Powerhouse matchup

By Dan Rodgers

So the game tonight is between two AFC powerhouse teams, Pittsburgh and New England.

This game for a share of the best record in the AFC, 7-2 would tie whoever wins with the New York Jets.

The Pats really need a win to stay pace with the Jets because they already lost the first matchup between the two teams. This game would put Pittsburgh ahead by one game in the AFC North because the Ravens lost on Thursday to Atlanta.

It will be interesting how New England approaches this game defensively after getting man-handled by Cleveland last week. They couldn't stop Peyton Hillis (over 180 yards), and they face another dangerous back this week in Rashard Mendenhall. Mendenhall could have a huge night if the Pats don't key in on him, but if they do it should open up passing lanes for Big Ben against their suspect secondary.

NOTE: Apparently Mendenhall is hurt, which I didn't know...he will have limited carries so it' up to Moore to do work tonight...not a good start though

I see the Pats fighting until the end because of their offense, and Tom Brady will be in "F-U mode*" after being held to 14 points last week against the Browns. However, Pittsburgh has a good defense and should being able to get a few stops.

I'm not sure whether Pittsburgh covers the spread, but I think they'll win at home.

My Prediction: Steelers (-4.5) 26 Pats 20

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Crazy Sunday, no surprise

By Dan Rodgers

So week 10 has not disappointed with the ridiculousness of what has happened, and since I actually have a prior commitment involving my fraternity I am just doing a quick rundown right now of what happened:

• Buffalo survives Detroit's two-point conversion for a 14-12 victory. The Bills are 1-8 and the Lions have lost 25 consecutive road games.
• Favre throws three interceptions and loses a fumble in a 14-point loss to Chicago.
• The Jets survive three Nick Folk misses with a 37-yard touchdown to Santonio Holmes with 24 seconds left in OT.
• Houston fumbles with eight seconds to go, Mike Thomas catches a Garrard hail mary game-winning touchdown pass that was batted into his arms by Houston.
• Miami uses three quarterbacks to beat the Tennessee Titans by 12. Randy Moss was a non-factor.

In the late games:

• Denver currently leads KC 42-17, yes, you read that right.
  
• Seattle looks to extent 26-10 lead over Arizona.
• Rams and 49ers battle in an important NFC West battle.
• The Cowboys shock the Giants jumping out to a quick 26-6 lead, but New York storms back and is now down 33-20.

I'm hoping to be able to write about the game tonight, Pats @ Steelers, huge AFC matchup.

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It's football day!

By Dan Rodgers

It's finally Sunday and that means it's football day! The best day of the week has arrived and I am so pumped for the Jets game I didn't write a segment. I am going to write something during the late games, and that will include a preview of the awesome Sunday Night Football matchup between the Steelers and Patriots.

I hope everyone enjoys another exciting Sunday full of football.

Go Jets!

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