St. Louis Rams 23-17 Buffalo Bills
I wanted to go with the Bills, but the Rams put up an impressive win against the 49ers last week, and they seem to be moving in the right direction under Head Coach Jeff Fisher. The Bills are the Bills. They put hope into the hearts of their fans early in the season and then they crush them by dropping many games in November and December. I feel they'll drop this one to the Rams.
I wanted to go with the Bills, but the Rams put up an impressive win against the 49ers last week, and they seem to be moving in the right direction under Head Coach Jeff Fisher. The Bills are the Bills. They put hope into the hearts of their fans early in the season and then they crush them by dropping many games in November and December. I feel they'll drop this one to the Rams.
Atlanta Falcons 34- 23 Carolina Panthers
No doubt about it the Falcons are the superior team. The Falcons come into this game 11-1 and they want to prove to everyone that they're the best. This game is in Carolina but the weather won't be too unlike the Georgia Dome. Plus the Falcons have QB Matt Ryan, wide receivers Julio Jones and Rhoddy White, and a stubborn defense.
No doubt about it the Falcons are the superior team. The Falcons come into this game 11-1 and they want to prove to everyone that they're the best. This game is in Carolina but the weather won't be too unlike the Georgia Dome. Plus the Falcons have QB Matt Ryan, wide receivers Julio Jones and Rhoddy White, and a stubborn defense.
Cincinnati Bengals 34-28 Dallas Cowboys
The Cowboys always have high expectations and the Bengals usually have none. The Bengals have strung together four straight wins against good teams, while the Cowboys four previous wins were against Philadelphia twice, Cleveland once, and Carolina once. Not very impressive. Plus with the death of practice squad teammate Jerry Brown the mood in Dallas will be down, but it won't empower the 'Boys like Jovan Belcher's death did to the Chiefs. Plus, I like Bengals offense and defense more than the Cowboys'.
The Cowboys always have high expectations and the Bengals usually have none. The Bengals have strung together four straight wins against good teams, while the Cowboys four previous wins were against Philadelphia twice, Cleveland once, and Carolina once. Not very impressive. Plus with the death of practice squad teammate Jerry Brown the mood in Dallas will be down, but it won't empower the 'Boys like Jovan Belcher's death did to the Chiefs. Plus, I like Bengals offense and defense more than the Cowboys'.
Cleveland Browns 20-17 Kansas City Chiefs
This was a tough one. The Chiefs have been clamping down defensively as of late and Brady Quinn has stepped in at the QB position and played well. However, I think they won't be able to handle Trent Richardson and Brandon Weeden. Also, the Jovan Belcher effect wouldn't last long like the "Pagano Effect". Browns narrowly over the Chiefs.
This was a tough one. The Chiefs have been clamping down defensively as of late and Brady Quinn has stepped in at the QB position and played well. However, I think they won't be able to handle Trent Richardson and Brandon Weeden. Also, the Jovan Belcher effect wouldn't last long like the "Pagano Effect". Browns narrowly over the Chiefs.
Indianapolis Colts 28-13 Tennessee Titans
The Colts have won six of their last seven games and the momentum is building. The "Pagano Effect" has taken over and I believe the Titans won't be able to stop it. QB Andrew Luck has been too good. Wide receivers Reggie Wayne and T.Y. Hilton have been extremely good too and who do the Titans have to stop them? Also, Chris Johnson has been a huge disappointment for the second straight season so the Colts won't have to worry about him
The Colts have won six of their last seven games and the momentum is building. The "Pagano Effect" has taken over and I believe the Titans won't be able to stop it. QB Andrew Luck has been too good. Wide receivers Reggie Wayne and T.Y. Hilton have been extremely good too and who do the Titans have to stop them? Also, Chris Johnson has been a huge disappointment for the second straight season so the Colts won't have to worry about him
New York Jets 21-7 Jacksonville Jaguars
This is the Oi Vey game of the week. Jets and Jags. Ugly stuff. I guess I give it to the Jets. The Jets are 5-7 and the Jaguars are 2-10. Maurice Jones-Drew is hurt and Jacksonville is a mess. Even though New York is a mess as well, they still have talented players on their team and a stronger offense.
This is the Oi Vey game of the week. Jets and Jags. Ugly stuff. I guess I give it to the Jets. The Jets are 5-7 and the Jaguars are 2-10. Maurice Jones-Drew is hurt and Jacksonville is a mess. Even though New York is a mess as well, they still have talented players on their team and a stronger offense.
Chicago Bears 24-23 Minnesota Vikings
The Bears this season have lost to strong defensive teams. Their last three losses came to Seattle, San Francisco, and Houston. All playoff Contenders, two Super Bowl favorites. Christian Ponder and the Vikings have been spotty. WR Percy Harvin is out and Adrian Peterson won't be able to carry the team on his back against a stingy Bears defense. I take the Bears in a close one.
The Bears this season have lost to strong defensive teams. Their last three losses came to Seattle, San Francisco, and Houston. All playoff Contenders, two Super Bowl favorites. Christian Ponder and the Vikings have been spotty. WR Percy Harvin is out and Adrian Peterson won't be able to carry the team on his back against a stingy Bears defense. I take the Bears in a close one.
Pittsburgh Steelers 27-13 San Diego Chargers
The Steelers have QB Ben Roethlisberger back. Even without him they pulled out a victory against the Ravens last week. The Steelers are the superior team and the Chargers haven't been able to get their s*** together this season. Plus, Philip Rivers is a pick throwing machine.
The Steelers have QB Ben Roethlisberger back. Even without him they pulled out a victory against the Ravens last week. The Steelers are the superior team and the Chargers haven't been able to get their s*** together this season. Plus, Philip Rivers is a pick throwing machine.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 35-21 Philadelphia Eagles
The Eagles season is lost. The Buccs are a good team trying to make a late playoff push. Rookies (QB) Nick Foles and (RB) Bryce Brown have been recent bright spots for the Eagles, but at 3-9 they're out matched against the 6-6 Buccaneers. QB Josh Freeman, RB Doug Martin, and the rest of Tampa Bay are good, and underrated.
The Eagles season is lost. The Buccs are a good team trying to make a late playoff push. Rookies (QB) Nick Foles and (RB) Bryce Brown have been recent bright spots for the Eagles, but at 3-9 they're out matched against the 6-6 Buccaneers. QB Josh Freeman, RB Doug Martin, and the rest of Tampa Bay are good, and underrated.
Washington Redskins 28-24 Baltimore Ravens
The Redskins have been rolling. 3-0 in their last 3 games. RGIII is giving the Washington fan base reason to believe again. I give this one to the 'Skins because of RGIII, rookie running back surprise and stalwart Alfred Morris, and wide receiver Pierre Garcon is active and healthy. Washington is 5-1 with Garcon playing and 1-5 without him. Baltimore is good and I give them a lot of credit, but the Redskins have hope and momentum behind them. And yes, I know, Joe Flacco is 15-0 in his career after a loss.
The Redskins have been rolling. 3-0 in their last 3 games. RGIII is giving the Washington fan base reason to believe again. I give this one to the 'Skins because of RGIII, rookie running back surprise and stalwart Alfred Morris, and wide receiver Pierre Garcon is active and healthy. Washington is 5-1 with Garcon playing and 1-5 without him. Baltimore is good and I give them a lot of credit, but the Redskins have hope and momentum behind them. And yes, I know, Joe Flacco is 15-0 in his career after a loss.
San Francisco 49ers 27-13 Miami Dolphins
The 49ers have a great defense and Colin Kaepernick will bounce back. Jim Harbaugh is a great coach and will get his team to bounce back from their disappointing loss to the Rams last week. The Dolphins have Ryan Tannehill and an improving Reggie Bush, but they're no match for the 49ers.
The 49ers have a great defense and Colin Kaepernick will bounce back. Jim Harbaugh is a great coach and will get his team to bounce back from their disappointing loss to the Rams last week. The Dolphins have Ryan Tannehill and an improving Reggie Bush, but they're no match for the 49ers.
New York Giants 31-28 New Orleans Saints
I really really REALLY wanted to take the Saints. Partly because the Giants are coming off a loss, and partly because I want them to implode for the Redskins to win the division. However, they're the Giants. They've realized their backs are against the wall - and that's when they're the most dangerous. This game is in New York and the Saints won't have the comfortable controlled setting of the Superdome. Giants in a close one.
I really really REALLY wanted to take the Saints. Partly because the Giants are coming off a loss, and partly because I want them to implode for the Redskins to win the division. However, they're the Giants. They've realized their backs are against the wall - and that's when they're the most dangerous. This game is in New York and the Saints won't have the comfortable controlled setting of the Superdome. Giants in a close one.
Seattle Seahawks 24-7 Arizona Cardinals
The Seahawks have been playing well as of late. Rookie QB Russell Wilson has exceeded all expectations and is a great leader. They have a monster (well more like a beast) of a running back in Marshawn Lynch and a great defense. The Cardinals are living up to their meager expectations at 4-8.
The Seahawks have been playing well as of late. Rookie QB Russell Wilson has exceeded all expectations and is a great leader. They have a monster (well more like a beast) of a running back in Marshawn Lynch and a great defense. The Cardinals are living up to their meager expectations at 4-8.
Green Bay Packers 30-21 Detroit Lions
This game will be played in the "Frozen Tundra of Lambeau Field" (NFL Films voice). Not a place you want to be playing at if your the Lions who rely heavily on Matt Stafford and his arm. They'll put up a fight but the Packers lead by Aaron Rodgers (a guy who knows how to pass at Lambeau) will prevail.
This game will be played in the "Frozen Tundra of Lambeau Field" (NFL Films voice). Not a place you want to be playing at if your the Lions who rely heavily on Matt Stafford and his arm. They'll put up a fight but the Packers lead by Aaron Rodgers (a guy who knows how to pass at Lambeau) will prevail.
New England Patriots 35-34 Houston Texans
This is the toughest game of the week. The Patriots have the top passing offense in the league that displays an array of weapons, while the texans have had the sixth best defense this season highlighted by the defensive efforts of ball-swatting, quarterback-sacking J.J. Watt. While the Texans are great against the run, their passing defense is 17th in the league which isn't good when facing Tom Brady. At first I wanted to take Brady and his high octane offense against the Texans, but now Houston seems to be the more complete team. But, New England has run the ball exceptionally well this year and the game is at Gillette Stadium. The weather favors New England, and I feel Brady, Welker, Lloyd, Hernandez, and Ridley will be too good for the Texans. I take New England in what should be a great game.
This is the toughest game of the week. The Patriots have the top passing offense in the league that displays an array of weapons, while the texans have had the sixth best defense this season highlighted by the defensive efforts of ball-swatting, quarterback-sacking J.J. Watt. While the Texans are great against the run, their passing defense is 17th in the league which isn't good when facing Tom Brady. At first I wanted to take Brady and his high octane offense against the Texans, but now Houston seems to be the more complete team. But, New England has run the ball exceptionally well this year and the game is at Gillette Stadium. The weather favors New England, and I feel Brady, Welker, Lloyd, Hernandez, and Ridley will be too good for the Texans. I take New England in what should be a great game.