Week 13 Picks

I've been a little distracted this week with all the college games going down, and I keep forgetting that a lot is still undecided in the NFL. That being said, after watching the Jets keep their playoff hopes alive last night, my interests have quickly been rekindled. Here are my picks for week 13, and Go Bama!!!



Eagles (-4.5) over Falcons

I said last week that Atlanta was overrated and picked the Bucs. Well, Philly is in the playoff hunt and Atlanta may be without Matt Ryan. Eagles should take this by a touchdown.


Rams (+8.5) over Bears

Again another battle of the bad teams, and again a Chicago defense that looks terrible. This could be close, but I don't see the Bears putting up enough points to allow their defense to cover an 8.5 point spread...


Bengals (-13.5) over Lions

Cincinnati's defense looks fantastic on the other hand, and Detroit still sucks. The Bengals just need to score enough to cover this and I think they should be able to do that against a pathetic Detroit defense ranked last in the league.


Titans (+6.5) over Colts

Indy should keep their winning streak alive and bring Vince Young and the Titans back down to earth a little but, but it's gonna be close and could be another come-from-behind victory for Manning. He seems to be doing that a lot this year.


Broncos (-4.5) over Chiefs

I know it was just one game, but it was against the Giants and Denver looks like they didn't blow their season entirely. I see them making a late charge. Remember, this team did start 6-0.


Saints (-8.5) over Redskins

Washington has a decent defense, but I feel like this line should be higher... don't you?


Buccaneers (+6.5) over Panthers

I like the Buccaneers' chances to win at least one more game this season, and it's probably not gonna be against the Saints, which leaves Seattle, the Jets, Atlanta, and these Panthers as the possible targets. Who knows what Carolina will do this game? Either way, I like the Bucs' chances as the underdogs.


Texans (+.5) over Jaguars

The Jaguars are either getting too much credit or not enough based on their record. I honestly think that Houston has played some good football this season, though they haven't been able to finish properly. I'm hoping they win this one so the Ravens, obviously a better team than the Jags, have a chance at the playoffs.


Raiders (+11.5) over Steelers

Oakland will probably lose this one, but Pittsburgh is not looking like a playoff team right now and I see them possibly blowing this one like the Bengals did a few weeks back; only in the Steelers' case, it could knock them out of the playoffs rather than cause a minor setback.


Patriots (-6.5) over Dolphins

New England always has trouble against Miami's wildcat offense, and right now the Pat's defense looks like shit. That being said, New England has to hold on to their AFC East lead and this game is crucial. They just need to rack up enough points to give their defesne some breathing room.


Chargers (-12.5) over Browns

Cleveland is just absolutely terrible and San Diego is one of my favorite teams in the AFC right now. Oh, and they've won 6 in a row. Pay attention.


49ers (+0.5) over Seahwaks

Not quite sure why Seattle is favoured in this one, who really thinks the Seahwaks are gonna put up points against a solid San Fran defense? Jacksonville managed only 3 points againast them, is Seattle gonna do better?


Cowboys (-1.5) over Giants

Romo and Eli both have something to prove this week. The Giants looked terrible last week though, whereas the Cowboys looked pretty dominant. This might be one of the most exciting games of the week but I think Dallas will come out on top.


Vikings (-3.5) over Cardinals

Not sure again why this line is so low... Favre has been putting up crazy numbers and Peterson, although it looks like he may be surpassed by Chris Johnson as the number 1 running back in the league, is still a viable threat to any defense. I say Vikings by around 10 in this one, Minny is on fire this season.


Ravens (+3.5) over Packers

Baltimore has had some tough losses this season but I still them as one of the top teams in the AFC. I'm pickin them to not only win this game, but finish the season strong and compete against the Colts for the AFC championship. Yeah, I'm that confident.