Week 14 NFL Preview- Part 3

Detroit at Baltimore
The Lions are coming into this one sans Matthew Stafford, against a motivated Baltimore team. Their line is porous, allowing too many hits, while the Ravens haven't generate the pressure they have in the past, I can them getting to Daunte Culpepper a lot on Sunday. The Ravens are more effective on both sides of the ball in the red zone, and protect the ball much better. Final score 31-13 Baltimore.

Seattle at Houston
This is a pretty even matchup. Both teams do a horrible job of protecting the quarterback and have similar turnover differentials. Houston is more proficient in the red zone, especially on the offensive side. Matt Schaub is banged up for the Texans. I think it will be close, but the Texans should prevail. Final score 27-21.

St. Louis at Tennessee
Give both of these teams credit. The Rams have been playing competitive football for the past couple of weeks, and the Titans were rolling until last week's loss to the Colts. The Titans are much better at protecting the passer, and generating pressure. This is yet another game that will be closer than what others would expect, especially with Vince Young nicked up. Final score 24-17 Tennessee.

Washington at Oakland
With all due respect to these fan bases, this is a blah game. Another game to determine where in the top ten these two teams are drafting. The Redskins have played terrific defense all season long, but the offense hasn't done much until the last couple of games. In fact, Washington has allowed the fewest red zone touchdowns all season. Bruce Gradkowski has given the Raiders a spark, but have just nine red zone touchdowns on the season. Final score 21-20 Washington.