Post#28 » Sun Oct 16, 2011 10:27 am
Sunday Oct. 16th
Games to watch:
1:00 pm
San Fran at Detroit
Why to watch
Could this be a divisional round playoff preview? What were the odds on that? These are two teams that have made huge strides this season and seem primed to be part of the playoff equation. There is just one combined loss between these teams, and that one loss could have easily been a San Francisco win.
Inside story
Alex Smith has been a turnover magnet at times in the past, and facing the Detroit pass rush on the road in that dome could bring some old bugaboos back. He's been extremely efficient with the ball in 2011. Do the 49ers have anyone who can match up with Megatron?
4:00 pm
Houston at Baltimore
Why to watch
These two teams played a thrilling Monday night game late last season, which Baltimore won on an interception return for a TD in overtime. This also pits Arian Foster vs. the NFL's second-best rushing defense.
Inside story
Timing is everything. Baltimore getting healthy off a bye and should get four key starters/contributors back. The Texans face their third straight very physical team and are starting to get beat up, losing Mario Williams and Andre Johnson recently. The helter-skelter Texans could make a big statement here, winning in a place that is very hostile to visitors.
Lizzy didn't do it!