Pick Professor (a.k.a. Connor)
Bears vs. Vikings - This is very interesting game and one which could help in deciding wild card spots. These two along with the Packers are all good out of the NFC North. The Bears are on a two game losing streak, and they have Jay Cutler back for this one. However, the Vikings are another good team and I don't think the Bears will be able to deal with Peterson and end their skid.
Prediction: Vikings 27-20
Bengals vs. Raiders - At 5-5 the Bengals will be looking to take one from the struggling 3-7 Raiders. The Bengals had a great showing against the Giants in week 10, and manhandled Kansas City 28-6 last week. Andy Dalton and A.J. Green have an even better connection this year with 911 yards and 10 TDs, and the Raiders don't have a defense.
Prediction: Bengals 34-16
Browns vs. Steelers - The Steelers will be looking to rebound after putting up only 10 points last week against Baltimore. Their defense played great in that game, though. The week before they only beat the Chiefs by 3 in a game the Chiefs played better in. 26 points in 2 weeks with Byron Leftwich meant time to change. Charlie Batch, who's been with the team for awhile now, gets the start. I don't know what that means, but the Steelers won't lose this game.
Prediction: Steelers 20-10
Colts vs. Bills - Andrew Luck is having a great season, but Ryan Fitzpatrick has as well. The 4-6 Bills are looking for a win here, but they won't get it. Reggie Wayne is already over 1000 yards on the year and Andrew Luck looks confident in the offense. The Bills aren't going to blank anyone, that's for sure, and the Colts will take it comfortably.
Prediction: Colts 31-17
Titans vs. Jaguars - Jacksonville just can't win a game. And the Titans need to. Jacksonville is 29th in the league in scoring, and with Maurice Jones-Drew out, the team lacks offensive firepower. The Titans will take it.
Prediction: Titans 27-10
Broncos vs. Chiefs - The Chiefs are the lowest scoring offense in the league and Peyton Manning has 24 TDs passing. The Chiefs have 6.
Prediction: Broncos 34-13
Seahawks vs. Dolphins - Both teams are desperate, but the Seahawks are in a better position at 6-4. Russell Wilson is having a good rookie year, but Marshawn Lynch is having a career year this season, already over the 1000 yd mark. Sidney Rice and Golden Tate are making a good receiving core, and this team is actually clicking on offense for the first time in a while. The Dolphins have had ups and downs, and an inconsistent season by Reggie Bush. Today will be a down.
Prediction: Seahawks 31-20
Falcons vs. Buccaneers - The Falcons have all but clinched the NFC South with a 9-1 start, while the Bucs are surprisingly having a good 6-4 season. Doug Martin is a rookie sensation with 1300+ total yards and 8 scores. Josh Freeman is finally having a good year as well. The Falcons will be tested by a good team today, and it might go into overtime, but the Falcons have a slight edge.
Prediction: Falcons 34-31
Ravens vs. Chargers - The Chargers have hit a huge skid, losing 5 of their last 6 to plummet to 4-6 on the season. They have one chance to get back on the right track with a win against an unimpressive Baltimore team from last week. The Chargers were the Saints first win when they were 0-4, and also fell to Cleveland. Even with a win, looking ahead they have Cincinnati and Pittsburgh. I can't see a string of wins, or even one of these three.
Prediction: Ravens 27-16
Cardinals vs. Rams - Larry Fitzgerald will take on Cortland Finnegan in this one, and the Cardinals will be looking for something against a 3-6-1 Rams team led by Jeff Fisher. The Cards started 4-0 but have lost 6 in a row! Kevin Kolb is playing, and hoping to grab a win since he's quarterbacked in all of the four victories before getting injured. This one could legitimately go either way, but I think without Danny Amendola, the Rams aren't going anywhere.
Prediction: Cardinals 24-20
49ers vs. Saints - What a surprise the Saints have been recently! They turned their season around and are now a reasonable contender for the playoffs. The 49ers have some QB questions to be answered, and Colin Kaepernick played a great game last week. Somehow I just think the Niners defense will be too much on this one, which is why I'll take the Niners in a close one.
Prediction: 49ers 30-28
Giants vs. Packers - In a typical Giants move, they G-Men can't win a November game. The Big Blue have a horrendous November record in recent years, and are 0-2 this year. This being the last one against the Packers, whom they've knocked out of the playoffs twice en route to titles in the last five years, the Cheeseheads will be looking for revenge. This one will be a battle, a dogfight even, but history repeats itself, so I see a tight Giants win.
Prediction: Giants 38-34
Eagles vs. Panthers - Monday night is the worst game of the week. A combined 5 wins between these two disappointing squads. The Eagles are without Vick and McCoy this week, leaving Nick Foles a second start in a row. Bryce Brown is expected to be the running back. The Panthers are terrible as well, and there whole offense is Cam Newton, scratch that, there whole team is Cam. He is experiences some sophomore blues this year, and hasn't really to expectations. I see this as a toss up, but I'll give a nod to the Eagles who are playing for Andy Reid's job at this point.
Prediction: Eagles 21-20.
So, what do you think of my picks? What are your picks? Feel free to comment or message me with your input on the games as I'll do this every wick. And thanks for reading.
Connor
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