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Christine Daniels’ Week 8 predictions for a league that can put two teams in London but hasn’t had one in L.A. since 1994 . . .

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Colts over Panthers

What do you get when you add the Colts’ home address to the age of the Panthers’ starting quarterback, Vinny Testaverde? Indianapolis 500.

Browns over Rams

It’s amazing how Cleveland football fans have changed their tune over the years. In 1946, it was: “Oh no! The Rams are leaving town!” In 2007: “All right! The Rams left town!”

Giants over Dolphins

English sports fans preparing for this game at Wembley Stadium are understandably confused when consulting the Miami roster. To them, “Lemon” is something you put in your tea, “Porter” is a dark beer that was first brewed in London, “Booker” is an annual literary prize, and “Miami Dolphins” is a good reason to stay at home watching Arsenal-Liverpool on the telly.

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Eagles over Vikings

These are strange days for Andy Reid and his former assistant, Brad Childress. The Vikings’ Childress is the one who limited the NFL’s leading rusher, Adrian Peterson, to six carries each half in last week’s loss at Dallas. Reid is the one with hometown editorial writers demanding he resign.

Steelers over Bengals

Did you catch the Keyshawn Johnson-Chad Johnson ESPN interview in which Keyshawn chided Chad for being a selfish, showboating egomaniac who has hurt the Bengals by putting himself above his teammates? Priceless. Soon to be added as a bonus feature to Super Bowl III, the “Immaculate Reception” and Montana-to-Clark against the Cowboys on the “NFL’s Most Amazing Moments” video.

Bears over Lions

The Lions have no defense. The Packers have no running game. The Bears have received consecutive 300-yard passing performances from Brian Griese. The baton in the NFC North has not yet been passed.

Titans over Raiders

Reports from Tennessee say Vince Young is due back in the starting lineup, thus ruining the chance to reunite Kerry Collins and the Raiders on the playing field. In protest, millions of football fans refuse to watch this game on television.

Bills over Jets

Marquee says it’s Trent against Chad. Is this a matchup of AFC East starting quarterbacks or Ivy League debate championship contenders?

Buccaneers over Jaguars

Q: What happens when you solve your potentially divisive quarterback situation by releasing one quarterback before the season and then the other suffers a sprained ankle, leaving you with Quinn Gray as your starter? A: You sign Todd Bouman. Special thanks to the Jacksonville Jaguars for clearing that up for us.

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Chargers over Texans

No joke here. After the trials of the previous week, San Diego will welcome the distraction of a Chargers victory over the Texans.

Saints over 49ers

After opening the season 0-4, the Saints have since gone 2-0. After opening the season 2-0, the 49ers have gone 0-4. This is what can happen when you keep giving starts to Drew Brees and Trent Dilfer.

Patriots over Redskins

More history is at hand for Hall of Fame coach Joe Gibbs. After his team loses to New England on Sunday, Tom Brady will have defeated every NFL team not named the Patriots.

Broncos over Packers

Visiting pitchers scheduled to soon start in Denver: Dice-K on Saturday, Jon Lester on Sunday, Brett Favre on Monday. Denver sports fans fret: “Can we possibly avoid a sweep?”

christine.daniels@latimes.com

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