dan: Indianapolis

Dallas at Philadelphia

Tim: Philadelphia

Adam: Philadelphia

Dan: Dallas

Arizona at San Francisco

Tim: San Francisco

Adam: San Francisco

Dan: San Francisco

New York Giants at Washington

Tim: New York Giants

Adam: New York Giants

Dan: New York Giants

Jacksonville at Houston

Tim: Houston

Adam: Houston

Dan: Houston

St. Louis at Seattle

Tim: St. Louis

Adam: St. Louis

Dan: St. Louis

Week 16: Predictions

Well, it was a bad week last week. Here's a look at our season standings so far.

Tim vs. Dan

Tim: 134-90 (9-7)

Dan: 134-90 (10-6)

Tim vs. Adam vs. Dan

Tim: 58-36 (9-7)

Adam: 61-33 (10-6)

Dan: 65-29 (10-6)

Here goes nothing!

Carolina at Pittsburgh

Tim: Pittsburgh

Adam: Pittsburgh

Dan: Pittsburgh

Dallas at Arizona

Tim: Dallas

Adam: Dallas

Dan: Dallas

New England at Buffalo

Tim: New England

Adam: New England

Dan: New England

New York Jets at Chicago

Tim: Chicago

Adam: Chicago

Dan: Chicago

Baltimore at Cleveland

Tim: Baltimore

Adam: Baltimore

Dan: Baltimore

Tennessee at Kansas City

Tim: Kansas City

Adam: Kansas City

Dan: Kansas City

San Francisco at St. Louis

Tim: San Francisco

Adam: San Francisco

Dan: St. Louis

Detroit at Miami

Tim: Miami

Adam: Miami

Dan: Detroit

Washington at Jacksonville

Tim: Jacksonville

Adam: Jacksonville

Dan: Jacksonville

San Diego at Cincinnati

Tim: San Diego

Adam: San Diego

Dan: San Diego

Houston at Denver

Tim: Houston

Adam: Houston

Dan: Houston

Indianapolis at Oakland

Tim: Oakland

Adam: Indianapolis

Dan: Indianapolis

New York Giants at Green Bay

Tim: Green Bay

Adam: New York Giants

Dan: Green Bay

Seattle at Tampa Bay

Tim: Tampa Bay

Adam: Tampa Bay

Dan: Tampa Bay

Minnesota at Philadelphia

Tim: Philadelphia

Adam: Philadelphia

Dan: Philadelphia

New Orleans at Atlanta

Tim: New Orleans

Adam: Atlanta

Dan: Atlanta

Week 15: Predictions

Only three weeks of predictions left! Here are our season standings.

Tim vs. Dan

Tim: 125-83 (10-6)

Dan: 124-84 (10-6)

Tim vs. Adam vs. Dan

Tim: 49-29 (10-6)

Adam: 51-27 (11-5)

Dan: 55-23 (10-6)

Here are our Week 15 predictions.

San Francisco at San Diego

Tim: San Diego

Adam: San Diego

Dan: San Diego

Cleveland at Cincinnati

Tim: Cleveland

Adam: Cleveland

Dan: Cincinnati

Washington at Dallas

Tim: Dallas

Adam: Dallas

Dan: Dallas

Houston at Tennessee

Tim: Houston

Adam: Houston

Dan: Houston

New Orleans at Baltimore

Tim: Baltimore

Adam: Baltimore (Quoth the Swanson, "Because I am a good fan.")

Dan: New Orleans

Jacksonville at Indianapolis

Tim: Jacksonville

Adam: Indianapolis

Dan: Indianapolis

Kansas City at St. Louis

Tim: Kansas City

Adam: Kansas City

Dan: St. Louis

Buffalo at Miami

Tim: Miami

Adam: Miami

Dan: Miami

Philadelphia at New York Giants

Tim: Philadelphia

Adam: New York Giants

Dan: Philadelphia

Detroit at Tampa Bay

Tim: Tampa Bay

Adam: Tampa Bay

Dan: Tampa Bay

Arizona at Carolina

Tim: Arizona

Adam: Carolina

Dan: Carolina

Atlanta at Seattle

Tim: Atlanta

Adam: Atlanta

Dan: Atlanta

Denver at Oakland

Tim: Oakland

Adam: Oakland

Dan: Oakland

New York Jets at Pittsburgh

Tim: Pittsburgh

Adam: Pittsburgh

Dan: Pittsburgh

Green Bay at New England

Tim: New England

Adam: New England

Dan: New England

Chicago at Minnesota

Tim: Chicago

Adam: Chicago

Dan: Chicago

Week 14: Predictions

So I had a pretty good week last week, even though I still feel terrible about picking the Steelers. There are only a few weeks left in the regular season and the Predictions race is very close. Here's a look at the standings.

Tim vs. Dan

Tim: 115-77 (13-3)

Dan: 114-78 (13-3)

Tim vs. Adam vs. Dan

Tim: 39-23 (13-3)

Adam: 40-22 (9-7)

Dan: 45-17 (13-3)

Here are our predictions for Week 14

Indianapolis at Tennessee

Tim: Indianapolis

Adam: Indianapolis

Dan: Indianapolis

Cleveland at Buffalo

Tim: Cleveland
Adam: Cleveland

Dan: Cleveland

Green Bay at Detroit

Tim: Green Bay
Adam: Green Bay

Dan: Green Bay

New York Giants at Minnesota

Tim: New York Giants
Adam: New York Giants

Dan: New York Giants

Cincinnati at Pittsburgh

Tim: Pittsburgh
Adam: Pittsburgh

Dan: Pittsburgh

Tampa Bay at Washington

Tim: Tampa Bay
Adam: Tampa Bay

Dan: Tampa Bay

Atlanta at Carolina

Tim: Atlanta
Adam: Atlanta

Dan: Atlanta

Oakland at Jacksonville

Tim: Jacksonville
Adam: Oakland

Dan: Oakland

St. Louis at New Orleans

Tim: New Orleans
Adam: New Orleans

Dan: New Orleans

Seattle at San Francisco

Tim: Seattle
Adam: San Francisco

Dan: Seattle

New England at Chicago

Tim: New England
Adam: New England

Dan: New England

Miami at New York Jets

Tim: New York Jets
Adam: New York Jets

Dan: New York Jets

Denver at Arizona

Tim: Denver
Adam: Denver

Dan: Denver

Kansas City at San Diego

Tim: Kansas City
Adam: San Diego

Dan: San Diego

Philadelphia at Dallas

Tim: Philadelphia
Adam: Philadelphia

Dan: Philadelphia

Baltimore at Houston

Tim: Baltimore
Adam: Baltimore

Dan: Baltimore

Week 13: Predictions

Current Standings:

Tim vs. Dan

Tim: 102-74 (11-5)

Dan: 101-75 (12-4)

Tim vs. Adam vs. Dan

Tim: 26-20 (11-5)

Adam: 31-15 (11-5)

Dan: 32- 14 (12-4)

Here's our Week 13 picks (will be updated, of course).

Houston at Philadelphia

Tim: Philadelphia

Adam: Philadelphia

Dan: Philadelphia

New Orleans at Cincinnati

Tim: New Orleans

Adam: New Orleans

Dan: New Orleans

Chicago at Detroit

Tim: Chicago

Adam: Chicago

Dan: Chicago

San Francisco at Green Bay

Tim: Green Bay

Adam: Green Bay

Dan: Green Bay

Jacksonville at Tennessee

Tim: Jacksonville

Adam: Jacksonville

Dan: Jacksonville

Denver at Kansas City

Tim: Kansas City

Adam: Kansas City

Dan: Kansas City

Cleveland at Miami

Tim: Cleveland

Adam: Miami

Dan: Miami

Buffalo at Minnesota

Tim: Minnesota

Adam: Buffalo

Dan: Minnesota

Washington at New York Giants

Tim: Washington

Adam: New York Giants

Dan: New York Giants

Oakland at San Diego

Tim: San Diego

Adam: San Diego

Dan: San Diego

Dallas at Indianapolis

Tim: Dallas

Adam: Indianapolis

Dan: Indianapolis

St. Louis at Arizona

Tim: St. Louis

Adam: St. Louis

Dan: St. Louis

Carolina at Seattle

Tim: Seattle

Adam: Carolina

Dan: Seattle

Atlanta at Tampa Bay

Tim: Atlanta

Adam: Tampa Bay

Dan: Atlanta

Pittsburgh at Baltimore

Tim: Baltimore

Adam: Baltimore

Dan: Pittsburgh (This one's tearing me up inside)

New York Jets at New England

Tim: New England

Adam: New England

Dan: New England

Alrighty then. This week, Tim and Adam each have three unique picks and I have one.

Week 12: Predictions

Week 12 is upon us and so is Thanksgiving. As of now, here's how we stand.

Tim vs. Dan

Tim: 91-69 (11-5)

Dan: 89-71 (11-5)

Tim vs. Adam vs. Dan (Week 10 and on)

Tim: 15-15 (11-5)

Adam: 20-10 (11-5)

Dan: 20-10 (11-5)

Huh. Didn't expect that one. Alright, here's our Week 12 picks.

New England at Detroit

Tim: New England

Adam: New England

Dan: New England

New Orleans at Dallas

Tim: New Orleans

Adam: Dallas

Dan: New Orleans

Cincinnati at New York Jets

Tim: New York Jets

Adam: New York Jets

Dan: New York Jets

Green Bay at Atlanta

Tim: Green Bay

Adam: Green Bay

Dan: Atlanta

Pittsburgh at Buffalo

Tim: Pittsburgh

Adam: Pittsburgh

Dan: Pittsburgh

Carolina at Cleveland

Tim: Cleveland

Adam: Cleveland

Dan: Cleveland

Jacksonville at New York Giants

Tim: New York Giants

Adam: New York Giants

Dan: New York Giants

Minnesota at Washington

Tim: Minnesota

Adam: Minnesota

Dan: Washington

Tennessee at Houston

Tim: Tennessee

Adam: Houston

Dan: Houston

Miami at Oakland

Tim: Oakland

Adam: Oakland

Dan: Oakland

Kansas City at Seattle

Tim: Kansas City

Adam: Kansas City

Dan: Kansas City

Philadelphia at Chicago

Tim: Philadelphia

Adam: Philadelphia

Dan: Philadelphia

Tampa Bay at Baltimore

Tim: Baltimore

Adam: Baltimore

Dan: Baltimore

St. Louis at Denver

Tim: Denver

Adam: Denver

Dan: Denver

San Diego at Indianapolis

Tim: San Diego

Adam: San Diego

Dan: San Diego

San Francisco at Arizona

Tim: San Francisco

Adam: San Francisco

Dan: San Francisco

Week 11: Predictions

Week 11 is upon us! And here's how the season standings look right now.

Tim vs. Dan

Tim: 80-64 (4-10)

Dan: 78-66 (9-5)

Tim vs. Adam vs. Dan (Week 10 and On)

Tim: 4-10

Adam: 9-5

Dan: 9-5

Here's our Week 11 picks:

Chicago at Miami

Tim: Miami

Adam: Miami

Dan: Chicago

Buffalo at

Cincinnati

Tim: Cincinnati

Adam: Cincinnati

Dan: Cincinnati

Baltimore at Carolina

Tim: Baltimore

Adam: Baltimore

Dan: Baltimore

Detroit at Dallas

Tim: Dallas

Adam: Dallas

Dan: Detroit

Washington at Tennessee

Tim: Tennessee

Adam: Washington

Dan: Tennessee

Arizona at Kansas City

Tim: Kansas City

Adam: Kansas City

Dan: Kansas City

Green Bay at Minnesota

Tim: Green Bay

Adam: Green Bay

Dan: Green Bay

Houston at New York Jets

Tim: New York Jets

Adam: New York Jets

Dan: New York Jets

Oakland at Pittsburgh

Tim: Pittsburgh

Adam: Pittsburgh

Dan: Pittsburgh

Cleveland at Jacksonville

Tim: Cleveland

Adam: Jacksonville

Dan: Cleveland

Atlanta at St. Louis

Tim: Atlanta

Adam: Atlanta

Dan: Atlanta

Seattle at New Orleans

Tim: New Orleans

Adam: New Orleans

Dan: New Orleans

Tampa Bay at San Francisco

Tim: Tampa Bay

Adam: San Francisco

Dan: San Francisco

Indianapolis at New England

Tim: Indianapolis

Adam: Indianapolis

Dan: New England

New York Giants at Philadelphia

Tim: Philadelphia

Adam: New York Giants

Dan: Philadelphia

Denver at San Diego

Tim: San Diego

Adam: San Diego

Dan: San Diego

Storylines of the Week

• 3rd string QB Tyler Thigpen gets the start for Miami on Thursday night against Jay Cutler and the Bears.
• Newly signed Brian St. Pierre will start for the Panthers as they race the AFC North leading Ravens.
• Jason Garrett looks to improve to 2-0 as a head coach as the Lions visit the Cowboys.
• Randy Moss tries to lead the Titans in his second game with the team against the Redskins.
• Brett Favre faces his old team as the Vikings take on the Packers.
• Darren McFadden and the surprising Oakland Raiders travel to Heinz Field to play Big Ben and the Steelers.
• Troy Smith leads the 49ers against the Buccaneers as he tries to make it 3-0 as a starter.
  
• Peyton Manning vs. Tom Brady in New England. It's on!
• Michael Vick follows up his phenomenal Monday Night performance as the Giants face the Eagles for first place in the division.

Week 10: Predictions

Well, Tim came within one game of a perfect week last week. The game he missed: Freakin' Buffalo! Now, we've got the one and only Adam Swanson picking with us. So, from here on out, I'll keep track of the three-man race and the one between me and Tim.

Season Standings

Tim: 76-54 (12-1)

Dan: 69-61 (8-5)

And now, for Week 10.

Baltimore at Atlanta

Tim: Baltimore

Dan: Atlanta (This pick is killing me inside)

Adam: Baltimore

Detroit at Buffalo

Tim: Detroit

Dan: Detroit

Adam: Detroit

Minnesota at Chicago

Tim: Minnesota

Dan: Chicago

Adam: Chicago

New York Jets at Cleveland

Tim: Cleveland

Dan: New York Jets

Adam: New York Jets

Cincinnati at Indianapolis

Tim: Indianapolis

Dan: Indianapolis

Adam: Indianapolis

Tennessee at Miami

Tim: Tennessee

Dan: Tennessee

Adam: Miami

Carolina at Tampa Bay

Tim: Tampa Bay

Dan: Tampa Bay

Adam: Tampa Bay

Houston at Jacksonville

Tim: Jacksonville

Dan: Houston

Adam: Jacksonville

Kansas City at Denver

Tim: Kansas City

Dan: Denver

Adam: Kansas City

Dallas at New York Giants

Tim: New York Giants

Dan: New York Giants

Adam: New York Giants

Seattle at Arizona

Tim: Arizona

Dan: Seattle

Adam: Arizona

St. Louis at San Francisco

Tim: St. Louis

Dan: San Francisco

Adam: San Francisco

New England at Pittsburgh

Tim: Pittsburgh

Dan: Pittsburgh

Adam: New England

Philadelphia at Washington

Tim: Philadelphia

Dan: Philadelphia

Adam: Philadelphia

So, we've got 5 unanimous picks, Tim has 3 unique ones, I have 4, and Adam has 2. Should be a fun week. Here are some of the major storylines of the week.

Storylines of the Week

• 2008 1st round picks Matt Ryan and Joe Flacco face off for the first time in the regular season as the Ravens visit the Falcons.
• Peyton Hillis and Colt McCoy try to keep Cleveland hot against Mark Sanchez and the Jets.
• Newly acquired Randy Moss makes his Tennessee Titans debut as Chad Pennington gets his first start of the year for Miami.
• Matt Cassel and the red-hot Chiefs look to contain the high-powered Denver passing attack of Kyle Orton.
• Jason Garrett makes his head coaching debut for the Cowboys against the division-leading New York Giants.
• Troy Smith starts again and tries to get the 49ers a winning streak against Sam Bradford's Rams.
• New England faces Pittsburgh in a battle of two of the AFC's best teams.
• Donovan McNabb takes on his old team as the Eagles face the Redskins on Monday Night.

Week 9: Predictions

Hot damn, I'm catching up!

Tim: 64-53 (7-6)

Dan: 61-56 (10-3)

It figures that the first week I don't pick San Francisco that they win. God damn it. Oh well. Here are out Week 9 predictions.

Tampa Bay at Atlanta

Tim: Atlanta

Dan: Atlanta

Chicago at Buffalo

Tim: Buffalo (First person to pick Buffalo all year!!!)

Dan: Chicago

New England at Cleveland

Tim: Cleveland

Dan: New England

Miami at Baltimore

Tim: Baltimore

Dan: Baltimore

New York Jets at Detroit

Tim: New York Jets

Dan: Detroit

Arizona at Minnesota

Tim: Minnesota

Dan: Minnesota

New Orleans at Carolina

Tim: New Orleans

Dan: New Orleans

San Diego at Houston

Tim: San Diego

Dan: Houston

New York Giants at Seattle

Tim: New York Giants

Dan: New York Giants

Kansas City at Oakland

Tim: Oakland

Dan: Kansas City

Indianapolis at Philadelphia

Tim: Philadelphia

Dan: Indianapolis

Dallas at Green Bay

Tim: Green Bay

Dan: Green Bay

Pittsburgh at

Cincinnati

Tim: Pittsburgh

Dan: Pittsburgh

Okay, I won last week (Woohoo!) and we have seven games different this week. Here are the storylines of this week.

Story Lines of the Week

• Tampa Bay and Atlanta battle for first place in the NFC South.
• Pittsburgh and Cincinnati face off on Monday Night in an AFC North showdown.
• Kansas City and Oakland are relevant again and their game actually means something!
• Charlie Whitehurst gets his first start for Seattle as the Seahawks take on the Giants.
• Mark Sanchez and the Jets take on Matthew Stafford and the Lions in the battle of the 2009 first round QBs.
• Bill Belichick takes on his former student, Eric Mangini, as the Browns and Patriots square off.
• Philip Rivers looks to continue his MVP-caliber season as the injury depleted Chargers take on Matt Schaub and the Texans.

Week 8: Predictions

This is very close to gametime. But here they are and here are the Season Standings.

Tim: 57-47 (9-5)

Dan: 51-53 (7-7)

And, without further ado, let's get to this week's picks.

Miami at Cincinnati

Tim: Cincinnati

Dan: Miami

Jacksonville at Dallas

Tim: Jacksonville

Dan: Jacksonville

Washington at Detroit

Tim: Washington

Dan: Detroit

Buffalo at Kansas City

Tim: Kansas City

Dan: Kansas City

Carolina at St. Louis

Tim: St. Louis

Dan: St. Louis

Green Bay at New York Jets

Tim: Green Bay

Dan: Green Bay

Denver at San Francisco

Tim: Denver

Dan: Denver (My first week not picking the 49ers!)

Tennessee at San Diego

Tim: San Diego

Dan: Tennessee

Seattle at Oakland

Tim: Oakland

Dan: Seattle

Minnesota at New England

Tim: New England

Dan: New England

Tampa Bay at Arizona

Tim: Arizona

Dan: Tampa Bay

Pittsburgh at New Orleans

Tim: Pittsburgh

Dan: New Orleans

Houston at Indianapolis

Tim: Houston

Dan: Indianapolis

Wow. Seven games are different. And there's only about 25 minutes until kickoffs.

Week 7: Predictions

No matter what I do, I just can't seem to gain any ground on Tim in the Season Standings. In fact, with the exception of Week 2, Tim has either beaten me or tied with every week's predictions. Maybe I should just start copying off of him. Anyway, here are the current Season Standings:

Tim: 48-42 (8-6)

Dan: 44-46 (8-6)

Cincinnati at Atlanta

Tim: Atlanta

Dan: Atlanta

Buffalo at Baltimore

Tim: Baltimore

Dan: Baltimore

Washington at Chicago

Tim: Washington

Dan: Washington

Philadelphia at Tennessee

Tim: Tennessee

Dan: Philadelphia

Jacksonville at Kansas City

Tim: Kansas City

Dan: Kansas City

Pittsburgh at Miami

Tim: Pittsburgh

Dan: Pittsburgh

Cleveland at New Orleans

Tim: New Orleans

Dan: New Orleans

St. Louis at Tampa Bay

Tim: St. Louis

Dan: St. Louis

San Francisco at Carolina

Tim: San Francisco

Dan: San Francisco (Make that picking SF in 7 out of 7 weeks. Currently, I'm 1 for 5.)

Arizona at Seattle

Tim: Seattle

Dan: Seattle

Oakland at Denver

Tim: Denver

Dan: Denver

New England at San Diego

Tim: New England

Dan: San Diego

Minnesota at Green Bay

Tim: Minnesota

Dan: Green Bay

New York Giants at Dallas

Tim: New York Giants

Dan: Dallas

Alright, it looks like we have four games picked differently this week. Which likely means that Tim will win again...

Story Lines of the Week

• Brett Favre and the Vikings return to Lambeau Field to face Aaron Rodgers and the Packers.
• The Giants face the Cowboys in an important divisional contest as Dallas looks to get back into the division race.
• New England, fresh off a tough victory against the Ravens, now travels west to San Diego to face the 2-4 Chargers.
• The Cardinals take on the Seahawks for first place in the NFC West.
• The Redskins have been looking good of late and now get Jay Cutler and the Bears.
• Kevin Kolb starts once again as the Eagles play the Titans in the Battle of the 4-2 teams.
• Sam Bradford and Josh Freeman lead their surprising 3-win teams as the Rams visit the Buccaneers.
• The 1-5 49ers try to stay alive as they face the 0-5 Panthers in what can only be described as the Game of the Weak.

Week 6: Predictions and Great Expectations

Okay, couple of things. First, I obviously didn't get to do my Great Expectations for Week 6. And, since I'm low on time, I won't be able to give any reasoning for my picks. Just know that these are the players who I think have a great Week 6.

• Vince Young (at Jacksonville)
• Ben Roethlisberger (vs. Cleveland)
• Alex Smith (vs. Oakland)
• Ahmad Bradshaw (vs. Detroit)
• Ryan Torain (vs. Indianapolis)
• Jamaal Charles (at Houston)
• Michael Bush (at San Francisco)
• Malcom Floyd (at St. Louis)
• Kenny Britt and Nate Washington (at Jacksonville)
• Mike Wallace (vs. Cleveland)
• Steve Smith (vs. Detroit)
• Davone Bess (at Green Bay)
• Zach Miller (at San Francisco)
• Heath Miller (vs. Cleveland)
• Brent Celek (vs. Atlanta)
• Tony Moeaki (at Houston)

Sorry for the delay but I've been rather busy this week. Okay, on to our predictions!

Season Standings:

Tim: 40-36 (7-7)

Dan: 36-40(4-10)

Yes, it was a bad week for me. The upsets that I gambled on didn't turn out and the ones that I didn't ended up winning. Phooey. Oh well, Tim has a four win lead on me. Here are our predictions for Week 6.

Seattle at Chicago

Tim: Chicago

Dan: Chicago

Miami at Green Bay

Tim: Miami

Dan: Green Bay

Baltimore at New England

Tim: Baltimore

Dan: Baltimore

San Diego at St. Louis

Tim: San Diego

Dan: San Diego

Detroit at New York Giants

Tim: New York Giants

Dan: New York Giants

Atlanta at Philadelphia

Tim: Philadelphia

Dan: Atlanta

Cleveland at Pittsburgh

Tim: Pittsburgh

Dan: Pittsburgh

New Orleans at Tampa Bay

Tim: New Orleans

Dan: New Orleans

Kansas City at Houston

Tim: Houston

Dan: Houston

New York Jets at Denver

Tim: Denver

Dan: New York Jets

Oakland at San Francisco

Tim: Oakland

Dan: San Francisco (Dammit, why do I keep picking these guys???)

Dallas at Minnesota

Tim: Minnesota

Dan: Dallas

Indianapolis at Washington

Tim: Washington

Dan: Indianapolis

Tennessee at Jacksonville

Tim: Tennessee

Dan: Tennessee

We have six games picked differently this week. Let's see what happens!

Story Lines of the Week

• Baltimore travels to New England in a rematch of the first round of the 2009 playoffs.
• Dallas visits Minnesota in the battle of the disappointing, 1-win teams.
• Alex Smith plays for his job as the 0-5 49ers take on Jason Campell and the 2-3 Raiders.
• It's the battle of the running backs on Monday Night as Chris Johnson's Titans take on Maurice Jones-Drew's Jaguars.
• Kyle Orton looks to continue his hot start and pick up a win against Mark Sanchez and the 4-1 Jets.
• Rookie QB Colt McCoy gets his first career start as Big Ben returns from suspension in Pittsburgh.
• The Falcons and the Eagles square off in the Battle of the Birds. Will Michael Vick play against his old team?
• Newly acquired Marshawn Lynch and the Seahawks visit the Bears as Jay Cutler returns from injury.

Week 5: Predictions

Last week, Tim and I had the exact same picks and, naturally, both finished the week 6-8. That means, our season standings are currently:

Tim: 33-29 (6-8)

Dan: 32-30 (6-8)

Now for Week 5:

Jacksonville at Buffalo

Tim: Jacksonville

Dan: Buffalo

Tampa Bay at Cincinnati

Tim: Cincinnati

Dan: Cincinnati

Atlanta at Cleveland

Tim: Atlanta

Dan: Atlanta

Denver at Baltimore

Tim: Baltimore

Dan: Baltimore

St. Louis at Detroit

Tim: Detroit

Dan: Detroit

Kansas City at Indianapolis

Tim: Indianapolis

Dan: Indianapolis

Green Bay at Washington

Tim: Green Bay

Dan: Green Bay

Chicago at Carolina

Tim: Carolina

Dan: Carolina

New York Giants at Houston

Tim: Houston

Dan: Houston

New Orleans at Arizona

Tim: New Orleans

Dan: New Orleans

Tennessee at Dallas

Tim: Tennessee

Dan: Dallas

San Diego at Oakland

Tim: San Diego

Dan: San Diego

Philadelphia at San Francisco

Tim: San Francisco

Dan: San Francisco

Minnesota at New York Jets

Tim: New York Jets

Dan: Minnesota

Three games different this week. That's three more than last week.

Story Lines of the Week

• Randy Moss makes his Minnesota Vikings (re)debut on Monday night against Darrelle Revis and the Jets.
• Julius Peppers and the Bears return to his old stomping grounds of Carolina.
• Kansas City looks to stay unbeaten at Indianapolis.
• Kyle Orton, who leads the league in passing yards, faces the Ravens' #1 pass defense.
• Rookie QB Sam Bradford looks to get the Rams over .500 against an underrated Detroit Lions defense.
• Kevin Kolb is back under center for the Philadelphia Eagles at San Francisco.

Week 4: Predictions

After three weeks, we've got three undefeated teams (Chiefs, Steelers, Bears) and five winless teams (Lions, Panthers, 49ers, Bills, Browns). The current prediction standings are:

Tim: 27-21 (10-6)

Dan: 26-22 (10-6)

Here are our Week 4 Predictions:

San Francisco at Atlanta

Tim: San Francisco

Dan: San Francisco

New York Jets at Buffalo

Tim: New York

Dan: New York

Cincinnati at Cleveland

Tim: Cincinnati

Dan: Cincinnati

Detroit at Green Bay

Tim: Green Bay

Dan: Green Bay

Denver at Tennessee

Tim: Tennessee

Dan: Tennessee

Seattle at St. Louis

Tim: Seattle

Dan: Seattle

Carolina at New Orleans

Tim: New Orleans

Dan: New Orleans

Baltimore at Pittsburgh

Tim: Baltimore

Dan: Baltimore

Houston at Oakland

Tim: Houston

Dan: Houston

Indianapolis at Jacksonville

Tim: Indianapolis

Dan: Indianapolis

Washington at Philadelphia

Tim: Philadelphia

Dan: Philadelphia

Arizona at San Diego

Tim: San Diego

Dan: San Diego

Chicago at New York Giants

Tim: Chicago

Dan: Chicago

New England at Miami

Tim: Miami

Dan: Miami

Holy crap, this is wild. Barring changes, we each have the same picks for every game.

Week 3: Predictions

It's been two weeks. The current standings are:

Tim: 17-15 (10-6)

Dan: 16-16 (8-8)

Our Week 3 Predictions:

San Francisco at Kansas City

Tim: San Francisco

Dan: San Francisco

Detroit at Minnesota

Tim: Minnesota

Dan: Minnesota

Buffalo at New England

Tim: New England

Dan: New England

Atlanta at New Orleans

Tim: Atlanta

Dan: New Orleans

Tennessee at New York Giants

Tim: New York

Dan: Tennessee

Pittsburgh at Tampa Bay

Tim: Pittsburgh

Dan: Pittsburgh

Cincinnati at Carolina

Tim: Cincinnati

Dan: Cincinnati

Cleveland at Baltimore

Tim: Baltimore

Dan: Baltimore

Dallas at Houston

Tim: Dallas

Dan: Houston

Washington at St. Louis

Tim: Washington

Dan: Washington

Philadelphia at Jacksonville

Tim: Philadelphia *Tim edit

Dan: Philadelphia

Indianapolis at Denver

Tim: Indianapolis

Dan: Indianapolis

Oakland at Arizona

Tim: Oakland

Dan: Arizona

San Diego at Seattle

Tim: San Diego

Dan: San Diego

New York Jets at Miami

Tim: Miami

Dan: New York

Green Bay at Chicago

Tim: Chicago

Dan: Green Bay

Well, the picks are looking a little different this week. We've got seven different picks this week out of sixteen games. Only a few days left until Sunday. Let's see what happens.

Week 2: Predictions

Well, Week 1 didn't quite go according to plan. Currently, the standings are:

Dan: 8-8

Tim: 7-9

Now here's Week 2:

Arizona at Atlanta

Tim: Atlanta

Dan: Atlanta

Baltimore at Cincinnati

Tim: Baltimore

Dan: Baltimore

Kansas City at Cleveland

Tim: Kansas City

Dan: Kansas City

Chicago at Dallas

Tim: Dallas

Dan: Dallas

Philadelphia at Detroit

Tim: Philadelphia * (Edit by Tim , I just heard Vick is getting the start)

Dan: Philadelphia

Buffalo at Green Bay

Tim: Green Bay

Dan: Green Bay

Pittsburgh at Tennessee

Tim: Tennessee

Dan: Tennessee

Miami at Minnesota

Tim: Minnesota

Dan: Minnesota

Tampa Bay at Carolina

Tim: Carolina

Dan: Carolina

Seattle at Denver

Tim: Denver

Dan: Denver

St. Louis at Oakland

Tim: Oakland

Dan: St. Louis

New England at New York Jets

Tim: New England

Dan: New England

Jacksonville at San Diego

Tim: San Diego

Dan: San Diego

Houston at Washington

Tim: Houston

Dan: Houston

New York Giants at Indianapolis

Tim: Indianapolis

Dan: Indianapolis

New Orleans at San Francisco

Tim: New Orleans

Dan: San Francisco

Alright, so there are three games that we have predicted differently. Let's see what happens.

AFC North Preseason Predictions

Dan and I have been working on preseason predictions for all eight divisions this week, and bring to you… last, and most certainly not least, the AFC North:

Baltimore Ravens

Tim: 13-3 (1^st AFCN)

It looks to be the beginning of a great season for Baltimore. Dan’s got the low-down, but I will say that the trend in Charm City this year will be offense, which is a new thing. The defense will plug the running game, but quarterbacks will have to really shoot deep the attack the weakness in the secondary, which shouldn’t be too glaring with the additions of Ken Hamlin and Josh Wilson, as well as the recent emergence of S Tom Zbikowski as the heir-apparent to the great Ed Reed. Plus, Ray Lewis is the only MLB I’ve ever seen destroy a planet.

Dan: 12-4 (1^st AFCN)

A 25 person panel at ESPN has given Baltimore the slight edge as the favorite to win it all this year. And for good reason. Baltimore has made moves this offseason that makes it look like this is the year they're going for it all. Looking at the starting WRs and TEs around 3rd year quarterback Joe Flacco, there are only two familiar faces (Derrick Mason and Todd Heap) out of seven players (Boldin, Houshmandzadeh, Stallworth, Dickson, and Pitta). Ray Rice looks to follow up his breakout year with another as his partner in crime, Willis McGahee, tries to improve upon his career best 14 total TDs. What many experts had holding them back was, surprisingly, their defense. Specifically, their secondary, which lost starter Dominique Foxworth on the first day of training camp and also had top CBs Fabian Washington and Lardarius Webb rehabing ACL injuries. Not to mention that arguably the best defensive player in the league, Ed Reed, will begin the year on the PUP list. But the Wizard of Oz would not let injuries slow down the Ravens. In an active offseason, the Ravens brought in Pro Bowlers Marc Bulger, Ken Hamlin, Anquan Boldin, and T.J. Houshmandzadeh, as well as signing Donte' Stallworth and trading for Josh Wilson, who was one of Seattle's top CBs last year. Throw in another great draft and, to loosely quote Kramer in the Seinfeld episode The Bottle Deposit, "Newsome, you magnificent bastard, you did it!"

Cincinnati Bengals

Tim: 11-5 (2^nd AFCN)

The Bengals defense will remain stout this year, and hopefully the additions of TE Jermaine Greshaim and the ever-rowdy WR Terrell Owens will give QB Carson Palmer the ability to reach his former Pro Bowl status. However, a tough schedule is going to really push this unit, and I think they’re ready to prove that the Week 17 meltdown against the Jets is just a memory, and nothing more.

Dan: 9-7 (3^rd AFCN)

Has there been a more inconsistent team recently than the Cincinnati Bengals? There's no telling which team will show up on Sundays: the team that looks like a Super Bowl champion or the team that lost to Oakland. If they play smart football, then Cincy is a playoff-bound team. They've got a great running back in Cedric Benson, dangerous receivers in Chad Ochocinco and Terrell Owens (and don't sleep on rookie Jordan Shipley), a strong new TE in Jermaine Gresham, and a very capable QB in Carson Palmer. I've been hearing analysts saying that there will not be enough room on the team for all of the different egos, which will ultimately slow them down, but I disagree. I don't think the egos will be the problem but the couple of dud games that they put up against teams that they should beat. That, combined with the 4th hardest schedule, and I don't see the Bengals making a return trip.

Cleveland Browns

Tim: 3-13 (4^th AFCN)

There’s something charming about the Browns. And it’s not their ability to win, let me tell you. The fans are always excited for each losing season, and with stiff defenses and explosive offenses all over the AFC North, I can’t see the Browns opening the cellar door just yet. Rookie QB Colt McCoy will get a year to watch his team play, and should be ready for the 2011 season. Mike Holmgren is responsible for starting the careers of Brett Favre and Matt Hasselbeck, so look for McCoy to do his part in time. Meanwhile, the season will go the same as it ever does… poorly.

Dan: 2-14 (4^th AFCN)

The Browns finished the season 5-11 last year, better than most thought they would do. This is a new team now and, while I think they will ultimately play better football, I believe their record will not show it. This is QB Jake Delhomme's last chance to start in the NFL and, while I really hope he does well, I just don't see it happening. Last year, Delhomme had a phenomenal receiver in Steve Smith. Now, he has 2nd year man Mohamed Massaquoi (who I actually think puts together a pretty good year). Delhomme will need to cut down on the INTs if the Browns want to have a good year. The front office for Cleveland is very strong with Mike Holmgren at the helm and they look to be rebuilding this once proud franchise. If the Browns want to do well this year, Jerome Harrison will need to step up on the ground, Delhomme will need to lower the INTs, and the defense will need to stop potent offenses. The problem is, there are three very dangerous offenses in this division with three very strong defenses. Cleveland just won't be able to keep up.

Pittsburgh Steelers

Tim: 6-10 (3^rd AFCN)

I am one of the many predicting Pittsburgh to finish third in the AFC North with no chance of a playoff appearance. Losing Ben Roethlisberger for 4 weeks will be a huge strain on young QB Dennis Dixon, and if they emerge with the 1-3 record I predict, they’ll be going uphill for the rest of the season. The defense is still one of the best in the league, and Big Ben is a winner at the helm, but I can’t see them putting together late season magic without Santonio Holmes on the outside. Don’t sleep on young WR Mike Wallace, though. He’s destined to do great things in the NFL.

Dan: 10-6 (2^nd AFCN)

Many are predicting Pittsburgh to finish 3rd in the division this year but I don't think so. Like them or not, this is a very good team all around. They've got a spectacular defense, anchored by one of the best safeties in the game, Troy Polamalu. They have a very capable offense with receivers Hines Ward and Mike Wallace, along with RB Rashard Mendenhall. And, when he's on the field, Ben Roethlisberger makes plays happen and wins games. However, his off the field behavior has ensured that he will not play in the first four weeks of the season, which has them facing Atlanta, Tennessee, Tampa Bay, and Baltimore. When Big Ben plays, the Steelers can beat anybody in the league. But these first four games will see the offense shift to a more run focused attack and I don't think Mendenhall is up to the challenge. I don't have the Steelers making the playoffs this year but I don't think they miss it by much.