Unfortunately the Patriots will be too much to handle for the 'Phins

Cornerback: Jacob Lacey, IndianapolisThe undrafted free agent, along with third-round pick Jerraud Powers, might be the most valuable rookies to the Colts. Both were thrown into the starting lineup after injuries decimated the secondary.He is fifth amongst rookies with 56 tackles, Powers is fourth with 58, and he has an interception and 11 passes defended. Cornerback: Vontae Davis, MiamiThe first-round draft pick has two interceptions, one returned for a touchdown, and he and fellow rookie Dolphin CB Sean Smith appear to have the starting jobs locked up for years ahead. Kick Returner: Percy HarvinHe has two touchdowns already, which leads the NFL, as does his 29.8 per return average. Punt Returner: Quan Cosby, CincinnatiThe undrafted free agent is second in the NFL with 30 returns, and third with 335 yards His 11.2 yards per return leads all rookies. Kicker: Ryan Succop, ChiefsThe seventh-round selection leads all rookies with 65 points, and has missed just four kicks, one from being blocked, all season. Philadelphia Eagles Atlanta Falcons Both teams are in desperation mode right now A loss will cripple their playoff hopes.

The difference is that Atlanta is hurting at quarterback and running back right now.Eagles 34, Falcons 17 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Carolina Panthers The Bucs are not a great team, but their coaching issues are a big part of the problem. Carolina has underachieved all season.Some Panther fans are happy that Matt Moore may start at quarterback this week, while others think it won't matter.Moore is an unknown X-factor, due to his throwing only 69 balls in three years. A toss up, but thinking promising Tampa Bay QB Josh Freeman will get the win. Buccaneers 17, Panthers 16 New England Patriots Miami Dolphins Miami has had some positives this year. They got their young quarterback playing experience, and witnessed the rebirth of running back Ricky Williams. Unfortunately, the Patriots will be too much to handle for the 'Phins.Patriots 26, Dolphins 16 Saint Louis Rams Chicago Bears Running back Steven Jackson is beat-up and hurting, but the Rams keep giving him the ball. A big reason is that he is their only weapon, and he is second in the NFL in rushing yards right now.Chicago is in a turmoil of their own, and fans are calling for massive changes from the coaching staff to the roster This is a game where Bears QB Jay Cutler steps up.

Detroit should consider shutting down prized rookie Matthew Stafford for the year because he is beaten up.Bengals 27, Lions13 Tennessee Titans Indianapolis Colts The Colts are undefeated for a few reasons besides talent They are reliant and never quit. Titans QB Vince Young has rallied the team to five straight wins, with running back Chris Johnson a big reason behind it.If Johnson gets off in this game like he has been doing all season, the Titans have a good chance to deal the Colts that first loss of 2009. Titans 26, Colts 24 Oakland Raiders Pittsburgh Steelers The Raiders have recently shown a little improvement on offense after a quarterback change. It still isn't enough to deal with an angry and desperate Pittsburgh team clinging to playoff hopes.

Saints 26, Redskins 20 San Diego Chargers Cleveland Browns The Bolts are missing three starters on defense, but they have good depth. Their offense has been on fire lately, and will be too much for the worst team in football. Chargers 41, Browns 9 Denver Broncos Kansas City Chiefs Denver is still very much in control of their playoff destiny, but they need to keep winning to stay ahead of teams nipping at their heels Kansas City is not one of those teams. The Chiefs are trying to finish strong, so it won't be an easy win for Denver. Broncos 23, Chiefs 17 Houston Texans Jacksonville Jaguars After losing their last three games, Houston has pretty much buried their playoff hopes.