Sunday, December 1, 2013

Week 13 NFL Picks

It'll be another short post this week due to wrestling, but I will give all of my picks. I was 5-7-1 last week, with the Packers and Vikings tying. My overall record is now 66-48-1. 

Browns (4-7) over Jaguars (2-9) (Jacksonville at Cleveland, 1:00, CBS)
I no longer believe in the Browns (especially with Beandon Weeden under center), but I do believe they can beat the Jaguars at home. (Side Note: Watch out for Browns backup Alex Tanney, who is better known for a YouTube video of trick shots than actual football)

Titans (5-6) over Colts (7-4) (Tennessee at Indianapolis, 1:00, CBS)
This one was tough, and I think it could go either way. But the Colts have not looked good at all recently and the Titans will be looking for redemption.

Bears (6-5) over Vikings (2-8-1) (Chicago at Minnesota, 1:00, FOX)
I actually think this might be close, but Josh McCown has continued playing solidly, and the Bears are much better than Minnesota.

Dolphins (5-6) over Jets (5-6) (Miami at New York, 1:00, CBS)
The Jets have lost two in a row, while the Dolphins played hard against the Panthers last week, only losing by four. I'm guessing Miami in a low-scoring game.

Cardinals (7-4) over Eagles (6-5) (Arizona at Philadelphia, 1:00, FOX)
I know I like The Eagles and their offense, but I'm liking the Cards right now. They're on a five-game winning streak and have a great defense, as well as solid quarterback and running back play.

Panthers (8-3) over Buccaneers (3-8) (Tampa Bay at Carolina, 1:00, FOX)
This one doesn't need much explanation. The Panthers, on a seven-game win streak and led by Riverboat Ron and SuperCam, should thrash the Bucs.

Patriots (8-3) over Texans (2-9) (New England at Houston, 1:00, CBS)
Another one that doesn't need much explanation. The Texans are a wreck, and the Patriots are coming off a huge win over Denver. Another expected thrashing.

Bills (4-7) over Falcons (2-9) (Atlanta at Buffalo, 4:05, FOX)
The Falcons are also a wreck (though maybe not quite as much as Houston), and the Bills, led by E.J. Manuel, who is getting back to form following an injury, are coming off a win against the Jets.

Rams (5-6) over 49ers (7-4) (St. Louis at San Francisco, 4:05, FOX)
UPSET ALERT! I don't care that the Niners are coming off a big win and playing at home. I like the Rams, and  stud running back Zac Stacy (whose on my fantasy team) is healthy after getting hurt last week.

Broncos (9-2) over Chiefs (9-2) (Denver at Kansas City, 4:25, CBS)
I thought about picking the Chiefs to redeem themselves at Arrowhead, but they're on a two-game losing streak and Denver is a better team who should've beaten New England last week.

Chargers (5-6) over Bengals (7-4) (Cincinnati at San Diego, 4:25, CBS)
The Chargers are coming off a big win against the Chiefs, and Phillip Rivers is having a career year. The Bengals have been inconsistent, and I think they'll be beaten in a shootout by Rivers and the Bolts.

Giants (4-7) over Redskins (3-8) (New York at Washington, 8:25, NBC)
Washington is awful this year. The Giants haven't been great, but they've played much better, led by running back Andre Brown (another guy on my fantasy team). The Giants should cruise in my opinion.

Saints (9-2) over Seahawks (10-1) (New Orleans at Seattle, 8:30, ESPN)
This will be a very good game. Seattle's power running game and elite defense vs. New Orleans's potent passing attack and underrated defense. I think Drew Brees and the Saints win this battle.