[Sportsgirl]

I'm 1-0 with the Steelers win, let's see what weirdness the weekend holds.
CITIZEN-TIMES.com: Defense gives Dallas the edge over New Orleans

























Defense gives Dallas the edge over New Orleans

Would anyone have thought that we’d be looking at the NFC South standings in December and find the New Orleans Saints on top?

At 8-4, the Saints are two games in front of division rivals Atlanta and Carolina, each standing at 6-6. New Orleans heads into Dallas to take on the 8-4 Cowboys, who are atop the NFC East, also two games ahead of their division rivals - the Giants and the resurgent Philadelphia Eagles.

Dallas QB Tony Romo has his team on a four-game winning streak and currently stands as the NFL’s No. 1 rated passer. On the other side, Saints QB Drew Brees leads the NFL in passing yards with 3,649 and is 7-1 with 13 TDs against NFC opponents this season. Brees is also getting plenty of support from rooking running back Reggie Bush, who had four TDs last Sunday in the Saints’ 34-10 rout of the 49ers.

With both teams fielding a solid offense, this game will come down to the better defense, and that honor goes to … DALLAS.

Indianapolis at Jacksonville: Indianapolis floundered last Sunday in a surprising loss to Tennessee. A last-minute 60-yard field goal from kicker Rod Bironas put the cherry on top of a great day for the Titans. The Colts’ offense will be facing the No. 4 defense in the league when they head into Jacksonville, but it seems with three consecutive wins over the Jags, that Indy has their number. … COLTS.

Atlanta at Tampa Bay: Atlanta QB Michael Vick needs only 40 yards to become the single-season leader for rushing yards by a quarterback. He’ll get that and a win … FALCONS.

Baltimore at Kansas City: After a dismal, losing performance against Cincinnati last weekend, the Ravens head into Arrowhead Stadium to take on the still playoff hopeful Chiefs. Baltimore has something to prove … RAVENS.

Minnesota at Detroit

New England at Miami

N.Y. Giants at Carolina

Oakland at Cincinnati

Philadelphia at Washington

Tennessee at Houston

Green Bay at San Francisco

Seattle at Arizona

Buffalo at N.Y. Jets

Denver at San Diego

Monday night

Chicago at St. Louis

Last week: 10-6; overall, 120-72.

This is the opinion of Nancy Allen, who can be reached at 232-5845 or nallen@CITIZEN-TIMES.com

[Hoja Verdes]

I like all the ones you've got write-ups on...hey are you on the panic board as well?

[bigboydan]

I pretty much agree with all your play SG, with the acception of Detroit. I know both teams are playing out the string, but the Lions seem to have a better nack of finding new ways to lose games

[Sportsgirl]

I like all the ones you've got write-ups on...hey are you on the panic board as well?

thanks!

What's the panic board?

[Willie Bee]

Good article as usual

[durito]

[Sportsgirl]

And what, eggzactly is that suppose to mean, chip man?

[Willie Bee]

Good stuff, Nancy. Just hope we're both wrong about dallas beating Nawlins

[Sportsgirl]

Could be we will, as New Orleans has a potent offense and Dallas, while consistant lately, has stumbled.

[Sportsgirl]

I pretty much agree with all your play SG, with the acception of Detroit. I know both teams are playing out the string, but the Lions seem to have a better nack of finding new ways to lose games

You got me this week, BBD. I totally sucked

[durito]

And what, eggzactly is that suppose to mean, chip man?

i am durito, not dorito.

i was laughing at hoja verdes.

are you going to pick denver to win this week for a change?

[Sportsgirl]

i am durito, not dorito.

i was laughing at hoja verdes.

are you going to pick denver to win this week for a change?

Only if they are playing Oakland

[durito]

Only if they are playing Oakland

Well, Arizona did lose to Oakland.

[Sportsgirl]

Well, Arizona did lose to Oakland.

But, the Cards beat Seattle last week. It's playoff time and my team is in a BIG BLACK hole, so I have to pick the Cardinals this weekend - you understand my position, right