That's a lot of points to give an inconsistent Detroit Lions team. However, it is Matt Flynn on a short week with a new team. This is a hard game to pick, especially with my history on Thursday. Nothing to do but try to make an informed decision. That Green Bay Packers' defense sure looks bad now that Aaron Rodgers isn't distracting us. Start all your Lions on your fantasy teams. Green Bay 31 Detroit 45
That is so many points to give a Tony Romo team. I know the Oakland Raiders are bad, but this is ridiculous. The Dallas Cowboys have had bad luck with the AFC West so far this season, going 0-3 against them. I predict the upset of the day here. Oakland 23 Dallas 20
This game was the biggest rivalry in football two years ago. With both teams relegated to only alright status this season it just doesn't have that same sizzle. Luckily, this game still means an immense amount. Both of these teams have the potential to steal that last playoff spot in the AFC. The home-field advantage means something, but the fact that nearly every meeting is won or lost by three points means you can't play the points. Pittsburgh 20 Baltimore 23
This is such a bad-good matchup. It is a divisional game that will project one of these teams deeper into the playoff race and could have the losing team watching the other one's dust. The New York Jets have looked terrible the past few weeks. The Miami Dolphins can't figure out who they are. Just go with the Jets to finally break out of their slump in their more than confusing season. Miami 16 New York 23
This is not one of the good matchups from the set of Week 13 games. In fact, this could be the worst. I have a rule not to take the Jacksonville Jaguars, but there is no way I am giving Brandon Weeden more than a touchdown against anyone. Take the points, all of them. Jacksonville 13 Cleveland 20
The realization that a tie may cost the Minnesota Vikings the first overall pick really hurts. They won't make the same mistake. The Chicago Bears are trying to ride Josh McCown's career resurgence until Jay Cutler returns. The fact that they could take a division lead with this win is both pathetic and funny. Chicago 31 Minnesota 16
Is Tom Brady back to being his old self? The rivalry he has with Peyton sure helped things along. The Texans are in no position to play this New England Patriots team while it is rolling. This game looked like one of the best of the year prior to the season, but now it looks like a blowout. New England 40 Houston 20
Will the real Indianapolis Colts please stand up? My goodness, what a wild ride it has been. Just three weeks ago this team was a Super Bowl contender. Now they are getting blown out by the NFC West and not the good teams in that division. Still, they are much better than the Ryan Fitzpatrick led Tennessee Titans. Expect Indy to win considerably. Tennessee 14 Indianapolis 27
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have been playing much better as of late. The Panthers have just been good as they have been all season. The Bucs are fighting for something -- not really sure what that is though. The Panthers will win, but not by more than a touchdown. Tampa Bay 24 Carolina 31
The battle of the birds could quietly turn into one of the best battles of the weekend. These two teams are fighting for playoff contention in the NFC and a loss to either could severely hurt their chances (the Arizona Cardinals would hurt worse than the Philadelphia Eagles). Arizona 31 Philadelphia 24
This game is in Toronto, so I don't know why the Buffalo Bills are getting a line as if this is a home game. They had a big win last week, but they don't seem to be very good beyond that. I still don't trust EJ Manuel, although he seems more trustworthy than Geno Smith at this point. Atlanta 20 Buffalo 23
These are two teams that I just can't put my finger on. The St Louis Rams stay exciting with two blowout wins against possible playoff teams in the Colts and the Bears. The 49ers go back and forth between relevant powerhouse to overrated team that can't get out of its own way. I am going with the points on a game that seems too confusing to predict. St Louis 24 San Francisco 27
If you asked me who was winning this game before last week and I was picking the Kansas City Chiefs. I thought these two teams were going to split these two games. Then the Brady-Manning game happened. It is going to be 46 degrees on Sunday in Kansas City, so it will be plenty warm for Peyton. He is out to replace the memory of a blown 24 point halftime lead with a big division win. Denver 35 Kansas City 24
Which defense will be able to hold the opposing offense? This is going to be a high scoring game with a lot of points. In the end, the Bengals defense will be able to provide one big turnover to steal a win from the jaws of defeat. Cincinnati 24 San Diego 21
Why did this game not get flexed out of its position? It seems like there are so many better options in this week's slate of games. Anyway, to the game. The New York Giants lost a big game last week to the Cowboys to end their four game winning streak. The Washington Redskins are just plain bad. Take the Giants because their train wreck is less trainwrecky. (I know that I made that word up.) New York 23 Washington 16
Monday Night Football finally lucked out with a great matchup. This may be the game of the year when it is all said and done. The fact that even with the 12th man the Saints are getting 6.5 points is kind of preposterous. I cannot give Drew Brees that kind of cushion. This game will decide home field advantage throughout the NFC. I am leaning towards the Saints. New Orleans 31 Seattle 17
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