MVN: Most Valuable Network

The Hook: New York Giants at the Pittsburgh Steelers

Through seven weeks of the NFL season, Eli Manning has been using Steve Smith and Derrick Ward as his personal security blankets--each of them have are catching over 80% of the balls thrown their way. Look for the Steelers to confuse Elisha by using their zone-blitzing to disrupt the routes that Smith and Ward want to run. If forced to go elsewhere, Plaxico Burress has only caught 53% of his looks.

While Ben Roethlisberger may still pine for Burress to be a Steeler, Santonio Holmes and Hines Ward are playing some great football. Look for them to get over the top on second-year cornerback Aaron Ross early and often.

Our prediction: Steelers 23 - Giants 17

The Ladder:

2. Colts v Titans
After the travesty that was last season's game, we hope to see a real game this time around.

3. Chargers v Saints
Perhaps the brisk air and fish and chips will help heal LT's injury issues, and we hope that Drew can throw in the breeze.

4. Cardinals v Panthers
The battle of two formerly washed-up quarterbacks who have once again found the magic.

5. Rams v Patriots
The once hapless Rams can't do it again, can they?