Despite the bye I am really looking forward to some of the games this week, which is a pleasant surprise since most of the other games that have been served up this season apart from the Pats have been yawners. The one exception was the Cowboys-Bills match which was one of the best of the year.
Not sure I'll be able to watch the Browns game as its leafing time, but I think they have a decent chance against the Steelers, who may be over-confident after disposing of that lowly college team on MNF. The chemistry between Edwards/Anderson and Winslow/Anderson is getting more impressive each week, but can they overcome the Steelers pass rush and ball hawking secondary?
The one that holds the most interest is the Cowboys at the Giants as I suspect that this game will foreshadow the playoffs and highlight each teams strengths and weaknesses in as tense a game (divisional rivalry, and HFA for playoffs) as last week with the Colts-Pats. I also think that the NFC Superbowl representative will come from these two, and therefore something to watch for how each will match up against NE. No slight to the Packers, their record is impressive, but I wouldnt be surprised to see them falter in the home stretch.
While not as exciting I will still watch the Chargers against the Colts, mostly to see how well the Colts pick up from the disappointment of their first defeat after the SB win. I think they will win handily, although their defense will be stretched by LT, Gates and Chambers, but the real weakness in SD lies as much with a vulnerable QB as with an inept HC. If Rivers can play like he did last year, then the result may go the other way, especially if Merriman has his way with the Colts LT.
Normally I would watch the 49ers - Seahawks game, but ESPN has totally ruined MNF. I dont like the format, am disappointed on the quality of the matchups and hate the commentary (I like Jaws and wish he could find another gig, because the production team is not interested in his knowledge and analysis - just on soundbites and pointless celebrities). OK - I might sneak a peak in the second quarter, but turn off again before half time.
