In the NFC game of the week, the Washington Redskins (5-4) go to Dallas (8-1) to play the Cowboys on Sunday, November 18th at 3:15.

This is a divisional game, both teams coming from NFC East. Any game between division rivals is interesting to watch, what makes this game more important for the Redskins is their Division record, which stands at 1-2. The Redskins lost to the Giants and recently the Eagles, and they can't really afford another division loss if they want to keep any playoff hopes alive.

This is also the first meeting between Dallas and the Redskins this year, so it will be interesting to see how they match up against each other. This has the makings of a good game, a good offense (Dallas) against a good defense (Washington). While Washington's defense has slipped a bit lately, they are still above average in yards allowed per game (11th) and rushing yards allowed per game (10th). They were ranked higher earlier in the year, but they gave up a lot of points to New England (55) and last week to the Eagles (33).

Dallas on the other hand, is on a tear. They are arguably the best team in the NFC, having lost only to the best team in the NFL, the New England Patriots. The Cowboys offense is 2nd in the NFL in points and overall yards, third in passing yards and 10th in rushing. Dallas' average victory over the past 3 games? 14 points. They are winning, and they are winning big.

While the Cowboys are the better team overall, but they could be ripe for an upset. They have the 3rd ranked passing offense in the league, but that could be slowed down a bit against the 10th ranked passing offense. They are also coming off a big win against the Giants and my stumble a bit, especially looking ahead to the Jets and then the big showdown against the Packers. If the Redskins find a way to at least slow down TO, they might have a chance.

Prediction: Dallas wins, 24-14.

The San Fransisco 49ers play the Seattle Seahawks November 12th on Monday Night Football.

This is probably not the match up the NFL was hoping it would be. The 49ers (2-6) are playing very poorly and the Seahawks (4-4) are playing decent, but most people thought they would be better, especially with Shaun Alexander.

The good thing for the Seahawks is that in the NFL, you are almost always only 2 games away from turning your season around and they are playing in the anemic NFC West. That and they are playing the 49ers.

The 49ers are last or almost last in almost every significant offensive category. They are 31st in points, 32nd in total yards, 32nd in pass yards and 26th in rushing yards. Their defense is better, but not a whole lot, 24th in points allowed, 20th in total yards, 14th in pass yards and 24th in rush yards allowed.

Look for the Seahawks rushing game to get back on track this week as they extend thier division lead.

Prediction: Seahawks over the 49ers 24-10

The Colts are the Champs, and they will win this week and basically secure home field advantage this weekend.

"What about Moss?" you scream! "Vrable is a machine!" someone adds.

Yes, and yes, but people have not spent enough time watching the Colts. Moss and Brady get on ESPN every week with 80 yard bombs and press conference fashion shows, but the Colts wear teams out with long 9 minute drives. The Colts are perfect, they plod along, waiting for the other team to make a mistake while they make none.

They will keep Brady and Co. off the field for long stretches at a time before they score. If Brady comes on and answers a long drive with an 80 yard bomb, the Colts will go right back to work against an already tiring Patriots defense.

If New England should miss a pass or two, or lose a yard rushing and have to punt, Manning will trot back on the field, *poke*, *dink*, *poke* back into the end zone.

The Colts will wear out the Patriots, they will drive on them, and by the end of the game, they will break them.

Prediction: Colts over Patriots 34-30 on Sunday.