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The Armchair Quarterback’s Guide To The NFL: Week 8

By Lyle Graversen

Jan 12, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) throws a first quarter touchdown against the San Diego Chargers during the 2013 AFC divisional playoff football game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 12, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) throws a first quarter touchdown against the San Diego Chargers during the 2013 AFC divisional playoff football game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 1, 2013; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles (9) scrambles as Arizona Cardinals outside linebacker John Abraham (55) chases him during the game at Lincoln Financial Field. The Philadelphia Eagles won the game 24-21. Mandatory Credit: John Geliebter-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 1, 2013; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles (9) scrambles as Arizona Cardinals outside linebacker John Abraham (55) chases him during the game at Lincoln Financial Field. The Philadelphia Eagles won the game 24-21. Mandatory Credit: John Geliebter-USA TODAY Sports /

Philadelphia Eagles at Arizona Cardinals

Something has to give here. I consistently pick against the Eagles and Cardinals and have been bashed by their fans for doing so (with good reason). Now they are facing off so I’m finally going to make one group happy (unless of course I predict a tie. Hmmmmmmmm…). Carson Palmer is back and looking pretty good after missing some time with an injury and on the defensive side of the ball the Cardinals have the best run defenses in terms of YPC allowed. While the Philly offense will keep it close I think I like Arizona at home in this one, but I wouldn’t be shocked if I was wrong.

Eagles 24
Cardinals 27

Indianapolis Colts at Pittsburgh Steelers

I know that the Steelers won on Monday night, but that had as much to do with Houston shooting itself in the foot than with the Steelers looking good. Now they have to face a Colts team that is playing great on both sides of the ball lately. The Colts actually lead the NFL in passing yards while the Steelers have given up the fifth most 20+ yard passing plays in the league. That’s not a good combination for Pittsburgh.

Colts 27
Steelers 17

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