Sunday, November 26, 2006

NFL Week 12 - Pats Prediction

Pats Prediction:

Last week: The Pats put a whuppin' on a lower tier team (the Packers) last week. The 35-0 score demonstrated a perfectly executed gameplan for the good guys. Green Bay wasn't even in the game. I hope they continue to fire on all cylinders today.

Season record: 5-5 straight up, 3-6-1 against the spread.

Week 12 Favorite: New England (-4)

The Bears have feasted on lesser teams in the NFC this year. They haven't beaten anyone who impresses me. The Vikings, with whom the Bears struggled, are not as good as they looked a month ago. Rex Grossman has terrible mechanics, especially under pressure. The Bears should have lost on Monday night to the Cardinals this year. Ricky Manning, Jr.'s suspension comes at a bad time for Chicago.

Brady is 19-1 on turf in his career. He will now be playing his home games on FieldTurf. The Pats have the horses on defense to pressure Grossman. They also have enough on offensive to attack the Bears on the ground and in the air. I think the Pats will take an early lead and keep Chicago at bay today.

Prediction: Patriots 20, Bears 17

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