Week 14 NFL Preview Review
Each Monday, I will review the preview I made before the weekend’s games. I will own up to any bad predictions, and brag about my foresight, in hindsight.
Carolina Panthers (5-8) at New England Patriots (8-5)
Results: New England 20, Carolina 10
What Happened: Even with Randy Moss pouting and Tom Brady struggling, the Patriots won with a solid game from Wes Welker and Laurance Maroney.
My Prediction: Patriots win in a landslide.
Foresight in Hindsight: This one was closer than the score shows, with Carolina holding on a little longer than the Patriots were comfortable with. At times, it seemed like Welker was the only person on the field actually trying.
Cincinnati Bengals (9-4) at Minnesota Vikings (11-3)
Results: Minnesota 30, Bengals 10
What Happened: Carson Palmer threw for only 94 (yes, that’s not a typo) yards and the running game never got moving for the Bengals. The Vikings dominated both sides of the line, as Peterson ran for 97 yards and 2 touchdowns.
My Prediction: Cincinnati clinches the AFC North as the Vikings can’t handle all the injuries to the defense and the Bengals will run all over them.
Foresight in Hindsight: Well I was wrong on this one. Favre had a ho-hum day, but didn’t make any big mistakes. The Bengals couldn’t run or throw the ball, and the Vikings just looked like the better team out there.
Buffalo Bills (5-8) at. Kansas City Chiefs (3-10)
Results: Buffalo 16, Kansas City 10
What Happened: Two inept offenses. Two mediocre defenses. Who would play worse? That honor is given to the Chefs (not a typo). Both quarterbacks were terrible, combining for 6 interceptions and 2 fumbles, but at least the Bills aren’t paying theirs $10 million a year.
My Prediction: Bills win a tight game, with a defensive goal line stand.
Foresight in Hindsight: There were two big red zone stops for the Bills in this game. One was in the first quarter, when Aaron Shobel sniffed out a Cassel naked bootleg and slammed him to the turf 5 for a loss on 4th and goal. The other was Jarius Byrd picking off Cassel at the 10 yard line to seal a Buffalo victory.
Denver Broncos (8-5) at Indianapolis Colts (13-0)
Results: Indianapolis 28, Denver 16
What Happened: After seeing their 21-0 lead dwindle to a 5 point lead in the 4th quarter, the Colts stepped it up. Manning and Clark met for 3 touchdowns. Another Colts #1 playoff seed. Another 13 win season. Doesn’t it seem like the same story every year?
My Prediction: The Colts will clinch homefield advantage with a victory. Manning throws for over 3 TDs.
Foresight in Hindsight: 22 consecutive regular season victories. Another Colts #1 playoff seed. Another 13 win season. Doesn’t it seem like the same story every year?
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