Week 14 Predictions

I just can't believe I was right about Thursday's pick. The Jags beat the Texans by 7. Oh Houston, what happened?! Anyway, it's getting down to the wire for teams to make it into the playoffs. My guess? My boys from Green Bay won't be in it. But I get a warm fuzzy feeling knowing that the Bears won't be in it either. :) So, let's get to the gridiron...

Colts v. Bengals: Colts.

Browns v. Patriots: Patriots. I said it once, I'll say it again. Never pick against Tom Brady.

Raiders v. Jets: Raiders. This will be the battle of teams that had hope and surprisingly badass quarterbacks at the beginning of the season, and then fell off somewhere in week 10.

Chiefs v. Washington: Chiefs. Media darling RGIII just isn't the same miracle worker. His sophomore slump is really showing. It's hard to say whether it's him, or the team that's around him. Proving once again that year 2 is a bitch for QBs.

Vikings v. Ravens: Vikings. I don't necessarily believe that the Vikings will win. But the last couple weeks, the Vikings have just been spoilers. It's as though AP and company are playing for nothing but to spoil other teams' playoff chances. HA.

Falcons v. Packers: Packers. Sure, Aaron Rodgers will still be on the sideline. But the Packers are home, and the Falcons seem to have fallen apart. I think they've been hit with the same curse as the Texans.

Bills v. Buccaneers: Bills. The Buccaneers playoff chances are dead. The Bills still have a tiny ounce of hope. That may be just enough to give Buffalo the edge.

Dolphins v. Steelers: Steelers. This is a tough pick. The Steelers just aren't what they used to be. But they are at home, and maybe Mike Tomlin is a little bitter that he got busted trying to trip Jacoby Jones with a two step. A win would go a long way to making him feel better, right? I don't know about $100,000 better, but you know, better.

Lions v. Eagles: Lions.

Titans v. Broncos: Broncos.

Rams v. Cardinals: Cardinals. Until last week, the Cardinals weren't even on my radar. But this sleeper team is fighting for a playoff spot and being in 8th place, it's still a very real possibility.

Seahawks v. 49ers: 49ers. I suspect they want revenge for that butt-kicking they got up in Seattle earlier this year.

Giants v. Chargers: Chargers. Although San Diego often finds a way to lose, and the Giants are super streak-y, I still say the Chargers take it at home.*

Panthers v. Saints: Saints. Sexy sexy Cam Newton is leading Carolina into a wild card spot -- unless they take over the Saints as head of the NFC South. This game should be a good one to watch.

Cowboys v. Bears: Cowboys. Look, admittedly Tony Romo has a reputation for choking. But the Bears team is full of injuries. So I go with who Special Correspondent Jillian calls the "guys in the white hats".





*Despite the fact that everything I wrote implies I should go with the Giants, doesn't it?