NFL Week Eight preview: Colts and Saints give us more of the same

Last week: 10-3

Season total: 71-32

 

Houston at Buffalo

The Bills have been giving QBs fits in recent weeks, but none of those QBs were of Matt Schaub’s caliber.

Texans 24, Bills 19

 

Cleveland at Chicago

Are you kidding? Northwestern could best the Browns these days. OK, that’s exaggerating. But USC or Florida might smash them, for real.

Bears 34, Browns 10

 

Seattle at Dallas

They’re starting to heat up in Big D. Tony Romo throws for 300 yards and four scores.

Cowboys 38, Seahawks 21

 

St. Louis at Detroit

A multi-win season in Detroit after Matthew Stafford returns to the lineup.

Lions 27, Rams 24

 

San Francisco at Indianapolis

We might see WR Anthony Gonzalez back in the lineup this week. As if Peyton needs more weapons for his arsenal.

Colts 38, 49ers 16

 

Miami at New York Jets

Sanchize strikes back.

Jets 24, Dolphins 10

 

New York Giants at Philadelphia

Overshadowed by the World Series showdown between the same cities, the Big Apple has to settle for a split.

Giants 30, Eagles 27

(Phillies 8, Yankees 5)

 

Denver at Baltimore

The Broncos might have enough gap discipline to hold Ray Rice in check. I don’t see Joe Flacco winning this alone.

Broncos 20, Ravens 16

 

Jacksonville at Tennessee

It won’t necessarily be the result of the QB shift, but Vince Young will get to play hero for a day.

Titans 23, Jags 20

 

Oakland at San Diego

The Raiders almost robbed the Chargers in the season opener. I don’t see the Bolts being caught off-guard again. Lots of Philip Rivers in this one.

Chargers 35, Raiders 3

 

Carolina at Arizona

Jake Delhomme returns to face the team that assaulted him in his playoff meltdown last January. He’ll be revved up for this one. Maybe too revved up. 

Cardinals 38, Panthers 17

 

Minnesota at Green Bay

I’m picking with my heart on this one.

Packers 30, Vikings 24

 

Atlanta at New Orleans

The Saints have run-the-table potential. Drew Brees continues his mastery and the Saints play tough run defense against Michael Turner.

Saints 31, Falcons 24