The Chicago Bears face the Miami Dolphins in south Florida on the Thursday night game and it should be an interesting matchup.
The Dolphins are relying on third-string quarterback Tyler Thigpen to lead the offense while the Bears (6-3) who are tied for first place with Green Bay in the NFC North, are getting more and more confident each week as they continue to win football games with mistake-free offense and solid defense.
Chicago quarterback Jay Cutler has been cutting down on the picks he threw so often last year and the Bears' offensive line has been doing a better job of protecting their signal caller in recent games.
Miami (5-4) is in contention in the AFC playoff picture and this is a must game for them as they will need to continue to win games and get some help down the stretch if they want to make the post-season.
Here is a snap shot of the other 15 games around the league this weekend with predictions to follow...
Indianapolis (6-3) at New England (7-2) - Who would have thought that the Patriots, with QB Tom Brady and the no names on offense, would be this good in 2010?
The Colts are banged up, but with QB Peyton Manning, they always have a chance no matter who they are playing. This should be a great game.
Oakland (5-4) at Pittsburgh (6-3) - The Steelers were creamed by New England last week and the Raiders have been rolling so far this season. The key will be if the Steelers can contain the Raiders passing attack, led by resurgent quarterback Jason Campbell.
Washington (4-5) at Tennessee (5-4) - The Titans have lost two in a row and the Redskins were completely wiped out by Michael Vick and the Eagles on Monday Night Football. Something has to give.
Detroit (2-7) at Dallas (2-7) - This might be the most lopsided game for one team that each have 2-7 records.
Houston (4-5) at NY Jets (7-2) - The Texans and Jets are headed in opposite directions as the season wears on.
Buffalo (1-8) at Cincinnati (2-7) - The stinker game of the week.
Arizona (3-6) at Kansas City (5-4) - If the Chiefs lose this game, they might as well pack it in for the rest of the season.
Cleveland (3-6) at Jacksonville (5-4) - The Jaguars are playing great football in the last five games. The Browns are improving.
Baltimore (6-3) at Carolina (1-8) - The Ravens defense has to be salivating on the prospect of Panthers' rookie QB Tony Pike playing this game. Ravens roll.
Green Bay (6-3) at Minnesota (3-6) - This looked the marquee game of the week back in beginning of the season. Not any more. Green Bay sweeps the Vikings in 2010.
Atlanta (7-2) at St. Louis (4-5) - The Falcons are being touted as perhaps the best team in the NFL. The Rams are tough at home and their defense is just as good as the Falcons' defense. Should be a closer game than most "experts" think.
Tampa Bay (6-3) at San Francisco (3-6) - The Buccaneers are a solid team compared to a year ago and the 49ers seem to be getting it going ... finally!
Seattle (5-4) at New Orleans (6-3) - The Saints hosting a team that does not play well on the road against good teams. Should be a blowout.
NY Giants (6-3) at Philadelphia (6-3) - The game of the week in prime time on NBC. Wow!
Take Vick and the Eagles, although they probably won't score 59 points again this week.
Denver (3-6) at San Diego (4-5) - The Chargers are getting it going as they always seem to do this time of the year. 'Bolts roll.
The picks for Week Eleven ... (Home teams listed in BOLD)
Chicago over Miami
Dallas over Detroit
Pittsburgh over Oakland
Tennessee over Washington
NY Jets over Houston
Cincinnati over Buffalo
Kansas City over Arizona
Jacksonville over Cleveland
Baltimore over Carolina
Green Bay over Minnesota
Atlanta over St. Louis
New Orleans over Seattle
San Francisco over Tampa Bay
Indianapolis over New England
Philadelphia over NY Giants
San Diego over Denver
Last Week's Record: 8-6
SEASON RECORD: 91-53
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