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spt_NFLsked_10intriguing.appHeader = "Ten most intriguing NFL games of 2008";
spt_NFLsked_10intriguing.appFooter = "By Steve Silverman";
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spt_NFLsked_10intriguing[i-1].body = "Oh for an unlimited budget. If only the powers that be at NBCSports.com would fulfill my desires and send me on the road throughout the NFL season. If they would, these are 10 games that I would circle and present to their budget master. Not necessarily the 10 best games, but the 10 most intriguing of the upcoming 2008 season.";
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spt_NFLsked_10intriguing[i-1].body = "Crowning the kings
Thursday, Sept. 4
The conquering Giants return home before their adoring fans at Jimmy Hoffa’s final resting place. Oh, what a coronation this will be. But that’s not what makes this game appealing. Rookie head coach Jim Zorn gets thrown into the fire against flint-hard Tom Coughlin. Zorn, one of the most exciting players in the league during his days as a left-handed quarterback with Seattle, knows how to treat grown men. Coughlin feels vindicated now that he has a title under his belt, and he’ll go back playing the role of the despot this season";
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spt_NFLsked_10intriguing[i-1].body = "Heavyweight battle in AFC South
Sunday, Sept. 21
A legitimate hard-ass, early-season football game. The Jaguars will go into the Colts' new home and try to beat up their hosts with physical play. Jack Del Rio knows that his team has to establish some dominance over the Colts if they want to develop some real confidence that they can win the division. Teams do that by beating their rivals on the road. Tony Dungy and the Colts will not give up their crown easily, and their high-powered passing attack should once again be on display.";
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at 49ers","","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/NBCSports/Components/Photo-Sports/April/080415_TomBrady_v.vlarge.jpg","","Image: Tom Brady", "", "", "", "", "right", "Jim Rogash", "Getty Images", "347", "278", "#000000", "", "", "", "");
spt_NFLsked_10intriguing[i-1].body = "Brady tries to trace Joe’s footsteps
Sunday, October 5
Forget this game from a competitive aspect. The Pats are the haves, and the Niners are the have nots. This is about history. The Patriots are 0-4 all-time playing in San Francisco and haven't played in Candlestick (err, Monster Park) since 1995. Hometown boy Tom Brady returns and plays in Joe Montana's former palace for the first time.";
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spt_NFLsked_10intriguing[i-1].body = "Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou, Romeo?
Monday, October 13
This one could be a Shakespearean Monday nighter by Lake Erie. These two teams have a remarkably similar makeup: Jeremy Shockey vs. Kellen Winslow; Plaxico Burress vs. Braylon Edwards; Romeo Crennel vs. the team that gave him his start. This could be a beauty that features both teams marching up and down the field and lighting up the scoreboard. Then again, it’s Monday night in Cleveland, and it could be played in a downpour. There’s always Big John in his dog mask. Talk about the sublime and the ridiculous.";
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spt_NFLsked_10intriguing[i-1].body = "VY comes of age
Monday, October 27
This is the prove-it season for Vince Young. An exciting rookie season followed by a disappointing second year means the pressure is on Young to show that he is a legitimate NFL quarterback. The microscopes will be out prior to this game, and Young will be placed under them. He’ll have to be at his best against the Colts, as Peyton Manning won’t miss a chance to shine under the bright lights. The Titans may not be able to match the Colts in talent, but Jeff Fisher's team will play its most physical game of the year. Don’t write off the Titans because Indianapolis may be looking ahead to its Week 9 meeting with the Pats.";
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spt_NFLsked_10intriguing[i-1].body = "Pre-election special
Monday, Nov. 23
Somebody with a sense of humor put this game on the schedule. It’s the night before election day, and who will show up in the booth? Could it be Barack? How about McCain? The guess here is both. But the real star of the night could be Bill Cowher, who could be hungering to get back on the sidelines after nearly two years away. He’ll be spitting all over Mike Tirico, Ron Jaworski and Tony What’s-his-name from the Washington Post. Boys, bring your umbrellas.";
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spt_NFLsked_10intriguing[i-1].body = "For the love of Brett
Sunday, November 9
Viking fans will be in full throat as the Packers come to town without Brett Favre for the first time since the 1991 season. Someone needs to get word to the Vikings that they can play with a real quarterback themselves and that there is no law forcing them to go with Tarvaris Jackson. Are you listening Brad Childress?";
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spt_NFLsked_10intriguing[i-1].body = "Kill Bill, Part 2
Sunday, November 23
When Bill Parcells was coaching the Pats, he was 0-4 taking his team to Miami. Now he gets to give his \"protégé\" Bill Belichick a bit of a warm welcome to lovely Broward County. The Dolphins may not be much this season, but this will be one game where they play their best. Even though the Patriots are clearly among the NFL elite, the Dolphins have won seven of the last 10 games played between the two teams in Florida.";
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spt_NFLsked_10intriguing[i-1].body = "Bombs Away
Sunday, December 7
This is not a crude reference to the 67th anniversary of the bombing of Pearl Harbor. Tom Brady vs. Matt Hasselbeck means that both teams will be putting the ball in the air early and often. Give the edge to Brady and Randy Moss over Hasselbeck and his motley crew of receivers. This game is a potential Super Bowl preview and a matchup of two coaches in Bill Belichick and Mike Holmgren with the biggest egos in captivity.";
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spt_NFLsked_10intriguing[i-1].body = "Ready, aim, fire!
Sunday, December 28
Even if this game means nothing in the standings, how can the story of TO going back to Philly not be an interesting one? It’s a can’t miss game in terms of hype, and chances are that the NFC East or at least a playoff berth or two will hang in the balance. Philly fans will pray for a snowstorm so they can bombard Mr. Sharpie with snowballs aplenty.";
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