Editor's Note: The Globe's Michael Grossi and Mike Carraggi predict the outcomes of the week's biggest games. Think you can do better? Drop your thoughts into our comment box.

Falmouth at Plymouth North
Grossi - While Plymouth North has played inspired football, Falmouth ’s offense is more diverse and that will be the key in the end. Pick: Falmouth

Carraggi - A Falmouth win wouldn’t cement an Atlantic Coast League title down in Division 2A — not with dates remaining against Dennis-Yarmouth and a resilient Marshfield team — but would make the Clippers the undisputed favorites to win the crown if they aren’t already. Both teams seem to have something special this year, but Falmouth’s offense five it the edge in this game of the week. Pick: Falmouth

Rockland at Abington
Grossi - Both of these teams have nearly identical stats. They each give up about 8 points per game and scored nearly 30 points per game. I got to give the edge to the home team. Pick: Abington

Carraggi - Why can’t that Tri-Valley league playoff system be implemented in the South Shore League? Is it too late? Abington’s Jim Kelliher knows how to coach a winning team, but Rockland’s win over Cohasset was too gutty for me to discount. Pick: Rockland

Dracut at Chelmsford
Grossi - Dracut is on a roll right now. Matt Silva is playing like he did last year and looks unstoppable. Chelmsford has a good defense but with a banged up Joe Gennaro, the Lions could falter. Pick: Dracut

Carraggi - Dracut needs this win to keep within striking distance of a Methuen team on a mission. Chelmsford throttled Andover to bounce back from a whipping at the hands of Methuen. This is going to be a tight one, but the unheralded A.J. Rotella at quarterback will need to match Dracut’s Matt Silva play for play to pull it out. Fortunately for the Lions, he will. Pick: Chelmsford

Holliston at Norton
Grossi - Despite Norton’s great defense and ball control offense, I just have a feeling that Holliston wants to show the rest of the Tri-Valley League that its loss was a fluke. Pick: Holliston

Carraggi - This is the most intriguing contest of the weekend, and one that has serious playoff implications. A Norton win should cement a postseason berth (but not the Tri-Valley League title...which makes sense?), while the entire league is pulling for Holliston to keep the Lancers from breaking away. In the end, the Panthers’ high-flyers will keep Norton’s run game grounded. Pick: Holliston

East Boston at Brighton
Grossi - This is a match-up between two of Boston ’s best teams. Both teams made the playoffs last season and are poised for another run this season. Eastie has played some tougher competition so far and I think that preparation will help them. Pick: East Boston

Carraggi - Anyone who wants to see this matchup that shows what city football is about can watch it at Harvard Stadium Friday afternoon, a fitting site for a great game. Eastie is coming off a loss to Blue Hills and will be oozing with motivation, while Brighton is riding a five-game win streak thanks to its defense and Andrew Maestre’s scoring touch. Pick: Brighton

Needham at Walpole
Grossi - Walpole is quietly playing lights out on both sides of the ball. The Rebels are sort of being over looked as one of the top teams in the state because the Bay State Conference is down this season. Walpole will use this game to show people what it is capable of. Pick: Walpole

Carraggi - Needham’s only loss has been to first-place Weymouth, and they followed it up by shutting out Natick and Brookline. Needham must be thirsting for another shot at such a quality opponent, but not more than Walpole is. The Rebels have not met a team yet that they haven’t dominated. Pick: Walpole

Everett at BC High
Grossi - Everett is one of the most complete teams in the state. The Crimson Tide can run, pass and play stellar defense. They have no business losing this game. Pick: Everett

Carraggi - I’m the furthest thing from a supporter of home-field advantage in high school football, but if a team could stack one end of its schedule with home dates, it would be the last half of the season when all the conference foes are on the slate. It won’t be enough to upset a streaking Everett team, however. Pick: Everett (27-14, in my ‘‘I’m going to be there’’ pick of the week)

Cardinal Spellman at St. Mary’s
Grossi - Neither team has really played a quality squad yet, so this game should be telling. Cardinal Spellman’s first team defense hasn’t allowed a point this season. St. Mary’s has a plethora of offensive weapons. One of the Spartans’ weapons will break loose in this game and lead them to victory. Pick: St. Mary’s

Carraggi - Only one Catholic Conference Large game has been played, but one glance through the league suggests that this game could decide who represents the CCL in the playoffs. Since Brockton plays Durfee this week, the Boxers won’t mind lending a couple players to their neighbors for the big game. Pick: Cardinal Spellman

Rivers at Milton Academy
Grossi - Cousins Ben Patrick and Taariq Allen form a potent offensive duo. The two will lead the Red Wings to another victory. Pick: Rivers

Carraggi - It’s Rivers, not Lawrence Academy, who has put up the most points in the ISL to date. That is, until the complaints start rolling in from opposing teams. Pick: Rivers

Xaverian at Bridgewater-Raynham
Grossi - Last year, the game between these two was a classic. Look for Xaverian to pound the ball and get back on the winning track. Pick: Xaverian

Carraggi - If Xaverian loses this game, a very real possibility after that tough Everett letdown, then St. John’s Prep and Catholic Memorial both have a right to get real giddy about the Catholic Conference title. But this is a worse Trojan team than the squad that took Xaverian to the brink last year. Pick: Xaverian

Last Week:
Grossi: 7-3
Carraggi: 6-4

Season:
Carraggi: 34-16
Grossi: 30-20