NFL Week 15 Hot Pick Predictions

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Peyton Manning helped his Broncos team celebrate a victory over the Chargers in week 10 by winning a thrilling game by 8 points. The Chargers play in unfamiliar territory as they face a hostile Denver crowd at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Denver defense, offense, coaching staff, and Peyton Manning are playing for Coach John Fox as he is on the road to recovery from heart surgery. 

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NFL Week 9 Hot Finger Louie Pro Predictions

The Colts and Chargers are two power house teams coming off a bye week and the Chicago Bears hope to remain above 500. The Bears have deep rooted problems on offense due to Jay Cutler falling prey to a groin tear injury in week 7.

Joe Flacco is far from having an MVP season and he is not in-tune with his wide receiver play makers. The Baltimore Ravens are not the Cinderella team of 2013, nor have the Texans or Titans played up to their preseason hype potential.

The Broncos and 49ers are two teams who welcome a mid-season bye week, and this rest period will give both teams the resilience required to contend in week 10. The bye week for the Lions ushers in a opportunity to be fresh for their week 10 outing. With only a few seconds left in the fourth quarter - Matthew Stafford scored a touchdown that would give the Lions a one point victory over a decimated Cowboys team. Another heartbreaking loss for Tony Romo.

The Cardinals bye week helps its players rest up for a chance to make a run for a playoff spot in the NFC West. The Giants and Jaguars have no chance whatsoever to make a playoff appearance in 2013.

Cincinnati Bengals 28 – Miami Dolphins 21

The Bengals are on a roll and Andy Dalton is finding exciting ways to help his team be king of the hill in the AFC North.

Kansas City Chiefs 35 – Buffalo Bills 19

Coach Andy Reid and Alex Smith have been a good mix in their can do win attitude and this spells doom for a Buffalo Bills team holding a losing hand in week 9.

San Diego Chargers 31 – Washington Redskins 23

This is a game the Chargers need to win - as they fight to stay 2 games above 500.

Minnesota Vikings 24 – Dallas Cowboys 28

A must need win the Cowboys must have to remain favorites in the lethargic NFC East.

Tennessee Titans 19 – St. Louis Rams 23

The woeful Rams find a way to pull off a victory over a disappointing Titans team.

Atlanta Falcons 19 – Carolina Panthers 31

Cam Newton is finally getting into a good grove with his receiving core, and as the Panthers put together a 3-game winning streak, this will be a game they will dominate.

New Orleans Saints 38 – New York Jets 23

Between the Saints offense fire power and their stout defense, the Jets don’t stand a chance to get over the 500 mark.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers 17 – Seattle Seahawks 35

Russell Wilson will produce more touchdowns this week and will help fantasy players make up for last weeks disappointing point difference.

Philadelphia Eagles 23 – Oakland Raiders 21

One more win may help the Eagles inch their way back to a possible wild card spot in the NFC East.

Pittsburgh Steelers 20 – New England Patriots 27

Tom Brady exudes leadership on offense and this will become a contagious recipe that will help the Patriots defeat a dead in the water Pittsburgh team.

Baltimore Ravens 23 – Cleveland Browns 17

A much needed win against a depleted Cleveland Browns team helps the Ravens get back to 500 in the AFC North.

Indianapolis Colts 35 – Houston Texans 17

Andrew Luck becomes the ultimate game manager to help his Colts defeat the Houston Texans in a no comprende contest.

Chicago Bears 19 – Green Bay Packers 35

Aaron Rodgers is having another Pro Bowl season and his leadership on the field will lead his team to another impressive win over their division rival. Defensive Coordinator Dom Capers has put together an impressive 4 game winning streak for his Packers defense and this means double trouble for a depleted Bears offense.

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NFL Week 8 NFC South Power Rankings: Which Team will be “Top Gun” or a Flight Risk?

The Saints come off a bye-week and are ready to regain their dominance in the NFC Southern Division. A struggling Buffalo team on offense equals to a big plus for the rough and tough Saints defense. The Buffalo Bills defense has had their share of problems with costly penalties that has kept their team in limbo.

Drew Brees is having another Pro Bowl year and he is right on the heels of Peyton Manning in the yardage category.

Will Drew Brees make it a “Top Gun” game and make the Buffalo Bills be deemed a flight risk on their trip back home?

Cam Newton has taken giant steps in his quarterback decision making during the past three weeks, and his ability to read the field more precisely helped the Panthers get back to 500 in their week 7 win over a struggling Rams team.

Are the Carolina Panthers capable of becoming a “Top Gun” juggernaut in week 8?

Tony Gonzalez may perhaps have second thoughts on his decision to return to the Falcons lineup in 2013 due to their unflattering 2-4 record. It has been a disappointing and dismal 2013 season so far - for a Falcons team that has been a flight risk on all levels of their game.

Is it possible that the Atlanta Falcons veteran leadership on both sides of the ball can possibly help turn around their dismal 2013 NFL campaign?

Basically, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are not playing good football. This was supposed to be the year that the Buccaneers were touted as having a winning season, but their prediction has turned sour and their 2013 season is “Sittin’ on the Dock of the Bay.”

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Week 6 NFL Hot Finger Louie Top Pick Predictions

Is Eli Manning a Giant Killer, or are the New York Giants just that bad? Despite the Giants team as a whole not playing productive football, Eli Manning is leading the league in Attempts-229 to be precise, and he has thrown for 1,721 yards. The Giants recent loss to the Bears in week 5 places them dead last in the NFC East.

St. Louis Rams 27 – Houston Texans 23

Interception troubles in week 5 sum up bad news for Matt Schaub in week 6. The Rams D is hungry for a definitive win to help them get back to 500.

Cincinnati Bengals 22 – Buffalo Bills 17

One more win in week 6 will help the Bengals stay on top of the torrid AFC North.

Oakland Raiders 19 – Kansas City Chiefs 28

Head Coach Andy Reid has found new life in Kansas City, and QB Alex Smith is leading his team in mistake free football. The Chiefs are the sleeper team this season, and each win places them one step closer to a playoff contention birth.

Detroit Lions 28 – Cleveland Browns 21

Two powerhouse defenses duke it out in what is to be a slug-fest. Matthew Stafford game management will help the Lions keep one step ahead of the Packers in the NFC North.

Pittsburgh Steelers 17 – New York Jets 24

Gino Smith is getting better with each game he plays, and his decision making will help him overcome the mad rush of the angry Pittsburgh defense.

Philadelphia Eagles 28 – Tampa Bay Buccaneers 13

It may be a game time decision if Michael Vick plays in week 6, but his back-up Nick Foles is a security blanket just in case Vick does not suit up against the Buccaneers.

Carolina Panthers 21 - Minnesota Vikings 35

Due to the untimely death of his 2 year old son, Adrian Peterson will suit up to play against the 1-3 Panthers. Both of these disappointing fantasy teams have something to prove in week 6. This will be an emotional game for Adrian Peterson and his Vikings team, with that being said, a victory may help turn around the Vikings dismal season.

Green Bay Packers 31 – Baltimore Ravens 28

The Packers defense may not be able to shut down Joe Flacco’s air attack, but Aaron Rodgers is seeking redemption for the Packers two ugly loses in week 1 and 2.

Jacksonville Jaguars 17 – Denver Broncos 48

The high powered offense of the Denver Broncos with Peyton Manning at the helm is on a record breaking streak this season. With the addition of a running game, and a defense that gets back Champ Bailey in week 6, this is a no contest - that is too much for the Jaguars to handle.

Tennessee Titans 31 – Seattle Seahawks 30

The Titans D has studied the film on Russell Wilson playmaking abilities, and the battle in the trenches will prove too much for the second year QB to handle.

Arizona Cardinals 24 – San Francisco 49ers 27

Colin Kaepernick will to manage the game much more efficient than he has in his last two outings.

New Orleans Saints 38 – New England Patriots 17

Drew Brees is playing lights out football again in 2013; Brees is right on the footsteps of Peyton Manning in several QB statistics. The Pats D will have their hands full in their efforts to contain the Saints high powered offense, even though Brady gets back two of his key receivers, the Saints will prove their dominance over a struggling Pats team.

Washington Redskins 22 – Dallas Cowboys 35

A disappointing loss to the Denver Broncos in week 5 force Tony Romo game management skills to the limit in his week 6 matchup against the Redskins. The return of Miles Austin will be an added plus to help the Cowboys get back to 500.

Indianapolis Colts 31 – San Diego Chargers 27

This Monday Night Football showdown will be a thriller on both sides of the ball, but the standout player of the evening will be Andrew Luck. Luck has become a fourth quarter game manager, very similar to Peyton Manning fourth quarter theatrics while he played in Indy. The Colts D is rising up in the ranks, and this proves to be a fatal blow for Phillip Rivers and his key receivers.  

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NFL Week 5 Hot Finger Louie Top Prediction Picks

Week 5 of the NFL comes with a variety of top-notch teams that are 5-0, and several notable players are on the hot seat once again, in addition to that – several QB’s are seeking greener pastures. It has been a power packed start to the 2013 NFL season. This 2013 season has been filled with drama, misery, and speculations. Several star veteran players are on the verge of breaking a few cherished NFL records that have stood the test of time.

Buffalo Bills 24 – Cleveland Browns 27

Two teams fighting to stay above 500. Fantasy Leagues have the Browns as favorites due to the Bills QB situation.

Detroit Lions 28 – Green Bay Packers 33

The Packers are well rested coming off of a bye-week. This matchup is going to be a rough and tough game, as well as it will be a test of will for the Packers going against a shut down Lions defense. Aaron Rodgers needs to play a picture perfect game. Matthew Stafford will have to deal with a Packers defense that is mad and disgusted on how they let two games be decided by close scores.

Philadelphia Eagles 27 – New York Giants 19

The problems of the Giants offensive and defensive troubles rear their ugly head, and it will not get any better for the defending Super Bowl Champs in this week 5 matchup. Eli Manning has gotten off to a slow in each of his 4 games. The Eagles 111 yards allowed are the most in the NFL. This is a must win game for the Eagles, and a victory would help them share the division – especially if Dallas falls to the Broncos.

Kansas City Chiefs 30 – Tennessee Titans 27

There are no apparent weaknesses on offense or defense that neither team can expose to gain a win in this week 5 ferocious matchup. Alex Smith is quietly putting up a Pro Bowl season, and his leadership can be felt on the field - which translates to a perfect season thus far.

New Orleans Saints 38 – Chicago Bears 28

The Saints with Drew Brees at the helm are playing lights out football once again, and their 2013 4-0 start is no fluke. There is only one other NFL teams that previous 0-4 start of the season gone on to play in the playoffs. The Bears last week beat down loss to the Detroit Lions - made devout critics of Jay Cutler question his skill to win big games.

Baltimore Ravens 24 – Miami Dolphins 27

The Super Bowl champs are struggling both on offense and defense, and it has become quite evident that the retirement of Ray Lewis and the Ed Reed trade has made a negative impact in the win category. The Miami O and their D will help them keep on top of the AFC East division.

Jacksonville Jaguars 13 – St. Louis Rams 23

Two teams that are literally fighting for respect in the NFL, but the struggles remain the same dismal at best. It has been a most disappointing start of the season for the St. Louis Rams, and their fantasy stock is no longer valid at this point in time.

New England Patriots 31 – Cincinnati Bengals 18

The Patriots may have lost big Vince Wolford to a foot injury, but Tom Brady and his wide receiver young corp. are coming into their own. The Patriots defense is improving within each and every game they play, in addition to this means nothing but big trouble for the Bengals QB.

Seattle Seahawks 28 – Indianapolis Colts 31

Russell Wilson faces a Indy defense that game day mission is pass rush all day. Andrew Luck has similar QB skills like Russell Wilson, and he will need all of his sophomore skills to pull off a victory against a stingy Seattle D.

Carolina Panthers 24 – Arizona Cardinals 23

The Panthers are coming off a much needed rest from the bye-week, and Cam Newton will have the edge in a game the Panthers need en route to get back at 500.

Denver Broncos 41 – Dallas Cowboys 28

Too much drama in close games has kept the Cowboys at a stale 500 in the NFC East division. The Broncos are slowly but surely becoming the next greatest show on turf. Peyton Manning’s field generalship will be too much for the Dallas D to handle.

Houston Texans 22 – San Francisco 49ers 28

The 49ers overcame a disappointing loss in week 2 and 3, but would later overcome those key losses by going on to beat down the St. Louis Rams in week 4. Colin Kaepernick is taking his lumps along the way, and fantasy players will keep him a favorite in this week 5 matchup.

San Diego Chargers 31 – Oakland Raiders 19

The woeful raiders D will give Phillip Rivers the opportunity to have a pass happy air attack – despite throwing 2 costly interceptions.

New York Jets 28 – Atlanta Falcons 31

The Jets D will rise to the occasion and keep the game very close, but Gino Smith 2 rookie interceptions will be in favor of an Atlanta Falcons much needed win. Fantasy players put down Gino Smith this week and rise up Matt Ryan on their 3^rd tier level.

A magnificent game for Tony Romo through 3 quarters turned into an early Halloween nightmare - as the Dallas QB threw a costly interception in the 4th quarter. The talk of the town in Dallas will continue about Tony Romo's very bad 4th quarter judgment on losing big games. With one minute and 49 seconds left in the game, and no time outs gave Peyton Manning the opportunity to run down the clock, and with 2 seconds remaining, Matt Prater kicked a game winning field goal. It was a painful loss for the Dallas Cowboys, and the 51 - 48 loss to the Broncos is a game that Tony Romo would rather not remember.
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Hot Finger Louie Week 4 NFL Undefeated Matchup Predictions

Enter week 4, and I beg your pardon, what NFL fantasy player could have predicted that the 49ers would whip up on the St. Louis Rams in grand fashion? The 49ers are 500 in the win category, and this without a doubt helps their confidence going into their week 5 matchup against the Houston Texans.

Week 4 in the NFL will come down to one inclusive thing, the team that dominates in defense will remain undefeated. Which ever team reaches 4-0 will have bragging rights going into week 5. It will be a vote of confidence for the team that does remain undefeated going into week 5. Fantasy players will have a chance to stick with their favorites, or jump ship and shuffle their picks for week 5 depending on the outcome of this game.

New York Giants 19 – Kansas City Chiefs 28

The woeful Giants will remain in the dog house in this week 4 matchup, and their lack of offensive discipline will keep Eli Manning frustrated through all 4 quarters.

Chicago Bears 31 – Detroit Lions 24

This is the game that Jay Cutler needs to help the Bears remain undefeated, and it is as though he is walking in the shoes of Joe Flacco. The Jay Cutler bashers who wanted to trade him last season MAY EAT THEIR WORDS if he keeps his winning streak alive in week 4.

Seattle Seahawks 28 – Houston Texans 24

The Seattle Seahawks and Russell Wilson are the real deal, and they have proved time and time again why they are fantasy players’ favorite in week 4. The Seahawks defense remains a potent catalyst for every offensive team that has to gear-up against a well disciplined defense, and the Texans Big O will have their hands full in this week 4 matchup.

Philadelphia Eagles 21 – Denver Broncos 38

Trial under fire Michael Vick will face against a potent defense in this week 4 matchup. Even though Vick is coming into his own groove, his receivers remain under constant scrutiny as they face a well-built Broncos offense. Peyton Manning mindset is to focus on his wide receiver schemes, given that he is quite aware that the Eagles defense week 4 preparations is to shut down the running game.

New England Patriots 28 – Atlanta Falcons 21

Tom Brady is still missing two of his most valuable receivers, and the Falcons are on the lookout for a way to expose the Patriots offensive woes. This will be a hard fought battle in the trenches as fantasy players scramble to adjust their picks in this AFC versus NFC matchup.

Miami Dolphins 23 New Orleans Saints 38

This Monday Night Football showdown will showcase two teams that fantasy players have on their hot list, and some fantasy players will pick the underdog in a chance to win big bucks. Drew Brees is on track to break another NFL record this season, and his QB skill rating will remain at the top 5 of every fantasy players list for this 2013 NFL season.

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