Last Week's Record: 11-5
Overall Record: 101-101-7
(HOME TEAM IN CAPS)
NEW ORLEANS (-7) over Dallas: It is hard to pick against the Saints in the Dome. The Cowboys aren't totally dead in the NFC playoff picture, but it is hard to see them picking off the Saints this Saturday.
PITTSBURGH (-1) over Green Bay: The Packers are going to win 10 games and get the 5th seed in the NFC, but they will fall at Heinz Field this week. The Steelers should play hard until the end of the season.
TENNESSEE (-2) over Miami: The Fins will have a chance to make the playoffs after starting -3, but they will fall to the Titans this week. Chris Johnson will make too many plays to help the Titans keep their faint playoff hopes alive.
New England (-7) over BUFFALO: The Pats get it going this week with a rare and solid road win in Buffalo.
Arizona (-10) over DETROIT: The Lions can't stop anyone, and the Cards will be ready for a big bounce back game after their loss to the Niners on Monday Night.
San Francisco (+9) over PHILLY: The Eagles should win, but this game will be closer then you think. Philly is hot right now, but don't you get the sense they are suckering in their fans for another January disappointment?
Atlanta (+4) over NY JETS: The Jet fans are already figuring out how they are going to make the playoffs with Mark Sanchez and Rex Ryan leading the way. I think their dreams end this week at the hands of the banged up Falcons. Call it the "Hunch of the Week."
BALTIMORE (-10) over Chicago: The lock of the week in the NFL. This line can't be high enough. The Bears are done, and Jay Cutler is one of the biggest disappointments of the 2009 season. The Ravens have a very viable chance of running the table and making the playoffs.
KANSAS CITY (-2) over Cleveland: The Chiefs are in danger of not selling out Arrowhead for the first time since 1990. Plus, doesn't it seem that every home game the Chiefs played this year was a dark, cloudy, and cold day? It is symbolic of the Todd Haley Era.
Houston (-10) over ST.LOUIS: Do you wish the Giants and Steve Spagnuolo were still together on the same sidelines. Of course the Texans will play hard and win this week. There is no pressure on them. They will crumble next week at Miami to put an end to their playoff dreams.
SAN DIEGO (-5) over Cincy: The battle for the number 2 seed in the AFC goes to the Chargers. The Bengals lack the big play and big score ability on offense and the Chargers are flying right now. Indy wants no part of SD in the playoffs.
SEATTLE (-6) over Tampa Bay: Josh Freeman looks very JaMarcus Russell-like the last few weeks. The Seahawks are better at home and get the job done this week.
Minnesota (-8) over CAROLINA: The Panthers will play hard and this game has all the makings of a back door cover, but the Vikings want to keep the train rolling and they will this week. Why was this game not flexed out by NBC and the NFL. SNF should be Dolphins-Titans this week.
WASHINGTON (+3) over New York Giants: The 'Skins have played hard the last four games, and Jason Campbell has played well. They will give the Giants all they can handle in this NFC East rivalry on MNF.
Oakland (+13) over DENVER: How bad is JaMarcus Russell? The Raiders are starting 3rd stringer Charlie Frye this week in Mile High. I know this is great matchup for Denver, but divisional and rivalry games make me nervous. The Broncos should win, but it will be closer than people think. Final Score: Denver-17 Oakland-10
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