In the blue corner, Tony Romo--fresh off a five-pick game. In the red corner, Ed Reed--the best ballhawk of our generation. Who ya got?
2
Cardinals
vs. Bills
Only two teams have turned the ball over more than the Bills; only two teams have more sacks than the Cards. And when you put these two together... boom!
3
Eagles
vs. Lions
The Lions have allowed twice as many return touchdowns as any other team. Think DJax is asking for a shot at punt returns?
4
Texans
vs. Packers
Here's hoping Aaron Rodgers is turning that State Farm paycheck right back into insurance, because J.J. Watt could destroy him this week.
TIER 2
5
Steelers
at Titans
Sure, the Steelers are getting older--but it's not as if Matt Hasselbeck is exactly a spring chicken.
6
Falcons
vs. Raiders
Shockingly, no team has turned the ball over fewer times than the Raiders. A date in the Georgia Dome is bound to change that.
7
Dolphins
vs. Rams
The underrated Dolphins defense against a Rams' offense that just lost its best weapon; or, Cameron Wake against a St. Louis line serving up three sacks a game.
8
Vikings
at Redskins
Percy Harvin in the return game gets you in the top 10; if this is Kirk Cousins or Rex Grossman instead of RG3, Minny cracks the top 5.
9
Jets
vs. Colts
Andrew Luck doesn't play like a rookie, but that's still a questionable offensive line on the road against a pretty good defense.
10
Lions
at Eagles
Michael Vick's inability to take care of the ball meets the disruptive force of Detroit's defensive line.
11
Buccaneers
vs. Chiefs
Not that the Bucs are anything special defensively, but the Chiefs are averaging a shade under four turnovers a game.
12
Browns
vs. Bengals
Cincy has given up 15 sacks and turned the ball over 10 times; the Browns, with 13 sacks and 10 forced turnovers, are poised to capitalize.
TIER 3
13
49ers
vs. Giants
San Fran still sports a great defense, and Eli Manning has been known to have a brain freeze or two. Plus, David Wilson is getting more touches; you know where that could lead.
14
Packers
at Texans
Rod Woodson and Clay Matthews have cause problems for plenty of talented offenses, so don't think the Texans will be completely immune.
15
Patriots
at Seahawks
New England can bring the defensive pressure knowing they can score points while the Seattle offense is as dynamic as belly button lint.
16
Rams
at Dolphins
The Rams are playing like a Gregg Williams defense, sans Gregg Williams--and, we hope, the bounties.
17
Bengals
at Browns
A Cincy defense that leads the league with 19 sacks; a Browns quarterback that leads the league with nine INTs. See where this is going?
18
Chargers
vs. Broncos
Peyton Manning has shaken off that early-season case of the picks, but San Diego's D could bring on a relapse.
19
Giants
at 49ers
Alex Smith mixes bouts of competence with that deer-in-headlights look that, against the Giants' pressure, leads to defensive fantasy points.
20
Broncos
at Chargers
Philip Rivers can make some boneheaded plays from time to time--especially if Von Miller is breathing down his neck.
TIER 4
21
Colts
at Jets
The Colts still have Robert Mathis and Dwight Freeney, and the Jets still have quarterback issues.
22
Bills
at Cardinals
Matchup to watch: Buffalo's billion-dollar defensive line against an Arizona defense that's been historically sieve-like of late and leads the NFL with 22 sacks allowed.
23
Redskins
vs. Vikings
Now that Christian Ponder has broken the interception seal, are more on the way?
24
Seahawks
vs. Patriots
Sure, Seattle has the 12th Man, but really... is that going to bother Tom Brady?
25
Cowboys
at Ravens
For a team that upgraded its secondary and supposedly has a fierce pass rush, nine sacks and one pick ain't gettin' it done.
26
Titans
vs. Steelers
Maybe the Titans can get creative in the return game--and the way they're going, they'll have plenty of kick returns to get creative with.
27
Chiefs
at Buccaneers
The Chiefs have generated four turnovers; the Bucs have turned the ball over five times. Yawn.
28
Raiders
at Falcons
No team has fewer sacks or fewer turnovers created than the Raiders. That doesn't bode well heading into the Georgia Dome.