Cowboys-Packers Prediction

Since we've got a Thursday game tonight, it's prediction time!

While everyone is talking about this being the NFC Championship game, I think that's a bit premature. Both teams are very good, but both teams have weaknesses that make them beatable in any stadium, and on any Sunday, so let's not go "crownin' the asses" of the team that wins tonight, ok?

Tonight, I'm taking the Packers (+7) over Dallas. Not only that, I think they're going to win the game. As much as the absence of Charles Woodson scares me, who besides Terrell Owens and Jason Witten are threats in the Cowboys' passing game?

Conversely, don't you have to like the 5-6 receivers the Packers can throw at a secondary that Ken Hamlin and Pat Watkins covering the deep ball? I sure do.

The New England Patriots like "experience" at the linebacker position.

A pair of Buffalo Bills legends made the semifinalist list for the 2008 Hall of Fame ballot.

New York Jets wide receiver Laveranues Coles saw a lot of himself in Sean Taylor.

Do you remember (when the Miami Dolphins were good)?

The Pittsburgh Steelers players prefer grass. (And Ricky Williams has asked to be traded to Pittsburgh.)

After the season is over, the Cleveland Browns are expected to offer the highest tender possible to restricted free agent quarterback Derek Anderson.

Former Baltimore Ravens linebacker Adalius Thomas took a swipe at the Baltimore media.

The Cincinnati Bengals aren't expecting Heinz Field to be any less sloppy than it was on Monday night.

The Indianapolis Colts are among the league leaders in dropped passes.

Despite missing several key players on defense, the Jacksonville Jaguars remain in the hunt for the division title.

The Tennessee Titans are a below average team on 3rd and 1 situations.

Houston Texans running back Ahman Green might practice today.

Environmentalists aren't thrilled with the San Diego Chargers $1 billion waterfront stadium plan.

Denver Broncos tight end Tony Scheffler has fully recovered from his broken foot.

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Brodie Croyle might not be able to play on Sunday.

Oakland Raiders head coach Lane Kiffin says he hasn't heard from any colleges about their head coaching vacancies.

For the Dallas Cowboys, it's "win tonight or freeze later".

New York Giants running back Brandon Jacobs isn't optimistic about playing this Sunday.

The father of Washington Redskins safety Sean Taylor addressed the team on Wednesday and told them "Go win this next five and make the playoffs".

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Andy Reid reiterated on Wednesday that if he's healthy, quarterback Donovan McNabb will start on Sunday against Seattle.

Green Bay Packers cornerback Al Harris must control his emotions tonight.

An injury has paved the way for Mr. Irrelevant to be signed back to the Detroit Lions active roster.

After the death of his former college teammate, Minnesota Vikings tackle Bryant McKinnie hopes to take the negative energy inside him and "turn it into something positive".

The Chicago Bears December 6th game against the Washington Redskins may be pushed into that weekend.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Luke McCown is at the front of the line to replace injured starter Jeff Garcia this Sunday.

New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Brian Young is expected to play this week.

The rehab on Carolina Panthers quarterback Jake Delhomme's elbow is on schedule.

The Atlanta Falcons are attempting to sign linebacker Michael Boley to a long-term extension before he hits free agency after the season.

Seattle Seahawks running back Shaun Alexander returned to practice on Wednesday. Now the question is "How do they use him?".

Arizona Cardinals safety Adrian Wilson was placed on injured reserve.

San Francisco 49ers head coach Mike Nolan regrets not doing more early on to help first-year offensive coordinator Jim Hostler.

Former St. Louis Rams running back Marshall Faulk the last one to wear #28 for that franchise.