Butkus D. Dogg's Friday Fearless Forecast Week 21

I was 2-2 last weekend, but if anyone saw the Arizona pounding of Carolina coming, you are a better dog than me.  I did pick the Philly upset over the Giants, so that worked out okay. 

Obviously only two games this week:

Philadelphia vs. Chicago St. Louis Arizona: The thing that impressed me most about the Cardinals last week was their defense and the pressure they brought on Jake Delhomme forcing him to make plenty of poor plays.  I'd like to think that Donovan McNabb is a little more battle tested and has a few more weapons at his disposal.  The other thing I wonder about is how Antoine Boldin's return will affect the Cardinals.  When in an injured player returns in a situation like this, they may not be 100%.  That affects a lot.  If he's ready to go, Boldin could make a difference.  Given the noise inside the dome and the Tampa Bay like feel to Arizona, I'm sticking my fool dog neck out and calling an upset alert.  Take the Cardinals.

Cleveland Baltimore vs. Piittsburgh: The biggest question in this game is can the Steelers rattle Joe Flacco?  They did twice already this year.  The key for Pittsburgh is not to allow the Ravens to force turnovers.  If they can keep the ball out of Ed Reed's hands and neutralize Ray Lewis, they can punch their ticket to Tampa.  They will.  Take Pittsburgh.

 

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