We are getting down to the wire for teams to get into the playoffs. There are a few who have been knocked out and have no shot (for example: Rams, Vikings, Falcons, Jaguars, Texans) and some who have already clinched (Seahawks, Chiefs, Colts, Broncos). But that leaves a lot of slots open. There are seven teams still in the hunt, some in control of their own destiny, and some who will be waiting with bated breath to see what their division rivals will do. Looks like we'll be taking this thing right down to Week 17 this year. But for now, here are my picks:
Miami v. Buffalo: Miami. This is one of those situations where one team is already out, and the other is still in the hunt. In theory, Buffalo could just be operating as a spoiler (the way the Vikings have the past few weeks), but I don't think they've got the chops or the desire. Meanwhile, Miami's chances of getting in the playoffs will die if they don't win.
New Orleans v. Carolina: Carolina. Carolina is at home, and fighting to show that they are the winners of the NFC South. I expect it will be an interesting game.
Minnesota v. Cincinnati: Minnesota. Call me crazy, but I am starting to think that the Vikings are getting their kicks out of spoiling it for other teams.
Denver v. Houston: Denver.
Tennessee v. Jax: Tennessee.
Indianapolis v. Kansas City. Kansas City. KC is at home, and trying to knock Denver out of the top spot. Both of these teams are going, now we're just playing for the bye and for home field advantage. But, bitterness and hate will win out.
Cleveland v. New York Jets. Cleveland. Geno Smith seems to have entered into his sophomore slump a year early.
Tampa Bay v. St. Louis: Tampa Bay.
Dallas v. Washington: Dallas. This is a hard pick, because Dallas has a tendency to choke. But, evidently Washington has already given up. So Dallas it is.
New York Giants v. Detroit: Detroit. Even though Detroit was headed to the playoffs as winner of the NFC North, they are now going to have to win AND see the Bears and the Packers lose. This isn't going to be the game in which they dig their own grave, however.
Arizona v. Seattle: Seattle.
New England v. Baltimore: Baltimore.
Pittsburgh v. Green Bay: Green Bay. If you haven't heard, the Packers have transformed into a second half team. So you may want to wait until half time to tune in.
Oakland v. San Diego: San Diego.
Chicago v. Philadelphia: Chicago. Unless the weather is madness, then the winner will be whichever players are able to see in the middle of a blizzard.
Atlanta v. San Francisco: San Francisco.
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