BEARS and FALCONS must win to stay atop NFC........COLTS, CHIEFS, and EAGLES in win-out mode to keep PLAYOFF BIDS ...NFL WEEK 16

Both teams atop the NFC, the BEARS and FALCONS, face key games to stay in bye week position in the NFC for the 1st round of the PLAYOFFS.

COLTS trying to hold off JAGUARS, CHIEFS holding off the always surging BOLTS, and the EAGLES still have the NY Football GIANTS in the rearview mirror.

These are just some of the scenarios in NFL WEEK 16...........SCHEDULE PLEASE:

THURSDAY DECEMBER 23, 2010
820PM ET

1. PANTHERS @ STEELERS: BIG BEN and the STEELERS are in win out mode to stave off the RAVENS to keep their #2 seed for the Playoffs. POLAMALU will be out for the game but the STEELERS know this is a game they must win to stay in the HUNT for the BIG GAME in Big D. The PANTHERS will start rookie QB Jimmy Clausen who has a daunting task of going against Dick LEBEAU'S 3-4 zone-blitz scheme. Bottom line is that the IRON CITY knows what's at stake and after this game they won't play again until January 2, 2011.
WINNER: STEEL CURTAIN

SATURDAY DECEMBER 25, 2010
730PM ET

2. COWBOYS @ CARDS: REALLY..........THE NFL gives us a treat huh..........check these games out too....... BULLS @ KNICKS......CELTICS @ MAGIC.......HEAT @ LAKERS.........NUGGETS @ THUNDER.......see what the BLUEDUDE is Cookin'.
WINNER: BULLS CELTICS LAKERS THUNDER....... BOYS' @ ARIZONA.......YALL have lost your mind...the GRICH set that game up ......trust me

SUNDAY DECEMBER 26, 2010
1PM ET

3. LIONS @ MIAMI: THE DOLPHINS Playoff push took a real hit last week at home vs BILLS. Now they just have to win out and need a lot of help. The LIONS are just trying to finish strong for next season. Miami has only to blame themselves for losing that many games at home.
WINNER: DOLPHINS

4. RAVENS @ DAWG POUND 2K10: THE Ravens better beware that the BROWNS will be ready and QB McCOY will be ready as well as RB Peyton HILLIS. If the RAVENS play their game of mix and match with FLACCO and RICE they should win this game going away. The BROWNS won't quit and their last 2 games are at home vs RAVENS and vs STEELERS......SPOILERS perhaps.
WINNER: RAVENS


5. NINERS @ RAMS: The BATTLE for the NFC WEST Crown and that's it in this one. Both teams are going in different directions as the NINERS are in a 5-8 crunch with still something to play for. the RAMS have a had a good season under Coach Spags considering where they were last year at this time. Can Coach Singletary get the GOLD RUSH in the DANCE?.....only time will tell. RAMS QB BRADFORD is the real deal and the RAMS should be proud that they didn't waste that pick and are moving forward.
WINNER: RAMS

6. PATRIOTS @ BILLS: BILLS Coach Chan Gailey has the BILLS playing inspired football since Week 10 and the New BILLS will challenege the PATRIOTS. The PATS on the other hand will be working out the kinks and getting ready for the PLAYOFFS. This one going one of 2 ways. A good game for about a quarter or a complete Blow-OUT. If you can't decide it doesn't matter.....PATS all DAY.
WINNER" PATRIOTS

7. REDSKINS @ J'VILLE: The DONOVAN McNABB-less Redskins are playing for what? their Coach, management, please somebody tell me and quickly......what a mess. On the OTHER hand JAGS Coach Del RIO is right there and must win out to keep in the midle of a possible Playoff Berth. The COLTS have to go to the Black HOLE....so anything goes. POOR DC.....you have the WIZ and 'SKINS........and the NATS...to boot.
WINNER: JAGS

8. NYJ @ BEARS: In one of the key games for WEEK 16...Can the BEARS show everyone they are an elite team by handloing the JETS? The Jury is still out and Rex Ryan beat the STEELERS and now can point his team in the right direction by beating the BEARS and hving the confidence to go through the AFC Playoffs. One thing is for sure the BEARS Defense is risin up and the JETS D is a shell of themselves...STEELERS had them on the ropes and SANCHEZ will not make the same plays vs URLACHER, PEPPERS, BRIGGS, and that stout Bears D. QB CUTLER finding his stride.....and for opposing Defenses...with Mike MARTZ behind him.......that's scary.
WINNER: BEARS

9. TITANS @ CHIEFS: It's SIMPLE.........CHIEFS just have to win the last 2 or the CHARGERS lose 1. I think the TITANS have laid down and said to themselves NEXT SEASON...PLEASE......If the CHIEFS run the ball like they have been and CASSELL doing his thing the TITANS have nio chance in this one. What a huge step this will be under the TODD HALEY Regime to get into the PLAYOFFS. And if they do get in ...Watch out........ the CHIEFS are a dangerous team just now scratching the surface.
WINNER: CHIEFS

405 PM ET

10. COLTS @ RAIDERS: SILVER and BLACK still are in the hunt but need help. This is a winnable game for them and the COLTS have to win the last 2 with the JAGS breathing right down their necks. The RAIDERS have that ground game and if the COLTS don't get their RUN Defense in order it could be a long day for the COLTS.
WINNER: COLTS

11. CHARGERS @ CINCY: RIVERS, JACKSON, and the CHARGERS D............BAD NEWS for MARVIN and Company
WINNER: BOLTS

12. HOUSTON @ DENVER: INCOMPLETE GRADE...SCHEDULING PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES

13. GIANTS @ PACKERS: The PACK still have a shot and with RODGERS playing the GIANTS need to be worried. The G-MEN have their own demons to deal with after the EAGLES DEBACLE.......we will see what time has enough in them to overcome all sorts of adversity to put this one in the LEFT COLUMN. I have to give it o ELI, he played well last week it's just that it's 60 minute ball game and the GIANTS as a whole let themselves down.
WINNER: PACKERS

14. SEATTLE @ BUCS: This a huge game for both and the SEAHAWKS can still win the NFC WEST.......The BUCS took a hit vs the LIONS. The winner of this game will be still in the hunt either way. Saettle has QB issues that will go well past this season. the BUCS have a youth movement and will be a factor for years to come.
WINNER: BUCS

820PM ET

15. VIKINGS @ EAGLES: EAGLES just need to win the last 2 games and 12-4 might get them a bye in the 1st round. The VIKINGS are in shut down mode and they have a lot of problems as far as their roster moving forward. A lot of questions will be raised around WHO IS THE NEXT VIKES COACH? WHO IS THE VIKES NEXT QB? THE EAGLES still have a dangeroius DALLAS Team in WEEK 17 but these games are at the LINC.
WINNER: EAGLES


MONDAY DECEMBER 27, 2010
830PM ET

SAINTS @ FALCONS: The BIRDCAGE will be rocking and if you have these tickets they are PRICELESS.......The SAINTS are trying to see if they are a legit team.Ravens last week exposed their Defense and the if the SAINTS do damage in the PLAYOFFS it will be on the Offensive end. The DIRTY BIRDS are flying and to stay ahead of the game from a confidence standpoint.......they need to win at home again and if they do convincingly...the SAINTS will have to pick themselves off the grass...literally......maybe the best game of the YEAR....EAGLES, BEARS, and GIANTS will be watching.
WINNER: FALCONS



NOTABLE GAMES Week 17:

BUCS @ NO
PIT @ BROWNS
DALLAS @ EAGLES
OAK @ CHIEFS
BEARS @ GB
DOLPHINS @ PATS
STL @ SEAHAWKS
ARI @ 9ERS maybe