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SI.com's B. Duane Cross weighs in with his NFL forecast. |
| Week 11 -- All Times Eastern |
 
Sunday, 1 p.m.
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Arizona at Cleveland
The high hopes of Cleveland returning to glory have been laid low, and Butch Davis should be feeling the heat for the latest Mistake by the Lake. But he always manages a win to keep the wolves at bay. How much longer will it last?
Browns 17, Cardinals 13 |
 
Sunday, 1 p.m.
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N.Y. Giants at Philadelphia
For as much brotherly love being felt in Philly, there's an equal amount of pressure building in Dallas. The Eagles are beginning to press the gas and it's only a matter of time before they fly past the Cowboys.
Eagles 24, Giants 21 |
 
Sunday, 1 p.m.
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Atlanta at New Orleans
The best thing to come out of Atlanta since I-20 was the news that Michael Vick is back on the practice field. The bad news (there's always some of that with the Falcons) is that he won't play this week.
Saints 28, Falcons 17 |
 
Sunday, 1 p.m.
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St. Louis at Chicago
My Chad Johnson Guarantee of the Week: The Rams will have more than 120 yards against the Bears. Maybe even in the first quarter. Hey, it's more believable than CJ saying the Bengals will knock off the Chiefs ...
Rams 31, Bears 14 |
 
Sunday, 1 p.m.
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Kansas City at Cincinnati
Can the Begnals win? Of course, but there are too many things that would have to happen, like the planets aligning, hell freezing over, no more Paris Hilton sex tapes being posted on the Internet ...
Chiefs 28, Bengals 16 |
 
Sunday, 1 p.m.
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Baltimore at Miami
The only thing Ray Lewis did not say when miked-up Sunday night was, "Yeah, I did it." Which again proves that ESPN cannot tell fact from fiction: Was it live or was it Playmakers? Yes, there is a difference.
Dolphins 17, Ravens 12 |
 
Sunday, 1 p.m.
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Jacksonville at Tennessee
Since changing the franchise nickname to Titans in 1999, Tennessee has won eight of 10 against Jacksonville, including the playoffs. The Jaguars had won five of eight before the switch. ... So that is what's in a name!
Titans 31, Jaguars 17 |
 
Sunday, 1 p.m.
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Washington at Carolina
OK, we know the Redskins are going to come out throwing; the Panthers are 23rd against the pass. Question is: Can the Piglets -- hey, Joe Bugel or no, these guys aren't Hogs yet -- keep Mike Rucker & Co. off Patrick Ramsey?
Panthers 24, Redskins 20 |
 
Sunday, 1 p.m.
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Houston at Buffalo
At first glance, most pundits would take the Bills' star power without giving this matchup a second thought. I like the way the Texans are shaping up, but Buffalo has to get it together ... right?
Bills 24, Texans 20 |
 
Sunday, 4:05 p.m.
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San Diego at Denver
Brought in to resurrect the Broncos' fortunes, Jake Plummer may indeed play the role of savior if he can get the offense on a roll. It doesn't matter that Marty Schottenheimer is 4-1 against The Snake.
Broncos 23, Chargers 17 |
 
Sunday, 4:05 p.m.
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N.Y. Jets at Indianapolis
Just thinking about not having Wayne Chrebet gives Herm Edwards a headache. Expect Anthony Becht to get a few more looks, especially in the red zone, since he has three of the team's 13 receiving TDs.
Colts 27, Jets 21 |
 
Sunday, 4:15 p.m.
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Minnesota at Oakland
Feeling a bit randy this week, here's a challenge for Charles Woodson (who obviously knows what the defense should or should not be doing): Match up against Randy Moss and shut him down. If you can't, just shut up.
Vikings 35, Raiders 17 |
 
Sunday, 4:15 p.m.
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Green Bay at Tampa Bay
This once looked like Week 11's must-see game, but both teams are 4-5 and know the future is now. Offensively, the teams match up. The difference will be the Packers' inability to make a play when it matters.
Buccaneers 24, Packers 17 |
 
Sunday, 4:15 p.m.
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Detroit at Seattle
From e-mailer Gary Foster: "Leave it to the Lions to be ultimately incompetent by winning three games and guaranteeing a mediocre draft pick." ... Matt Millen's all about winning, Gary. Some day. Maybe.
Seahawks 31, Lions 13 |
 
Sunday, 8:30 p.m.
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Dallas at New England
The Cowboys' last three wins -- Lions, Redskins and Bills -- came against teams coming off a bye. Don't confuse any of those teams with one prepared by Bill Belichick; the Patriots will end that streak.
Patriots 24, Cowboys 14 |
 
Monday, 9 p.m.
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Pittsburgh at San Francisco
Every team with issues at quarterback should be flogged for not taking a flier on Tim Rattay last offseason, when as a free agent he could have been had for a seventh-round draft pick. Shame, shame, shame.
49ers 21, Steelers 17 |
| Last week: 6-8. Overall: 89-55. |
