NFC East rules Pack this season
Dave Gross, Canwest News Service
Published: Thursday, November 27, 2008
The days when the AFC laid claim to being the dominant conference in the National Football League are finally history, but what a lengthy run by the mainstays.
New England has floated back to the pack thanks to the untimely demise of Tom Brady; Indianapolis remains solid, but aging; Pittsburgh is revealing holes; and San Diego looks tired. Tennessee, of course, is enjoying a remarkable year.
The best division -- by a healthy margin -- is the NFC's East, where the worst team, Philadelphia, can still beat any other on any given Thursday, Sunday or Monday.
The New York Giants are clearly the class of the league, Dallas has its mojo back and Washington isn't far behind.
There's fresh blood in the NFC, too. Atlanta is young and charging, while Arizona might be the most entertaining show on the circuit.
Here is a look at the games being played today on the U.S. Thanksgiving Day holiday.
Tennessee (10-1) at Detroit (0-11) (+11): This had the makings for a Perfect Storm before the Jets beat the Titans to halt the NFL's latest quest to shut Mercury Morris up. A short week is a good thing for both: It gives the Titans a chance for a quick rebound, and it helps the Lions get a little faster to the end of their season. It's a big number spread, but take Tennessee.
Seattle (2-9) at Dallas (7-4) (-12): The Cowboys still have some heavy sledding ahead, including back-to-back games against the Steelers and Giants, but they're firmly back in the playoff picture. Last week proved how much Tony Romo means to them. Seattle played with gumption on Sunday, but there's not enough to slow the Cowboys. Take Dallas.
Arizona (7-4) at Philadelphia (5-5-1) (-2): Donovan McNabb, what have you done for us lately? Incredible the hatchet job done by the national media on McNabb, who has struggled the past two weeks. Arizona can't win in the east, and, given that this is a short week, too, take Philadelphia.
Last week (ATS): 10-5 (one push)
Season (ATS): 91-83
Note: This week's other picks will appear on Sunday.
Published: Thursday, November 27, 2008
The days when the AFC laid claim to being the dominant conference in the National Football League are finally history, but what a lengthy run by the mainstays.
New England has floated back to the pack thanks to the untimely demise of Tom Brady; Indianapolis remains solid, but aging; Pittsburgh is revealing holes; and San Diego looks tired. Tennessee, of course, is enjoying a remarkable year.
The best division -- by a healthy margin -- is the NFC's East, where the worst team, Philadelphia, can still beat any other on any given Thursday, Sunday or Monday.
The New York Giants are clearly the class of the league, Dallas has its mojo back and Washington isn't far behind.
There's fresh blood in the NFC, too. Atlanta is young and charging, while Arizona might be the most entertaining show on the circuit.
Here is a look at the games being played today on the U.S. Thanksgiving Day holiday.
Tennessee (10-1) at Detroit (0-11) (+11): This had the makings for a Perfect Storm before the Jets beat the Titans to halt the NFL's latest quest to shut Mercury Morris up. A short week is a good thing for both: It gives the Titans a chance for a quick rebound, and it helps the Lions get a little faster to the end of their season. It's a big number spread, but take Tennessee.
Seattle (2-9) at Dallas (7-4) (-12): The Cowboys still have some heavy sledding ahead, including back-to-back games against the Steelers and Giants, but they're firmly back in the playoff picture. Last week proved how much Tony Romo means to them. Seattle played with gumption on Sunday, but there's not enough to slow the Cowboys. Take Dallas.
Arizona (7-4) at Philadelphia (5-5-1) (-2): Donovan McNabb, what have you done for us lately? Incredible the hatchet job done by the national media on McNabb, who has struggled the past two weeks. Arizona can't win in the east, and, given that this is a short week, too, take Philadelphia.
Last week (ATS): 10-5 (one push)
Season (ATS): 91-83
Note: This week's other picks will appear on Sunday.
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