NFL 2007 Forecast: Week 10

Unless you've recently suffered a head injury which makes you spontaneously mutter like Rain Man whenever someone turns on an electronic device, you know that this has been one of the most exciting NFL seasons in recent history if not ever.

Who would have thought that in the first half of the season, Tom Brady would have 33 TD passes in leading this well-oiled machine called The 9-0 New England Patriots? And, now the watch is on to see if they can go 16-0!

How about the legendary Brett Favre? He's 38 and has contemplated retirement for the last few years. He decided to play this year with the league's youngest team and has created some magical moments while on pace to having the best year of his career with these 7-1 Packers!

When the season began, Browns QB Derek Anderson was Charlie Frye's backup and some even considered him #3 due to the drafting of Brady Quinn in April. After Game 1, Frye was traded to Seattle and Anderson was named the starter. Some are wondering if Quinn will ever get to play. Anderson is having a monster year and statistically is right up there with Manning and Brady as he leads a very surprising 5-3 Cleveland team.

Minnesota rookie RB Adrian Peterson is simply ridiculous. In his first eight games, A.P. has rushed for 1,036 yards on 158 carries for 6.6 yards/carry and 8 TD's. He's already rushed for over 200 yards twice and set the NFL single-game rushing record last week vs. San Diego. What's extremely scary as well is that Peterson has more to learn to become the complete back that he's gifted to be. If he stays healthy and can add reslience to his resume', this dynamic and explosive player will be up there among the all-time greats sooner than later.

After 9 games, Patriots WR Randy Moss is putting up extraordinary numbers. He has 56 receptions for 924 yards and 12 TD's....after 9 games! His best year ever was in 2003 when he recorded 111 catches for 1,632 yards and 17 TD's. And, it's not only the stats that are impressive, but the way he's playing. You could put together a highlight reel for the season's Top Ten catches this year and they could all be Moss. He's fast, has tremendous agility and vision, and can suck in a football like a vacuum.

And who can't help but root for, or at least watch with amazement, the kind of seasons that Green Bay, Cleveland, Tennessee, and Detroit are having? How about the Chargers and Saints? They started out being dead in the water and have risen from the grave and are already on the cusp of taking over their respective divisions.

I could go on and on.

This whirlpool of flurry, parity, and history is enough to make any NFL fan's head spin. I would expect that Week 10 has some more surprises in store for all of us.

• Atlanta Falcons (2-6) at Carolina Panthers (4-4): FOX, 1pm EST - Due to both squads having QB's suffering from "Heath Shuler Syndrome (HSS)" right now, this one very well might come down to the best running attack. That edge goes to Carolina who has yet to win at home. EDDIE'S PICK - CAROLINA
• Minnesota Vikings (3-5) at Green Bay Packers (7-1): FOX, 1pm EST - The Pack are on a roll and their 8th-ranked rush defense have the honor to welcome RB Adrian Peterson to Lambeau. QB Brett Favre and Co. will be facing the league's 31st-ranked pass defense. This classic NFC North battle could be a high-scoring and memorable game! EDDIE'S PICK - GREEN BAY
• St. Louis Rams (0-8) at New Orleans Saints (4-4): FOX, 1pm EST - Hey, St. Louis...Wanna get away? EDDIE'S PICK - NEW ORLEANS
• Philadelphia Eagles (3-5) at Washington Redskins (5-3): FOX, 1pm EST - Coming back very strong after a deflating loss to Dallas at home last week and beating the Skins on their home turf is about as likely as Stephen Colbert winning the Presidency. EDDIE'S PICK - WASHINGTON
• Denver Broncos (3-5) at Kansas City Chiefs (4-4): CBS, 1pm EST - Coach Herm Edwards has never lost to an AFC West opponent at home, and the Chiefs have beaten the Broncos the last four times they've played at Arrowhead. QB Jay Cutler is out with a badly bruised leg so the infamous Patrick Ramsey will be at the helm. EDDIE'S PICK - KC
• Buffalo Bills (4-4) at Miami Dolphins (0-8): CBS, 1pm EST - A bye last week should have given Miami plenty of time to rest, relax, and get re-focused in time to get destroyed by Buffalo. EDDIE'S PICK - BUFFALO
• Cleveland Browns (5-3) at Pittsburgh Steelers (6-2): CBS, 1pm EST - The last time that these two heated rivals met was Game 1 which ushered in the Derek Anderson era as Pitt rolled 34-7. The Steelers are coming off an electrifying annihilation of Baltimore to stay undefeated at home. Expect Cleveland to put up a much better fight than last time, but the Steelers are still a much better team. EDDIE'S PICK - PITTSBURGH
• Jacksonville Jaguars (5-3) at Tennessee Titans (6-2): CBS, 1pm EST - I don't care what anyone else says. My vote for AFC Coach of the Year is Jeff Fisher. The Titans defense is ranked #1, and their running attack is #3. J-town might have David Garrard back but that won't matter against the Titans at home. EDDIE'S PICK - TENNESSEE
• Cincinnati Bengals (2-6) at Baltimore Ravens (4-4): CBS, 4:05pm EST - These are two very weak teams right now, but the Ravens defense vs. this sluggish Bengals offense should be the difference. EDDIE'S PICK - BALTIMORE
• Detroit Lions (6-2) at Arizona Cardinals (3-5): FOX, 4:15pm EST - Everyone is talking about Detroit being for real, but if Arizona can utilitze RB Edgerrin James effectively to control the clock and keep the Lions' porous defense on the field, then the Cardinals can stay in the hunt for the NFC West. EDDIE'S PICK - ARIZONA
• Dallas Cowboys (7-1) at NY Giants (6-2): FOX, 4:15pm EST - Yes, it's true that these NY Giants aren't the same Big Blue squad that got slung around Texas Stadium in Week 1. This isn't the same Cowboys team either. EDDIE'S PICK - DALLAS
• Chicago Bears (3-5) at Oakland Raiders (2-6): FOX, 4:15pm EST - I hear American Gangster is really good. EDDIE'S PICK - OAKLAND
• Indianapolis Colts (7-1) at San Diego Chargers (4-4): NBC, 8:15pm EST - This very well could be a more entertaining game than last week's Colts-Patriots battle. Indy is a very good road team, and the Chargers are still smarting after getting seared by Adrian Peterson last week. It doesn't get much better with Joseph Addai coming to town. Needless to say, both teams are hungry to get the bitter tastes out of their mouth from last week. You might want to hook up your catheter. EDDIE'S PICK - INDIANAPOLIS
• San Francisco 49ers (2-6) at Seattle Seahawks (4-4): ESPN, 8:30pm EST, MNF - Dancing With The Stars or CSI:Miami would be nice alternatives....or you can just turn off your TV. EDDIE'S PICK - SEATTLE

BYE: NEW ENGLAND, HOUSTON, TAMPA BAY, NY JETS

STANDINGS
Cris Collinsworth: 10-4, 88-42
Eddie Chinn: 9-5, 87-43
Bob Costas: 10-4, 87-43
Cris Carter: 11-3, 84-46
Dan Marino: 11-3, 83-47
Sean Salisbury: 8-6, 80-50
Chris Mortensen: 5-9, 80-50