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After breaking down film of both teams, Scouts Inc. offers 10 things to watch in this week's Redskins-Lions matchup.

1. Washington needs to establish the run: The Lions have struggled to stop the run, yielding more than 134 yards per contest on the ground. The Redskins will pound the ball with Clinton Portis and use power back Ladell Betts more often. Establishing an effective ground assault should set up the play-action passing attack nicely.
2. Expect the Redskins to take more shots downfield: Washington has only completed one pass over 30 yards and will design more plays to stretch the field against the Lions. Perimeter target Santana Moss and athletic tight end Chris Cooley are going to see more vertical patterns called.
3. Balance on offense: The Washington offense needs to mix in early down passes with a good dose of perimeter runs and power football between the tackles. Expanding the playbook for quarterback Jason Campbell will be important to keep the Lions defense off-balance.
4. Washington will pressure Matthew Stafford: The Redskins have only generated two sacks thus far and will likely dial up more pressure packages against Detroit's young quarterback. Stafford has been prone to mistakes early in the season and pressure could exploit his inexperience.
5. Matchup to watch: Lions OC Dominic Raiola vs. Redskins DT Albert Haynesworth. This will be a critical battle in the trenches that will have a huge impact on this game. Raiola is an athletic competitive lineman that plays with great technique but would appear to be overmatched in this battle. Haynesworth can control the middle of the line with great push against the pass and penetration that will disrupt the Lions ground attack. If Raiola can keep Haynesworth at bay the Detroit offense has a chance to move the ball on the Redskins defense, but this will surely be a tough task for the crafty nine-year veteran.
6. Detroit will need to get their ground attack going: The Lions showed signs of being a physical offense in last week's matchup with the Vikings, racking up 129 yards on the ground. Lions offensive coordinator Scott Linehan will pound the ball between the tackles with designed cutback plays for second-year back Kevin Smith.
7. Expect a more precise game plan: Stafford has made too many costly mistakes thus far and we are likely to see a more concise game plan with less reads and more short passes to get the ball out quickly. Look for more high percentage passes on short crossers and option patterns as well as an occasional deep toss to Calvin Johnson.
8. Detroit needs to make the Redskins one-dimensional on offense: Washington wants to be a physical offense in the trenches to set up their play-action, high-percentage passing game. Detroit defensive coordinator Gunther Cunningham will utilize a mixture of eight-man fronts, interior stunts and zone run blitzes to force the Redskins to the air.
9. Look for a wrinkle on special teams: Field position will be a huge factor in this contest between two struggling football teams. The Lions have two very capable returners in Dennis Northcutt and Aaron Brown, which could change field position. Detroit may try something special like a fake punt or field goal to change the momentum in the game.
10. Matchup to watch: Lions WR Calvin Johnson vs. Redskins CB Carlos Rogers. Johnson is one of the best perimeter targets in the league and is clearly a mismatch for most defensive backs. He will be a tough assignment for fifth-year corner back Carlos Rogers. Look for Johnson to get lots of balls thrown his way especially in the red zone where he can use his size to out jump Rogers. Johnson will likely draw double coverage at times, but Carlos Rogers will be tested when out on an island in pure man coverage schemes.

<table class="tablehead" border="0" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tbody><tr class="stathead"><td colspan="2">Prediction</td></tr><tr class="oddrow" valign="top"><td width="100"> </td><td>Washington 21
Detroit 23</td></tr></tbody></table>

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After breaking down film of both teams, Scouts Inc. offers 10 things to watch in this week's Bears-Seahawks matchup.

1. Chicago needs to get running early: The Bears' offensive line has struggled to give Jay Cutler time in the pocket; this has disrupted his mechanics. When Cutler has time to step into his throws and transfer his weight, he can be an extremely accurate passer. An effective ground game will help slow down Seattle's pass rush. The Bears' running backs averaged just 2.4 yards per carry against a stout Pittsburgh defense and should find the going a bit easier against a sometimes porous Seahawks run defense.
2. Expect the Bears to bring some heat in passing situations: With Seahawks' QB Matt Hasselbeck's health in question, the Bears can be expected to bring a heavy pressure package to this game. If Hasselbeck can't play, his backup Seneca Wallace will offer more scrambling skills -- but he is not as quick to make adjustments under pressure and is more apt to make mistakes. Chicago's pass rush should be able to make life miserable for whoever is behind center on Sunday.
3. Chicago will likely look to TE Greg Olsen in the middle of the field: Seattle's MLB Lofa Tatupu has left the first two games with injuries and is not close to 100%. Seattle's safeties are stronger at defending the run than they are defending the pass so we can expect Chicago to look for tight end Olsen on passes at pretty much every level down the middle.
4. Look for the Bears to focus on stopping Seattle's ground game: Chicago, without perennial All-Pro LB Brian Urlacher, will likely slide extra defenders into the box in an attempt to strengthen their run defense.
5. One matchup to watch -- Chicago QB Jay Cutler vs. Seattle FS Jordan Babineaux: Seattle head coach Jim Mora promoted Babineaux to starting safety thanks to his ability to make the big play. Unfortunately, along with his ability to come up with big plays, Babineaux has a tendency to give up big plays. How well Cutler is able to read Seattle's secondary in general and Babineaux specifically will have a lot to say about how productive the passing game is.
6. Seattle needs to establish a ground game: Seattle ran the ball well against a weak St. Louis run defense in Week 1, then managed just 66 yards and an average of 2.9 yards per carry against San Francisco this past Sunday. With all the question marks surrounding the quarterback situation the Seahawks need to run the ball effectively.
7. Expect the Seahawks to focus on the short passing game as well: Seattle's offensive line has struggled when it comes to protecting the pocket. One of the best ways to slow down a strong pass rush is with screen passes and quick-hitting slants. The Seahawks can't afford to let Hasselbeck take many more shots to his ribs -- or afford to force Wallace into quick decisions.
8. Seattle also needs to find a deep threat: The Seahawks have a nice group of receivers but none of them really scare defensive secondaries with their ability to take it all the way. When you lack a big-time home run threat safeties can roll coverage up tighter on underneath routes and linebackers have more freedom to blitz from all angles.
9. On defense, Seattle will bring a blitz-heavy package: The Seahawks have a lot of pass rushers that can pressure the quarterback. Expect defensive coordinator Gus Bradley to use a lot of different personnel groupings in an attempt to keep his pass rushers fresh. When Cutler is pressured he has a tendency to throw off his back foot -- which causes accuracy issues.
10. Another matchup to watch -- Seattle TE John Carlson vs. Chicago MLB Hunter Hillenmeyer: Carlson leads the Seahawks with 12 receptions and has quickly become Hasselbeck's favorite target. He does an excellent job of finding soft spots in zone coverage and has the size and hand/eye coordination to catch the ball in traffic. Hillenmeyer needs to stay at home and try to keep Carlson contained.

<table class="tablehead" border="0" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tbody><tr class="stathead"><td colspan="2">Prediction</td></tr><tr class="oddrow" valign="top"><td width="100"> </td><td>Chicago 24
Seattle 19</td></tr></tbody></table>

After breaking down film of both teams, Scouts Inc. offers 10 things to watch in this week's Saints-Bills matchup.

1. Bills QB Trent Edwards must find No. 42: Saints S Darren Sharper has been the difference in the Saints' defensive turnaround. He has three interceptions in the first two weeks of the season. Last week, they aligned him all around the field: in the box, in the deep one-third, in halves and in quarter coverage. His instincts are as good as any NFL safety's, so Edwards must find him and be able to look him off on every snap.
2. Saints blitz overloads: Another reason the Saints have been so much better on defense is the addition of defensive coordinator Gregg Williams. The Bills have three first-time starters on their offensive line. The biggest concern is the left side, manned by two first time starters in LT Demetrius Bell and LG Andy Levitre. Williams has been aggressive the first two weeks; look for their blitz overloads to come off the Bills left side this week.
3. Bills must move No. 81 around the formation: One of the challenges for the Bills offense this season has been getting enough targets with No. 81 WR Terrell Owens. T.O. has been plagued by easy drops the last few seasons, and the first two games have been no different -- he needs to make the routine catches. Still, getting him the ball is imperative and, to do that, they have put him in motion around the formation as they did last week in the second half.
4. Bills no-huddle hurry-up offense: I like the hire of offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt. The Bills are using more of the no-huddle offense and allowing Edwards to call more plays at the line of scrimmage. Edwards has responded by making good decisions in those situations. More important, the no-huddle could make it difficult for defensive coordinator Gregg Williams to use his normal rotational pattern with his front four.
5. Matchup to watch: Bills CB Terrence McGee vs. Saints WR Marques Colston: Even though the Saints have a lot of targets in the passing game, their unquestioned No. 1 receiver is Colston. In Week One, the Bills often moved McGee around to get him matched up against Patriots WR Randy Moss. Though he will not be on Colston every snap, he will be on him often. The Bills need a big game from McGee to at least contain the Saints superstar.
6. Saints QB Drew Brees, best QB in the NFL: He is as hot as any quarterback in the NFL right now. Watching the Saints offense is like watching an Arena Football game. Brees' favorite target is whoever is open -- he hit nine different targets in their game last week. I think it's time we put him in the discussion as being the best QB in the NFL today.
7. Saints need to keep offensive balance: Lost in the Saints' offensive success has been how well they have run the football. For the first time in the last few years, the Saints finally have offensive balance. They have attempted 68 passes and run the ball 64 times in the first two weeks of the season. This balance will be crucial again this week as the Saints want to feed the beast known as RB Mike Bell.
8. Bills may stick to man coverage: The Bills have done a nice job of mixing their coverages in the first few weeks. In theory, it might seem best to play more zone this week to take away some of the big play ability of the Saints. But corners McGee and Leodis McKelvin are better in man coverage. In this game, look for the Bills to play their game, which means they will not back down and will play their fair share of man coverage.
9. The Saints will man up, too, for other reasons: The Saints, too, will likely continue to play a lot of man coverage. Their corners tend to get lost in zone coverage and a lot of the big plays they give up are due to bad positioning. By implementing more man coverage, they have really simplified the responsibilities within the defense. Look for a lot of man coverage this week as well.
10. Matchup to watch: Bills S Donte Whitner vs. Saints QB Drew Brees: Whitner is the leader in the middle of the field for this Bills defense. Not only is he an excellent player but he gets everyone lined up and makes sure guys are where they need to be. It will be critical this week against the Saints' high-powered offense.

<table class="tablehead" border="0" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tbody><tr class="stathead"><td colspan="2">Prediction</td></tr><tr class="oddrow" valign="top"><td width="100"> </td><td>New Orleans 30
Buffalo 20</td></tr></tbody></table>

1. Pittsburgh needs to pound the rock: The Steelers' ground attack has been less than impressive early in the season, averaging just 70 yards per contest. The Bengals have been stingy defending the run, and setting the tone in the trenches will be important in a hostile environment. Willie Parker needs to get on track to make the running game work for the Steelers.
2. Expect the Steelers to spread the ball around: Offensive coordinator Bruce Arians will likely want to get the ball to his playmakers both in the running game as well as in the passing attack. Look for Arians to give Rashard Mendenhall additional touches as well as continuing to utilize tight end Heath Miller on short and intermediate routes and his perimeter targets -- Santonio Holmes and Hines Ward -- on deeper patterns to stretch the Bengals' secondary.
3. Look for pressure up the middle: Carson Palmer is one of the best pocket passers in the league when given time and Steelers defensive coordinator Dick LaBeau will likely come with inside-linebacker pressure to flush the Bengals' signal-caller out of his comfort zone. The Cincinnati offensive line is banged up and may have a tough time keeping the pocket firm against this impressive Steelers front seven.
4. Look for tighter alignment from coverage defenders: The Bengals have talented targets in the passing game and the Steelers may employ tight alignment and more physical techniques -- press man, jamming receivers off the line of scrimmage -- in this week's matchup. The Pittsburgh defense always takes an aggressive approach up front but will often play a soft zone or off man behind it. Look for a more aggressive approach with the coverage defenders against the Cincinnati perimeter receivers.
5. Matchup to watch: Steelers OLB James Harrison vs. Bengals OT Andrew Whitworth: This AFC North contest is usually won in the trenches, and the battle between Harrison and Whitworth will likely have a huge impact on the game. Harrison was a dominant defender in 2008, racking up 16 sacks in the regular season, but has been shut out thus far. Look for him to make his presence known in Week 3 with a barrage of power and speed rushes off the edge as well as counter moves to pressure the somewhat stationary Bengals signal-caller. Whitworth is an excellent combination of size, strength and athleticism, but will have his toughest task to date keeping Harrison at bay.
6. Cincinnati will stay balanced: As tough as it is to run the ball against this stingy Steelers defense, the Bengals will try and stay balanced with their offensive game plan. Early down passes could help loosen up the Pittsburgh defense and keep it guessing. Cincinnati will want to set the tempo of the game with quick passes and a variety of running plays.
7. Expect designed cutback plays: The Steelers' defense is extremely aggressive with great speed to get to the edges. Well-designed cutback plays with the backside blockers sealing off defenders could work well in this matchup. Featured back Cedric Benson has excellent vision and foot agility to find creases on the backside.
8. Get Big Ben on the ground: The Steelers' signal-caller is extremely tough to get on the ground and often makes big plays getting the ball downfield after he escapes the first wave of pass-rushers. There needs to be an extra emphasis on rapping up and not letting Roethlisberger get the ball off to targets adjusting their routes downfield..
9. Guard against the big play: It's tough to methodically drive the ball the length of the field on this impressive Pittsburgh defensive unit. The aggressive philosophy is what makes it great, but Pittsburgh tends to give up too many big plays at times and the Bengals have enough explosive players to burn them if they don't stay disciplined within the scheme.
10. Matchup to watch: Bengals DE Antwan Odom vs. OT Max Starks: This will be a critical battle in the trenches with Odom having a breakout year thus far, racking up seven sacks early in the season. Odom is a huge athlete who has power to collapse the pocket as well as agility to counter off his initial speed-rush move. Starks is a massive lineman who is best when engaging his opponent early in the play but could have a tough time with Odom's quickness if he doesn't keep his pads down.

<table class="tablehead" border="0" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tbody><tr class="stathead"><td colspan="2">Prediction</td></tr><tr class="oddrow" valign="top"><td width="100"> </td><td>Pittsburgh 24
Cincinnati 20</td></tr></tbody></table>

1. Denver must establish the run early: The Raiders gave up 173 yards on the ground to Larry Johnson and the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday. We can expect the Broncos to concentrate on the run in this game as well. Starting RB Correll Buckhalter averaged 8.4 yards per carry, while rookie Knowshon Moreno had 17 carries for 75 yards against the Cleveland Browns in Week 2. Denver will want to control the clock and sustain long drives with a strong ground game in Oakland.
2. Expect the Broncos to try and make Oakland one-dimensional: If Denver can take away Oakland's ground game and force the Raiders to throw the ball, this game could get ugly. The Raiders have struggled when it comes to protecting the pocket and Denver's outside linebacker Elvis Dumervil broke out with a four-sack game against the Browns. Look for Denver to slide extra defenders into the box to plug up the run lanes and contain Oakland's backs.
3. Denver needs to pressure the pocket in obvious passing situations: Oakland QB JaMarcus Russell is not as mobile as Brady Quinn, whom the Broncos sacked and pressured extensively in Week 2, and should provide an easier target to rush. When under pressure Russell tends to force the issue and can be forced into bad decisions.
4. Look for the Broncos to attack the middle of the field with their passing game: The Raiders have one of the league's best shutdown corners in Nnamdi Asomugha but with the Broncos' three-receiver sets, Denver can attack the other side of the field as well as the middle, where the Raiders are somewhat vulnerable to the pass. Tight ends Daniel Graham and Tony Scheffler could be primary targets down the middle as well.
5. One matchup to watch -- Denver WR Brandon Marshall vs. Oakland CB Nnamdi Asomugha: Asomugha will need to be physical with Marshall as he tries to disrupt their timing in the passing game.
6. Oakland also needs to establish the ground game early: Russell has struggled when trying to throw the ball to his wide receivers. Of the 21 passes he has completed in his first two games only eight have been to his WRs and six of those have gone to rookie WR Louis Murphy. If they can establish a strong ground game it will go a long ways to taking pressure off their passing attack.
7. Expect the Raiders to slow down Denver's pass rush with draws and screen passes: The best way to slow down a defense's pressure/blitz package is to run draw plays and throw a lot of screen passes which allow the pass rushers to run right past the play as they focus on breaking down the pocket. A short passing game might also be effective for Russell's confidence and timing.
8. Oakland needs to continue to move DE Richard Seymour around: Seymour presents matchup issues with virtually every offensive line and is one of the few defensive linemen that forces opposing offensive coordinators to game plan around him. The more they move Seymour around, the more difficult it becomes for the Broncos to scheme their blocking. Seymour can rush the passer from the inside as well as come off the edge as a defensive end and has the strength to defend the run from either position.
9. Look for the Oakland to bring a pressure defense to force turnovers: The Broncos have turned the ball over just once in their first two games -- with no interceptions. Oakland needs to force Broncos QB Kyle Orton into some bad decisions as they try to force the issue.
10. Another matchup to watch -- Denver ROLB Elvis Dumervil vs. Oakland LOT Mario Henderson: The Broncos' right OLB Elvis Dumervil looked a lot more at home in their second game as he came up with four QB sacks and five hits on Cleveland's QB Brady Quinn. He presents matchup problems with virtually every tackle he faces due to his explosive quickness and short stature -- he gets underneath blockers and forces them to really concentrate on keeping their pad level down. Henderson will definitely have his hands full here.

<table class="tablehead" border="0" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tbody><tr class="stathead"><td colspan="2">Prediction</td></tr><tr class="oddrow" valign="top"><td width="100"> </td><td>Denver 19
Oakland 17</td></tr></tbody></table>

1. Miami needs to throw out of the Wildcat formation: The Dolphins have had reasonable success running the ball out of the Wildcat formation, but teams eventually will figure out a way to defend that play, as Miami doesn't pose much of a threat to throw the ball. If the Dolphins are able to connect on a pass or two from that formation, it will do a lot to loosen up the defense inside the box, which could make the Wildcat even more effective.
2. Expect the Dolphins to run the ball early and often: With Pro Bowl DT Jamal Williams out for the season the Chargers have struggled when trying to stop the power ground game. The Chargers gave up 130 yards to the Ravens last weekend and gave up 148 yards to the Raiders in Week 1. Look for Dolphins coach Tony Sparano to focus on the run against what has become a rather leaky run defense.
3. Miami must find a way to create explosive plays: The Dolphins lack an explosive offense and have had to sustain long drives with a mixture of an effective short passing game, a strong ground game and the Wildcat. What they lack is a downfield threat in the passing game that can be counted on to put points on the board from outside the 40 once in a while. WR Ted Ginn has downfield speed but is still learning how to run routes and show a change of pace now and then to lull defensive backs to sleep.
4. Look for the Dolphins to manufacture a pass rush: The Miami pass rush was nearly nonexistent against the Colts on Monday and they need to find some way to pressure the pocket against the Chargers after QB Philip Rivers scorched a good Baltimore defense for 436 yards last Sunday. OLB Joey Porter was able to get some pressure coming off the edge but Jason Taylor was not much of a factor on the other side.
5. Matchup to watch: Miami RB Ronnie Brown vs. San Diego ILB Stephen Cooper: Whether Brown is lined up at running back or at quarterback in the Wildcat, he is an integral part of the offense. It will be Cooper's job to help contain Brown and the Dolphins' ground game. Cooper is leading the Chargers in tackles and probably will be asked to spy on Brown when he lines up at quarterback.
6. San Diego will look to stop the run by playing eight men in the box: Between the Wildcat and their base offense, the Dolphins rely on a strong ground game to set up an efficient passing game. The Chargers feel like they have the kind of cover corners that allow them to slide one of their safeties up into the box as they concentrate on stopping the run and making the Dolphins one-dimensional.
7. Expect the Chargers to challenge the Dolphins down the middle: San Diego has two extremely large tight ends who can go over the middle and catch the ball in traffic, and the Dolphins can be exposed when teams attack that part of the field. Miami's linebackers are more effective when going forward and defending the run than when dropping into coverage.
8. San Diego needs to connect with WR Chris Chambers on the perimeter: Rivers looked to Chambers with 10 passes but only connected on two of them. Chambers is the Chargers' best deep threat and to prevent defenses from rolling their coverage away from him he needs to prove that he can make difficult catches with defenders close by. Don't be surprised to see Rivers go deep to Chambers early on in an attempt to loosen up Miami's secondary.
9. The Chargers need to find ways to put the ball into the end zone once they get to the red zone: There is no question that the Chargers can move the ball up and down the field, but when the field becomes condensed as they get inside the 20 the Chargers have struggled. Losing RB LaDainian Tomlinson to an ankle injury didn't help as his backup Darren Sproles is nifty in space but isn't going to break many tackles or move many piles.
10. Matchup to watch: San Diego TE Antonio Gates vs. Miami safeties Yeremiah Bell and Gibril Wilson: Bell and Wilson have been torched by their opponents' tight ends in the past two games. Atlanta TE Tony Gonzalez had nine catches in Week 1 and Indianapolis TE Dallas Clark had eight catches for 183 yards in Week 2. Gates is definitely in their class and is no doubt looking forward to this matchup.

<table class="tablehead" border="0" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tbody><tr class="stathead"><td colspan="2">Prediction</td></tr><tr class="oddrow" valign="top"><td width="100"> </td><td>Miami 21
San Diego 24</td></tr></tbody></table>

1. Indianapolis needs to pressure the pocket and force Kurt Warner to stay with the short passing game: The Cardinals might have the most explosive stable of wide receivers in the NFL, and Indianapolis can't afford to give Warner time to hit Larry Fitzgerald or Anquan Boldin on many deep passes. The Colts have very athletic linebackers who can drop into coverage and limit the yards after catch to help contain Arizona's short passing game.
2. The Colts' defense needs to create some three-and-outs: Against the Dolphins on Monday night, the Colts had their defense on the field for 45 minutes. That is the longest time a defense has had to stay on the field and their team still won the game. Indianapolis' offense was only on the field for three possessions in the second half yet still managed to put 27 points on the scoreboard. With their lack of size on the defensive front, the Colts are apt to tire out considering the short week and the fact that they will be playing in the desert.
3. Indianapolis loves it when the game is on the line and the ball is in QB Peyton Manning's hands: There is arguably no better quarterback in the history of the game when it comes to directing drives to win the game. Manning does a great job of recognizing blitzes and taking advantage of the vacated areas with his no-huddle offense. Look for a lot of that offense against the Cardinals.
4. The Colts will send everything but the kitchen sink on defense: The bend-but-don't-break philosophy works great when you can stop teams in the red zone. Unfortunately, the Colts have struggled with their run defense and the Cardinals have shown the ability to put points on the board from anywhere on the field. Look for Indianapolis to come to Arizona with a blitz-heavy package as they try to pressure Warner into turnovers to help get its defense off the field quicker.
5. Matchup to watch: Indianapolis DE Robert Mathis vs. Arizona OT Levi Brown: Dwight Freeney, who plays on the other side of Mathis, gets most of the attention as a pass-rusher and deservedly so, but Mathis is a quality rusher in his own right. He not only can pressure the pocket off the edge but has become one of the best pass-rushers at stripping the ball from the QB when he does get to the pocket. Warner is a relatively stationary target and it will be Brown's job to protect him from Mathis.
6. Arizona will continue to use the short passing game: The Cardinals' philosophy is to take what the defense gives them. With the explosive pass rush of the Colts' undersized defensive front as well as the size advantage the Cardinals' WRs enjoy, we can expect a lot of short bubble screens and quick slants as Warner gets the ball out of his hands as quickly as possible.
7. Expect the Cardinals to run right: With the massive size advantage the Cardinals possess, especially on the right side of the offensive line, we can expect Arizona to run right at Mathis who, at 245 pounds, gives up nearly 80 pounds to Brown. Everyone knows that the Cardinals can throw the ball, but the best way to slow down Indianapolis' potent pass rush is with a strong ground game.
8. Arizona needs to pressure the pocket with their base rush package: The Cardinals are doing an excellent job of stopping the run as they are giving up only 56 yards per game on the ground. If they can devote maximum numbers to coverage and still get some pressure on the pocket, it will be huge. Not many quarterbacks can attack defenses that like to blitz with their linebackers or safeties the way Manning can. Defenses that tend to gamble often get burned by Manning.
9. Look for the Cardinals to be physical with Indianapolis' receivers: While it is nearly impossible to rattle Manning, teams can press his receivers, causing them to alter their routes and throwing off the timing of the passing game. Arizona's cornerbacks have good size and can be physical but need to be quick at getting their hands on the Colts' receivers as they jam or re-route them.
10. Matchup to watch: Colts QB Peyton Manning vs. Arizona SS Adrian Wilson: The Cardinals like to move Wilson all over the field as well as blitz him off the edge. He is big and explosive and knows how to pressure the pocket and create turnovers when making a tackle. Manning will want to locate Wilson on every play and use his football smarts to audible out of bad plays and to attack the vacated zones.

<table class="tablehead" border="0" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tbody><tr class="stathead"><td colspan="2">Prediction</td></tr><tr class="oddrow" valign="top"><td width="100"> </td><td>Indianapolis 21
Arizona 24</td></tr></tbody></table>

1. Panthers' coverage issues: New defensive coordinator Ron Meeks likes to play two-deep zones with limited blitzing. To make that work, the front four must bring pressure. That is not happening, however. Good quarterbacks have all day to attack those zones, and defensive backs are playing so many off schemes that they struggle to close on the ball and opposing receivers get a clean release. Dallas QB Tony Romo has enough weapons to carve up this defense if the Panthers continue to bring limited pressure.
2. Become more unpredictable on offense, Carolina: The Panthers are an easy offense to design a game plan against because they have strong tendencies. QB Jake Delhomme forces the ball to WR Steve Smith and he locks on to him when they need a big play. When they go to three-wide receiver sets, they almost always throw the ball -- even though they could run the ball against nickel personnel. The Cowboys often play without great defensive discipline and Carolina needs to be creative to keep them off balance.
3. The Panthers must shore up their special teams: John Fox-coached teams are usually sound in the kicking game, but that has not been the case through two games. The coverage units are not very productive, kicks are getting blocked and opposing offenses are consistently given a short field. This team is not good enough to overcome those mistakes and eventually it could cost them a game. If there is good news here it's that the Cowboys are only a middle-of-the-road kicking game.
4. Carolina -- rush four, drop seven: The Panthers cannot afford to blitz a lot because they have coverage issues on the back end of the defense. They will play some games up front with twists and stunts, but they will ask their linebackers to cover backs and tight ends and the secondary will sit back in fairly safe combo schemes. They will try to force Romo to drive the length of the field without making a mistake.
5. Carolina must run the football: The identity of this Carolina offense is the running game with backs DeAngelo Williams and Jonathan Stewart, but offensive coordinator Jeff Davidson called 41 passes and only 25 runs against the Falcons. Stewart has inside power and Williams has outside speed and they should dominate time of possession -- especially against a Dallas defense that has played inconsistent gap control in the first two games. Let Delhomme manage the game and don't ask him to win it.
6. Dallas should attack the deep middle of the Carolina pass defense: Offenses are attacking the Panthers' defense with a lot of seam routes, over the linebackers and between the safeties. The secondary does not have great cover skills and they are vulnerable to pass-catching tight ends -- and Dallas has two of them, Jason Witten and Martellus Bennett. Plus those are fairly safe throws for Romo, especially if some of the passes come off play action.
7. Run the football: On a night when the Cowboys rushed for an astounding 251 yards against a good Giants run defense, offensive coordinator Jason Garrett continued to let Romo put the ball in the air, even though the Giants blitzed him a lot and he looked very uncomfortable in the pocket. That play calling led to three interceptions and not enough big plays. The Cowboys should be a physical, blue-collar team on offense with that running game, but it seems as if they want to get cute and entertain us with the passing game rather than grind it out.
8. Where is the rush? The Cowboys have zero sacks through two games and that lack of pressure is really exposing a secondary that is forced to hold coverages too long. The defensive backs seem to be playing a lot of off schemes and quarterbacks can exploit them with underneath routes. A strength of this defense is supposed to be the edge pass rush, but we have not seen it yet. This secondary will not hold up if the guys up front don't do a better job. Wade Phillips needs an attack scheme rather than read and react.
9. Key matchup: Carolina LT Jordan Gross versus Dallas ROLB DeMarcus Ware: Gross is an athletic guy and he did a nice job against Atlanta's John Abraham last week. He is a good backside protector for Delhomme. Ware had six tackles against the Giants, but no sacks. Pass-rush pressure is key in this game for Dallas and Gross will try to handle Ware without help on the edge.
10. Play that red-zone defense Cowboys: As inconsistent as the Cowboys have been on defense, they are better when they are backed into the red zone. They seem to have man-to-man personnel who are better in tight schemes. When the field shrinks near the goal line it seems to fit their skills -- they can play aggressively and up close. Against the Cowboys in Week 2, the Giants entered the red zone five times but failed to score a touchdown. Delhomme really could struggle to make plays against this tight defense.

<table class="tablehead" border="0" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tbody><tr class="stathead"><td colspan="2">Prediction</td></tr><tr class="oddrow" valign="top"><td width="100"> </td><td>Carolina 13
Dallas 27</td></tr></tbody></table>