NFL Week 8 AFC East Power Rankings: Which Team will be Studs or Duds?

Coach Rex Ryan of the New York Jets has developed a proven formula on how to defeat the New England Patriots this season. Although the Jets are dead even in the win category against the Patriots, their overtime win in week 7 was a feel good moment for a team that desperately needed another win to stay above 500 in the torrid AFC East.

The Jets remain one game behind the Patriots and Rex Ryan is no longer on the hot seat.

As a result of drumming up a winning game plan that overpowered the Patriots in a gritty overtime win, the Jets gain new life going into their week 8 matchup against the Bengals.

Each and every Jets fan would rather forget the 2012 NFL season, recalling when the Jets only won 6 games. Does Gino Smith have enough fire power to compete against a stout Bengals defense, or will Gino Smith and the Jets be a dud going into a week 9 matchup against the New Orleans Saints?

The Patriots receivers are still struggling to find their identity this season and Tom Brady is not having the season he hoped he would have – due to growing pains of Danny Amendola and Aaron Dobson.

Tom Brady faces a “Dr Jekyll and Mr. Hyde” Miami defense. Can Tight End Rob Gronkowski be an effective X-Factor in Tom Brady’s air attack?

Will the Patriots defense be able to keep up with an evolving Miami ground attack?

A struggling Buffalo Bills defense is at a standstill trying to find their identity, this does not fare well as they face the high powered offense of the New Orleans Saints.

Can the Bills cover the point spread as fantasy duds, or will the Saints run up the fantasy point score, 40-0?

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Week 7 NFL Hot Pick Predictions

As NFL fans gear up for week 7, the second half of the season is right around the corner. There are a few NFL teams that are in desperate need of another win to stay above 500. The Raiders and the Saints both have this week off and that means trouble for the Saints next opponent, but the Raiders may not fare as well in their next match up.

Seattle Seahawks 31 – Arizona Cardinals 17

Russell Wilson, in his second year is still in a learning mode, but he is steadily improving with each game he plays and this means trouble for an unpredictable Arizona defense. The Seahawks D will make it a long night for Carson Palmer.

New England Patriots 28 – New York Jets 19

Tom Brady keeps finding ways to win close games, and the Pats D is playing consistent power football. Inexperience will hurt Gino Smith as he has to face Coach Bill Belichick's unforgiving defense.

St. Louis Rams 26 – Carolina Panthers 31

Cam Newton is starting to click on all cylinders at the right time and playing error free football will help the Panthers get back to 500.

Chicago Bears 23 – Washington Redskins 20

Is this the year Jay Cutler finally gets the proverbial monkey off his back? RG3 will make it a close game, but a costly interception will make it a heartbreaking loss for the Redskins.

Cincinnati Bengals 28 – Detroit Lions 31

Two evenly matched teams pair up for what is to be a battle royal. Matthew Stafford has matured at his position and he is beginning to play smart great football. The Lions key receivers are clicking at the right time. This win will help keep the Lions remain even in the NFC North.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers 17 – Atlanta Falcons 28

The Atlanta Falcons will win a game against the disintegrating Buccaneers that will mean nothing until they prove they can win the big one.

Dallas Cowboys 31 – Philadelphia Eagles 27

Tony Romo and the Dallas defense are hungry for another win, and this means trouble for Nick Foles and the Birds

Buffalo Bills 21 – Miami Dolphins 28

One more win for the Dolphins keep them on the heels of the Patriots in a competitive race in the AFC East.

San Diego Chargers 35 – Jacksonville Jaguars 14

Phillip Rivers deals a knockout blow to a depleted, awful Jacksonville Jaguars team.

San Francisco 49ers 31 – Tennessee Titans 23

Colin Kaepernick has taken some heat lately for not winning more fantasy points, but all-in-all, with each game Kaepernick plays - he is becoming a great game manager.

Cleveland Browns 27 – Green Bay Packers 35

Aaron Rodgers will not be denied in week 7..,-enough said.

Baltimore Ravens 27 – Pittsburgh Steelers 20

Both of these teams are familiar with each others respective game plans. This will be a knock down slug fest. Joe Flacco plays almost error-free football to gain a victory over a still struggling Pittsburgh team.

Houston Texans 13 – Kansas City Chiefs 31

Another win places the Kansas City Chiefs neck and neck with the Broncos in the AFC West.

Denver Broncos 42 – Indianapolis Colts 31

GAME OF THE WEEK. Peyton Manning returns to his old stomping ground, and Andrew Luck faces his new rival. This game will be a battle on both fronts, and Peyton Manning has quietly awaited this match up, even if he will not admit this to be true. The Colts former signal caller will dish out a little payback to Colts owner Jim Irsay by defeating his former team in a place he once called home.

Minnesota Vikings 23 – New York Giants 28

The Giants finally get their first win of the season due to the Eli Manning’s patience in the pocket. “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde", Manning will help his Giants get a feel good win for the G-Men fans everywhere.

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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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Week 2 NFL Hot Pick Prediction: New York Jets 17 – New England Patriots 30

Even though the Patriots may have a depleted receiving team, Tom Brady is not happy with last week’s performance against the Buffalo Bills. Forget about the infamous Mark Sanchez "buttfumble" game in which Tom Brady and the New England Patriots single handily massacred the New York Jets during last year Thanksgiving Day game. Gino Smith will not have the same success as he did against his 18-17 win over the Tampa Buccaneers.

The film room this week will not help Gino Smith in his attempt to clear a victory over the sluggish Patriots defense. Coach Bill Belichick week 2 game plan is to have his defense in sack mode. Even though Gino Smith will have some growing pains in this rival AFC match-up, this trial under fire will be his coming out game.

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Despite the many injuries the Patriots are dealing with, there will be a few players that will step up their game and help the Patriots seal a victory in week 2.

Tom Brady 3 touchdown scores will be a better outing for the franchise QB, as his 98.9 passer rating will be a pleasant outing for a team seeking to stay above the pack in the AFC wavering division.

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