The Mid-Week Football Preview

This week seems to be a pretty spread even week for football with the weekly Thursday night game and even some intriguing Top 25 match-ups before we get to the weekend.

Redskins vs. Vikings

While watching the Monday night game and watching Seneca Wallace impersonate an NFL Quarterback (hopefully the Packers can find someone...anyone to fill in at QB), they were trying to spin this game as a battle of two super-stars (Peterson & RGIII). While technically true, the description sort of covers up the fact that this match up is a complete clunker.

While RGIII & the Redskins started off the season under-performing, they have started to show signs of life in recent weeks which is more than what could be said about the Vikings. Personally, only reason I have interest in this game is to see if Garcon can help my fantasy team improve upon 5-4 record and fifth place ranking. The Redskins may be 3-5 but this game is still important to them as they are still within striking distance in the NFC East and can still make a season out of 2013 yet.

Redskins 30 Vikings 14

Normally, the weekday college football games have tend not to be appointment television but for this week, Thursday has a couple of good matchups on display.

(5) Baylor vs. (12) Oklahoma

This one has a compelling argument for Big 12 matchup of the year. We have ourselves an aspiring up and comer with an outside national championship shot versus an established old school program. While Baylor has gotten to the #5 ranking on the back of a soft schedule, I think this game is their coming out party.

Baylor 63 Oklahoma 42

(2) Oregon vs. (6) Stanford

Not to be outdone, the Pac-12 is having their game of the year two hours later.  While Stanford is having another excellent season, I just don't think they (or anyone else in the Pac 12) has the firepower to outlast Oregon. While I think Stanford will make it tough for Oregon early on, the Ducks likely dominate the second half.

Oregon 49 Stanford 28

(20) Louisville vs. Connecticut

Yes, weird games happen on Friday night and this timeslot is known for many an upset (as Louisville can attest to). However, that requires the opposing team to have something resembling a competent team.

Louisville 56 Connecticut 3