Week 17 Pick'em

Raiders @ Chiefs (-5)
Not much to play for here for the Chiefs but they are 7-0 at home this year and a division rival coming to town should be enough to play for.  The Raiders also want to get to .500.

Straight Up: Chiefs
Vs Spread: Raiders (+5)

Dolphins @ Patriots (-4.5)
Another tough one based on the Pats having nothing to play for.  If Brady starts, it'll be interesting to see how long he plays because if they pull him for Hoyer, his consecutive home win streak could be in serious jeopardy.

Straight Up: Patriots
vs Spread: Dolphins (+4.5)

Steelers @ Browns (+6.5)
Steelers need this one to win the division outright and they really could use the buy.

Straight Up: Steelers
vs Spread: Browns (+6.5)

Bengals @ Ravens (-9.5)
Ravens.  But the Bengals have been playing better lately.  It's amazing how good Carson Palmer looks when he doesn't have to worry about Batman and Robin.

Straight Up: Ravens
vs Spread: Bengals (+9.5)

Vikings @ Lions (-4)
Congratulations to the Lions who are favoured at home against the Vikings in the season finale.  Favre is out.  The future looks bright in Detroit.

Straight Up: Lions
vs Spread: Lions (-4)

Bills @ Jets (-1)
It'll be the Jets last home game of the year and the crowd should inspire the defence to a win.

Straight Up: Jets
vs Spread: Jets (-1)

Panthers @ Falcons (-14.5)
Last year the Saints and Vikings struggled right before the playoffs.  The Panthers aren't good enough for the upset but it'll be close enough that the home crowd will begin to sweat.

Straight Up: Falcons
vs Spread: Panthers (+14.5)

Bucs @ Saints (-7)
Both teams actually have something to play for.  The Saints have looked great lately, as have the Bucs.

Straight Up: Saints
vs Spread: Bucs (+7)

Titans @ Colts (-9)
Colts need this one badly.  Titans are in shambles.

Straight Up: Colts
vs Spread: Colts (-9)

Jaguars @ Texans (-4.5)
The Jags also need this one, but are without Mojo and Garrard.  Texans once again head into the off-season with the big what if?

Straight Up: Texans
vs Spread: Texans (-4.5)

Giants @ Redskins (+5)
The Giants have to win to have a chance.

Straight Up: Giants
vs Spread: Giants (-5)

Bears @ Packers (-10.5)
The Packers win and they get a rematch next week against the Bears.  I don't think the Bears want to face the Pack again, but not badly enough to go 100% for 60 minutes.

Straight Up: Packers
vs Spread: Bears (+10.5)

Cowboys @ Eagles (+1)
Eagles sit Vick but Kevin Kolb is a great option.  Cowboys are anxious to get to the offseason.

Straight Up: Eagles
vs Spread: Eagles (+1)

Cardinals @ Niners (-6)
Is anyone really going to watch this?

Straight Up: Niners
vs Spread: Cardinals (+6)

Chargers @ Broncos (+4)
Tebow gets his biggest test against one of the league's best defences.

Straight Up: Chargers
Vs Spread: Broncos (+4)

Rams @ Seahawks (+4)
The Rams are the better team, but the 12th man at Qwest Field and the elements are going to be enough to sink the Rams.

Straight Up: Seahawks
vs Spread: Seahawks (+4)