Week 9 picks:10-3
Week 12 picks: 11-4
I have been 0-2 on Thursday games thus far. The short turnaround and divisional games are tough. And likewise for this week, I will stay away from scores. Except the 49ers... who can't score more than 20 points. so if they win, it will likely be 17-14.
ON TO THE PICKS:
And a fantastic slate of Thanksgiving Day games this year-
Bears(5-6) @ Lions(7-4)
Game would have more play off implications with the Bears being 6-5 instead but this is still a chance for the bears to try to climb into the wild card picture. Lions defense is too good and they are too used to playing on Thanksgiving.
Winner: Lions
Eagles(8-3) @ Cowboys(8-3)
It's a battle for 1st place. Who to trust more on the big stage in Dallas... Tony Romo or Mark Sanchez? It's not week 17 yet.
Winner: Cowboys
Seahawks(7-4) @ 49ers(7-4)
This will factor largely into the 6th wildcard spot. Seahawks are ranked 1st in defense and 49ers 2nd. This series usually features a home and home split. The Seahawks actually have a worse passing ranking than the 49ers. Aldon Smith being back should make the difference in pass rush against Russell Wilson
Winner: 49ers
Washington(3-8) @ Colts(7-4)
Andrew Luck vs RG3 without any sizzle. RG3 is looking like he might crawl into BUST status while Luck is gaining ground to being Elite.
Winner: Colts
Titans(2-9) @ Texans(5-6)
Texans will have a quarterback switch with Mallett being out for the year. Texans will be too good on the ground for the worst run defense in the league.
Winner: Texans
Browns(7-4) @ Bills(6-5)
The Browns have more at stake trying to stay in contention for 1st in their division. The Bills are looking up at the Patriots and hope to stay relevant in the wild card. The Bills offense isn't good enough to overcome a tough Browns defense.
Winner: Browns
Chargers(7-4) @ Ravens(7-4)
The Chargers are the quietest 7-4 team in the league. Their record is better than they team is. The Ravens are coming off a big win in New Orleans. Ravens are also looking to stay at the top in their division.
Winner: Ravens
Giants(3-8) @ Jaguars(1-10)
And no one wants to watch this and I don't even want to pick it. I want to pick the Jaguars to win their 2nd game this week but the best player on the field is probably Odell Beckham and he plays for the Giants.
Winner: Giants
Bengals(7-3-1) @ Buccaneers(2-9)
Bengals are in first in the AFC North with compliments to the tie on their record. They have been inconsistent but the Bucs have been consistently bad. Bengals are often troubled on the road but the Bucs aren't that good.
Winner: Bengals
Raiders(1-10) @ Rams(4-7)
Neither team has had the season they have wanted. Especially the Rams defense. But they have come on stronger as the season has come along. Surprisingly, the Raiders offensive line is 2nd in sacks allowed. Can they hold up against a resurgent Rams pass rush?
Winner: Rams
Saints(4-7) @ Steelers(7-4)
The Saints are in first place. If they play offs were tomorrow, they'd be in. Should the playoff format dictate that a divisional winner be at least .500? The Saints need to be back on track at some point.
Winner: Saints
Panthers(3-7-1) @ Vikings(4-7)
The Panthers are actually still in the hunt in their division. The Vikings haven't found their touch on offense but their defense has been playing well. Without Peterson, their rush offense is 13th in the league. Their defense might be too much for Cam Newton, who has not looked comfortable since the season began.
Winner: Vikings
Cardinals(9-2) @ Falcons(4-7)
Both teams are in first place. Well, the Falcons are slightly behind the Saints but they still stand atop at 4-7. So this battle of first place teams is incredibly mismatched.
Winner: Cardinals
Patriots(9-2) @ Packers(8-3)
Possible Super Bowl preview blah blah that you'll hear all week. Which conference juggernaut will win? Tom Brady or Aaron Rodgers? The Patriots find more ways to win than any other team in the league.
Winner: Patriots
Broncos(8-3) @ Chiefs(7-4)
This game is slightly more appealing have the Chiefs beat the Raiders last week, but this still has major play off implications. The Chiefs can climb into first place with a win this week and they are coming off of 10 days rest. The Broncos were pushed to the limit by the Dolphins last week but the Dolphins have trouble closing games.
Winner: Chiefs
Monday Night Football
Dolphins(6-5) @ Jets(2-9)
Jets just got demolished by a team who had 2 days of practice. Geno Smith might be back at the helm at quarterback this week. Dolphins haven't been able to close against the Packers or the Broncos but they are proving to be a strong suitor for a wild card spot. They have to continue to win and try to avenge a loss last year to the Jets in week 17 that pushed them out of the play offs.
Winner: Dolphins
The 9ers can't score more then 20 pts haha. But that game is usually always low scoring either way but she easily be a good one, and both teams need a win to keep some hopes alive. Miami should walk away with a much needed win this week too, if we lose im giving up on our season lol. Im surprised the NFL isn't broken sicne Oakland finally won a game for the first time in what, over a year? But i agree with alot of the picks but i do think the Panthers will be able to beat the Vikings. But i also thought the Panthers were easily a playoff team, possibly even a superbowl contender. But they are just to inconsistent, but they have the defense and offensive talent but just cant seem to put it together. The Bengals too, good record, great all around team, but if Dalton doesnt show up like he did against the Browns then they will be wiped out by the Bucs and be embarrassed. But its hard not to have a good game against the Bucs lol.
ReplyDeleteOakland might not win a game for another year now. Cam hasn't looked comfortable all year. He was hurt and they kept him bottled up. Much like with RG3. They aren't yet pocket passers; they need to be mobile to succeed. Their franchises are scared of losing their investments. RG3 has won 13 career games, most in his rookie year. Entering bust status.
ReplyDeleteLuck vs McCoy this sunday. Who would have thought Geno Smith is being ran from NY and RG3 from Wash this early in their careers?
ReplyDeleteYeah that's the thing with my early picks are the changes that come. But the outcome is no different. The Jets are due for a top to bottom overhaul. It's not all on Geno Smith. I wasn't high on him in his last bowl game in college. Awful in the snow and then he's expected to be good in New York with the conditions.
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