The Chippers Top 5
Predictions for Week 9:
Denver Broncos @ Cincinnati Bengals
Peyton Manning has never lost to the Bengals in his career, and it won’t start this week. The only way Cincinnati can get out of this game with a win is to outscore, and out-pass, the veteran Manning. Second-year quarterback Andy Dalton has A.J. Green on his side, but it won’t be enough.
Prediction: Broncos 28 Bengals 14
Pittsburgh Steelers @ New York Giant
Eli and Big Ben have put their respective teams on their shoulders and are playing great football this season. So the tale of the tape there doesn’t give any real clear advantage. Ahmad Bradshaw is going to have tough sledding against the Steelers, but at least the Giants have a chance to move the ball along the ground. They’ll win for that reason alone.
Prediction: Giants 21 Steelers 17
Dallas Cowboys @ Atlanta Falcons
The mistake-prone, depleted Cowboys could be in for a very long night in Atlanta. As much as the Falcons are beatable, they appear to be picking up steam after a bye and a nice victory over the Eagles.
Prediction: Falcons 38 Cowboys 24
Philadelphia Eagles @ New Orleans Saints
The Eagles should be able to put points up regardless of the quarterback situation, but if they couldn’t stop Atlanta there’s little reason to believe they can go into the Superdome and slow down the powerful Saints offense.
Prediction: Saints 34 Eagles 24
Tampa Buccaneers @ Oakland Raiders
Oakland’s only shot at winning lies on Carson Palmer’s shoulders. If he can stay mistake-free and torch this Buccaneers secondary (like many have before) Oakland may have a chance—a small one.
Prediction: Raiders 24 Buccaneers 23