NFL Week 17 Predictions

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Well, here we are...Week 17 of the NFL season and it couldn't have come fast enough for a lot of teams in the league.  Last week saw complete chaos with the Panthers, Patriots, Seahawks, and Steelers all losing to teams they were favored against.  The NFC playoffs teams are set, but their seeding is still up for grabs as only the Redskins are locked into their seed heading into the last game of the regular season.  In the AFC, there's one Wild Card playoff spot open, with the Jets and Steelers both fighting for it.  It's pretty simple for the Jets, win and you're in.  For the Steelers, they need the Jets to lose at Buffalo, and they have to beat the Browns, thanks to their awful loss to the Ravens last week.  There's also a chance Indy could overtake the Texans for the AFC South crown, but they have to win and hope Houston loses to Jacksonville, plus have a lot happen in order to win the tie breaker, which I won't bore you with.  The short version is, that it is extremely unlikely all those games go Indy's way, so Houston should win the AFC South, let's take a look at how the final week of the season could end, and how the playoffs could shape up.

NY Jets   -3
at Buffalo 

As I indicated above, it's easy for the Jets, win and you're in.  Lose, and you better hope Cleveland pulls off a miracle against Pittsburgh.  Buffalo will throw everything they have at the Jets, but I think New York is going to be extremely focused in this one.  Ryan Fitzpatrick has been playing exceptionally well the last month of the year, and the Jets may have the best WR tandem in the NFL with Brandon Marshall and Eric Decker.  With Shady McCoy out, give me the Win and In Jets to clinch a playoff birth in Buffalo.  Jets 27 Bills 20.

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New England    -9
at Miami

At the beginning of the year, analysts thought this game might decide the AFC East title, but things have not gone well for the Dolphins this year.  The Patriots currently have the No. 1 overall seed and they'll get a win today at Miami to ensure that the AFC road to the Super Bowl runs through Foxboro.  I expect the Pats to get up by double digits early and then coast through the rest of the game.  I know the Patriots have been riddled with injuries, but Miami hasn't looked good all year.  Despite all the controversy and injuries, the Patriots will secure home-field advantage today.   Patriots 31 Dolphins 17.

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New Orleans
at Atlanta    -5.5

The Falcons started off red hot, then looked abysmal for 2 months, then ended up beating a 14-0 Panthers team at home to get to 8-7.  The Saints have been up and down all year, playing a lot of close games, but rarely coming out on the winning side of those games.   These two teams hate each other, and I expect this game to be a war between two franchises who know they won't play again for another 8 months. Despite good play by Drew Brees, their defense has been awful throughout the season, which should set up nicely for Julio Jones and Matty Ice.  Atlanta 30 New Orleans 24.      

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Baltimore
at Cincinnati   -9.5

How happy were the Ravens on Sunday?  That upset, that could very well have knocked the Steelers out of the playoffs, and it had Baltimore fans dancing in the streets despite only winning 5 games this year.  With the injuries both teams are suffering at QB, this game is a toss up, despite the 9 point line.  The Bengals have a lot more talent though, and with a win and a Denver loss, the Bengals secure a 1st round bye.  With a lot more to play for, I'm going with the Bengals to get the win at home, but I think the Ravens make enough plays to cover the spread.  Cincy 23 Baltimore 16.  

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Pittsburgh   -11
at Cleveland

The Steelers completely blew it last week losing to the Ravens.  It was a complete meltdown, against Ryan Mallett and the Ravens.  I don't think they make the same mistake against the Browns this week.  With Austin Davis starting for the Browns, the Steelers should be able to secure a victory.  This one should be a blowout, and they'll keep a close eye on the score in Buffalo.  Steelers 34 Cleveland 13.

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Jacksonville
at Houston   -6.5

At the beginning of the year, I didn't think the Texans had any shot at the postseason, but solid defense and a seemingly season-ending injury to Andrew Luck propelled the Texans into a situation where they're likely going to win the AFC South and host a playoff game.  In Jacksonville, the Jags have only won 5 games this year, but they've found their QB and No. 1 WR, so that gives them the chance to focus on their defense in the draft.  Gus Bradley has been told he'll be retained, but Jacksonville better get to the playoffs next year if he wants his services retained for 2017.  I think this is a game Houston finds a way to win, but Jacksonville covers the spread.  Texans 27 Jags 23.

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Tennessee
at Indianapolis    Even

With Indy being the trendy pick for the Super Bowl at the beginning of the year, this has not been the year the Colts were hoping for after Andrew Luck's injury.  The organization looks poised to make a change at the head coaching position, and you can bet Jimmy Sexton will get a call for several of his clients.  As for this game, if Tennessee loses they secure the No. 1 overall pick, so they actually have a pretty strong incentive to lose this game, and I think they will, even with the problems Indy has had.  Give me the Colts to get a win 20-17.

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Washington
at Dallas   -3.5

If I'm the Redskins, I sit every single starter this week.  You're not going to increase or decrease your playoff position, so this is your bye week.  I wouldn't even let Kirk Cousins dress for this game.  Dallas should come out and just throw the ball all day with Kellen Moore, because they have nothing to lose.  I'm going with the Cowboys, but I don't feel good about it.  Dallas 22 Washington 20.

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Philadelphia
at NY Giants   -5

The Chip Kelly era comes to an end in Philly, and begins in Tennessee...?  Well, we'll see, but you can bet the Titans give his agent a call.  The Eagles need a lot of help because they've completely changed their roster and they're going to have to rebuild that team from scratch.  The Giants will likely say goodbye to Tom Coughlin after today, and he's had a great NFL career.  Despite the Giants' own concerns with personnel, I'm going with the Giants to get a win to send Coughlin off with a nice swan song at home, but this was a year where the Giants should have been playing for at least one more week.  Giants 28 Eagles 23.

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Detroit    -1
at Chicago

The Lions and Bears both hoped they could sneak into the playoff this year, but that just didn't happen.  Both teams sit at 6-9, but I think Detroit is the better team.  They started the year 1-7, but are 5-2 since that start.  The Bears haven't been able to find their rhythm all year, and will likely lose their offensive coordinator to a head coaching job at the end of the season.  Chicago also is going to have to make a tough decision as Matt Forte and Alshon Jeffery's contracts are up this year.  I think Stafford throws early and often and Chicago has trouble defending against Calvin Johnson and Golden Tate.  Lions 30 Bears 24. 

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Tampa Bay
at Carolina    -10

The perfect season is over in Carolina, but the bigger issue is whether or not they can secure home-field advantage today.   It's going to be tough with Ted Ginn, Jr., and Kirk Coleman doubtful, plus Jonathan Stewart and Fozzy Whitaker out.  This is a game where Cam and Olsen are going to have to take over, and the defense is going to have to play light's out, but I think they'll get it done.  That line is huge considering all of Carolina's injuries.  Give me the Panthers at home 27 - 21.    

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Oakland
at Kansas City    -7

Kansas City has had a phenomenal 2nd half to their season.  A team that looked left for dead is going to the playoffs, and could easily win their Wild Card round game.  I don't think this team is headed to the Super Bowl, but Andy Reid and Alex Smith have certainly made for a nice tandem.  Oakland also looks like they're headed in the right direction, but they still need to add some pieces before they can compete for the playoffs on a regular basis.  Kansas City 20 Oakland 17.

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San Diego
at Denver     -9

The Chargers have had a tough season, while Denver has been able to overcome a lot of adversity, namely that of Peyton Manning declining in his play, then being injured for a good portion of the season.  Even with Brock under center and Peyton on the sideline, I like the Broncos to get it done and lock down the No. 2 seed.  Broncos 24 Chargers 17.  

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Seattle
at Arizona    -6.5

The NFL moved the Panthers-Bucs game to later in the afternoon, due largely to the fact that if Carolina won, this game wouldn't be nearly as exciting.  The Cardinals have looked pretty impressive all season, and Seattle has been good, but they still have 6 loses.  Arizona is fighting with the Panthers for the No. 1 overall seed, and Seattle's only question is whether they will be the 5 or the 6 seed.  With a LOT to play for, I'm going with the Cardinals at home.  They're arguably the most complete team in the NFL right now.  Arizona 27 Seattle 20.  

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St. Louis
at San Francisco   -3.5

The Rams and 49ers can't wait for this season to end and the only celebrating they'll be doing will likely be on draft day.  Both have major questions at QB and the head coaching position.  The Rams have won 3 games in a row to get to 7-8, and they have an opportunity to end the season at 8-8 in Santa Clara.  With the Rams having suddenly surged and the 49ers struggling to score points all year, I'm going with Case Keenum and Todd Gurley to get a win against San Fran 24 - 19.

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Minnesota
at Green Bay   -3

The final regular season game of the year decides who wins the NFC North.  Green Bay got absolutely throttled by Arizona last week, and Minnesota took care of business against a depleted Giants team.  Green Bay has struggled on defense all year, and you can bet that Minnesota is hoping to ride Adrian Peterson to an NFC North crown.  If this game were anywhere but Lambeau, I'd like the Vikings, but it's hard to go against Green Bay at home in a meaningful game.  Packers 30 Vikings 28.  

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It's been a fun regular season, and I'll be listening to the games on the road today as I head back from the Sugar Bowl.  Cheers to the Playoffs!  

NFL Thanksgiving Games Predictions

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Normally, I don't predict Thursday games; well if you've been reading these posts I don't really predict the Sunday games either, but anyway with 3 games being played on Thanksgiving, and all 3 having playoff implications I thought I'd give you my limited insight as to games this Thanksgiving.  So here we go.  

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Philadelphia
at Detroit  -2

The Lions are done, so they have nothing to lose, while the Eagles sit at 4-6, but only 1 game back on the Giants for 1st place in the NFC East.  The reports out of Philly this week are that Chip Kelly has lost the Eagles locker room.  Has he really, or is he just looking to the infinite number of college jobs that seem to be opening up?  The Lions have managed to win the last two games against the Packers and Raiders, but the Eagles haven't really had an impressive win outside of the game against the Giants all year.  This is clearly a must win game for the Eagles as they have a brutal stretch going forward:  At New England, Buffalo, Arizona, Washington, at NY Giants.  

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Sanchez isn't a franchise QB, but the Lions have multiple issues.  I think Kelly knows that if he doesn't win this game and the Giants win, with the schedule going forward, he's looking at heading back to college.  Sanchez needs to target Jordan Matthews and get rid of the ball as quick as possible if the Eagles hope to win the NFC East.

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Despite everything spiraling downward, I think the Eagles somehow pull out of the tailspin and get a win on the road to get to 5-6.  Things aren't going well in Philly; as evidenced by the fact they gave up 45 points at home to a rookie QB, but things haven't gone well for any team in the NFC East.  Philly 27 Detroit 17.

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Carolina
at Dallas   -2

3-7 Dallas is favored against the 10-0 Carolina Panthers, because apparently the massive number of Dallas fans who gamble have the same amount of logic and reasoning as people who think Donald Trump should be President.  Dallas fans will tell you that under Tony Romo, their Cowboys are 3-0.  Yes, you're 3-0 against the 5-5 Giants, who you needed a last second drive to beat at home, the 4-6 Eagles, who just got trounced by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and the 4-6 Dolphins who fired their head coach before the leaves started to change.  The Panthers on the other hand haven't been dominant in a lot of their wins, but they've looked pretty good all year.  The team plays good defense, runs the ball well, and their receivers have looked really impressive in the last couple of weeks. 

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Here's where things get interesting:  Josh Norman vs. Dez Bryant.  If Josh Norman shuts down Dez Bryant, the way he's shut down every other top tier WR this year and last year for that matter, the Cowboys are going to have a long day.  Josh Norman didn't cover Desean Jackson on 1 major play where he scored on a 56 yard touchdown, because Colin Jones blew the assignment, but the rest of the day Jackson only had 31 yards receiving.  With Charles Tillman questionable, that means Colin Jones is likely going to be shadowing Terrance Williams/Cole Beasley.  Which means Romo will be looking to them a lot, because Kuechly and Thomas Davis will be covering Jason Witten.  

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The battle up front is going to be one for the ages.  Greg Hardy vs. Michael Oher.  These two guys both played at the same high school, Briarcrest Christian School in Memphis, and college, Ole Miss together.   There might not be two guys in the league who know more about each other's characteristics more than these two players.  Greg Hardy has made it known he doesn't appreciate the way the Panthers treated him, while Michael Oher has found a resurgence in Charlotte, not seen since he won a ring with the Ravens in the 2012 season.  If you haven't been paying attention to the news or the history of these two players in the last 5 years, one has been tried for domestic violence and then paid off the victim not to testify, and the other has been a model citizen with an Academy Award winning film made about his life.   

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The Panthers are clearly the better football team, and despite Romo's success against the Dolphins, I think Carolina gets the win. "Analytical Ron," with his transition lenses, have the Panthers stay the course and they'll be steady throughout the game.  Vegas is begging people to take the Cowboys, because suddenly Romo is back so Dallas, and their huge fan base who think it's 1995, think the Cowboys are going to the Super Bowl, which ain't happening.  Give me the Panthers to win 31-23.

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Chicago
at Green Bay   -8.5

The night cap sees the Bears heading to Green Bay.  Chicago has looked better than expected, but they are still 4-6 and have to go to Lambeau.  Green Bay snapped their 3 game losing streak by beating a good Vikings team soundly on the road 30-13 to retake the lead in the NFC North.  With Arizona playing the 49ers, the Packers know they have to keep pace with a win this week.  

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Despite their 7-3 record the Packers have some serious problems running the ball and playing defense.  It's been the A-Aron show since the season started, but Jay Cutler has actually played fairly well the last few weeks, despite being 2-2 in the last 4 games.  The Bears aren't heading to the post season, but they can still have a decent year.  

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Brett Favre's jersey will be retired on Thursday night, and HOW HAS THIS NOT HAPPENED YET?  He's the best QB the Packers have ever had.  Sorry Aaron Rodgers fans, but I'll take Favre over Rodgers.  The Bears expect to have Alshon Jeffrey and Matt Forte back which means this should be a really close game, but I still like Green Bay to get the win at home.  They just have too much talent, and they own Chicago at Lambeau.  Green Bay 24 Chicago 16.

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Enjoy your Thanksgiving this holiday season and may the Good Lord help you if you're going shopping on Black Friday.  God Speed.  Cheers!

NFL Week 11 Predictions

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The Thursday Night game saw a color rush match up between the Titans and Jaguars, and the Jaguars uniforms looked like the gutter outside Pat O'Brien's at 3AM.  The Titans uniforms on the other hand looked pretty cool.  That powder blue works, but unfortunately for the Titans their offense didn't and they lost to the Jags 19-13.

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The Jaguars are 4-6 and if Indy and Houston both lose today, both of which are highly possible, they'll be a 3 way tie for 1st place in the AFC South at 4-6.  The other key games this week see Green Bay trying to stop their 3 game skid by heading to Minnesota to face a Vikings team that is 7-2 and in 1st place in the NFC North.  Tony Romo returns for Dallas in hopes they can run the table and make the playoffs.  The 49ers head up to Seattle, but this game just doesn't have the juice it did in recent years as the 49ers are 3-6, while Seattle is 4-5.  Lastly, Cincy heads to Arizona on Sunday Night, for a game between 2 future playoff teams, and it'll be interesting to see Carson Palmer face his former team, as many people think he quit on the Bengals.  Let's take a look at Week 11.

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Oakland
at Detroit    Even

I've taken Oakland the last couple of weeks and gotten burned.  This game is a pick em, but the real show down everyone should be watching is Megatron vs. Charles Woodson.  I doubt Stafford goes all day without throwing a pick.  The Lions are riding high after getting a win at Green Bay for the first time since 1991.  The numbers between Carr and Stafford are very similar, as are the numbers between Meagtron and Amari Cooper.  This one should be a high scoring game, and I think Oakland is the better football team with the better head coach and the better QB.  I'm stubbornly going with the Raiders yet again.  Oakland 38 Detroit 35.

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Indianapolis
at Atlanta    -4.5

The Falcons and Colts both had last week off, and Indy is without Andrew Luck, but the Colts have actually been better without him.  They are 2-0 with Matt Hasselbeck under center, and 2-5 with Luck as their QB this year.   Now granted, Hasselbeck played the Jags and Texans in his 2 games, but there's no question Luck has struggled this year.  The Falcons meanwhile started off red hot at 5-0 and have since gone 1-3.  Atlanta has a 2 game lead on a litany of 4-5 teams for that last Wild Card spot, so they desperately need this win, and I think with it being at home they'll get it.  Freeman and Julio Jones should both have big games against a bad Colts defense.  Atlanta 27 Indy 21. 

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NY Jets    -3
at Houston

The Texans shocked the world on Monday Night bouncing Cincy from the ranks of the unbeaten.  The Jets however, completely blew their chance to get a game up in the Wild Card by losing to Rex and the Bills on Thursday Night.  I think the Jets get back on track this week and beat a Texans team that is playing it's 2nd string Running Back, and TJ Yates.  Ryan Fitzpatrick gets some revenge on his old team today, even with that injured non-throwing hand, and the Jets win 23-13.

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Tampa Bay
at Philadelphia  -6

Jameis pulled out a late comeback win against the Cowboys last week, and the Bucs will hope to do the same against Mark Sanchez and the Eagles in Philly today.  Sanchez practically gave a win to the Dolphins last week, as all he had to do was fall down 3 times and kick a FG to beat the Dolphins, instead he decided to throw an INT in the end zone to cost the Eagles the game.  If this game was in Tampa, I'd have the Eagles on upset alert and they may still be, but I think Philly gets it done today.  They need every win they can get, because they have a brutal stretch to end the season.  Philly 34 Tampa 23.

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Denver    -1.5
at Chicago  

The Broncos parted ways with John Fox, Jay Cutler, and Adam Gase, and now their starting QB is Brock Osweiler.  It's freezing in Chicago right now, actually it's below freezing, as the ground crews are shoveling snow and ice off the field.  Cutler has played pretty well this season, especially of late, and I'm sure he'd love to get some revenge on the Broncos.  The Bears aren't sure if Matt Forte will play today, but Jeremy Langford has done a great job for them in Forte's absence.  Fox downplayed the "revenge game" mantra surrounding this game all week, but this looks like a game where the Bears are primed to upset the Broncos.  The Bears are 3-0 against the AFC West so far this year, and I think they make it 4 in a close game.  Chicago 20 Denver 18.

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St. Louis/Los Angeles
at Baltimore    -2.5

How bad are things for the Rams?  They're playing a 2-7 team and they're underdogs.  The Rams benched Nick Foles, less than 4 months after giving him a 2 year contract extension that will guarantee he gets paid nearly $14 million.  For the Ravens though, things are actually worse.  The NFL admitted this week that the Jaguars stole a win from Baltimore last week due to bad officiating at the end of the game, but at this point for Baltimore it was probably a gift, because they'll get a better draft pick.  The Ravens have found every way possible to lose close games this year, but I think they beat Case Keenum and the Rams this week to get to 3-7.  Ravens 23 Rams 16. 

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Dallas   -2
at Miami

Dallas gets Tony Romo back today, but it may be too little too late.  They'll almost have to run the table if they want to make the playoffs.  With Tony and Dez both back for the Cowboys, I think they'll get a win in Miami today, but it'll be a close game.  You'll see some rust from Romo out of the gate, but he'll settle in and lead the Cowboys to victory in South Beach.  Dallas 20 Miami 16. 

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Washington
at Carolina   -7

Did Cam Newton maybe dance a little too long last week against the Titans?  Yes.  Does it matter?  No.  Sports are supposed to be fun, and having a come apart for someone dancing after a touchdown reeks of manufactured bias masquerading as moral outrage.  By the way, I didn't hear anyone complaining when Avery Williamson, the same player who was upset at Newton for dancing, did his best Drake impression after a sack earlier in the same game.  

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The Panthers sit at 9-0, as a decent Redskins team comes to Charlotte looking for an upset.  There are a lot of Redskins fans in the Carolinas, so expect Washington to be well represented, just don't hang any banners in Bank of America Stadium.  Bill Callahan has done a great job with that Redskins offensive line, and Kirk Cousins looks like he might be the long term QB for Washington.  He'll have his hands full today though with that Panthers defense.  Philly Brown is out for today, which means Devin Funchess opposite Ted Ginn, Jr. will get his first NFL start.  He struggled early on, but has made some big plays in recent weeks.  Look for another hard fought game between both teams as the Panthers focus on their run game and Greg Olsen.  The Redskins will give Carolina a fight, but the Panthers make enough plays to stay perfect and beat the Redskins 31-24.    

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Kansas City   -3
at San Diego

The Chargers sit at 2-7 despite having a good offense, because their defense leaves a lot to be desired.  The Chiefs are 4-5 with the ultimate game manager at the helm.  This is a game where all signs point to the Chiefs winning.  They've won their last 3 games, and San Diego has been riddled with injuries, especially along the offensive line.  Additionally, the Chargers Malcolm Floyd has a torn labrum in his shoulder, but will somehow play through it today.  I'm going with the Chiefs to get the win today, but this game could be a fluky one where Philip Rivers just puts the team on his back.  Kansas City 24 San Diego 20.  

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Green Bay   -1
at Minnesota

P-A-N-I-C.  If Green Bay wants to host a playoff game, they better get it together this week against the Vikings, because right now the NFC North goes through Minnesota.  The Packers can't run the ball, and their defense is atrocious, which makes perfect sense that they're going up against a team that has Adrian Peterson and plays great defense.  That having been said, I think Green Bay knows that this is a must win game and Rodgers makes enough plays and they grit out a win on the road.  Packers 28 Vikings 27.    

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San Francisco
at Seattle   -13.5

One of these two men will be an NFL head coach in 2016.  This used to be the best rivalry in the NFL over the last 4 years, but those days are long gone.  Colin Kaepernick is set to have season ending surgery this week, and probably will never play another down for the 49ers.  The 49ers are likely going to be in the QB business come this off season and the draft, because I can't see them starting Blaine Gabbert next year.  As for today, Seattle has too much talent, and the 49ers are going to have a long day in the Pacific Northwest.  This game has blowout written all over it.  Seattle 27 San Francisco 9.    

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Cincinnati 
at Arizona  -5

Carson Palmer faces his old team in the desert tonight, as the 8-1 Bengals come to town.  I think this is one where the Bengals are going to drop their 2nd game in a row, not because they've been exposed, but because they're having to go on the road and face a good football team in the Arizona Cardinals.  Andy Dalton will play better, but it won't be enough as the Cardinals move to 8-2.  Arizona 31 Cincy 24. 

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Buffalo
at New England   -7

The Patriots vs. The World Tour continues in Foxboro on Monday Night.  What's really been impressive is that New England has been plugging in players along the offensive line all season without missing a beat.  With Edelman out with a broken foot for the what could be the rest of the regular season, someone else is going to have to step up for New England.  Look for Brandon LaFell to get an increased number of targets this week.  For the Bills, they beat the Jets last week and currently hold that last playoff spot in the AFC.  I've already picked the Jets to beat the Texans, and I'm going with the Patriots because they're the Patriots and they're playing at home.  So that means that the Bills and Jets should flip positions this week for the last Wild Card spot.  Patriots 34 Bills 24.

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Is this the week Carolina and/or New England finally lose?  What a story it would be if the Super Bowl had 2 undefeated teams playing for perfection.  It's unlikely to happen, but the media is dreaming about this scenario.  Enjoy football Sunday.  Cheers.