NFL Week 9 Predictions: The eighth week of the 2011 NFL season is in the books with some big headlines. Ravens come back to beat brave Cardinals, Steelers grab crucial AFC win over Patriots, Giants keep luckless Dolphins winless, Rams stun Saints to get first win of 2011, Lions get back on track vs. Tebow's Broncos, Eagles take apart Cowboys and Colts remain winless vs Titans. Teams with Byes: Jaguars , Lions , Vikings , Panthers. Let’s take a look ahead to some weekend action and some of the more interesting matchups. Start your NFL Week 9 Predictions off right by getting your bet on the latest NFL Point Spreads available now.
Baltimore Ravens (5-2, 1-2 V) vs Pittsburgh Steelers (6-2, 4-0 H) NFL Week 9 Predictions – The Ravens rallied from a 21-point deficit to beat the Arizona Cardinals 30-27, at home, in Week 8. QB Joe Flacco completed 31 of 51 for 336 yards, and RB Ray Rice ran for 63 yards on 18 carries and scored a career-high three touchdowns. Baltimore has won six straight at home. In fairness to Flacco, he has often played without a full receiving contingent as speedy WR Lee Evans continues to miss time with an ankle injury. His absence has created a void downfield as Flacco has been mired in a prolonged scoring drought. Flacco has alternated between good and bad outings as he entered Sunday’s game second-to-last among starting quarterbacks in completion percentage. He could be in for a tough matchup when the Ravens face Pittsburgh.
The Steelers finally found a way to beat Tom Brady and the New England Patriots 25-17, at home, in Week 8. QB Ben Roethlisberger completed 36 of 50 passes for 365 yards with two touchdowns. Roethlisberger consistently found Antonio Brown (a career-high nine receptions), Heath Miller (a season-high seven grabs) and speedster Mike Wallace (seven catches) on short and intermediate routes. Pittsburgh’s defense sacked Brady three times, held WR Wes Welker — on pace for an NFL record for yards receiving in a season — to 39 yards on six receptions while limiting the Patriots to their fewest points since a 34-14 loss to Cleveland last year.
The Ravens 14th ranked offense (341ypg) goes up against the Steelers second ranked defense (270ypg). Their 15th ranked pass game (295ypg) goes up against the Steelers first ranked pass defense (171ypg). The Ravens 19th ranked running game (119ypg) goes up against the Steelers eighth ranked rush defense (99ypg). The Steelers ninth ranked offense (388ypg) goes up against the Ravens first ranked defense (263ypg). Their seventh ranked pass offense (273ypg) goes up against the Ravens third ranked pass defense (174ypg). The Steelers 14th ranked ground game (115ypg) goes up against the Ravens third ranked rush defense (89ypg). The Ravens allow the second least amount of points per-game (15.7) and they score the seventh most (26.4). The Steelers allow the third least amount of points per-game (17.4) and they score the 19th most (22).
PICK: Steelers
New York Giants (5-2, 2-1 V) vs New England Patriots (5-2, 3-0 H) NFL Week 9 Predictions – The Giants kept the Miami Dolphins winless with a 20-17, home victory, in Week 8. QB Eli Manning hit 31 of 45 passes for 345 yards and two touchdowns in rallying the Giants from an 11-point first-half deficit. The Giants' running game was nonexistent and their defense only showed up for a half.
The Patriots lost to Pittsburgh 17-25, on the road, in Week 8. QB Tom Brady passed for two touchdowns but threw for a season-low 198 yards and couldn't get into any sort of rhythm while losing to the Steelers for just the second time in his career. RB Kevin Faulk ran for 32 yards on six carries and caught five passes for 20 yards in his first game of the season, while TE Rob Gronkowski set a career high with seven catches
The Patriots third ranked offense (437ypg) goes up against the Giants 16th ranked defense (355ypg). Their second ranked pass game (324ypg) goes up against the Giants 13th ranked pass defense (225ypg). The Patriots 18th ranked running game (112ypg) goes up against the Giants 28th ranked rush defense (130ypg). The Giants 11th ranked offense (373ypg) goes up against the Patriots 32nd ranked defense (424ypg). Their fourth ranked pass offense (287ypg) goes up against the Patriots 32nd ranked pass defense (323ypg). The Giants 30th ranked ground game (85ypg) goes up against the Patriots ninth ranked rush defense (101ypg). The Patriots allow the 17th least amount of points per-game (22.9) and they score the fifth most (28.9). The Giants allow the 21st least amount of points per-game (23.4) and they score the 10th most (24.9). Get $50 in Free NFL Picks here.
PICK: Giants
Sunday, November 6, 2011
Atlanta Falcons vs Indianapolis Colts
Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs New Orleans Saints
Cleveland Browns vs Houston Texans
New York Jets vs Buffalo Bills
Miami Dolphins vs Kansas City Chiefs
San Francisco 49ers vs Washington Redskins
Seattle Seahawks vs Dallas Cowboys
Denver Broncos vs Oakland Raiders
Cincinnati Bengals vs Tennessee Titans
St.Louis Rams vs Arizona Cardinals
New York Giants vs New England Patriots
Green Bay Packers vs San Diego Chargers
Baltimore Ravens vs Pittsburgh Steelers
Monday, November 7, 2011
Chicago Bears vs Philadelphia Eagles
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