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The Arizona Cardinals did their thing in Seattle Sunday night. Their 39-32 victory included 3 touchdown passes from QB Carson Palmer and a 7 reception 113 yards 2 TD game from upcoming WR Michael Floyd. The Cardinals have officially taken command of the NFC West and are looking to seize top seeding in the NFC. Well if only they can get the Carolina Panthers to lose. Cincinnati comes into week 11 stunned after losing to the Houston Texans in what analyst consider a trap game. The Texans finally looked like the team they were projected to be while the Bengals looked like the mediocre team that has caused me to distrust them in my heart for several years. The Bengals have to redeem themselves after a performance like the one Monday Night. I don't particularly like their chances against the Cardinals defense but if they can get a more productive outing from QB Andy Dalton they may be able to shock the world at University of Phoenix Stadium on national television.
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Bills head coach Rex Ryan was certainly thrilled to get a victory against his former team in Week 10. The Bills dominated their Thursday Night match-up against the Jets with the exception of a crucial fumble by the punter in the 4th quarter. The Bills rushed LeSean McCoy for 112 yards on 12 carries and managed the Jets offense fairly well. I like the Bills chances of stuffing the Patriots running game but against Brady's spread offense they may run into a few problems. I would love for the Bills to make a statement on Monday Night. If they are to win, Bills QB Tyrod Taylor will have to be flawless and Brady's time on the field must be limited. The Bills cannot defeat the Patriots by rendering red-zone field goals and I am predicting that they will get it done this week in Foxboro giving the Patriots their first loss of the season.
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Green Bay Packers @ Minnesota Vikings 4:25 p.m. E.T on FOX
The Packers have looked dismal the past three weeks on the field. Losing to the Broncos in Week 8 was rather respectful as well as their nail biting victory to the Panthers in week 9 but the week 10 defeat they faced against the Detroit Lions has one wondering what in the world has gotten into the "team to beat" in the NFC North. Well, the team to beat in the NFC North welcomes them to town Sunday afternoon. I predicted in the off-season that the Vikings would win the NFC North and it is certainly starting to look that way. Expect a heavy dosage of HB Adrian Peterson and a few Vikings interceptions to get the Packers their 4th loss in a row and the Vikings their 6th consecutive win.
Other Notable Match-ups
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Indianapolis Colts @ Atlanta Falcons 1:00 p.m. E.T on CBS
- Both teams looking to remain Playoff contenders.
- Atlanta Falcons 1-3 in their last four games.
- Colts AFC South divisional lead on the line.
New York Jets @ Houston Texans 1:00 p.m. E.T on CBS
- Jets trail Buffalo Bills in AFC East.
- Houston Texans coming off huge win against Bengals Monday night.
- Big game for Both teams.
Oakland Raiders @ Detroit Lions 1:00 p.m. E.T on CBS
- Oakland chances of playoffs dwindling after two straight losses.
- Detroit Lions looking to make it two in a row.
- Raiders have not won in Detroit in over 10 years.
