here we are in week 12 of NFL football action and I couldn’t be more stoked. All the NFL teams seem to be hitting their stride, and we here at NFL picks and predictions are as well. Last week we had a season best 12 and four record, and this week we plan to do even better. NFL picks and predictions has been getting a lot of requests for picking against the spread. We realize that many of your NFL office pools are set up with the spread, so this week we will offer that as well. The column will be the same as usual except that the spread pick winner will be placed after the straight up winner. The NFL football team that we think will win the spread will be highlighted in bold. Now on to the week 12 NFL picks and predictions:
Green Bay at Detroit – Detroit has to be feeling pretty good about their big win over the Cleveland Browns. Unfortunately that will not be enough to overcome Aaron Rodgers and that Green Bay offense.
Winner – Green Bay Packers
Green Bay -10.5 At Detroit
Oakland at Dallas – the Raiders are up and then they’re down. The same can be said for the Dallas Cowboys. Dallas will be up a little bit more.
Winner – Dallas Cowboys
At Dallas -13.5 Oakland
NY Giants at Denver – the New York Giants seem to have recovered while the Denver Broncos are crashing big-time. This game will be close but the Giants will win in the end.
Winner – New York Giants
NY Giants -6.5 At Denver
SUN, NOV 29
Tampa Bay at Atlanta – Atlanta is due for a good game and I expect that Tampa is ripe for the picking. While I love Tampa’s new young quarterback, I still think that Atlanta will make some noise before the season is over.
Winner – Atlanta Falcons
At Atlanta -12 Tampa Bay
Miami at Buffalo – Ricky Williams showed that he is more than capable of carrying the Miami offense against a stout Carolina Panthers squad. Buffalo will offer little resistance.
Winner – Miami Dolphins
Miami -3 At Buffalo
Cleveland at Cincinnati – the Bengals and the Browns are always entertaining. This game should be no different, but I expect the Bengals to win with ease.
Winner – Cincinnati Bengals
At Cincinnati -14 Cleveland
Seattle at St. Louis – the Seattle Seahawks need to win desperately just to save a little bit of face. The Rams have now lost Marc Bulger for the season, though I’m still not sure if that is good or bad news. I expect that the Seahawks will win this game going away.
Winner – Seattle Seahawks
Seattle -3 At St. Louis
Carolina at NY Jets – The Carolina Panthers are a team that can play with anyone in the NFL when they have their head on straight. They have been winning every other week, and this is due to be there win week. Expect the Panthers to run the ball all day long.
Winner – Carolina Panthers
At NY Jets -3 Carolina
Washington at Philadelphia – the Philadelphia Eagles should stomp all over the Washington Redskins in Philly. One cannot help but wonder why Michael Vick is not being used more. Perhaps this is the week that we find out.
Winner – Philadelphia Eagles
At Philadelphia -9 Washington
Indianapolis at Houston – in what many have thought to be the biggest game of Houston’s season, the Colts will show that they are still far and away the dominant team.
Winner – Indianapolis Colts
Indianapolis -3.5 At Houston
Kansas City at San Diego – San Diego is on a roll. While Kansas City’s win over Pittsburgh was highly impressive, they have no chance against the Chargers at home.
Winner – San Diego Chargers
At San Diego -13.5 Kansas City
Jacksonville at San Francisco - Jacksonville actually made me very happy by finally winning a game in which I pick them. They made me so happy in fact, that I’m picking them again.
Winner – Jacksonville Jaguars
At San Francisco -3 Jacksonville
Chicago at Minnesota – Chicago has turned the game into a yawner by being unable to win the games they should. Minnesota just might be the best team in the NFL right now.
Winner – Minnesota Vikings
At Minnesota -10.5 Chicago
Arizona at Tennessee -Tennessee has got to be feeling pretty psyched about their resurgent quarterback. This young has risen from the ashes and led the Titans to four straight wins. Make it five.
Winner – Tennessee Titans
At Tennessee -1.5 Arizona
Pittsburgh at Baltimore – Pittsburgh has shown over the years that they will not stay down for long. I expect that they will come into Baltimore ready to play.
Winner – Pittsburgh Steelers
At Baltimore -2.5 Pittsburgh
MON, NOV 30
New England at New Orleans – the New Orleans Saints will finally get the chance to show the entire world that they are for real. What better way to do so than to defeat the mighty New England Patriots?
Winner – New Orleans Saints
At New Orleans -3 New England
Tiebreaker New England 28 New Orleans 32
Week Eleven Record – 12 – 4
Season Record – 102 – 58
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THU, NOV 19
Miami at Carolina
I am still adjusting to this whole Thursday night thing; at least this week we have a match up that I care about. The resurgent Carolina Panthers are ready to rumble, and the Dolphins might just be in trouble. With Ronnie Brown out, I expect that the Dolphins will struggle a bit. Not only that…The Panthers defense should have something to say about it. Ron Meeks took some time to get it right, but now that he has that new system in place, the Panthers are stout. This game may be close, but I see the Panthers clearly winning.
Winner – Carolina Panthers
SUN, NOV 22
Washington at Dallas
The Dallas Cowboys are a team that nobody can seem to figure out including me. I was on board as much as anybody after that nice run leading up to week 10. Then the Packers basically slapped them in the mouth, and then laughed about it. If the Cowboys are going to be serious about any real run, they have to find that consistency button more than three weeks at a time. You hear that Tony Romo? They still beat up on Washington.
Winner – Dallas Cowboys
Cleveland at Detroit
I am picking Detroit if for no other reason than because they can score. Cleveland is really bad….
Winner – Detroit Lions
San Francisco at Green Bay
Battle of the Bays should be fun. I see a high scoring affair with the Packers winning simply because it is in Lambeau. I can not see the Niners going into Lambeau and winning against these Packers. Not this year anyway. The Packers had better get it together quick if they have any hopes of getting a playoff spot. Maybe their run starts here.
Winner – Green Bay Packers
Pittsburgh at Kansas City
The Steelers are going to be very angry and the Chiefs are simply in the way. Woe to the Kansas City Chiefs.
Winner – Pittsburgh Steelers
Atlanta at NY Giants
So can the Giants right that ship in time? I think that they will still be on the short end of the stick in the long run, but they begin to get things together this week. They have had a week to think about it. I imagine that they will show up pretty strong this week, and the timing is kind of bad for the Falcons.
Winner – New York Giants
New Orleans at Tampa Bay
The Saints have looked quite vulnerable now for two weeks in a row. The Bucs have suddenly found a quarterback, and have been strong the last two weeks. Upset? Nah… The situation is not right and the Saints are too good to let that happen this week. It is coming, but not this week.
Winner – New Orleans Saints
Buffalo at Jacksonville
In a game where I could honestly care less, the Jaguars should pull out a win. They somehow find a way to lose every time I pick them. Hopefully, that won’t be the case this week.
Winner – Jacksonville Jaguars
Indianapolis at Baltimore
The Colts pulled out the miracle of miracles against the Pats last week (with an assist from Belichick) and should be in a great place mentally this week. I expect they will beat the Ravens handily, and cement that home field advantage in the process.
Winner – Indianapolis Colts
Seattle at Minnesota
Minnesota wins this one in a blowout. Adrian Peterson is finally looking like he is in form, and Favre has developed quite a list of toys in Viking land. This game will not be close.
Winner – Minnesota Vikings
Arizona at St. Louis
This game on the surface looks like a blowout for Arizona, but I came terribly close to picking St. Louis in an upset. (okay so not terribly close…I thought about it) St. Louis does have a running game, and the Cardinals have a hard time with that lately. They will win the game, but the Cardinals might have more trouble with the Rams than one would expect.
Winner – Arizona Cardinals
NY Jets at New England
The Jets face the the Patriots at a very bad time. Goodbye Jets.
Winner – New England Patriots
Cincinnati at Oakland
The Bengals, fresh off the signing of Larry Johnson, head into the Raiders den. They then proceed to stomp on the Raiders as Jamarcus throws for -28 yds in the loss.
Winner – Cincinnati Bengals
San Diego at Denver
The Chargers are doing their annual “peak at the right time until it is in the playoffs” thing and the Broncos are sliding fast. I expect the trend to continue.
Winner – San Diego Chargers
Philadelphia at Chicago
The Eagles are yet another team that has no consistency whatsoever. They are up then down. This week, they are up. (it is in prime time)
Winner – Philadelphia Eagles
MON, NOV 23
Tennessee at Houston
This game showcases two teams that are in similar places. They are talented, underrated and both have more talent then they know how to use. It is a toss up, but I say the Texans finally win a huge game for their franchise. They might just make the playoffs this year. Vince Young finally loses in his return to the big stage.
Winner – Houston Texans
Tiebreaker Score – Houston 27 Tennessee 21
Week 10 Record – 8 -7
Season Record – 90 – 54
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THURSDAY Night Game!
Chicago at San Francisco – The Chicago Bears laid one heck of a stinker against the Arizona Cardinals and it is hard to imagine how their morale could possibly be up. Quarterback Jay Cutler is doing his best to keep them afloat, but they simply have to get that running game with Matt Forte going. I think they will continue to struggle this week against the San Francisco 49ers, but will still have enough firepower to win.
Winner – Chicago Bears
SUN, NOV 15
New Orleans at St. Louis – the New Orleans Saints faced one heck of a test in their week nine matchup against Carolina, and it gets decidedly easier this week. The Saints may just score 100 points.
Winner – New Orleans Saints
Tampa Bay at Miami – Tampa Bay liked that taste of a win, and do it again against the Dolphins. Josh Freeman is no joke folks. He may end up being the best of the bunch from 2009 rookie quarterbacks.
Winner – Tampa Bay Bucs
Detroit at Minnesota – The Vikings might just run the ball every single down against the Lions. Look for Adrian Peterson to have the biggest game of the season for a running back.
Winner – Minnesota Vikings
Jacksonville at NY Jets – The Jets simply have to win this game if they have any hopes of making the playoffs. They still could get in of course, but they are on a trend that could doom the season.
Winner – NY Jets
Buffalo at Tennessee – The Titans open things up this week for Vince Young and it pays off big time. The Titans are fully capable of beating the Bills, and will do so with ease.
Winner – Tennessee Titans
Cincinnati at Pittsburgh – Back and forth I have went on this one. While the Bengals looked great last week, the Steelers looked even better. I think they will take care of business with a great passing game and a solid defense.
Winner – Pittsburgh Steelers
Denver at Washington – The Broncos desperately needed a team like the Skins to pop up on the schedule. They finally get back in the win column.
Winner – Denver Broncos
Atlanta at Carolina – The Panthers found out against New Orleans that they are as good as anybody. They really want revenge against the Falcons and history says they will get it. Williams runs wild this week once again.
Winner – Carolina Panthers
Kansas City at Oakland – Oakland wins this game simply because they always show up against KC. While I do think this will be a close game, I do not think it will be a pretty win. The Raiders never win pretty.
Winner – Oakland Raiders
Seattle at Arizona – The Cardinals looked fantastic last week against the Bears. Expect more of the same against the lowly Seahawks.
Winner – Arizona Cardinals
Dallas at Green Bay – Green Bay got shocked by the other Bay last week and Dallas won a huge game over the Eagles. I am thinking that the Cowboys are riding just high enough to win in Lambeau.
Winner – Dallas Cowboys
Philadelphia at San Diego – Conventional logic says that the Eagles will win this game. San Diego’s tradition of late season runs says that they will win. I take the trend every time.
Winner – San Diego Chargers
New England at Indianapolis – The game of the week features the two best quarterbacks in the league (arguably) and should be a lot of fun. I think that the Colts will win simply because they are at home, and Peyton Manning is not one to give in to the pressure. The game will be close, but it will be the Colts in the end.
Winner – Indianapolis Colts
MON, NOV 16
Baltimore at Cleveland – I would not want to be the Browns this week. This one will be ugly.
Winner – Baltimore Ravens
Tiebreaker Score – Baltimore 24 Cleveland 7
Week Nine Record – 8 – 5
Season Record – 82 – 47
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Washington at Atlanta
The Atlanta Falcons have to be feeling pretty bad about themselves after letting the game against the New Orleans Saints get away. While certainly they should have won the game, there is no shame in falling victim to that Saints offense. They are not the first. Fortunately for the Atlanta Falcons, the lowly Washington Redskins are coming to the Georgia Dome. While I’m hesitant that the Falcons may look past the Redskins, I do believe that they simply have too much talent for it to matter. The Falcons will win this one going away.
Winner – Atlanta Falcons
Arizona at Chicago
Having been completely demolished at home against the Carolina Panthers, the Arizona Cardinals have to be wondering what the hell was going on. With the number one run defense in the NFL, the Cardinals proceeded to give up nearly 300 yards on the ground to the Panthers. To be fair, the Panthers running game is as good as it gets in the NFL. Matt Forte has started to show signs that he is finally coming out of his slump, and that could be bad news for the Arizona Cardinals. When Forte is running the football effectively, quarterback Jay Cutler becomes much better than average. I expect that Forte will continue his running success, and knock off the Cardinals in a frigid Chicago Bears stadium.
Winner – Chicago Bears
Baltimore at Cincinnati
This game is one that is very difficult to pick because the Cincinnati Bengals pick and choose when they want to show up. If they play up to their capabilities, the Bengals are as good as anybody. The Ravens seem like they are starting to really gel, and knocked off previously undefeated Denver last week. I do think that the Bengals will have some success throwing the football and pull out the win.
Winner – Cincinnati Bengals
Houston at Indianapolis
This is the Houston Texans’ opportunity to prove that they are for real in the AFC. The problem is, they are facing a very solid and focused Peyton Manning led Colts team that has not been beaten. Even in the games that the Colts were close with other teams, the Colts seemed in total control. It is hard to imagine the Colts losing to the Texans, and it won’t happen Sunday… In time, however, I can see the Texans being that good. Maybe even later this season.
Winner – Indianapolis Colts
Miami at New England
The Dolphins are one of those teams that kind of lurks around, and if you let down your guard, they smack you in the mouth. They did just that in 08, coming from nowhere to win a division that the Patriots had dominated for years. You can be sure the Patriots see them coming this week. No letdowns here, and the Pats will win it emphatically. This game will not be as close as people think as the Pats are coming off a bye week.
Winner – New England Patriots
Green Bay at Tampa Bay
This should be a slaughter as the battle of the Bays is no real battle at all. The Packers are smarting from the Favre saga last week, and they will be looking for someone to take it out on. Enter winless Tampa Bay. Ugh..
Winner – Green Bay Packers
Kansas City at Jacksonville
This game could literally put some people to sleep. I expect that this will be an up week for the Jags, and Jones-Drew will likely break the 200 total yard barrier. Because of superior talent behind the line, the Jags should completely dominate this match up.
Winner – Jacksonville Jaguars
Carolina at New Orleans
Okay everybody. I realize that you all might think I am crazy picking the Panthers here, but there is a darn good reason for it. The Panthers are built to beat teams just like the Saints. They can completely dominate the ground game, as shown by Atlanta running back Michael Turner on Monday night. The Panthers have two running backs that are as good or better than Turner. In addition to this, the Panthers are masters at shortening the game. I am telling you this is the upset game of the year. Mark it down. Just like I said the Panthers would beat the Cardinals and they did, this game will be the upset of week nine.
Winner – Carolina Panthers
Detroit at Seattle
Does anyone care? Seattle in a landslide.
Winner – Seattle Seahawks
Tennessee at San Francisco
The Titans looked pretty darn good with Vince Young under center, but I think the party stops in San Francisco. The Niners are a good football team, and they are going to have some success against that Titan defense. That still sounds very strange does it not? Last year they were simply impossible to score on. This year?
Winner – San Francisco Forty Niners
San Diego at NY Giants
This game is a real stinker to try to pick. Do we get the last three weeks version of the Giants or the team that preceded it? I am thinking that the Giants will come out and play a great game against the Chargers. Besides, the Chargers are due a stinker. The Chargers never can put several games together where they look great, so they are due to stink up the Meadowlands. The Giants start to get well again.
Winner – NY Giants
Dallas at Philadelphia
This is what NFL football is all about. The Eagles and the Cowboys baby! Both NFC East teams are playing outstanding football, and both are going to likely be in the playoffs. This game will be won and lost in the running game, and the Cowboys are stacked there in comparison. The one thing that worries those Cowboys fans is Deshaun Jackson. This little dynamo is the best young receiver in the game, and he is finding more and more ways to get the ball. Still, the Cowboys will make enough plays to win and take over first place in the NFC East.
Winner – Dallas Cowboys
MON, NOV 9
Pittsburgh at Denver
The Steelers always find a way to win these big games. Whatever happens, Ben and Hines and the gang find a way to get it done. Being in Denver, the Broncos really could use a big win against the Steelers. I expect that this game will be close, but that the Steelers will pull it out in the end.
Winner – Pittsburgh Steelers
Tiebreaker Score – Pittsburgh 28 Denver 21
Week Eight Record – 9 – 4
Season Record – 74 – 42
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Houston at Buffalo The Texans looked particularly good during week seven action, and Matt Schaub in a particular looks like the real deal. With Steve Slaton starting to look like last year’s version, the Texans may be one tough team to beat in November and December when it counts. The Buffalo Bills actually beat the Carolina Panthers though most would say that the Panthers beat themselves. This game will be a blowout in favor of the Texans.
Winner – Houston Texans
Cleveland at Chicago When you consider the fact that Cleveland could not beat my high school football team, it becomes rather clear that they will not defeat Chicago in Chicago.
Winner – Chicago Bears
Seattle at Dallas Finally last week Tony Romo and the Dallas Cowboys look like the team to beat in the NFC East. Unfortunately for them, it may be too little too late. On the bright side, the New York Giants have lost two in a row and are leaving the door open for both Dallas and Philadelphia. Wide receiver Miles Austin has come from absolutely nowhere to post two huge games in a row. One would think that the struggling Seahawks would have no chance. If Romo shows up like last week, this will be a huge blow out.
Winner – Dallas Cowboys
St. Louis at Detroit One cannot help but laugh at this particular matchup. The Lions are going to win this one simply because they have more life on the roster. The only real chance the Rams have at winning is if Stephen Jackson runs for 200 plus yards. Do not be surprised if that actually happens, but I still say the Lions will win this game.
Winner – Detroit Lions
Denver at Baltimore Baltimore Ravens enter this game with their season hanging in the balance in many ways. A win against the undefeated Denver Broncos could re-energize the team and send them heading down a long winning streak. The Broncos seem to find a way to win every single week, so it is with some trepidation that I pick the Ravens.
Winner – Baltimore Ravens
San Francisco at IndianapolisWhile San Francisco has made huge leaps and bounds and 2009, they have zero chance of stopping Peyton Manning and the Indianapolis Colts
Winner – Indianapolis Colts
Miami at NY JetsIf Mark Sanchez can stop eating hotdogs long enough to see his wide receivers wide-open down the middle, the Jets are likely to walk out of the Meadowlands with another win. The Dolphins blew one of the biggest leads of the year last week against a high-powered New Orleans Saints team. This game will go to the Jets.
Winner – New York Jets
NY Giants at PhiladelphiaIn what should be a huge game in the NFC East, I expect that the New York Giants will come in and smack the Eagles around. Part of this is because the Eagles will be without Brian Westbrook, and part of it is because they have lost two in a row. The Giants always seem to come back strong after adversity.
Winner – New York Giants
Jacksonville at Tennessee While Tennessee is suffering through one of the worst NFL football seasons in their history, I still think that they are due for a breakout game. They have plenty of talent on both sides of the football and the Jacksonville Jaguars are very inconsistent. With the Titans a home, I am looking for a big upset.
Winner – Tennessee Titans
Oakland at San DiegoThe Chargers win this going away.
Winner – San Diego Chargers
Carolina at ArizonaThe Carolina Panthers head into this week a matchup against Arizona with a quarterback change looming. What many people outside of Carolina does not realize is that backup quarterback Matt Moore is capable of big things. Look for another shocker in Arizona.
Winner – Carolina Panthers
Minnesota at Green BayHere we go with round 2. Brett Favre and the Minnesota Vikings won the first go around, but I expect that Green Bay will come back in a big way in this week 8 battle. Aaron Rodgers will finally shut up the critics in Green Bay for good.
Winner – Green Bay Packers
MON, NOV 2
Atlanta at New Orleanswhat is sure to be a very important game in determining the NFC South championship, the Saints will completely dominate the Falcons. The Falcons simply do not have the firepower to keep up with Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints.
Winner – New Orleans Saints
Tiebreaker Score – Saints 42 Falcons 21
Week Seven Record – 10 – 3
Season Record – 65 – 38
What an NFL season we have going here. The Saints are no longer Aints, and the Broncos finally showed me in week six that they were for real. What a mixed up year. Still, it makes for great football every single week, and week seven should be no exception. Here are your free NFL picks for the NFL week seven of action:
Green Bay at Cleveland – Green Bay looked like world beaters in week six, but they were playing the Detroit Lions. It is a good thing they are facing Cleveland this week. The result should be similar as Cleveland just can not seem to get it together at all.
Winner – Green Bay Packers
San Diego at Kansas City – The Chargers totally bombed on Monday Night Football against the Broncos but it seems the Broncs have a way of doing that to teams. The Chiefs finally got a win last week, but will return to their losing ways against the Chargers. Especially the angry Chargers.
Winner – San Diego Chargers
Indianapolis at St. Louis – The Rams have zero chance. Zero.
Winner – Indianapolis Colts
Minnesota at Pittsburgh – This is easily the game of the week to most NFL fans, and it should be a doozie. It is not every day we see Brett Favre face Ben Roethilisberger. This should be fun, but I see the Vikings finally losing one. It will be at the last minute, but the Steelers steal a much needed win.
Winner – Pittsburgh Steelers
New England at Tampa Bay – Tampa Bay has zero chance. Zero.
Winner – New England Patriots
San Francisco at Houston – This is another game that will be better than advertised. Schaub has been excellent this year, and the Niners struggled in their last outing. I think the Texans are just hot enough to take down the Niners this week.
Winner – Houston Texans
Buffalo at Carolina – Don’t look now but that Carolina running game is starting to rumble again. Just about this time last year, the Panthers did the same thing and ended up nearly taking home field advantage from the Giants in the NFC. The Bills are simply in the way. Just do not let Jake throw the ball, and the Panthers roll easily.
Winner – Carolina Panthers
NY Jets at Oakland – The Jets and Sanchez rebound in a big way. Nothing like having Oakland around to get back on the horse.
Winner – NY Jets
Atlanta at Dallas – The Cowboys have to win, and will for that reason only. The Romo watch continues though as he will struggle again against the Falcons rush.
Winner – Dallas Cowboys
Chicago at Cincinnati – The Bears will pull this one out but not without some serious fight from the Bengals. The Bengals and Bears might become an annual classic someday. It should be already. This will be a fun one.
Winner – Chicago Bears
New Orleans at Miami – I am smelling an upset here, but I think that if I pick against the Saints I might lose some readers here. If you are so inclined, feel free to take the Dolphins as they could very well upset the Saints at home. I still think the Saints will weather the storm though in all probability.
Winner – New Orleans Saints
Arizona at NY Giants – The Cardinals are in the wrong place at the wrong time. The Giants are angry.
Winner – NY Giants
MON, OCT 26
Philadelphia at Washington – See above. Add to this that the head coach is really not the head coach in Washington and they can not score. Philly better win or they might just be disowned when they go home.
Winner – Philadelphia Eagles
Tiebreaker Score – Eagles 21 Redskins 3
Week Six Record – 8 – 6
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Houston at Cincinnati
This is going to be a really good game between two up and coming teams. I expect that the Bengals will have enough at home, but the Texans are unpredictable. This game is the only one that scares me this week. Still, I say the Bengals take the win.
Winner – Cincinnati Bengals
Detroit at Green Bay
The Lions are not last year’s Lions, and will give Green Bay a bit of a fight…for about a quarter. This one might get ugly with Calvin Johnson injured. Green Bay in a blowout here.
Winner – Green Bay Packers
Baltimore at Minnesota
This is easily the game of the week. I expect that the Ravens will show up big time this week, but I do think that the Vikings will simply have too much firepower. In the end, it will be a close game but the Vikings will pull it out at home. This is the type of game where Favre’s experience will mean a win where as last year the Vikings would lose.
Winner – Minnesota Vikings
NY Giants at New Orleans
The Saints are no joke folks. This offense and defense is for real and they will expose some of the Giants weaknesses. Still, the Giants will be right there in the end. It could go either way, but I think the Saints will pass their way to a win.
Winner – New Orleans Saints
Cleveland at Pittsburgh
The Steelers are going to win this one going away. Do not even think of taking those Brownies here.
Winner – Pittsburgh Steelers
Carolina at Tampa Bay
The Panthers win back to back games finally in 2009. They really need a break out game from DeAngelo, and this should be the game to do it. Also look for a big game from the Carolina pass rush. Last week they woke up big time with sack after sack against the Redskins in the win.
Winner – Carolina Panthers
Kansas City at Washington
Now this is a stinker of a game huh? Redskins win just cause they are at home.
Winner – Washington Redskins
St. Louis at Jacksonville
See above. Still the Jags can actually score a touchdown….some weeks. This week they do…repeatedly.
Winner – Jacksonville Jaguars
Arizona at Seattle
This game will be entertaining to say the least. Lots of scoring and lots of fun in the rainy city of Seattle. Fitzgerald will have a field day and the Cardinals will win by the skin of their teeth….er…beaks.
Winner – Arizona Cardinals
Philadelphia at Oakland
The Eagles will win in a laugher here. Not much to say. Oakland is selling off the team already, so I don’t expect much except maybe a fight on their sideline at some point.
Winner – Philadelphia Eagles
Tennessee at New England
The Pats will win this one as the Titans have completely fallen apart. One has to cheer for Vince Young, however, as he gets another chance to prove he can handle being an NFL quarterback. Not against the Patriots at home.
Winner – New England Patriots
Buffalo at NY Jets
The Jets have to feel horrible after the loss in Miami. The Bills are just what the doctor ordered.
Winner – NY Jets
Chicago at Atlanta
This game will be a huge one for the Bears. A night game that will give them the chance to prove they are contenders. I expect Jay Cutler to have a huge night as the Falcons struggle under the lights.
Winner – Chicago Bears
MON, OCT 19
Denver at San Diego
The Broncos finally drop a game against a Charger team that plays every other game like they are superstars. This week they are due for a great one.
Tie breaker score – Chargers 31 Broncos 21
Winner – San Diego Chargers
Week Five Record – 8 – 6
Season Record – 47 – 29
Well, I would love to say I told you so, but that might seem arrogant! Aw hell with it….. I told you so! For whatever reason, my picks always seem to get better once the bye weeks begin. I don’t know why, but it happens every year. The good news is, this will continue. Thanks for the patience from all my loyal readers. Climb on board, and enjoy this weeks free picks and predictions along with us! Here are my week five NFL picks and predictions!
Cleveland at Buffalo – This game is going to be more competitive than many thought it might be in weeks past. I do think that Buffalo will pull out the win simply because they are at home, and they have a little bit more offense than poor Cleveland. This should be fun to watch.
Winner – Buffalo Bills
Dallas at Kansas City – Dallas is in desperate need of not only a win, but a big game out of Romo. For whatever reason, this guy is falling apart. The Chiefs are just what the doctor ordered, but I think that Romo will struggle anyway.
Winner – Dallas Cowboys
Minnesota at St. Louis – Favre is looking like he might only really be 25, and as long as that holds up the Vikings will win. Against St. Louis, he could play like he is eighty and they will win.
Winner – Minnesota Vikings
Oakland at NY Giants – The NY Giants are not going to need much to overcome the Raiders. When is someone going to notice that J. Russell is not the answer at quarterback? The Giants will walk all over them in the Meadowlands.
Winner – NY Giants
Tampa Bay at Philadelphia – The Eagles are sure to enjoy this one, as the weeks get tougher soon. Will Michael Vick make any impact this week? Will McNabb be back? Tune in to find out. You will see a tail whipping regardless by the Eagles.
Winner – Philadelphia Eagles
Pittsburgh at Detroit – This game is a trap game for the Steelers. They had better not come in here and think that the Lions are a pushover. They have some talent and can score. Mike Tomlin will not let that happen, so no worries in Steeler country.
Winner – Pittsburgh Steelers
Washington at Carolina – The Panthers have had their bye week and now face four teams they actually can beat. They simply have to win this game, and coming off the bye they will do just that. If not, then do not be surprised if the Fox chanters start screaming for his head again.
Winner – Carolina Panthers
Cincinnati at Baltimore – The Ravens are ticked. That is not good when you are talking about Ray Lewis and company. The Bengals just got them on a really bad week at home. They will be overwhelmed.
Winner – Baltimore Ravens
Atlanta at San Francisco – The Falcons are going in to face the shockingly good Niners. Can they take em? I say yes thanks to a very good game by Ryan. This is going to be one of the best games of the week that could go either way.
Winner – Atlanta Falcons
Jacksonville at Seattle – The Jaguars shocked everyone with the explosion last week against the Titans. This week, they will head into Seattle and deliver more of the same against a team that is hurting.
Winner – Jacksonville Jaguars
Houston at Arizona – This is a game where the team nobody expected from last year (Arizona) faces this year’s media darling (Houston). The Texans are for real and they get the chance to prove it this week.
Winner – Houston Texans
New England at Denver – This game is one that I was very tempted to take Denver. I am not simply because I can not see Brady losing to Kyle Orton on any planet. That can not happen….ever.
Winner – New England Patriots
Indianapolis at Tennessee – Another match up that should be great, but probably will be a laugher. The Titans are simply horrible lately, and nobody can seem to figure out why. (see carolina) The Colts take advantage.
Winner – Indianapolis Colts
MON, OCT 12
NY Jets at Miami – The young Mark Sanchez on the big stage for the first time. How exciting is that? It will be really exciting for the Jets. Expect a big game for the young Sanchez who is used to the big stage from his USC days.
Winner – NY Jets
Tiebreaker – Jets 30 Dolphins 21
Week Four Record – 12-2
Season Record – 39-23
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Three weeks into the NFL football season and I am officially humbled. I have started the season about as good as a Brett Favre reunion in Green Bay. Still, I am not giving up. I am now entering the part of the season where I usually go on a long winning streak. The pattern has been this way for several seasons, so why change now? Week four is the week when everything changes for NFLpicksandpredictions.com. Mark my words. You will be glad you did. Here is the free week four NFL picks and predictions:
SUN, OCT 4
Detroit at Chicago
This game features two teams that are feeling pretty good about themselves. Chicago is riding high with Cutler getting comfortable, and Detroit because they got their first win in the last century this past week. The Bears will crash the party and send Detroit on another losing streak.
Winner – Bears
Cincinnati at Cleveland
The Bengals winning? What the blue blazes is going on here? At least the Browns are playing normally. (if you call what they have been doing playing, that is) The Bengals win this one going away.
Winner – Bengals
Seattle at Indianapolis
The Seahawks are hurting badly, and the Colts are among the worst possible teams for them to face right now. This one could get ugly.
Winner – Colts
NY Giants at Kansas City
The Giants will stomp all over the Chiefs. That is a given. The question is, can the Chiefs possibly get any worse?
Winner – Giants
Baltimore at New England
The Ravens will send notice to the Pats that their time is over in the AFC. Flacco is for real, and nobody doubts that. If Brady plays like he did last week, the Patriots will have no chance at all.
Winner – Ravens
Tampa Bay at Washington
Washington will look like supermen in defense of Zorn’s job. They better.
Winner – Redskins
Tennessee at Jacksonville
The Titans are really starting to make me look bad with my picks. They get one more vote of confidence and then I show them the door. Go Titans!
Winner – Titans
Oakland at Houston
The Raiders had a bad let down game against Denver and could be dangerous here. I think it is more likely that JRussell will self implode instead.
Winner – Texans
NY Jets at New Orleans
The game of the week by far, this one will come down to who has the better defense and who can score more points. The Saints will win the point battle, and barely hang in there on defense. Great game expected here.
Winner – Saints
Buffalo at Miami
The Dolphins reaaaalllllllyyyyy needed the Bills this week. Maybe they can right the ship with a new quarterback.
Winner – Dolphins
St. Louis at San Francisco
The Niners are a team that people had better watch out for. The Rams are a team that nobody even sees anymore. This one will be a blowout.
Winner – Niners
Dallas at Denver
Denver has slowly made me a believer. They are going to have a tough one here, but I think at home they will pull it out. I still am not sold on Orton though.
Winner – Broncos
San Diego at Pittsburgh
The Steelers are angry. Very angry. If this was in San Diego, I would go with the Chargers. At home, Pittsburgh will get back on track.
Winner – Steelers
MON, OCT 5
Green Bay at Minnesota
This is the football game everyone is waiting for. The coup de gras. The first time Favre faces his former team wearing the purple. What a game this is going to be. The Vikings have too much APeterson in the backfield. He will be the difference.
Winner – Vikings
Tiebreaker Score – Green Bay 21 Minnesota 28
Week Three Record – 9-7
Season Record – 27-21
Free 2009 NFL Week Three Picks and Predictions
Week three of great NFL action is already upon us and the week three picks and predictions have been percolating in my mind. I have tried to really get my brain around the fact that Brady was shown up, Peyton ruined my week two upset, and the Cincinnati Bengals are no longer, well….. terrible. Scary, huh? Week three is sure to bring a great deal more surprises. With two weeks in the bag, lets get on to the meat and potatoes of the NFL picks and prediction season. Here are the free week three NFL picks and predictions:
Washington at Detroit
The Redskins are having some major offensive problems this season. The Lions are scoring but simply not enough. While my brain is smelling a possible (gasp) Lion’s win, my gut is telling me that the Redskins will prevail in spite of their offensive problems. I always go with my gut.
Winner – Washington Redskins
Green Bay at St. Louis
The Rams nearly pulled one out last week in spite of the fact that they simply can not seem to score. The offense has gone from the greatest show on turf to watching paint dry in no time flat it seems. Green Bay is having no such problems in spite of the week two loss.
Winner – Green Bay Packers
San Francisco at Minnesota
Now this is a match up we can sink our teeth into. The Niners are for real in spite of what many think. I am shocked to be saying that, but Singletary has made all the difference there this season. The Vikings look every bit the Super Bowl contender that they hoped to be. Favre is not finished yet after all.
Winner – Minnesota Vikings
Atlanta at New England
The Patriots are going to be very mad, and that is bad news for a young upstart team like Atlanta. The Falcons are much better than years past, but they will get pounded against the Patriots.
Winner – New England Patriots
Tennessee at NY Jets
Will Sanchez have a rookie game? I am figuring on a possible let down game here for the Jets. The Titans are much better than their record indicates, and the Jets are playing way over their heads. Sooner or later, the bubble has to burst. I say it is this week against the Titans.
Winner – Tennessee Titans
Kansas City at Philadelphia
The Chiefs simply do not have the firepower to stay with Philly in Philly.
Winner – Philadelphia Eagles
NY Giants at Tampa Bay
The Gmen will go into Tampa and destroy the Bucs. They seemed like a Super Bowl team against Dallas, in spite of the fact that they should have lost. Little Eli has certainly grown up.
Winner – NY Giants
Cleveland at Baltimore
Baltimore will dominate this one in a laugher. The Browns are really bad so far. Really bad.
Winner – Baltimore Ravens
Jacksonville at Houston
The Texans finally woke up from their slumber and laid a whipping on the Titans. Now they do the same to the Jaguars.
Winner – Houston Texans
New Orleans at Buffalo
Can anybody stop this offensive juggernaut? Not the Bills, that is for sure. Brees throws for 400+ again.
Winner – New Orleans Saints
Chicago at Seattle
The Bears finally showed up against the Super Bowl Champion Steelers and look what happened. I expect they will ride that momentum against an ailing Seattle squad. Matt Hasselback is a must for them, and they will struggle with his rib injury.
Winner – Chicago Bears
Miami at San Diego
The Chargers finally get it all together in one game. They will have the best game of the season against the Fins, and will win going away. The Dolphins have some defensive issues right now that can not be ignored.
Winner – San Diego Chargers
Pittsburgh at Cincinnati
The Steelers now must head into Bengal country to face an upstart squad that is playing like they have nothing to lose. They will have enough to get out of Cinci with a win.
Winner – Pittsburgh Steelers
Denver at Oakland
The Broncos surprised me in week two with a strong showing. The Raiders are the team that is surprising everyone. Expect the Raiders to continue to surprise and pick up a key win.
Winner – Oakland Raiders
Indianapolis at Arizona
The Colts keep on finding ways to win with Peyton pulling them out at the last minute. Arizona looked like the NFC champions finally last week. This game is a tough call, because you never know what you will get with Arizona. Because they are at home, I am going with the Cardinals.
Winner – Arizona Cardinals
MON, SEP 28
Carolina at Dallas
This Monday night match up will give Dallas a second chance to win in primetime at the new stadium. While the Panthers have struggled, they looked like a whole new team last year. I think the Panthers begin to crawl out of their hole this week, and surprise the Cowboys in week three.
Winner – Carolina Panthers
Tiebreaker Score – Panthers 21 Cowboys 17
Week Two Record – 9-7
Season Record – 18-14
