Sunday, December 12, 2010

Week 14 NFL Quick Picks

Sorry I missed Thursday's game, I would've picked Colts (-3). Of course they had to go and screw that up. But it was mighty suspicious of the Titans to not just run out the clock and instead score. MAYBE ITS ALL A SET UP!

Or nor. Anyway, onto the picks. It's the first week of fantasy football playoffs (for most leagues). Except if you're me and you have a bye week because you finished so well. (Bragging rights).

Oakland at Jacksonville (-3.5)

Both are fighting for a division crown, but I really like the way the Jaguars have been playing lately (a lot of Maurice Jones Drew). Oakland can be good (as evidenced by last week), but maybe not the most consistent. Jacksonville wins and covers, putting the pressure back on the Colts to win the division.

Cincinnati at Pittsburgh (-8.5)

Though they almost beat the Saints last week, and kept it respectable, the Bengals are still really terrible. Pittsburgh is coming off the biggest win of their season so I look for them to keep it going. Steelers win and cover.

New England (-3) at Chicago

After watching Monday Night Football, I don't care how good everyone thinks the Bears Defense is. Tom Brady will be able to move the ball. Sorry Chicago, Patriots win and cover, and the Bears are exposed as really not that good. A man can dream.

Cleveland at Buffalo (PK)

The Battle for Lake Erie! This one can't be separated because both teams aren't as bad as their record shows. BUT the Browns have been able to win more close games, which I think is the mark of a better team. The Browns almost exclusively run the ball with Peyton Hillis, and the Bills can't stop the run, so I say that the Browns win.

Green Bay (-7) at Detroit

The Lions aren't bad, but they always find a way to lose. The Packers are on a roll, and it will continue. Packers win and cover.

Atlanta (-7.5) at Carolina

Atlanta beat a better opponent on the road last week, so this one should be easy. Falcons win and cover over the lowly Panthers. (But I really hope the pick is wrong/The Panthers trade for Kevin Kolb and don't take Andrew Luck. Just a thought).

Tampa Bay (-1) at Washington

Excuse me if I think the Redskins are one of the most overrated teams in the league, even when people rate them as decent. Tampa Bay kept it close with Atlanta last week, and I see no reason why they can't beat a lesser opponent. Tampa wins, covers.

St.Louis at New Orleans (-9.5)

St. Louis' little miracle run comes to an end against the surging Saints, who need every win they can get to secure a playoff birth (lots of worthy teams this year). Saints win and cover. The Rams would still be in their division race though! The NFC West- where parity just produces decency.

Seattle at San Francisco (-5)

Speaking of the NFC West, here's your hell game. The 49ers are so bad they turned back to Alex Smith, and even he doesn't know why. Meanwhile, the Seahawks either win or lose in a blowout. But here I think the Seahawks are able to win, so Seahawks cover and win. Something about this game just screams "fluky result", and the Seahawks are kings of those. And in hell, the game is being announced by a broadcast team of a Seattle Hipster and a San Francisco Hipster.

Miami at NY Jets (-5)

I expect the Jets to be royally pissed off after last week, and take it out on the merely decent Dolphins, who still have Chad Henne at quarterback (not Tom Brady). Jets win and cover.

Denver (-4) at Arizona

Interim coach? Check. Rookie Quarterback on the other side, making his first start? Check. Broncos win and cover, and the Jon Skelton era in Arizona begins poorly.

Kansas City at San Diego (-10)

Kansas City is without Matt Cassel, but I find it hard to believe that they're just going to fold playing in a game that is critical to the division race. The Chargers couldn't do stop the Raiders running game last week, so why could they do it against the Chiefs? The Chargers offense will be enough to pull out the game, though. Chargers win, Chiefs cover.

Philadelphia (-3.5) at Dallas

Dallas' defense isn't so great, and Michael Vick is still on a roll, along with LeSean McCoy. Dallas is a fun spoiler, but not a great one. They have glaring holes that an interim coach can't band-aid for too long. Philly wins and covers.

NY Giants (-3) at Minnesota *Ford Field, Detroit*

The Metrodome's roof partially collapsed, so this one's being played in Detroit. Now without homefield advantage AND without Brett Favre, the Vikings seem pretty doomed in this one. The Giants are fighting for the playoffs and have more talent on both sides of the ball (or more talent playing up to its level). Giants win and cover, and perhaps kill any dreams the Vikings have of a miracle playoff run.

Baltimore (-3) at Houston

Baltimore is going to be angry after losing Sunday Night's game, and will take it out on the terrible Texans defense. Ravens win and cover.

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