Broncos-Chargers Preview and Week 13 Picks!

The Broncos head to San Diego this Sunday to take on their division rival the Chargers in a game that they are favored to win. Coming off the huge overtime win over the Patriots on Sunday night, and a week where Brock Osweiler made the regional cover of Sports Illustrated, Denver now has to regroup and go into San Diego and take care of business over the 3-8 Chargers. Although the Broncos won't say they are overlooking the Chargers this week, there are multiple reasons why this game is a classic trap for the Bronx. First, Phillip Rivers is always a thorn in the Broncos side and he can single handedly beat them on his own. Also, Denver's defense is going to be without Demarcus Ware, Sylvester Williams, and T.J. Ward. As well as Osweiler has played the last two weeks, you have to worry he could have a tough time and play like a guy who is only making his third start. The Chargers are going nowhere and would like nothing else but to spoil the Broncos and the momentum they have built the last two weeks. The Broncos haven't lost a road divisional game since 2010, so they are due for a loss. I just feel like this is a very dangerous game. The Broncos have not blown out anyone all season long, with the exception of the Packers, and I don't see why this game won't be a close one as well.

 SAN DIEGO (+4) over Denver
Final Score: Chargers-23 Broncos-20

Now, onto the picks for Week 13....

Last Week's Record: 7-9
Overall Record: 80-91-8
(HOME TEAM IN CAPS)

San Francisco (+7) over CHICAGO: The Bears will win the game, but the Niners will keep it closer than people expect.

Cincy (-8) over CLEVELAND: Only the Browns would lose a game on a blocked field goal return as time expires like they did last Monday night. This should be a blowout in Cincy's favor.

TENNESSEE (-2) over Jacksonville: The Titans will finally get a home win under rookie Marcus Mariota.

BUFFALO (-3) over Houston: Huge game between the 5-6 Bills and the 6-5 Texans. The Bills will get back on track and the get the important win at home to get to 6-6.

Baltimore (+4) over MIAMI: The Ravens will always play hard for John Harbaugh no matter how bad their season is, and the Dolphins are the opposite. They rarely show heart. I could see the Dolphins winning the game, but look for the Ravens to keep it tight all the way.

NEW ORLEANS (+7) over Carolina: I'll take the Saints because I think that Drew Brees and Sean Payton will have their last great moment in New Orleans on Sunday as they take down the previously undefeated Carolina Panthers.

Seattle (-1) over MINNESOTA: I have no idea where this game goes, but I'll take the Seahawks because I still believe that Russell Wilson and this offense will find a way go get themselves into the playoffs even without Marshawn Lynch and Jimmy Graham. I don't think the Vikings have much of a homefield advantage since they play at the University of Minnesota, and that plays a factor in my opinion. This game looks like a tough one to call either way.

Arizona (-4) over ST.LOUIS: The Rams have fallen on hard times at 4-7, and QB Nick Foles is playing with zero confidence at this point. I have doubted the Cardinals all year long, but at 9-2 I am a believer, and I think they win this game by a touchdown or maybe even 10 points.

Atlanta (+2) over TAMPA BAY: The Falcons have fallen apart after their 5-0 start. They now stand at 6-5 and head to Tampa to take on the 5-6 Bucs. Tampa Bay pulled the upset in Atlanta a few weeks ago, so logic would think that the Bucs will get the win at home in the rematch, but I have to think that the Falcons will find a way to win a gutty game on the road and get to 7-5.

NY GIANTS (+3) over NY Jets: The Battle of New York is a very pivotal one. The Jets are 6-5 and in the thick of the AFC Wild Card race, and the 5-6 Giants are currently tied for first in the NFC East The last time these two teams played in the regular season in 2011, the Giants beat the Jets and never looked back on their way to winning Super Bowl XLVI. The Giants are banged up on the offensive line and I just don't think they have enough upfront to hold off the Jets defense-eventhough the Jets will be without Darrelle Revis. This will be a close game but look for the Jets to hold on for the win.

OAKLAND (+3) over Kansas City: The Chiefs are 6-5 and have won five in a row after a 1-5 start. They have the easiest schedule of any of the playoff contenders down the stretch in the AFC, and I think they will they get into the playoffs, but this is one of their toughest games left. The Raiders are 5-6 and they very capable of pulling the mild upset this week. I think the Raiders win the game and stop the Chiefs winning streak.

Philly (+10) over NEW ENGLAND: The Pats will win this game, but without Rob Gronkowski it is hard to see them blowing out the Eagles. I think Philly will keep it close enough and getting Sam Bradford back will only help their chances.

Indy (+7) over PITTSBURGH: Give 40-year old Matt Hasselback credit for being undefeated in every game he has started for the injured Andrew Luck. I think the Steelers will win, but I feel like Indy will play well enough to make Pittsburgh really earn it on SNF.

WASHINGTON (-3) over Dallas: The Cowboys are 3-8 and Tony Romo is injured again and out for the rest of the year. The Cowboys should hope to lose every game left they have on the schedule, finish 3-13, get a high draft pick, and reboot next year when Romo comes back. The Redskins are 5-6 and somehow are in first place in the NFC East. I would think they would take advantage of the Romo injury to win this game handily, but you just never know. I think they will get it done at home and get to 6-6.