Cup O' Joe - Week 11 Predictions

I was 11-3 in Week 9, but could not get the predictions out in time for Week 10, so 7-7 on that week. There are a few very intriguing matchups this week, with a big divisional battle going down in Tampa, a flatout war brewing among CFC powerhouses in Boston, and a few upset possibilities. Will they become realities? We'll soon find out!

Game of the Week:

Miami (7-2) @ Tampa (6-3): One of two major matchups this week, as the division-leading Blitz head upstate to face the Blazers. The Blitz romped all over the Blazers at home, 43-24, in Week 8; but this week, I think the tables are turned in the other direction. I know I predicted a Blazer victory the last time these two matched up for a Game of the Week, but I'm going to do it again. Dick Dinkins has had a great season, but I think THIS will be the game that declares his legacy-to-be in the AFL; I really believe he'll come out sharp, as he now knows what it takes to win a big game. I don't know why, per se, but I think this may be a rout.

Prediction: Tampa 37, Miami 24 (5-3, GOTW predictions)

Other Games (home team in CAPS)

INDIANAPOLIS 23, Oakland 17
Dallas 20, KANSAS CITY 16
Cincinnati 30, CAROLINA 13
Atlanta 34, BALTIMORE 21
CLEVELAND 31, Denver 28
MICHIGAN 16, Iowa 10
Seattle 24, BOSTON 23
Minnesota 20, HOUSTON 17 (No Banks, Big Problem for Oilers)
Pittsburgh 13, NEW ORLEANS 10
San Diego 35, ARIZONA 34 (another classic involving Arizona)
SAN FRANCISCO 47, New York 6 (No offense to Empire...this just has romp written all over it)
Philadelphia 30, ST. LOUIS 20
LOS ANGELES 27, Washington 23
NASHVILLE 16, Chicago 13 (Upset Special)
PORTLAND 27, Louisville 20

Last Week: 7-7 (11-3 Week 9)
Season: 86-58 (60%)