This is a battle of 4-2 teams that have some identity issues. Which team will show up and play like it’s supposed to? The Lions have home-field advantage and the better quarterback. They should sneak away with a win.
Prediction: Lions 28, Bengals 24
Dallas Cowboys @ Philadelphia Eagles
Neither of these teams can play defense, so this could be a track meet, but the Eagles’ three victories have come against teams that have a combined 1-15 record. The Cowboys get the win as long as it doesn’t come down to the fourth quarter.
Prediction: Cowboys 37, Eagles 31
Chicago Bears @ Washington Redskins
The Bears have had a nice rest but their defense is still hurting. I think the Redskins are desperate, and RGIII and Alfred Morris will come up big. Washington pulls out a close one at home.
Prediction: Redskins 28, Bears 27
Baltimore Ravens @ Pittsburg Steelers
I don’t trust either team, but the Ravens can’t run (26th ranked rushing attack vs. 10th ranked Pitt D). I’ll still take Ben Roethlisberger over Joe Flacco, especially in Pittsburgh.
Prediction: Steelers 24, Ravens 20
Denver Broncos @ Indianapolis Colts
The Colts will need Luck to sling it against the Broncos, but the return of linebacker Von Miller makes a huge difference for Denver’s defense. Nothing is stopping the Peyton Manning-led offense right now. Big night for Manning in his return to Indy.
