College Football Predictions Revisited

Well, I vowed to do this in my preseason post and I am a man of my word. Time to take a look back and see how good or bad I did. And considering I am not getting paid by a huge company to be an "expert" in picking these games, I'm not that disgusted in my performance.

My Preseason Top 25 (Latest AP Top 25 in bold)
1. Ohio State (Oklahoma)
2. Georgia (Florida)
3. Florida (Texas)
4. USC (Alabama)
5. Missouri (USC)
6. Auburn (Utah)
7. Clemson (Texas Tech)
8. Wisconsin (Penn State)
9. Oklahoma (Boise State)
10. Texas Tech (Ohio State)
11. BYU (TCU)
12. Kansas (Cincinnati)
13. LSU (Oklahoma State)
14. Arizona State (Georgia Tech)
15. West Virginia (Georgia)
16. Illinois (BYU)
17. Tennessee (Oregon)
18. Virginia Tech (Michigan State)
19. Pittsburgh (Virginia Tech)
20. Texas (Pittsburgh)
21. Cincinnati (Missouri)
22. Penn State (Ball State)
23. Oregon State (Northwestern)
24. South Florida (Boston College)
25. Oregon (Ole Miss)

Analysis: Well, obviously, I was wrong about OSU and UGA, who both fell short in their biggest games. I had Florida and USC right in the mix though. Meanwhile, my preseason top-10 teams like Auburn, Clemson and Wisconsin aren't even in the Top 25 now while current Top 10 teams Alabama, Utah and Boise State weren't even in my preseason list. Other teams I underestimated included Oklahoma, Texas, Penn State and Cincy. Teams I thought too highly of included Mizzou, Kansas, LSU and Illinois, who like Auburn, is one of two teams who aren't going to a bowl game but yet, made my Top 25.

Conference Predictions (Actual Standings in bold)
ACC ATLANTIC: 1. Clemson 2. Maryland 3. Wake Forest 4. Boston College 5. Florida State 6. NC State
ACC COASTAL: 1. Virginia Tech 2. North Carolina 3. Virginia 4. Miami 5. Georgia Tech 6. Duke
ACC CHAMP: CLEMSON

ACC ATLANTIC: 1. Boston College 2. Florida State 3. Maryland 4. Wake Forest 5. Clemson 6. NC State
ACC COASTAL: 1. Virginia Tech 2. Georgia Tech 3. North Carolina 4. Miami 5. Virginia 6. Duke
ACC CHAMP: VIRGINIA TECH

Analysis: Considering how even this conference was, not disappointing with my picks. Clemson let a lot of people down with their 7-5 season while Georgia Tech surprised many with their 9-3 season. Thankfully, NC State and Duke struggled and lavished in last place as expected.

BIG EAST: 1. Pittsburgh 2. South Florida 3. West Virginia 4. Cincinnati 5. Rutgers 6. UConn 7. Louisville 8. Syracuse
BIG EAST CHAMP: PITT

BIG EAST: 1. Cincinnati 2. Pittsburgh 3. West Virginia 4. Rutgers 5. UConn 6. South Florida 7. Syracuse 8. Louisville
BIG EAST CHAMP: CINCY

Analysis: I said early on that I thought Cincy was a darkhorse. Obviously, they weren't that dark. The Big East was pretty predictable besides South Florida who brought back a strong group but didn't play well at all, hence their 6th place finish.

BIG TEN: 1. Ohio State 2. Wisconsin 3. Illinois 4. Penn State 5. Michigan State 6. Northwestern 7. Iowa 8. Indiana 9. Michigan 10. Purdue 11. Minnesota
BIG TEN CHAMP: OSU

BIG TEN: 1. Penn State 2. Ohio State 3. Michigan State 4. Northwestern 5. Iowa 6. Wisconsin 7. Minnesota 8. Illinois 9. Purdue 10. Michigan 11. Indiana
BIG TEN CHAMP: PSU

Analysis: Obviously, I was way off-base in this one. Wisconsin and Illinois were real disappointments. Meanwhile, Minnesota and Iowa really were impressive. Technically, Ohio State tied for first place so I get half-credit for the champ pick.

BIG 12 NORTH: 1. Mizzou 2. Kansas 3. Colorado 4. Kansas State 5. Nebraska 6. Iowa State
BIG 12 SOUTH: 1.Oklahoma 2. Texas Tech 3. Texas 4. Texas A+M 5. Oklahoma St. 6. Baylor
BIG 12 CHAMP: OKLAHOMA

BIG 12 NORTH: 1. Mizzou 2. Nebraska 3. Kansas 4. Colorado 5. Kansas State 6. Iowa State BIG 12 SOUTH: 1.Oklahoma 2. Texas 3. Texas Tech 4. Oklahoma St. 5. Baylor 6. Texas A+M
BIG 12 CHAMP: OKLAHOMA

Analysis: Not too shabby here. Besides a gross underestimation of OKST vs. A+M, I did pretty well. Nebraska in the second spot in the North was a bit of a surprise as well. Other than that, I'm content with the results.


PAC-10: 1. USC 2. Arizona St. 3. Oregon State 4. California 5. Stanford 6. Oregon 7. Arizona 8. UCLA 9. Washington 10. Washington St.
PAC-10 CHAMP: USC

PAC-10: 1. USC 2. Oregon 3. Oregon State 4. California 5. Arizona 6. Arizona State 7. Stanford 8. UCLA 9. Washington St. 10. Washington
PAC-10 CHAMP: USC

Analysis: Well, picking the champion wasn't hard at all. The rest of it was a bit tough. Arizona State was awful despite high expectations. Stanford didn't ascend to the top half like I thought. And Washington lost the Apple Cup game to WSU, thanks to Jake Locker's injury early in the season.

SEC EAST: 1. Georgia 2. Florida 3. Tennessee 4. South Carolina 5. Kentucky 6. Vanderbilt
SEC WEST: 1. Auburn 2. LSU 3. Miss. St. 4. Alabama 5. Ole Miss 6. Arkansas
SEC CHAMP: GEORGIA

SEC EAST: 1. Florida 2. Georgia 3. Vanderbilt 4. South Carolina 5. Tennessee 6. Kentucky SEC WEST: 1. Alabama 2. Ole Miss 3. LSU 4. Auburn 5. Mississippi State 6. Arkansas SEC CHAMP: FLORIDA

Analysis: Well, Auburn stunk, as well as Tennessee. Meanwhile, teams like Ole Miss and Vanderbilt made me look stupid. Oh, and of course Alabama, who nearly won the title. I also jumped the gun on Mississippi State making a move.

CONFERENCE USA EAST: East Carolina
CONFERENCE USA WEST: Tulsa
CONFERENCE USA CHAMP: ECU

CONFERENCE USA EAST: East Carolina CONFERENCE USA WEST: Tulsa
CONFERENCE USA CHAMP: ECU

Analysis: That's right. I got this one 100% correct. Rare occurrence, I know.

MAC EAST: Bowling Green
MAC WEST: Central Michigan
MAC CHAMP: CMU

MAC EAST: Buffalo MAC WEST: Ball State MAC CHAMP: Buffalo

Analysis: I didn't see either of those two teams' seasons coming. I knew Buffalo was improved and Ball State would be better than usual. But both surprised me with their seasons.

MOUNTAIN WEST CHAMP: BYU

MOUNTAIN WEST CHAMP: UTAH

Analysis: I said the winner of the BYU/Utah game would be the champ. I was just wrong about the winner of that game.

SUN BELT CHAMP: FLORIDA ATLANTIC

SUN BELT CHAMP: TROY

WAC CHAMP: FRESNO ST.

WAC CHAMP: BOISE ST.

And as for independent Notre Dame, I'm going with 6-6.

Notre Dame: 6-6

Analysis: I missed the boat on both Troy and Boise State. But I was on the money with Notre Dame.

BCS BOWL PREDICTIONS:
ROSE: USC vs. Wisconsin
ORANGE: Clemson vs. Pittsburgh
SUGAR: Oklahoma vs. Auburn
FIESTA: BYU vs. Texas Tech
BCS CHAMPIONSHIP: Georgia vs. Ohio State

BCS BOWLS:
ROSE: USC vs. Penn State
ORANGE: Virginia Tech vs. Cincinnati
SUGAR: Alabama vs. Utah
FIESTA: Ohio State vs. Texas
BCS CHAMPIONSHIP: Oklahoma vs. Florida

Analysis: Eh, I'm not mad. I missed conferences so I missed the BCS Bowls. But it's all good. I like the real BCS matchups more than my predicted ones.


So that's it, I did the best that I could but obviously, my best isn't that great. Bowl preview post Friday night/Saturday morning. Holla.

CFB Regular Season Recap

Well, the regular season has been over for a little bit now. So this is a post that's been a long time coming. Especially since the bowl season starts this Saturday. But before he we head into the bowl bonanza, time for me to hand out some awards for the regular season.

(Tomorrow, I will post my predictions vs. what actually happen and dissect the regular season by conference And then Friday, I will post my complete bowl game preview, complete with score predictions, breakdowns, and more.)

THE AWARDS

BEST FRESHMAN
1. Jacquizz Rodgers, RB, Oregon St. - When you lead the Pac-10 in rushing with more than 1,200 yards in your first season, you're obviously pretty good. The frosh tailback scored 12 TDs during the season, averaged 4.8 yds/carry and maybe more impressive, didn't fumble the ball once. Plus, it helps when you have your best game against the best defense in the land: 186 yds, 2 TD in a 27-21 upset of USC.
2. AJ Green, WR, Georgia
3. Robert Griffin, QB, Baylor
4. Terrelle Pryor, QB, Ohio St.
5. Kellen Moore, QB, Boise St.

WHERE'D YOU COME FROM?
1. Georgia Tech (7 wins in '07, 9 in '08) - There was a lot of grumbling about whether or not Paul Johnson would be able to implement his triple option system into a BCS conference. Well, after going 9-3, I think we all know the answer. True, this team won 7 games last season, but considering how many were predicting them to win 3-5 games, winning 9 earns them this award.
2. Ball State (7 to 12)
3. Ole Miss (3 to 8)
4. Minnesota (1 to 7)
5. Northwestern (6 to 9)

WHERE'D YOU GO?
1. Auburn (9 wins in '07, 5 in '08) - They were ranked in the top 10 to begin the season. At the end of the season, they aren't even going to a bowl game. Now, 10-year head coach Tommy Tuberville is out and the new head man is already being hated on by Tiger fans. This was the season from hell for Auburn and it may get worse before it gets better.
2. Tennessee (9 to 5)
3. LSU (12 to 7)
4. Michigan (9 to 3)
5. Kansas (12 to 7)

BEST STORY OF THE YEAR
1. Ball State's Undefeated Run - No one expected this team to rattle off 12 wins in a row to begin the season. But what makes their season more impressive is how they kept winning after losing their top receiver Dante Love in the 4th game. Many thought it would slow down this offense and become a problem for the Cardinals. But thanks to QB Nate Davis and coach Brady Hoke, the Cardinals gave the town on Muncie and David Letterman something to be proud of.
2. Joe Paterno Still Winning Games at 80+
3. Cincy Survives QB Injuries
4. Walk-On Matt Williams Kicks For Texas Tech
5. Dabo Swinney Sparks Clemson, Keeps Job

BIGGEST DISAPPOINTMENT
1. UGA Falls Flat In Big Games - There was a lot of publicity around the Dawgs. Ranked #1 in the preseason. Hyped up to have the most talent in college football. People knew the schedule would be tough to get through, but in the biggest games, the Dawgs just didn't show up. The losses to Bama and Florida were incredibly lopsided and the loss to rival Georgia Tech was the first in 7 years.
2. Greg Robinson's Tenure At Syracuse
3. Auburn From Top 10 To No Bowl
4. Ohio State Smoked On National TV...Again
5. ECU: BCS Buster To Just Busted

BEST CONFERENCE
1. Big 12 - Not much of a surprise here. When you have 3 teams (Oklahoma, Texas, Texas Tech) in the national title discussion, odds are you're a good conference. But beyond those three, teams like Nebraska and Oklahoma State surprised many and were no pushover. And even a 4-win team like Baylor showed promise. Class of college football right now.
2. Big Ten
3. Mountain West
4. SEC
5. ACC

WORST CONFERENCE
1. Pac-10 - Besides USC, not one team was impressive. Teams had their moments but all in all, this is a terrible conference right now. Washington goes winless. Top 15 preseason pick Arizona State finishes with 5 wins. Non-conference losses to the likes of New Mexico and UNLV. This used to be a fun conference to watch. Not right now.
2. Big East
3. WAC
4. Conference USA
5. MAC

BIGGEST UPSET
1. Syracuse 24, Notre Dame 23 - Yes, both teams were unranked and Notre Dame was inconsistent all season. But this loss really hurt the Irish. It was their last chance for a win before they played USC. And it was against a two-win team. That's right. The Orange had two wins going into the game in South Bend. And somehow, despite their lack of talent and their lame-duck head coach, they pulled off a huge upset, that almost cost Charlie Weis his job.
2. Oregon St. 27, USC 21
3. Ole Miss 31, Florida 30
4. Iowa 24, Penn St. 23
5. Rutgers 54, Pitt 34

BEST GAME
1. Texas vs. Texas Tech - Not many were giving the Red Raiders a chance, especially after seeing the Longhorns knock off Oklahoma, Mizzou and Oklahoma State in 3 straight weeks. But the Red Raiders stood toe to toe with their in-state nemesis, and with 7 seconds on the clock, came up with the big play. Graham Harrell to Michael Crabtree, who tightropes the sideline and scores to all but secure a 39-33 Red Raider win with a second left. Who knew then that it would also secure Texas' spot behind Oklahoma in the BCS standings.
2. Oklahoma vs. Texas
3. Ohio vs. Ohio State
4. Kansas vs. South Florida
5. Ohio State vs. Wisconsin

COACH OF THE YEAR
1. Paul Johnson, Georgia Tech - When he came from Navy, people in Georgia Tech were skeptical. Those who weren't just figured it would take 2-3 years before success came. Well, pretty sure GT fans are pleased with the results through one year. 9 wins, including over their rival Georgia. This guy is a coaching genius right now.
2. Brian Kelly, Cincinnati
3. Houston Nutt, Ole Miss
4. Brady Hoke, Ball St.
5. Mike Leach, Texas Tech

PLAYER OF THE YEAR
1. Colt McCoy, QB, Texas - No player meant more to his team than Colt McCoy. Through the air, McCoy was solid, completing 77.6% of his passes, throwing for 3,445 yds, and 32 TDs against 7 INT. And on the ground, he rushed for 576 yards and 10 TD, which both led the team. And without a star WR or RB like he's had in the past, McCoy had to do this to carry Texas to 11-1. He may not have won the Heisman but if he comes back as a senior, he'll definitely be the preseason favorite, even if Bradford, Tebow and Stafford come back.
2. Sam Bradford, QB, Oklahoma
3. Graham Harrell, QB, Texas Tech
4. Tim Tebow, QB, Florida
5. (tie) Rey Maualuga, LB, USC, Knowshon Moreno, RB, Georgia


Alright, my prediction revisited posted tomorrow and complete bowl preview on Friday.

NFL Week 14 Power Rankings

Sorry this is later than usual but I had written on a piece of paper since Monday and have just been too lazy to type it up on the 'ol computer. No changes at the top but some movement in the middle. As for the bottom (a.k.a, the powerless), who really cares? Most of them are eliminated from playoff contention and in my opinion, should all tank to guarantee themselves a chance at a Big 12 QB to resurrect their teams.
1. Tennessee (12-1) - Well, they've already won the division. That's gotta feel good considering they have the Colts and Steelers still to play. (Next @ HOU)
2. Pittsburgh (10-3) - Another game, another ugly win. Steelers fan have to be happy to see Mike Tomlin picked up where Bill Cowher left off. (Next @ BAL)
3. Indianapolis (9-4) - They were 3-4 and some left them for dead. But never sleep on Dungy, Manning and company. They'll burn you. (Next vs. DET)
4. Baltimore (9-4) - If you combined their defense with the Saints or Cardinals offense, think about how amazing that team would be. (Next vs. PIT)
5. Denver (8-5) - Well, Mike Shanahan is down to his 7th runningback of the season. And I bet he runs for 100 yards and scores 2 TD anyways. (Next @ CAR)
6. Miami (8-5) - So who do you credit for this turnaround? Tony Sparano? Bill Parcells? I say neither. How about Chad Pennington's steady play? (Next vs. SF)
7. New England (8-5) - Gutsy play by them to get a win on the road in Seattle. But they need a running game to be relevant in the playoffs. (Next @ OAK)
8. NY Jets (8-5) - Uh oh Jets fans. Two losses in a row. Is Brett losing his touch or is this team finally playing like we all thought they would? (Next vs. BUF)
9. Houston (6-7) - Kudos to Gary Kubiak and his staff for turning this team around in the second half. Looking ahead to 2009, they'll be in the mix. (Next vs. TEN)
10. San Diego (5-8) - It was fun to see their offense put up some points against OAK. But that 5-8 record still sticks out like a black guy at a Cher concert. (Next @ KC)
11. Buffalo (6-7) - They once were good. But now, they are bad. As if living in Buffalo, NY wasn't bad enough, the football team stinks too. (Next @ NYJ)
12. Jacksonville (4-9) - The trendy Super Bowl pick is the most disappointing team in the NFL. Maybe now Fred Taylor will retire. Just maybe. (Next vs. GB)
13. Kansas City (2-11) - Team somehow stays in games and scores points despite a real lack of talent. Herm should keep his job despite the record. (Next vs. SD)
14. Cleveland (4-9) - Props to Ken Dorsey for not embarrassing himself too badly against TEN. And good news, they are 2-0 on Monday Night! (Next Mon @ PHI)
15. Oakland (3-10) - JaMarcus Russell already wasn't playing to his potential and now, he's injured. Black eye for the Black Hole. (Next vs. NE)
16. Cincinnati (1-11-1) - Word is Carson Palmer wants to come back before the season ends. That's not a good idea if they want the 2nd pick. (Next vs. WAS)
1. NY Giants (11-2) - Considering the Burress fiasco and the Eagles' desperation, the loss to Philly isn't that big of a deal. Plus, Dallas lost. (Next @ DAL)
2. Carolina (10-3) - The tandem of De'Angelo Williams and Jonathan Stewart is going to be a deadly ground game for years to come. (Next vs. DEN)
3. Tampa Bay (9-4) - The defense got humbled on Monday night. But no doubt, every NFC team knows that's not gonna happen again. (Next @ ATL)
4. Philadelphia (7-5-1) - It's about time people recognize that Brian Westbrook is one of the best tailbacks in the league, despite his injury history. (Next Mon vs. CLE)
5. Atlanta (8-5) - Tough loss to the Saints may have knocked out their division title chances. But still in the playoff mix for sure. (Next vs. TB)
6. Arizona (8-5) - Congrats to them for winning their first division title since 1975. Not like they had much of a fight from SF, STL and SEA. (Next vs. MIN)
7. Dallas (8-5) - Right when it looked like Romo was going to throw the Cowboys to a victory, he throws the game away. Ouch. (Next vs. NYG)
8. New Orleans (7-6) - Reggie Bush looked good but the better news may be that Pierre Thomas looked better. Now, about that defense... (Next Thu @ CHI)
9. Minnesota (8-5) - They have won 3 in a row but it's not been pretty. They barely got by the Lions. And who is gonna start at QB? (Next @ AZ)
10. Washington (7-6) - After a strong start, they are fading fast. The defense is breaking instead of bending and Santana Moss has been non-existent. (Next @ CIN)
11. Chicago (7-6) - Defense looked good against Jacksonville. But a true test comes on Thursday when Drew Brees comes to the Windy City. (Next Thu vs. NO)
12. San Francisco (5-8) - Well, looks like Mike Singletary is gonna keep his coaching gig. Plus, expect Shaun Hill to stay under center in 2009. (Next vs. NYJ)
13. Green Bay (5-8) - The Jaguars of the NFC. Despite a ton of talent, it hasn't translated into wins. Ironically, next game is versus the Jags. (Next @ JAX)
14. Seattle (2-11) - Came oh so close to a big upset over the Patriots. But just like they have all season, they rolled over and played dead...and lost. (Next @ STL)
15. St. Louis (2-11) - It's never good when the players throw up a middle finger to their fans. But, let's be honest, this team is terrible. (Next vs. SEA)
16. Detroit (0-13) - They came close to winning that elusive first game but lost...again. That's right folks, 13 down, 3 to go. Let's go Lions! (Next @ IND)

Debate Of The Young Sports Minds: Should Romeo Crennel Be Fired?

Alright folks, it's time for another debate between my friend Luke and I. This week's topic is a simple one. Should Cleveland Browns head coach Romeo Crennel be fired?

Here are the quick facts. The Browns went 10-6 last season. They are 4-9 this season. Crennel is 24-37 in his 3+ seasons as head coach. This season's team has had its share of injuries, among them QB Derek Anderson, QB Brady Quinn, WR Joe Jurevicius, WR Dante Stallworth and TE Kellen Winslow.

And also, Luke is a lifelong Browns fan but also a realist. I have never liked the Browns but respect Browns fans and think they are the best NFL fans. As always, feel free to let us now what ya think in the comments section. Here we go...

LUKE

Should Romeo Crennel be fired? Is the earth round? Is the sky blue? Is grass green? Answers to all of those questions are the same, absolutely. There is no question that Romeo should be let go after this season. The reasoning is two-fold. One, his win-loss record speaks for itself. Two, the game moves too fast for Romeo, and he is clearly out of his element on the sideline attempting to make quick decisions.

Let's look at his record. Currently, with three games left in the 2008 season, Romeo is 24-37, well on his way to being 24-40, with ZERO postseason appearances. Based on his win-loss record ALONE, Crennel should be out the door. The NFL is a "what have you done lately" business, and the only thing Crennel has done is lose, on a consistent basis. Four years is more than enough time to put together a winner. It also is safe to say that after four years the Browns are no closer to being a postseason contender than they were when Butch Davis left town.

Lastly, anyone who says that Crennel should stay must not have watched too many Browns games. The game just moves too fast. He mis-manages his timeouts on a regular basis. He consistently fails to use his challenge flags properly. He also must have had Phil Dawson on his fantasy team the past four years because he certainly doesn't understand when to go for touchdowns instead of kicking meaningless field goals. Romeo is a well-liked guy within the clubhouse, and seems like a lovable character, but he is not head coach material. Romeo is like the grandfather who the entire family loves dearly, but you wouldn't want him driving a car, because it moves just a bit too fast for him.

MATT

So, should Romeo Crennel be fired? Last year, Browns fans were singing his praises. But now, ask any Browns fan and the answer is yes. But as a neutral party, I disagree. That's because the reason this Browns team is 4-9 is not because of Romeo Crennel. It's because of Phil Savage and upper management. Just think about it. It was Savage that signed Derek Anderson to a long-term contract. It was Savage that brought in hot-headed Winslow and butterfingers Braylon. Oh, and the Jurevicius and Stallworth signings have worked like a charm so far.

No, the problem with the Browns is not Crennel. In fact, he's a positive part about the team. Despite their lack of talent in some key positions, this team fights hard under Crennel. 6 of their 9 losses have come by 10 points or less and that's against the likes of the 10-3 Steelers, 9-4 Ravens, 8-5 Broncos, and 9-4 Colts. Plus, they beat the 11-2 NY Giants 35-14. What is working against Crennel is that after last year's 10-6 season (in which none of the 10 wins came against a playoff team), Browns fans came into this season with incredibly high expectations. So now, when they face one of the toughest schedules in the NFL and struggle slightly, Browns fans call for Crennel's throat.

Give him a break. I have no problem firing a coach because he has lost his team. But that's not the case here. The Browns fight in every game, as seen every game. I mean, they stuck with Tennessee with Ken Dorsey at QB! This is an injury-plagued team with subpar players playing a superior schedule (only 1 team with less than 6 wins). I know what Browns fans want is some consistency from their team. Well, firing Crennel won't help bring that in 2009. And since Marty and Cowher don't seem interested in trying to be Cleveland's coaching savior, I think it's time Browns fans put the blame where it belongs. Not on Crennel. Let him keep his job and prove his worth with a healthy quarterback, players that perform like they're paid, and a fan base that actually supports him, not demand he be fired.

Week 14 NFL Picks

Alright, only four weeks left in the NFL season. And as sad as that makes me, I'm also really pumped because that means soon enough, the playoffs will be upon us.

One of these days, I will tally up my season record again. Maybe today is the day...but I doubt it. Regardless, I know I have a healthy lead on my picking nemesis Jake Young. his picks will be in his blog here.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4TH

Oakland @ San Diego - SD

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7TH

Jacksonville @ Chicago - CHI
Minnesota @ Detroit - MIN
Houston @ Green Bay - GB
Cincinnati @ Indianapolis - IND
Atlanta @ New Orleans - ATL
Philadelphia @ New York Giants - PHI
Cleveland @ Tennessee - TEN
Miami vs. Buffalo (in Toronto) - MIA
Kansas City @ Denver - DEN
New York Jets @ San Francisco - NYJ
St. Louis @ Arizona - AZ
Dallas @ Pittsburgh - PIT
New England @ Seattle - NE
Washington @ Baltimore - BAL

MONDAY, DECEMBER 8TH

Tampa Bay @ Carolina - TB