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| RGIII's got a big opportunity on national TV to prove he's real |
If you're settling down on the couch with the family tomorrow around noon to watch football, drink high quality beer and enjoy the hell out of yourself, then this post will be just for you. Last year we were blessed with some exciting Thanksgiving games, thanks to the resurgence of the Lions and we once again have an impressive docket of games for Thursday. Here, BDD&C will give you a little primer of what we'll expect and predictions for each game. Enjoy the holidays.
Game 1, 12:30
Texans at Lions
When the NFL decided to schedule this inter-conference matchup earlier in the year, they certainly were expecting two playoff-contending teams. For Houston, it's been a magical year as they've cruised to a 9-1 record. But for Detroit, it's been a nightmare as they've watched a bunch of games slip out of their hands in the closing moments. Yet, despite the ugly difference between the two records I expect this game to be a lot closer than most people think and I'd even go as far to say Houston should be on upset alert.
The Texans are most definitely a super bowl contender with a great defense and a well-balanced offense, but I think the high-powered Lions offense will be trouble for them in the confines of Ford Field. Houston ranks seventh in opposing pass defense while the Lions are the best in league when it comes to aerial attacks. Detroit is void of any running game whatsoever, but the Stafford to Johnson connection is one of the best in the league. Houston doesn't exactly annihilate teams on the road and while the dome conditions are similar to Reliant Stadium, Detroit's run-and-gun offense will keep them in the game.
Houston will win, but not by much. Get ready for the wild, wild west at Ford Field.
Houston 37, Detroit 35
Game 2, 4:15
Redskins at Cowboys
This is an ultra-classic rivalry game and the increased national attention of a Thanksgiving game should make this one a must-see.
Dallas may be in a superior playoff situation than the 'Skins, but this screams classic Dallas meltdown in a big moment against a rival squad. Plus, RGIII is ready to have a monster game against an active Dallas defense. Ware might be a nightmare on the corner, and the defense as a whole may be pretty solid, but this is RGIII's domain. If he wants to prove he's the real deal, tomorrow is a perfect opportunity. Plus if you add the stellar Alfred Morris to the picture, Dallas has a lot to deal with here. Griffin will have a big game both on the run and through the air. That is, of course, if his wideouts can actually catch the ball.
I'm also not counting this game as some type of blowout. Tony Romo is going to destroy a putrid Redskins pass defense, but the fourth quarter isn't exactly his best friend. I also don't see Romo throwing five picks along with his five TDs, but two fourth quarter INTs isn't out of the realm of possibility.
Cowboys choke in the last minute of another exciting game.
Washington 41, Dallas 34
Game 3, 8:20
Patriots at Jets
The only real question of asked before this game is which Jets team are we going to see? The one that backed up its trash talk by destroying the Rams, Bills, Colts and battled the Patriots to the last drive at Gillette? Or are we going to see the one that got shellacked by the Niners and Steelers?
Either way I don't see the Pats coughing this one up, especially if they are locked in like they were vs. the Colts last week. While I still don't consider this New England squad as one of Belichick's finest, they're not going to slip up against a Jets team that will struggle to push eight wins. Do I think the Jets will keep it close? Well historically they usually have one great game vs. the Pats and then one stinker. They had a great one earlier in the season, this will probably be the stinker.
It'll still be exciting just because the Pats vs. Jets rivalry is one of the best in football even with the disparity in records. The trash talk is always endless and always entertaining. But...Pats win big.
New England 28, New York 10
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