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| Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012 | ||
| Arizona Cardinals 3, St. Louis Rams 17 | ||
 | 21 | This is a now a big game for the Cardinals, who lead the division with a 4-0 record. The Rams upset the Seahawks on Sunday and can make it back-to-back against division foes here. This is the first road game for Arizona since beating New England three weeks ago. On a short week, this is a tough test; the Rams are playing better. But I think the Cardinals defense comes up big here. It's tight. Result: Arizona Cardinals 3, St. Louis Rams 17 |
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| Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012 | ||
| Miami Dolphins 17, Cincinnati Bengals 13 | ||
 | 24 | The Dolphins are playing successive road games outside the division after losing at Arizona in overtime. The Bengals are home for the first time in two weeks. That's a big edge to the Bengals there. Andy Dalton is improving by the week. And that defensive front is starting to really get after it. The Bengals take it. Result: Cincinnati Bengals 13, Miami Dolphins 17 |
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| Green Bay Packers 27, Indianapolis Colts 30 | ||
 | 38 | The Colts are coming off a bye and now must deal with the news that head coach Chuck Pagano is out as he battles leukemia. Bruce Arians takes over. The Packers are coming off a tough victory against the Saints. This is the first time for Andrew Luck vs. Aaron Rodgers, which should be fun. The Colts don't have enough in the secondary to stop Rodgers. He lights them up. Result: Green Bay Packers 27, Indianapolis Colts 30 |
 | 21 | |
| Baltimore Ravens 9, Kansas City Chiefs 6 | ||
 | 31 | The Ravens will be well rested after playing last Thursday. The Chiefs are 1-3 and easily could be 0-4. Baltimore's passing game is a tough test for any defense, so look for a lot of Ravens points here. Matt Cassel won't keep up. This could be a high-scoring game. Result: Baltimore Ravens 9, Kansas City Chiefs 6 |
 | 24 | |
| Cleveland Browns 27, NY Giants 41 | ||
 | 27 | The Browns are playing back-to-back road games, but they are rested after playing last Thursday. The Giants are coming off a tough division loss. Will they be focused? They have a tendency to play down to the competition in spots like this. Cleveland will keep it closer than expected as Brandon Weeden continues to improve. Result: NY Giants 41, Cleveland Browns 27 |
 | 21 | |
| Philadelphia Eagles 14, Pittsburgh Steelers 16 | ||
 | 27 | This is one of the games of the week. The Eagles are coming off a tough division game against the Giants. The Steelers are coming off a bye. And they are getting healthy, which is key. Philadelphia didn't turn it over against the Giants, which was important. It will be here as well. But that's tough to do against a good Steelers defense. I like Pittsburgh now that it is getting healthy. Result: Pittsburgh Steelers 16, Philadelphia Eagles 14 |
 | 21 | |
| Atlanta Falcons 24, Washington Redskins 17 | ||
 | 33 | A week after facing Cam Newton and his style, the Falcons must now travel to face a similar style in Robert Griffin III, who pulled off a fourth-quarter comeback against the Bucs. The Redskins defense has issues in the secondary, which you don't need against this hot Atlanta offense. I look for Matt Ryan to light up the scoreboard. Atlanta stays undefeated. Result: Atlanta Falcons 24, Washington Redskins 17 |
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| Seattle Seahawks 16, Carolina Panthers 12 | ||
 | 24 | The Seahawks are playing a second successive road game, this one outside the division. Russell Wilson struggled last week against the Rams, and hasn't played well on the road so far. The Panthers aren't great on defense, but they did get after Matt Ryan last week. They do so here against Wilson as they get the victory. Result: Carolina Panthers 12, Seattle Seahawks 16 |
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| Chicago Bears 41, Jacksonville Jaguars 3 | ||
 | 23 | The Bears looked nasty on defense against the Cowboys, with two defensive touchdowns. That's not what a struggling Jaguars offense wants to see. I see a major mismatch between the Jaguars offensive line and the Bears defensive front. But will the Bears be focused? Does it matter? Result: Chicago Bears 41, Jacksonville Jaguars 3 |
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| Tennessee Titans 7, Minnesota Vikings 30 | ||
 | 27 | The Vikings are one of the surprise teams so far. They aren't pretty, but they find ways to get it done. The Titans will start Matt Hasselbeck here for the injured Jake Locker. That could play into the Vikings pass rush as he isn't as mobile as Locker. The Tennessee defense is struggling. Result: Minnesota Vikings 30, Tennessee Titans 7 |
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| Denver Broncos 21, New England Patriots 31 | ||
 | 30 | Peyton Manning vs. Tom Brady. Could this be the last time? These two Canton-bound quarterbacks could put on a show here. The Broncos seemed to right things last week against the Raiders, while the Patriots did so against the Bills. Being at home, I think Brady gets the best of Manning again. But it's close. Result: New England Patriots 31, Denver Broncos 21 |
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| Buffalo Bills 3, San Francisco 49ers 45 | ||
 | 23 | The 49ers are home after two weeks on the road. The Bills are coming off an embarrassing second half against the Patriots. This is not the way you want to try and fix that. San Francisco should have no problem here against a Bills defense that is struggling. Frank Gore runs wild and the 49ers pass rush gets all over Ryan Fitzpatrick. Result: San Francisco 49ers 45, Buffalo Bills 3 |
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| San Diego Chargers 24, New Orleans Saints 31 | ||
 | 37 | The Saints are 0-4 and almost out of it after a month. That's hard to believe. They can still roll up big numbers in the passing game with Drew Brees, so look for a shootout here. San Diego is playing on the road for a second successive week. The Saints find a way to get their first victory of the season and keep some hope alive. Result: New Orleans Saints 31, San Diego Chargers 24 |
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| Monday, Oct. 8, 2012 | ||
| Houston Texans 23, NY Jets 17 | ||
 | 28 | The Texans are riding high at 4-0, and this supposedly tough game doesn't look so tough anymore. The Jets are a mess. They lack talent, and it really shows on offense. Houston is the best team in the NFL and shouldn't miss a beat here. Texans big. Result: Houston Texans 23, NY Jets 17 |
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| PRISCO'S WEEKLY WINNING PERCENTAGE | |||||||||||||||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | total |
| 62% | 81% | 43% | 66% | 71% | 42% | 76% | 71% | 57% | 71% | 71% | 68% | 68% | 62% | 56% | 68% | 62% | 64% |
