This week's NFL lineup is packed with pivotal contests that will determine divisional winners, as well as help to sort out the playoff picture for both conferences. With so many intriguing matchups, it is time to break down the games and provide my loyal fan base with winners.
Jets +6 over Steelers. This game was a no touch until news broke Thursday afternoon that Steelers all world safety, Troy Polamalu, will not be active for this contest. In addition to wreaking havoc on opposing offenses, Polamalu is a game changer who often times causes turnovers that lead to scores, whether directly or indirectly. According to my mathematical analysis, his absence is worth three points alone. Furthermore, this allows Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez a little more room for error, without having to account for Polamalu on every single play.
While games of this magnitude are often determined by turnovers, they are also won by the more desperate team. Although Pittsburgh has owned the Jets at Heinz field, this is a different Jets team. Even with the swagger waning, the Jets are still a capable bunch. With so much on the line, I expect a spirited effort on the part of the Jets, especially their defense. This game has all the trappings of a last minute field goal victory by either team. Therefore, I strongly recommend taking the Jets and the points (+6). Tomorrow's Game of the Year part two release: Jets +6.
Ravens -1.5 over Saints. Classic overreaction game. The Saints have started to click offensively during the past six weeks and are now back as one of the sexy picks to come out of the NFC. What gets lost is how lucky the Saints were to beat both the Cowboys and Bengals in two of the past three weeks. Defensively the Saints are giving up way too many points. After falling asleep at the wheel in last weeks win over the Texans, one should expect to see a more focused Ravens defense. I expect this to be a statement game where the Ravens impose their will and smack the Saints around. Ravens -1.5 over the Saints.
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