I start with I could be very off the reservation here. That being said, I don't think I am.

Quarterbacks. On one side you have a quarterback that has played in pretty lack luster competition his whole career. This is going to be his first true road test with actual pressure on his shoulders.

My X factor is the cowbells. We are about to find out if Joey is real between the ears. If he isn't and we rattle him. That's game over.

On the other side you have a quarterback that is fighting to prove that he is top tear, fighting to prove to NFL scouts he can get the job done. If he gets it done this weekend his NFL stock is going to rise a lot, and Shapen knows this, he is at home and knows this game means a tone for him personally and the team.

X factor will Shapen show that he can ball out and take charge of a game.

Praying Shapen can.