Games Of The Week

The regular season is coming to a finish in the next 3 weeks of the season, and for some teams that means each game is vital if they want a playoff spot.  With that said I've highlighted three games that I think are the most crucial this week for every team involved.

Patriots @ Dolphins:  The Patriots may be in some trouble heading into Sunlife Stadium on sunday. they're facing a Dolphins team that just seems to have some sort of spark lately. Ryan Tannehill is no Tom Brady of course, but don't count him out.  Tannehill is a solid QB and he's got some talent around him as well. Brian Hartline and Mike Wallace are probably the biggest names on the receiving core for the Dolphins, but Tannehill's favorite target as of late is Charles Clay. Clay is probably the closest thing the Dolphins have to a Rob Gronkowski of the patriots, in terms of playmaking ability. Speaking of Gronkowski, Brady will be without him for the rest of the year.  So, needless to say, the Patriots will struggle without him.  In terms of importance, the Dolphins need this game to stay in a packed hunt for the AFC wildcard spots. As for the Patriots, they need it to stay in control of the second seed in the playoffs.  

Cardinals @ Titans:  If you ask me, this is one of most important games of the week, simply because of the two teams involved (More for the Cardinals though).  On one side you have the Cardinals who have had a solid season but are in a tight battle with the 49ers for the final wildcard spot in the NFC. (assuming the Panthers already have the other wildcard locked up, which they do, in my opinion.) So every game for the cardinals is a crucial one.  Which brings me to the Titans.  Well, the Titans are a great example of a team thats had an up and down season.  They're on the outside looking in, as far as the AFC wildcard race goes and pretty much every game is a must win if they have chance. Bigger game for the Cardinals, as a loss here could crush their playoff hopes.

Ravens @ Lions:  This is the game of the week. The defending Super Bowl champs are heading into Mo-town on some kind of a roll.  The Ravens are looking to grab one of the two AFC wildcard spots while the Lions are trying to win the NFC North division, and are currently tied for the lead in the division with the Bears.  The Lions are an annoying team. I think they have a solid team, they have great receivers, and great run game, a great QB, and a decent defense.  You'd expect them to be running away with the division, but it seems they just find ways to lose.  Who knows, maybe they're too young of a team to handle the pressure. Anyway this should be a great game, we'll have to see what happens!

On a side note,  I'll personally be looking forward to the Cowboys game, because they are my favorite team.  GO COWBOYS!!!!!