Thursday, December 22, 2011

Week 16 Pick'em

Season Record: 150 - 74 (#1 vs 8 ESPN Analysts)

Houston @ Indianapolis
Momentum is huge in the NFL.  The Colts finally winning a game will allow them to loosen up and play better.  They beat a quality football team in the Titans so it’s not out of the question they come up with an upset tonight.  Still, the Texans lead the league in rushing and defense.  A great combination.

Pick: Texans

Denver @ Buffalo
Ryan Fitzpatrick can’t play in the cold weather (it was painfully clear last week).  Poor conditions favours Tebow as defenders will not have sure footing. 

Pick: Broncos

Arizona @ Cincinnati
Both teams are still mathematically alive in the playoff race, but Cinci has a much more realistic chance of getting into the postseason.  The Cardinals are 6-1 while the Bengals are 3-4 over the last 7 weeks.  Patrick Peterson covering AJ Green should be interesting.  Expect this to be a close one.

Pick: Cardinals

Jacksonville @ Tennessee
Chris Johnson isn’t healthy and may not play.  We’re not sure who will get the start at QB for the Titans.  Regardless, the Jags are not good and although they’ve shown that they can show up randomly, it’s not something I’m willing to bet on.

Pick: Titans

Oakland @ Kansas City
Two more teams that are battling mathematical elimination.  Romeo was able to dial up the perfect game plan for the Packers, the Raiders can’t be that difficult can they?

Pick: Chiefs

Miami @ New England
The Patriots offense is picking up steam and is playing well enough to win despite an awful defense.  Reggie Bush has been impressive this season and has backed up his claim that he is an every down back.  Brandon Marshall should have a big day.

Pick: Patriots

New York @ New York
As if it couldn’t get any better.  One New York team will have the privilege of essentially eliminating their hometown rival from playoff contention.  Believe me, whichever of these two teams gets into the playoffs will be dangerous.  In a game that is tough to predict, I have to go with the better QB.

Pick: Giants

St. Louis @ Pittsburgh
Even without Big Ben the Steelers are miles ahead of the lowly Rams, who are a few losses away from a potential mind-blowing decision on Andrew Luck.

Pick: Steelers

Minnesota @ Washington
The “we got fooled by McNabb” Bowl.  Grossman should pass all over the Vikings who can’t cover anyone.  AP could have a big day running the ball as he will no doubt be on a mission to get 1000 yards on the season.

Pick: Redskins

Tampa Bay @ Carolina
Two teams whose arrows are pointing in opposite directions.  For Christmas, Cam Newton wants to run the table like the Lions did last year.  Raheem Morris wants a job. 

Pick: Panthers

Cleveland @ Baltimore
Every time the Ravens lay an egg, they blast a team the following week.  They are undefeated at home this season and the Browns have already called it a year.  Ray Lewis is starting to show real signs of aging.

Pick: Ravens

San Diego @ Detroit
The key in this game will be whether or not the Chargers offensive line can protect Phil Rivers.  They were able to last week and as a result, handed the Ravens an ass-kicking.  The Lions can clinch a playoff berth so the home crowd will be rocking.

Pick: Chargers

Philadelphia @ Dallas
The Psyches in this one are the main story.  Dallas must be feeling the pressure and they know that a dangerous Eagles team is coming to town.  The Eagles have been written off and therefore can play loose (as they have the last few weeks). 

Pick: Eagles

San Francisco @ Seattle
Marshawn Lynch is the bell cow for Seattle but the 49ers haven’t allowed a rushing touchdown in months.  I can’t see Tarvaris Jackson making enough plays to win this one.

Pick: 49ers

Chicago @ Green Bay
This would’ve been a real Christmas treat if Josh “which” McCown wasn’t starting for the Bears.

Pick: Packers

Atlanta @ New Orleans
A great divisional game to close out the holiday weekend.  Brees has been unstoppable lately and is always at his best in the Super Dome.  The Saints don’t typically blow out divisional opponents because they are more prepared for the high flying Saints offence.  Matty Ice wants this one. Badly.

Pick: Falcons

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