NFL Picks and Predictions

Welcome to NFL Picks and Predictions for Week 13 of NFL action. Last week was a fun one as we took on picking against the spread in addition to our normal weekly picks. In our first week of picking against the spread, we came out at 10-6. In our normal straight up picks we went a solid 11-5, and now are running a pretty darn respectable 113-63 on the season. As usual, we are picking it up as we head down the stretch run. Picking against the spread was so much fun, we have decided to make it a regular part of our weekly picks. As last week, the spread pick follows the straight up picks, and the winner is in bold. For those that do not have spreads yet, they are marked as “off”… When the spread is released we will come in and post that pick as well.

Without further ado, here are your week thirteen NFL picks and predictions, both straight up and against the spread….

NY Jets at Buffalo Since Buffalo opened up that offense they have looked like a different team. The Jets looked terrible in spite of the win over the Panthers. The defense is solid in NY, but I expect that the Bills will score enough to win.

Winner – Buffalo Bills

NY Jets -3 At Buffalo

Philadelphia at Atlanta This game would have been quite the showdown if the Falcons were not hurting so badly. They have a number of key injuries including Matt Ryan and Michael Turner. I expect that will be the opening that Philly needs to win.

Winner – Philadelphia Eagles

Philadelphia -5.5 At Atlanta

St. Louis at Chicago – The Bears finally are facing an opponent they should handle easily. Then again, if the great Jay Cutler does not get his arm together, they might just cough this one up. I expect they will handle the Rams with ease.

Winner – Chicago Bears

At Chicago -8.5 St. Louis

Detroit at Cincinnati – The Lions and the Bengals. Now this is a match up that should be fun to watch…..NOT! The Bengals will run all over them. Literally.

Winner – Cincinnati Bengals

At Cincinnati -13 Detroit

Oakland at Pittsburgh – The Steelers finally get the chance to avenge an early season loss to the Raiders. They also have their entire season on the line. I expect this one will be a blowout in a big way.

Winner – Pittsburgh Steelers

At Pittsburgh Off Oakland

Tennessee at Indianapolis - This game is getting a lot of press, and it should. The Titans are no pushovers anymore. Not only are they winning, but they really seem to believe in themselves. I still like Peyton Manning to overcome the game Titans, but it will be no cakewalk. The Colts will cover the spread however.

Winner – Indianapolis Colts

At Indianapolis -7 Tennessee

Denver at Kansas City – This game is scary for Bronco fans. We all know how tough the Chiefs can be at home. Still, the Broncos are going to win due to a solid defense. I think they will also cover the spread, but not by very much.

Winner – Denver Broncos

Denver -4.5 At Kansas City

New England at Miami – The Patriots are going to take out some frustrations here.

Winner – New England Patriots

New England -5 At Miami

New Orleans at Washington – After the way Brees took apart the Patriots, I am wondering now if the Saints really might just run the table. They have little more than a speed bump this week, and then we will see the Saints go for some serious records.

Winner – New Orleans Saints

New Orleans -9 At Washington

Tampa Bay at Carolina - From the who cares pile, the Panthers finally change quarterbacks and win one. They will win the game, but not cover the spread.

Winner – Carolina Panthers

At Carolina -6 Tampa Bay

Houston at Jacksonville – Houston has to be feeling down this week, but the Jaguars looked so horrible last week it should not matter. This Texan’s squad is a tough out for anyone, and should handle the Jags this week.

Winner – Houston Texans

At Jacksonville PK Houston

San Diego at Cleveland - The Chargers will kill them. The end.

Winner – San Diego Chargers

San Diego -13 At Cleveland

Dallas at NY Giants – This game is one in which the Giants simply have to win. With key injuries and Dallas on a roll, I just do not see it happening. I see Dallas walked away with this one and the NFC East.

Winner – Dallas Cowboys

Dallas -2 At NY Giants

San Francisco at Seattle - The Niners simply will not go away. They might be priming for a little late season magic, and this game will determine if that is possible. I expect Singletary to have them primed and ready. Look for big day from Crabtree.

Winner – San Francisco 49ers

At Seattle PK San Francisco

Minnesota at Arizona – The Vikings are set for a huge year, and Favre has shut up the detractors. Arizona could give Minnesota trouble, but I think that the Vikings will keep rolling. Expect big things this week from Adrian Peterson.

Winner – Minnesota Vikings

Minnesota Off At Arizona

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Baltimore at Green Bay The Packers are set to make a run, and the Ravens are one hell of a roadblock. Still, the Pack will pull it out.

Prediction tiebreaker – Green Bay 28 Baltimore 17

Winner – Green Bay Packers

At Green Bay -3 Baltimore

Week Twelve Straight Up – 11 – 5
Season Record Straight Up – 113 – 63

Week Twelve Against the Spread – 10 – 6
Season Record Against the Spread – 10 – 6

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