Green Bay Packers @ Kansas City Chiefs 

Score: Chiefs 237 – Packers 24

Spread: Chiefs (+13.5)

Note – I have no idea why I would pick against the Packers, especially this year. I just have a gut feeling about this “Trap Game”. It’s in arrowhead stadium (very loud), Orton is starting for the Cheifs, No Greg Jennings, and basically the Chiefs play very well at home. I’m not sure why but I think this is very possible.

Carolina Panthers @ Houston Texans 

Score: Texans 31 – Panthers 17

Spread: Texans (-6.5)

Note – This game just comes down to the Texans offense which is still a solid one, compared the Panthers offense which also is solid. Next, the Defense defense is amongst the best, and the Panthers amongst the worst. Take the Texans in this game.

New Orleans Saints Minnesota Vikings 

Score: Saints 31 – Vikings 27

Spread:  Vikings (+7.5)

Note – I was really liking the Saints here but there defense is just not what I thought it was. The Vikings should have plenty of opportunities to keep this game close which I think they do but Bree’s will be too much in the end.

Miami Dolphins @ Buffalo Bills

Score: Dolphins 27 – Bills 17

Spread: Dolphins (+0.5)

Note – The Dolphins offense really got shaken up against the Eagles, after Long and Moore exited it was sack after sack. Previously though there were a bunch of turnovers that killed the Dolphins. The Defense was great though and I expect that to factor into this game too as the Bills are seriously slumping still.

Tennessee Titans @ Indianapolis Colts

Score: Titans 33 – Colts 17

Spread: Titans (-6.5)

Note – The Titans should roll even if Hasselbeck leaves the game at any point, Locker has proved he is ready. Easy game for the Titans to get back into the mix of the wildcard.

Seattle Seahawks @ Chicago Bears

Score: Hawks 17 – Bears 13

Spread: Hawks (+4.5)

Note – Marshawn Lynch is carrying the Hawks, and with Hanie at the helm of the Bears still….I expect Lynch to have a 30 carry day. Bears defense is tough but the offense is a joke, I’m taking the Hawks here. 

Cincinnati Bengals @ St. Louis Rams

Score: Rams 23 – Bengals 21

Spread: Rams (+5.5)

Note – Another weird upset feeling. I just think the Rams are going have a really good day but then again the Bengals always beat the opponents they should. Im sticking with the Rams here in a weird win.

New England Patriots @ Denver Broncos

Score: Patriots 24 – Broncos 13

Spread: Patriots (-6.5)

Note – I don’t think there will be Tebow magic this time around but you have to love the way the Broncos have been playing. I just think the Patriots are going to make him throw a lot more, and it will pay dividends. Close game though but no Tebow final drive script this time, if there is though…awesome!

Detroit Lions @ Oakland Raiders

Score: Raiders 27 – Lions 24

Spread: Raiders (+0.5)

Note – Raiders have been god awful and I really wanted to pick the Lions but I feel urgency coming from this game. The Raiders will play desperate and I think it will pay off, we will see though.

Cleveland Browns @ Arizona Cardinals

Score: Cardinals 31 – Browns 17

Spread: Cardinals (-6.5)

Note – I like how Zona’s been playing of late, hell I called there last 2 upsets. This is an easy game to win for them, watch the Cards creep into the wildcard picture…when healthy they have a nice team!

New York Jets @ Philadelphia Eagles

Score: Eagles 35 – Jets 31

Spread: Eagles (-2.5)

Note – I feel a shootout coming, and I’m going to take the Eagles based on quarterbacks. 

Baltimore Ravens @ San Diego Chargers

Score: Chargers 24 – Ravens 20

Spread: Chargers (+2.5)

Note – I just think this is another game where the Ravens confuse fans, for example: Seahawk, and Jaguars game. The Chargers are nothing special but the offense if coming together now with Floyd healthy. I think the Chargers pull this one off.

Pittsburgh Steelers @ San Francisco 49ers

Score: Steelers 20 – 49ers 15

Spread: Steelers (+0.5)

Note – Battle of the defenses, and for a change an amazing MNF game. I don’t expect that much scoring but the Steelers offense is much more potent then the 49ers. 49ers offense has equated into too many field goals, and I expect the same here as well.

Kansas City Chiefs @ New York Jets

Score: Jets 20 – Chiefs 13

Spread: Chiefs (+8.5)

Note – The Jets beat the Redskins last in a game where the score actually tells you a lie of how actually close the game was. Never the less, the Jets pulled it out and are in the midst of the wildcard. I expect them to beat the rather lucky Chiefs (Hail Mary TD) but in a close game, Chiefs defense will keep them in it.

  Houston Texans @ Cincinnati Bengals 

Score: Texans 26 – Bengals 17

Spread: Texans (+2.5)

Note – Yates played better then I thought but I knew they would be fine with him at quarterback. Andre getting hurt again is a problem for the Texans and Yates. Cincinnati got destroyed last week and continued it’s woes against teams with winning records. Expect that to continue as the Texans will have a solid run game, and the defense will cause havoc for Dalton.

Minnesota Vikings @ Detroit Lions

Score: Lions 38 – Vikings 20

Spread:  Lions (-7.5)

Note – The Lions are losing there grip in the NFC wildcard race after dropping yet another game. As for the Vikings, they lost in a great game. A good thing that came out of it was Ponder who looked great. Expect the Lions to roar and come out swinging, to keep there playoffs hopes intact.

Atlanta Falcons @ Carolina Panthers

Score: Falcons 31 – Panthers 27

Spread: Falcons (-2.5)

Note – Falcons lost a tough game last week but that just credits how good the Texans defense is. Matt Ryan’s numbers would horrible. Newton and the Panthers are on a 2 game win streak and have looked good on offense. I don’t mention defense because with all the injuries, they can’t play a lick of D. Consider that the X Factor giving the Falcons the win.

New Orleans Saints @ Tennessee Titans 

Score: Saints 24 – Titans 17

Spread: Saints (-3.5)

Note – Although this game seems likely for a higher score then I have here, I think defenses will actually be the factor. The Saints offense is nothing but stellar, and the Chris Johnson is starting to flash some of the old CJ2K. Some reason, I think the defenses will be present.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ Jacksonville Jaguars

Score: Bucs 27 – Jaguars 20

Spread: Bucs (-0.5)

Note – Bucs got blown out by the Panthers, and Jaguars got blown out by the Chargers. Although Freeman was hurt for his game, and Gabbert actually played his best game despite the loss. Given that, I think the Bucs can take this game easy especially with the Jaguars defense being so rattled by injuries. 

 Indianapolis Colts @ Baltimore Ravens

Score: Ravens 30 – Colts 17

Spread: Colts (+16.5)

Note – Ravens should win this but the way Orlovsky played for the Colts, they will keep games close and eventually win in week 17.

New England Patriots @ Washington Redskins 

Score: Patriots 25 – Redskins 17

Spread: Redskins (-7.5)

Note – I think the Patriots could have problems in this game but they should come out on top, although I wouldn’t be surprised to see Washington upset them given the more inspired ball they been playing.

Philadelphia Eagles @ Miami Dolphins

Score: Dolphins 33 – Eagles 17

Spread: Dolphins (-2.5)

Note – I think the Dolphins are going to win again, although my score might be a little too much. I did predict last weeks upset + destroying the Raiders. Eagles have Vick back but he will only do so much finally coming back.

Chicago Bears @ Denver Broncos 

Score: Broncos 27 – Bears 10

Spread: Broncos (-3.5)

Note – No Cutler, no Forte….one word Tebow! Although the D could give him a tough time, the way the Bears plays he should have lot’s of opportunities.

San Francisco 49ers @ Arizona Cardinals

Score: Cardinals 20 – 49ers 17

Spread: Cardinals (+3.5)

Note – I called the upset over the Cowboys, I’m calling this one right now. The 49ers are for the most part all defense, and I expect errors on offense to put the Cardinals in good spots to score.

Oakland Raiders @ Green Bay Packers

Score: Packers 38 – Raiders 20

Spread: Packers (-11.5)

Note – Packers squeked out a win over the Giants in a sick last last drive by Aaron Rodgers while the Raiders got stomped on in Miami. Given Oakland’s injuries, stick with the Packers beating them up.

Buffalo Bills @ San Diego Chargers

Score: Chargers 27 – Bills 20

Spread: Chargers (-5.5)

Note – The presence of Malcolm Floyd was huge for the Chargers, and will be huge again. Expect the Bills to give them fits but in the end Rivers will emerge and get the job done again.

New York Giants @ Dallas Cowboys

Score: Giants 23 – Cowboys 17

Spread: Giants (+3.5)

Note – Not to jump the gun but I think this Cowboys team is talented but overrated due to there schedule. I called the Cardinals upset, and I’ll take the Giants here. This game is a proving ground game for both teams. Can the Giants make the playoffs, and can the Cowboys just show that last game was a fluke.

St. Louis Rams @ Seattle Seahawks

Score: Seahawks 34 – Rams 13

Spread: Seahawks (-6.5)

Note – Two back to back stellar Monday Night Football games, haha. I’ll enjoy this though, cause it’s football. The Seahawks should put a stopping on the Rams who might be calling the Replacements soon.

*Sorry for Lateness*

New York Jets @ Washington Redskins

Score: Redskins 24 – Jets 23

Spread: Redskins (+3.5)

Note – The Jets should have never beaten the Bills especially how they played. The Redskins have been very competitive since the re-emergence of Rex Grossman into the lineup. Both these teams haven’t been consistent, and I expect a close game. I see an upset here and I’m going with the Redskins.

 Atlanta Falcons @ Houston Texans 

Score: Falcons 20 – Texans 17

Spread: Falcons (-2.5)

Note – The Texans are ailing at quarterback although I believe they will be fine in the later weeks. The Falcons are rolling lately and should continue that. Falcons take a close game.

Denver Broncos @ Minnesota Vikings 

Score: Vikings 23 – Broncos 20

Spread:  Vikings (-0.5)

Note –  No AP still but they played a good game against a solid Falcons team minus the goaline stop. Tebow has created waves in Denver but the defense should be credited as well. I like the guy who can throw here in Ponder.

Cincinnati Bengals @ Pittsburgh Steelers

Score: Steelers 31 – Bengals 24

Spread: Bengals (+7.5)

Note – Bengals should keep it close the way they have been playing and especially after seeing how Pittsburgh played last week. I like Pittsburgh though as Andy Dalton struggles against good defenses.

Tennessee Titans @ Buffalo Bills

Score: Bills 24 – Titans 17

Spread: Bills (-1.5)

Note – If not for Stevie Johnson’s drops the Bills would of been in the thick of a playoff race. Instead they face the Titans who are knocking at the wildcard door. Season is gloom in Buffalo but they have a chance still. I like what I say last week from the Bills, and I give them the edge.

Carolina Panthers @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Score: Panthers 34 – Buccaneers 24

Spread: Panthers (+2.5)

Note – Should be a high scoring game with both teams being bottom tier, I like Cam so I’m picking the Panthers.

 Indianapolis Colts @ New England Patriots

Score: Patriots 34 – Colts 17

Spread: Colts (+20.5)

Note – No brainer win for the Patriots here

Kansas City Chiefs @ Chicago Bears 

Score: Bears 25 – Chiefs 13

Spread: Bears (-8.5)

Note – Although Hanie struggled I liked what I saw in the 2nd half from him. The defense was absolutely great and they will be facing Tyler Palco this week. Bears should take this easily.

Oakland Raiders @ Miami Dolphins

Score: Dolphins 30 – Raiders 13

Spread: Dolphins (-2.5)

Note – I truly see the Dolphins destroying the Raiders here, reason is half the Raiders team is injured.

Baltimore Ravens @ Cleveland Browns 

Score: Ravens 27 – Browns 10

Spread: Ravens (-6.5)

Note – The Ravens defense will be too much for the Browns as usual, and look for McCoy to have a mediocre game.

Dallas Cowboys @ Arizona Cardinals

Score: Cardinals 27 – Cowboys 23

Spread: Cardinals (+4.5)

Note – Kolb is back and I really feel an upset here. The Cardinals play well at home and the boys struggle on the road. Cardinals will shock some people but I dont think there that bad of a team.

St. Louis Rams @ San Francisco 49ers

Score: 49ers 22 – Rams 13

Spread: Rams (+13.5)

Note – 49ers don’t dominate anyone because there offense isn’t as solid as it should be. The defense flat out wins games for them as you’ll see in this game as well. Rams keep it close but they wont get to the defense.

Green Bay Packers @ New York Giants 

Score: Giants 34 – Packers 33

Spread: Giants (+6.5)

Note – Should be a wild shootout but I have the Giants in this huge upset. Eli Manning looked great last week but the defense did not play up their norm. Packers can be exploited via passing which I believe Eli and the Giants will do.

Detroit Lions @ New Orleans Saints

Score: Saints 40 – Lions 27

Spread: Saints (-7.5)

Note – A shootout but I just don’t think the Lions are ready this year. Brees should pick them apart especially with Jimmy Graham.

San Diego Chargers @ Jacksonville Jaguars 

Score: Chargers 34 – Jaguars 20

Spread: Chargers (-2.5)

Note – The Chargers will finally show up I believe in a game too little too late. What a MNF game though, should be interesting to see 2 teams that will both eventually see coaching changes. Jaguars already shuffled around the staff, expect the Chargers too soon as well.

*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.