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At first glance this doesn’t look like a game that would keep anyone’s interest outside of Ohio or Michigan. However upon closer examination this is a 5 star play. Detroit has been below average, no questions there, they’ve won only one game and seem pretty much the same as last year. If you have watched this team this year, you know that they are in fact a much better squad than last year. They’ve had some leads against some good teams only to come apart in the second half of games. Their offence is definitely capable of putting up some points on occasion. The Cleveland Browns are also 1-8 however we believe are a much much different story. The Browns have been, for lack of a better word “brutal”. Their defense is reasonable, however their offence is like nothing we’ve ever seen before. They cannot move the ball at all. A first down seems like a pipe dream, never mind an actual touchdown. From what we witnessed last Monday night, the only points Cleveland would seem to have a chance to get would be off a turnover. We absolutely love this game, you get the Lions at home, and you only have to give up somewhere in the neighborhood of 3.5 points. Also take note the Browns are coming in on the dreaded short rest. Take the Lions for the absolute lock of the week.

The Eagles seem to be struggling lately and as a result are roughly a field goal favorite against the Bears on Sunday night. The Bears however have been terrible of late. This one seems like a great place for the Eagles to get things back on track and show the nation the contenders that they consider themselves to be. Look for Donovan to get it going mixed in with a little Mike Vick wildcat which really hasn’t got untracked this year like many expected it would and it all spells trouble for Jay Cutler and the struggling Chicago Bears. Take the Eagles and give up the points.

The Tennessee Titans have definitely been on a roll since bottoming out and making the change at quarterback to Vince Young. Vince to his credit has handled himself well since stepping in and they’ve been putting some points up on the board. However this week they match themselves up against a real football team. Take note, these Texans are for real. They’re solid throughout and are definitely capable of putting up some points on the board. If the Titans allow this game to become a shootout, it’s not going to be pretty for them. The Texans are roughly 4.5 point favorites and we like them at this number. They should have there way with the Titans defense all night. Monday night, home crowd, rested, things all seem on track for a Texans victory. For those of you that like the over / under plays, the number on this one is in the 48 range and we think it’s a slam dunk to go over. these two teams both just put up way too many points for that number.