*Too bad I didn’t get a chance to post my thanksgiving picks, I went 3-0*

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Buffalo Bills @ New York Jets

Score: Jets 23 – Bills 17

Spread: Bills (-7.5)

Note – Jets need a win here more then ever if they are going to make a run at the wildcard. As for the Bills there is still life but this is the last chance to pull it together. I see the Jets D being the factor in this game that brings the Jets a W.

 Houston Texans @ Jacksonville Jaguars 

Score: Texans 27 – Jaguars 13

Spread: Texans (-3.5)

Note – Matt Leinart begins his reign for the Texans against the Jaguars. A good enough defense to say this is a decent test. Leinart will be fine in my opinion and eventually clinch the division for the Texans. The Jaguars under utilize MJD (arguably there best player), and Gabbert hasn’t been aggressive at all. I see this as an easy win for the Texans, giving the ground game should pick up Leinart.

Minnesota Vikings @ Atlanta Falcons

Score: Falcons 31 – Vikings 17

Spread:  Falcons (-8.5)

Note –  The Vikings will be without AP which should define the game quick. No running game = predictable passing game. The Falcons should easily win this game given also that Julio is back.

Cleveland Browns @ Cincinnati Bengals 

Score: Browns 23 – Bengals 20

Spread: Browns (+7.5)

Note – I think this could be a trap game for the Bengals. The Browns although rather boring, tend to keep games close and competitive. While Dalton has looked good, he is prone to mistakes which I believe will cost the Bengals the game.

 Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ Tennessee Titans

Score: Buccaneers 24 – Titans 23

Spread: Bucs (+2.5)

Note – Both teams need a win desperately here, and I believe it will come down to the 4th quarter. I’ll give the edge to Josh Freeman, who will add another 4th quarter victory to his stats.

Carolina Panthers @ Indianapolis Colts

Score: Panthers 34 – Colts 13

Spread: Panthers (-3.5)

Note – Should be a blowout here and a day for Cam Newton to have enough highlights to make movie.

 Arizona Cardinals @ St. Louis Rams

Score: Cardinals 20 – Rams 17

Spread: Cardinals (+2.5)

Note – Skelton gets the nod again after his poor performance last week. He has seen the Rams before and seemed to have figured them out in the 4th. I expect a close game but the edge going to the Cardinals and Patrick Peterson.

Chicago Bears @ Oakland Raiders 

Score: Bears 25 – Raiders 23

Spread: Bears (+4.5)

Note – Although Hanie is now in for Jay Cutler, I still think the Bears are a good team. If Hanie can limit his turnovers, they should be fine. The defense will be a headache for Carson and ultimately help take down the Raiders.

New England Patriots @ Philadelphia Eagles

Score: Eagles 30 – Patriots 23

Spread: Eagles (+4.5)

Note – The Eagles have a good shot here being that the Patriots defense is one of the worst. If the Eagles can get strong linebacker, I think they can stop Brady enough to win. As long as they watched what the Chiefs did to Brady early, they can build off that.

Washington Redskins @ Seattle Seahawks  

Score: Seahawks 27 – Redskins 19

Spread: Seahawks (-4.5)

Note – I like the Hawks at Quest field in this one. They are certainly coming together as of late and are either winning or keeping it close. As for the Skins although they battled last week, I’m not sure they will keep that up given Grossman’s track record.

Denver Broncos @ San Diego Chargers  

Score: Chargers 35 – Broncos 23

Spread: Chargers (-3.5)

Note – Chargers need a win more then ever. They will face off against Tebow who is 4-1 as a starter this year. They need to pressure Tebow and make him throw, throw throw. Let his arm beat you, not his feet. The Chargers will get a big game from Rivers, who I believe is due.

Pittsburgh Steelers @ Kansas City Chiefs

Score: Steelers 37 – Chiefs 10

Spread: Steelers (-9.5)

Note – This should be utter domination, with known reasons why.

New York Giants @ New Orleans Saints

Score: Saints 34 – Giants 23

Spread: Saints (-6.5)

Note – I think Jimmy Graham is in for a huge night, he will be the X Factor in this game. I think the Saints offense presents problems for the Gians lb’s and rather weak depth at cornerback. 

Buffalo Bills @ Miami Dolphins

Score: Dolphins 23 – Bills 20

Spread: Dolphins (-2.5)

Note – I think the Dolphins are going to ride the recent momentum and beat the downward spiraling Bills. It should be a close game though given both teams are sporting backup kickers.

 Jacksonville Jaguars @ Cleveland Browns 

Score: Jaguars 20 – Browns 13

Spread: Jaguars (+0.5)

Note – Should be a rather uneventful game with the Jaguars winning

Oakland Raiders @ Minnesota Vikings 

Score: Raiders 27 – Vikings 23

Spread:  Raiders (+1.5)

Note –  I think the Raiders should have this game but apparently the odds makers think the Vikings do. I think it will be close but Carson will get his second win.

Cincinnati Bengals @ Baltimore Ravens

Score: Ravens 26 – Bengals 13

Spread: Ravens (-7.5)

Note – Should be a good division rival battle but I think the defense of the Ravens will absolutely blanket Dalton. Ravens should take this game but the Bengals will be feisty.

 Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ Green Bay Packers

Score: Packers 34 – Buccaneers 23

Spread: Bucs (-13.5)

Note – The Packers probably have this game in the bag but I expect a desperate Bucs team to keep it close.

Carolina Panthers @ Detroit Lions

Score: Panthers 33 – Lions 31

Spread: Panthers (+6.5)

Note – I expect a shootout, and I’m going with Cam here. I wasn’t impressed last week with the Panthers but what I saw from the Lions last week was just as bad. I think Cam puts on a show here.

 Dallas Cowboys @ Washington Redskins

Score: Cowboys 34 – Redskins 17

Spread: Cowboys (-7.5)

Note – After seeing the whooping the Boys laid on the Bills, I think they do it again against the Skins. The Skins just lost to the Dolphins and looked dreadful. They have been on a downward fall, and it will continue Sunday.

Atlanta Falcons Tennessee Titans 

Score: Falcons 37 – Titans 20

Spread: Falcons (-5.5)

Note – I have a feeling the Falcons are going to put a smackdown on the Titans. Just a feeling…

Arizona Cardinals @ San Francisco 49ers

Score: 49ers 20 – Cardinals 13

Spread: Cardinals (+9.5)

Note – 49ers usually don’t blow out there opponents but they do win, and  I believe they will win again. It will be a close game though, and Zona could well upset them. 

Seattle Seahawks @ St. Louis Rams 

Score: Rams 23 – Seahawks 19

Spread: Rams (-2.5)

Note – A lucky win for the Rams, and a solid win for the Seahawks. I think the Rams pull this one out though given that it’s not in Quest Field.

San Diego Chargers @ Chicago Bears 

Score: Bears 27 – Chargers 23

Spread: Bears (-3.5)

Note – The Bears have just been so solid of late and will continue there winning ways in my opinion. It should be a good game, as I believe the Chargers will play desperate.

Philadelphia Eagles @ New York Giants

Score: Eagles 23 – Giants 22

Spread: Eagles (+3.5)

Note – This is the Eagles last chance, and with Vick + Maclin out it will be tough. I don’t know why I think the Eagles will pull this one out to be honest. I just feel the Giants will make too many mistakes, and the Eagles will capatalize. 

Kansas City Chiefs @ New England Patriots

Score: Patriots 27 – Chiefs 23

Spread: Chiefs (+15.5)

Note – This is an “easy” game for the Patriots with Tyler Palko starting for the Chiefs. I think it could very well be a trap game but I won’t pick the Chiefs based on Tom Brady. I think were in for a better MNF then most think.

Buffalo Bills @ Dallas Cowboys

Score: Cowboys 23 – Bills 17

Spread: Cowboys (-5.5)

Note – Should be a good game but I think the Boys defense will hold steady against the Bills.

 Jacksonville Jaguars @ Indianapolis Colts 

Score: Jaguars 20 – Colts 13

Spread: Jaguars (-3.5)

Note – Should be a sloppy game but I think in the end the Jaguars will come out on top.

St. Louis Rams @ Cleveland Browns 

Score: Browns 16 – Rams 13

Spread:  Browns (-2.5)

Note –  The Rams are banged up, Browns aren’t all that special either….should be a field goal game with the advantage going to the home team.

New Orleans Saints @ Atlanta Falcons

Score: Saints 27 – Falcons 23

Spread: Saints (-0.5)

Note – A great game with so much on the line. A win for the Saints here will give them some separation in the division. As for the Falcons, a win sets up a division war down the stretch. I got the Saints, with Bree’s being the edge.

Houston Texans @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Score: Texans 24 – Buccaneers 17

Spread: Texans (-3.5)

Note – The Buccaneers have been too inconsistent this year to pick. I like the Texans ground game to take this game over.

Denver Broncos @ Kansas City Chiefs

Score: Chiefs 24 – Broncos 20

Spread: Chiefs (-3.5)

Note – Chiefs although missing out on taking over first place, I think have a nice bounce back game here. Not an Easy one but I think the Chiefs defense will pressure Tebow into a few mistakes.

  Washington Redskins @ Miami Dolphins

Score: Dolphins 27 – Redskins 13

Spread: Dolphins (-3.5)

Note – Even though they are 1-7, I think they should beat up on the Skins. The QB issue in D.C. is too much for this team that started out with so much promise. Look for the QB issues to continue for the Skins as they swap Beck for Grossman at some point.

Tennessee Titans @ Carolina Panthers

Score: Panthers 30 – Titans 13

Spread: Panthers (-2.5)

Note – I think the Panthers will blow them out as long as Cam’s shoulder is good to go.

Arizona Cardinals @ Philadelphia Eagles

Score: Eagles 24 – Cardinals 13

Spread: Cardinals (+13.5)

Note – Eagles should win this game but I don’t think they will win by 14.

Pittsburgh Steelers @ Cincinnati Bengals 

Score: Steelers 31 – Bengals 17

Spread: Steelers (-3.5)

Note – If the Bengals want to show they are truly a good team, this is the time. unfortunately I think otherwise. I think Dalton will get eaten up by the swarming D.

New York Giants @ San Francisco 49ers

Score: Giants 20 – 49ers 17

Spread: Giants (+3.5)

Note – I expect a dog fight with the Giants winning. I think that if the Giants can contain Gore, they got this game. As for the 49ers defense, it’s one of the best. But, I think Eli can muster up some points on them to win.

Baltimore Ravens @ Seattle Seahawks

Score: Ravens 24 – Seahawks 6

Spread: Ravens (-7.5)

Note – The Ravens should decisively beat them, even at Quest Field.

Detroit Lions @ Chicago Bears 

Score: Bears 23 – Lions 17

Spread: Bears (-0.5)

Note – After seeing what they did against the Eagles, I truly believe the Bears will beat the Lions. The offense was so smooth, and it seems the O Line is finally coming together at the right time.

New England Patriots @ New York Jets

Score: Jets 25 – Patriots 23

Spread: Jets (-1.5)

Note – The Jets are all fueled up, and the Patriots are losing steam. I’ll ride the momentum for this game.

Minnesota Vikings @ Green Bay Packers

Score: Packers 34 – Vikings 24

Spread: Vikings (+13.5)

Note – I think it will be a better game then most people think but in the end Rodgers will prove to be to good as usual.