Had some rough results in week 13, hopefully, I'll do better this week.
week 13 results:7-11
combined results:18-16
49ers (6-7) at Seahawks (7-6)
The Seahawks seem to be hitting their stride after a rough mid-season losing streak. As of now they are just 1 game out of the wildcard. While the 49ers are just about eliminated from the playoffs. The 49ers do need to win all of their remaining games to stay off the hot seat next season. It'll be tough to keep GM Fenger off the hot seat this week with injury issues to WRs. Welcome back to the hot seat, Peter, as the Seahawks take this one.
Pick: 49ers 17, Seahawks 24
Cowboys (8-5) at Falcons (2-11)
After a strong start to the season, the cowboys season has come derailed, only winning 1 of the last 5 games. They need to get things right quickly as just 1 more loss could potentially knock them out of a playoff position. The Falcons season is already over, and a win here would be meaningless for them. A poor rush defense for the Falcons, and a -12 turnover rate will be the main difference makers in this game. Cowboys get back on track as the Falcons continue to compete for a #1 draft pick with a Cowboys win.
Pick: Cowboys 21, Falcons 10
Browns (3-10) at Ravens (7-6)
This on is the battle of the battle of the back up QBs. The Ravens have little room for error as they are locked into a tight race for the last playoff spot in the AFC. They are in luck this week as a better-than-their-record Browns team has been destroyed by injuries this last season. We'll see Jimmy G. facing Geno Smith this week, and I think Jimmy G. has a better support on his team.
Pick: Browns 6, Ravens 23
Dolphins (10-3) at Bills (8-5)
The Dolphins have struggled recently due to injuries losing 3 of the last 4. The good news: HB Daniel Thomas is back for the first time since week 11. This game starts to get interesting when you realize that if the Bills win, it only puts them 1 game behind the Dolphins in a divisional race that most people assumed the Dolphins had won by mid-season. The Dolphins have a shot if Thomas can get hot and take advantage of a Vontaze Burfict injury in his return, but I expect that the Bills top rated pass defense should easily frustrate John Navarre.
Pick: Dolphins 17, Bills 28
Buccaneers (7-6) at Bears (8-5)
This game could have some big playoff implications, both teams are not only within 1 game or less away from a wildcard spot, but both teams are also 1 game away from their division leaders. This late in the season, a game like this could put the winner in the playoffs, while the loser may be sitting at home during the playoffs. I think the Bears running game, and their +18 turnover margin will make the difference in this one, and give them the win.
Pick: Buccaneers 31, Bears 34
Lions (9-4) at Packers (2-11)
Things have completely fallen apart for the Packers this season. A mid-season trade for Andrew Luck has not given the team enough luck to get back into the win column for the first time since week 2. This Lions team is too good across the board to get tripped up by the Packers, making the current losing streak in Green Bay a 12 game streak.
Pick: Lions 23, Packers 14
Jets (3-10) at Vikings (8-5)
This one could have the potential of an upset. If the Jets can get a few bounces go their way, and force some turnovers, they can make things difficult for the Vikings. That being said, If Wilson can protect the ball, and get the passing game going, this should be all Vikings.
Pick: Jets 20, Vikings 31
Texans (2-11) at Patriots (7-6)
The Texans have been hit hard by the injury bug this season, and haven't been able to do much offensively this season because of that. Meanwhile the Patriots are bringing back Derek Carr in this game, which may lead to additional turnovers. This game is a must win for the Patriots to remain in the playoff race, and a must lose for the Texans to remain in the #1 draft pick race.
Pick: Patriots 14, Texans 6
Redskins (3-10) at Saints (8-5)
I haven't been able to figure out the Saints this season. On paper it looks like they should be beating most teams they face. But after a great start to the season, they are just 2-4 in the last 6 games! And the Redskins should be losing most of their games on paper, but have won the last 2. A loss to a team that the Saints should beat could be devastating as the Buccaneers and Panthers are right on their tail. I'm going to put the Saints on upset alert, but I think that they will get the win.
Pick: Redskins 14, Saints 17
Eagles (6-7) at Giants (8-5)
The Eagles have lost 3 of the last 4 games, and are likely facing elimination from the playoffs if they get a loss here. They do have a path, though if they can get a win here and win next week against the Cowboys. Meanwhile the Giants are knocking at the Cowboys door for the division, and if they miss that, they are leading a tight race for a wildcard spot. I think this one turns into a defensive match, and the Eagles have a shot if they can force turnovers. I'm putting the Giants on upset alert and going with the Eagles in this one.
Pick: Eagles 21, Giants 19
Jaguars (7-6) at Titans (8-5)
If the Jaguars and the Colts win this week it would set up for 3 teams being tied at 8-6 in the AFC south with just 2 games left. All 3 of those teams deserve to be there too. What sucks for these teams is that the 2 teams the don't win the division, could have a very real chance of not making the playoffs with a tight wildcard race. That makes this game one of the biggest games of the week. The Jaguars have lost to 3 really good teams in the past 4 weeks, and are probably wanting to turn it back around against another really good team. The Titans win the matchup in every category. My gut says to go with the Jaguars, but it's had to go against stats here. I will go against my gut on this one.
Pick: Jaguars 10, Titans 17
Broncos (6-7) at Cardinals (10-3)
Jamarcus Russell has done well with the Broncos recording QBRs of 131, 81, 133, and 116 since joining the team. And yet, The Broncos are only 1-3 in those games. The Injury to Dwyer probably has an impact on those records as well, but they should have more wins during that span. While the Cardinals are one of the more impressive teams to me. This matchup will feature an excellent passing game by the Broncos facing a below average passing defense, and an excellent running game by the Cardinals facing a bad rushing defense. If the Cardinals can control the clock they should easily get the win here, but if the Broncos can force the Cardinals to abandon the run game and try to match the Broncos passing game, the Broncos have a chance. Either way, I think this will be a high scoring game that might just go down to whoever has the ball last in a likely crazy final 2 minutes to the game. As much as I like the Cardinals, I'm going with the upset on this one.
Pick: Broncos 41, Cardinals 38
Chiefs (7-6) at Chargers (6-7)
If the Broncos, and Chargers win this week, as well as the Raiders losing, we could be looking at an AFC West division with all 4 teams sitting at 7-7 with 2 weeks left. That's how important this game is. It's a tight race in the Wildcard where each team could be competing for a spot, but we could also see a scenario with no AFC West team in the wildcard either. This game features 2 of the best passing offenses against 2 of the worst passing defenses. We should expect to see lots of points put on the board for each team. I think that the Chargers run game will open up the passing game even more while their run defense shuts down the Chiefs run game. Chargers take this one narrowly.
Pick: Chiefs 34, Chargers 37
Rams (7-6) at Raiders (7-6)
Both of these teams are fighting for the playoffs, and this game could make or break it for either team. as mentioned before the Raiders have a chance at taking over the division this week, and if not they can at least be in striking range to the wildcard. Meanwhile the Rams are just 1 game out of the Wildcard, and have little to no chance at catching up with the Cardinals in their division. Both teams feature great offenses, while both defenses are below average. I like the Rams to control the run game, and the clock, getting them the win and keeping the playoff hopes alive.
Pick: Rams 37, Raiders 30
Steelers (5-8 ) at Panthers (7-6)
The Steelers look like they are just barely holding onto hope for the playoffs while the Panthers are right in the thick of it. They are 1 game out of the wildcard, and 1 game out of the division. The Steelers defiantly have the talent to play spoiler in this one. I like the Panthers defense and turnover margin to take control of this one for the win.
Pick: Steelers 24, Panthers 30
Bengals (9-4) at Colts (7-6)
The Bengals are fully healthy at the right time of the season. Looking at the Colts... there comes a time when you just run out of receivers. I think the Colts will be hard pressed to keep up with the Bengals this week. Cincy with the win.
Pick: Bengals 28, Colts 17
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