Week 14 NFL Picks
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Last Week: 10-6
Overall: 131-61 (68.2%)
Pittsburgh Steelers 17, CLEVELAND BROWNS 3
-The weather for this one is expected to be nasty...so don't look for much passing here. Pittsburgh wins an ugly game and improves to 7-6. They likely will have to win out in order to make the playoffs after the horrible loss to Oakland last week.
New Orleans Saints 30, ATLANTA FALCONS 14
-If Falcons QB Matt Ryan plays, this one could get interesting...but otherwise look for New Orleans to have an easy time with Atlanta, who has been decimated by injuries of late.
Green Bay Packers 24, CHICAGO BEARS 20
-I wouldn't be surprised if this went the other day, but after how poorly the Bears looked in beating the woeful Rams last Sunday, I just can't pick them here.
INDIANAPOLIS COLTS 31, Denver Broncos 20
-The Colts have a very good chance at running the table in the regular season and finishing 16-0, yet for some reason I wouldn't be surprised if they lost in the AFC playoffs. Denver never seems to fare well against the Colts.
Buffalo Bills 23, KANSAS CITY CHIEFS 13
-The Chiefs have looked borderline brutal in the last two weeks...while the Bills have played better as of late. Look for Terrell Owens to find the end zone in a comfortable Buffalo win.
MINNESOTA VIKINGS 24, Cincinnati Bengals 16
-Did the Cardinals develop a gameplan last week to slow down the Vikings' pass rush and therefore neutralize their defensive success? Let's see if the Bengals follow suit...
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS 34, Carolina Panthers 17
-Tom Brady should go crazy in this one after not being able to win on the road in the last couple weeks. I don't see how Carolina stands much of a chance to win this one.
New York Jets 16, TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS 13
-A low-scoring affair, look for Jets RB Thomas Jones to near 150 rushing yards in a close New York win.
JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS 23, Miami Dolphins 20
-Another game I could see going either way, but Jacksonville has been relatively successful at home this season. Maurice Jones-Drew scores twice as the Jags strengthen their playoff hopes.
BALTIMORE RAVENS 31, Detroit Lions 10
-Baltimore RB Ray Rice has a field day against the well below average Lions defense. Don't look for a slip-up here similar to Pittsburgh-Oakland last week.
HOUSTON TEXANS 34, Seattle Seahawks 20
-Look for the Texans to take out some frustration here...the need to win out and get some major help in order to make the playoffs.
TENNESSEE TITANS 31, St. Louis Rams 7
-Titans RB Chris Johnson should near 200 yards rushing and score at least twice in a big blowout of St. Louis.
Washington Redskins 20, OAKLAND RAIDERS 16
-A rematch of Super Bowl XVIII when the underdog Raiders crushed the high-scoring Redskins 38-9. I like the way Washington's offense has played of late and therefore give them the advantage over the sometimes decent, other times awful Oakland defense.
Dallas Cowboys 27, SAN DIEGO CHARGERS 24
-This should be a classic, but let's be honest here, Dallas needs this win more. The Chargers shouldn't lose much ground in the race for the AFC's #2 seed as Denver and Cincinnati should likely lose as well.
Philadelphia Eagles 26, NEW YORK GIANTS 23
-The Giants looked good in the 2nd half against the Cowboys last week, but I really liked how the Eagles' D came one second from a shutout in Atlanta last Sunday. Philly wins as the clock expires on a David Akers field goal.
Arizona Cardinals 26, SAN FRANCISCO 49ers 20
-The Cards seem to always struggle in keeping 49ers RB Frank Gore in check. Look for Gore to near 100 yards rushing and score once, but the Kurt Warner to Larry Fitzgerald / Anquan Boldin combination should be too much for San Fran to shut down in the end.
BONUS COLLEGE PICK - NAVY 24, ARMY 20 - Army hasn't won this game since 2000 and while they won't get it done here, this game should be the closest matchup in recent years. Make sure to watch the postgame ceremonies...one of the best traditions in college football.
See you all next Monday for a wrapup of the weekend!
Last Week: 10-6
Overall: 131-61 (68.2%)
Pittsburgh Steelers 17, CLEVELAND BROWNS 3
-The weather for this one is expected to be nasty...so don't look for much passing here. Pittsburgh wins an ugly game and improves to 7-6. They likely will have to win out in order to make the playoffs after the horrible loss to Oakland last week.
New Orleans Saints 30, ATLANTA FALCONS 14
-If Falcons QB Matt Ryan plays, this one could get interesting...but otherwise look for New Orleans to have an easy time with Atlanta, who has been decimated by injuries of late.
Green Bay Packers 24, CHICAGO BEARS 20
-I wouldn't be surprised if this went the other day, but after how poorly the Bears looked in beating the woeful Rams last Sunday, I just can't pick them here.
INDIANAPOLIS COLTS 31, Denver Broncos 20
-The Colts have a very good chance at running the table in the regular season and finishing 16-0, yet for some reason I wouldn't be surprised if they lost in the AFC playoffs. Denver never seems to fare well against the Colts.
Buffalo Bills 23, KANSAS CITY CHIEFS 13
-The Chiefs have looked borderline brutal in the last two weeks...while the Bills have played better as of late. Look for Terrell Owens to find the end zone in a comfortable Buffalo win.
MINNESOTA VIKINGS 24, Cincinnati Bengals 16
-Did the Cardinals develop a gameplan last week to slow down the Vikings' pass rush and therefore neutralize their defensive success? Let's see if the Bengals follow suit...
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS 34, Carolina Panthers 17
-Tom Brady should go crazy in this one after not being able to win on the road in the last couple weeks. I don't see how Carolina stands much of a chance to win this one.
New York Jets 16, TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS 13
-A low-scoring affair, look for Jets RB Thomas Jones to near 150 rushing yards in a close New York win.
JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS 23, Miami Dolphins 20
-Another game I could see going either way, but Jacksonville has been relatively successful at home this season. Maurice Jones-Drew scores twice as the Jags strengthen their playoff hopes.
BALTIMORE RAVENS 31, Detroit Lions 10
-Baltimore RB Ray Rice has a field day against the well below average Lions defense. Don't look for a slip-up here similar to Pittsburgh-Oakland last week.
HOUSTON TEXANS 34, Seattle Seahawks 20
-Look for the Texans to take out some frustration here...the need to win out and get some major help in order to make the playoffs.
TENNESSEE TITANS 31, St. Louis Rams 7
-Titans RB Chris Johnson should near 200 yards rushing and score at least twice in a big blowout of St. Louis.
Washington Redskins 20, OAKLAND RAIDERS 16
-A rematch of Super Bowl XVIII when the underdog Raiders crushed the high-scoring Redskins 38-9. I like the way Washington's offense has played of late and therefore give them the advantage over the sometimes decent, other times awful Oakland defense.
Dallas Cowboys 27, SAN DIEGO CHARGERS 24
-This should be a classic, but let's be honest here, Dallas needs this win more. The Chargers shouldn't lose much ground in the race for the AFC's #2 seed as Denver and Cincinnati should likely lose as well.
Philadelphia Eagles 26, NEW YORK GIANTS 23
-The Giants looked good in the 2nd half against the Cowboys last week, but I really liked how the Eagles' D came one second from a shutout in Atlanta last Sunday. Philly wins as the clock expires on a David Akers field goal.
Arizona Cardinals 26, SAN FRANCISCO 49ers 20
-The Cards seem to always struggle in keeping 49ers RB Frank Gore in check. Look for Gore to near 100 yards rushing and score once, but the Kurt Warner to Larry Fitzgerald / Anquan Boldin combination should be too much for San Fran to shut down in the end.
BONUS COLLEGE PICK - NAVY 24, ARMY 20 - Army hasn't won this game since 2000 and while they won't get it done here, this game should be the closest matchup in recent years. Make sure to watch the postgame ceremonies...one of the best traditions in college football.
See you all next Monday for a wrapup of the weekend!
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