Week 12 Pick'em

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Minnesota @ Atlanta

The Vikings are missing their main offensive weapon and I’ve lost all respect for their offensive coordinator Bill Musgrave. The Falcons have managed to get themselves back in the hunt and again find themselves in a must-win home game.

Pick: Falcons

Cleveland @ Cincinnati
The Bengals defense is much improved and I’m ready to say Andy Dalton is a more consistent quarterback than Colt McCoy. Expect a defensive struggle and a Bengals score late to win.

Pick: Bengals

Tampa Bay @ Tennessee
The Titans may go with Jake Locker at quarterback, although they shouldn’t rush the switch from Hasselbeck. The Bucs are the hardest team to figure out week-to-week. A heavy dose of LeGarette Blount will tip the scales in their favour.

Pick: Buccaneers

Carolina @ Indianapolis
I still think the Colts will win at least a game this season, but until they do, the smart money is on Carolina and Cam Newton.

Pick: Panthers

Arizona @ St. Louis
Arizona can play a close game against the league’s best or get blown out by the league’s worst. The Rams are somewhat the same but have been playing better as the season has gone on.

Pick: Rams

Buffalo @ New York Jets
The Bills dream season is over and they are struggling to stay above .500. A road game against an angry Jets team that just lost to Tim Tebow is not the right matchup for them.

Pick: Jets

Houston @ Jacksonville
Matt Leinart takes over in Houston. Expect a great team effort from the Texans as they attempt to rally around their backup quarterback.

Pick: Texans

Chicago @ Oakland
The Raiders are a much better team with Carson Palmer. They can run the ball against anyone and he will make enough plays in the passing game to get them the win. Caleb Hanie will need to be productive for the Bears to have a chance.

Pick: Raiders

Washington @ Seattle
Both teams are in need of some stability at the quarterback position. East coast team playing in Seattle is enough of a reason to pick the Seahawks.

Pick: Seahawks

New England @ Philadelphia
This is going to be a shootout. The Patriots defense is atrocious and banged up. The injury to Tom Brady’s elbow is evident and until he gets back to throwing with hall of fame type accuracy, the Patriots will have ups and downs on offence.

Pick: Eagles

Denver @ San Diego
Every time I bet against Tebow he wins. Here’s to hoping he does it again. The Broncos defense is playing as well as any unit in the league.

Pick: Chargers

Pittsburgh @ Kansas City
Kyle Orton on a few days notice or Tyler Palko? Doesn’t matter, the Steelers will feast on whoever lines up under centre.

Pick: Steelers

New York Giants @ New Orleans
Saints coming off a bye week face a Giants team that is still nursing a lot of injuries. Expect a heavy dose of quick screens and hitches as Sean Payton attempts to slow the Giants pass rush.

Pick: Saints