UTTQ Predictions: Week 7

Here are the late slate of games, along with the MNF game. With the season approaching halftime, the only question is...how many more of these will we get right?

WASHINGTON 24, CAROLINA 17
The move has been made. The Redskins are now going with John Beck at quarterback. Beck was originally supposed to have this job, and now that Rex Grossman has had his traditional multi-interception game, look for Beck to show why he should remain entrenched at the starting job for the rest of the season. If anything, Beck and the 'Skins will ride on a supposed "new-found confidence" to earn the first win of the John Beck era (no matter how long it may be).

KANSAS CITY 27, OAKLAND 20
Well well well looks like the Carson Palmer saga is finally over. Now, it will interesting to watch how he does with an emotional Raiders team looking for a playoff berth. The time may not be this weekend, however, considering that Palmer may want to get comfortable in the system, and incumbent Kyle Boller has had much more time than Palmer to learn it. Either way, on the other side of the spectrum, Kansas City is looking to stay competitive in the AFC West race, despite a disastrous start. Kansas City could be right in the thick of things with a win, and the Raiders could suffer from current disarray and may be looking a bit too far ahead.

PITTSBURGH 27, ARIZONA 17
In this Super Bowl 43 rematch, the Steelers enter with a potent passing offense and a stout running game. The Cardinals have struggled all season to get production out of their prized quarterback Kevin Kolb, and their running game has struggled with the loss of second round pick Ryan Williams. The Steelers, in the meantime, have turned into a pass-first offense under the direction of quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. Numerous injuries to key defensive players like James Harrison, Troy Polamalu, and Casey Hampton have been of some concern.

GREEN BAY 28, MINNESOTA 27
Green Bay has been unstoppable since Day 1 of the NFL season, and with Minnesota's recent change at quarterback, look for Christian Ponder to be tested against one of the league's best teams. Fortunately for the Vikings, Green Bay seemed to have lost a step last week against St. Louis, when their second half offense seemed out of rhythm. The Vikings better hope that the Packers have tapered off, otherwise they could be in for some real trouble.

ST. LOUIS 13, DALLAS 34
The Rams are reeling, but they may have finally found a top receiver in Brandon Lloyd. Unfortunately, Lloyd's first game as a Ram may include catching passes from backup A.J. Feeley. This doesn't bode well against a Dallas team that managed to hang in with New England until the very last minute. The Cowboys also won't be wearing their unlucky blue jerseys.

INDIANAPOLIS 24, NEW ORLEANS 35
Another recent Super Bowl rematch pits the two Super Bowl 44 teams. Unfortunately for Indy, this game's result may seem all too familiar. Even moreso with the Colts stumbling without Peyton Manning, whilst the Saints are trying desperately to keep up with Tampa Bay in the NFC South. The Colts will get a win soon, but the Saints are just too tough a team to consistently matchup with.

BALTIMORE 37, JACKSONVILLE 20
Someone at ESPN must love Jacksonville. Blaine Gabbert is possibly the worst of the early round quarterbacks (save for maybe Jake Locker, who hasn't seen the field much all season). The Ravens defense has been devastating all year, and look for them to harass Gabbert, Maurice Jones-Drew, and a slew of mismatched receivers. Luckily for us, we get to see Jacksonville host another Monday Night game in several weeks.