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| Peyton Manning hoists the Lombardi trophy in 2007. |
The Denver Broncos face the Indianapolis Colts in what could be a very interesting game as Manning will play for the first time in Indy as an opposing quarterback. Manning played with Indianapolis from 1998 until 2011 before being released and signing with Denver two years ago in the off-season after numerous surgeries.
Meanwhile, Andrew Luck has been no slouch as the quarterback taking over in the post-Manning era for the Colts. As a rookie, Luck led the Colts to the playoffs with a 11-5 record last season following the 2-14 disaster of 2011 as Manning was sidelined for the entire season following the neck surgeries.
It should be an emotional night for Manning and Colts' fans who remember the great seasons and especially the 2006 NFL season, when the Colts won the Super Bowl, defeating the Chicago Bears, 29-17 with Manning leading the way in rainy Miami.
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| Manning is on a record pace with the Broncos this season. |
AFC North rivals Baltimore and Pittsburgh square off in the Steel City on Sunday, but the game is lacking some of the luster from recent seasons as the Ravens (3-3) are struggling this year after winning it all last season. The Steelers (1-4) finally won their first game last week against the New York Jets.
The following capsule previews for each game is below and of course, the Heftyinfo selections follow up.
(The New Orleans Saints and Oakland Raiders have the Bye Week.)
Cincinnati (4-2) at Detroit (4-2) - The battle of the big cats in Motown. Should go down to the wire.
Tampa Bay (0-5) at Atlanta (1-4) - This looked like it was going to be a BIG game six weeks ago, not so much any more.
Houston (2-4) at Kansas City (6-0) - Houston, we have a problem . . . this week it's called the Chiefs.
Buffalo (2-4) at Miami (3-2) - The Dolphins looking to snap a two-game losing streak. Nothing like home cookin' to do the job.
New England (5-1) at NY Jets (3-3) - The Patriots are starting to get that "swagger" going again while the Jets are trying to continue the surprise success they have enjoyed so far.
Dallas (3-3) at Philadelphia (3-3) - This should be a good one with first place in the NFC East at stake.
Chicago (4-2) at Washington (1-4) - Can the Redskins knock off the Bears? Perhaps.
St. Louis (3-3) at Carolina (2-3) - The Rams crushed the Texans on the road last week. Can they do that in Carolina? Nope.
San Diego (3-3) at Jacksonville (0-6) - The Chargers should win this one, but then again the Jags did battle the mighty Denver Broncos for three quarters last week.
San Francisco (4-2) at Tennessee (3-3) - This one could be close and the 49ers better be ready.
Baltimore (3-3) at Pittsburgh (1-4) - Who knows what to expect here. OT is a good bet.
Cleveland (3-3) at Green Bay (3-2) - The Browns and their defense (7th in the NFL) invade Lambeau Field to face Aaron Rodgers and company . . . Packers win in a tight game.
Denver (6-0) at Indianapolis (4-2) - Peyton Manning returns to Indy to face Andrew Luck and the Colts in "prime time." Should be a great game.
Minnesota (1-4) at NY Giants (0-6) - Can Giants' QB Eli Manning get any worse this year? What can we expect to see from new Vikings' QB Josh Freeman? Stay tuned for Monday Night Football with two teams a combined 1-10. Yawn!
The Heftyinfo picks for Week Seven . . . . . (Home teams are listed in BOLD; Lock of the Week pick is listed in BOLD CAPS)
SEATTLE over Arizona
Detroit over Cincinnati
Atlanta over Tampa Bay
Kansas City over Houston
Miami over Buffalo
New England over NY Jets
Dallas over Philadelphia
Chicago over Washington
Carolina over St. Louis
San Diego over Jacksonville
San Francisco over Tennessee
Baltimore over Pittsburgh
Green Bay over Cleveland
Denver over Indianapolis
NY Giants over Minnesota
Last Week's Record: 12-3
SEASON RECORD: 54-38
Lock of the Week Record: 5-1
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