Here is Ira Miller on 4 upcoming matchups:

 

Minnesota at Green Bay:

 

Miller: The Packers are going to win a close game. This game comes down to the offensive line protecting Aaron Rodgers. The line didn't do it last time they played Minnesota. Green Bay is going to play Minnesota the same way Pittsburgh played them last week. The Steelers went after Favre. The difference is Green Bay can't play it as well as Pittsburgh. The Packers don't have the personnel on defense. In the 4th quarter against Pittsburgh you finally started to see Favre play a little old.

 

Denver at Baltimore:

 

Miller: I'm still shocked by Denver. It's got to end sooner or later and I think this might be the week it ends. It's stunning the Broncos are 6-0 after what they went through in the offseason. The way to beat Denver is to stop the run and make Orton beat you throwing. You have to score points or stop them on first and second down. You can't let Orton dictate when he throws the ball. Right now the guy in Denver (Josh McDaniels) is coach of year. I'm mystified.

 

Atlanta at New Orleans:

 

Miller: Right now New Orleans is the best team in the NFC and they score so many points they force you into pinball games - the ball keeps going and going. They are playing at home and I think the Saints will win. Everyone is talking about Drew Brees but the big addition is Darren Sharper at free safety. That secondary was a problem before this year. He's already run three interceptions back for TDs this year. He's a really good player.

 

Rams at Detroit:

 

Miller: Does anybody really care? The Rams have a chance to match the Lions' record from a year ago. They have the potential to be 0-16. It's hard to do that but if anyone can they can.


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Don't forget Tampa! Might have two 0fers.

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