Week 13 NFL Picks

     For the second straight week we didn't have a ton of time for our NFL picks, but perhaps not overthinking it will be a blessing.

COLTS (-4) over Titans
BROWNS (-7) over Jaguars
Buccaneers (+7) over PANTHERS
Bears (-1) over VIKINGS
Cardinals (+3) over EAGLES
JETS (-2.5) over Dolphins
Patriots (-8.5) over TEXANS
Bills (-3.5) over Falcons
49ERS (-8) over Rams
CHIEFS (+6.5) over Broncos
CHARGERS (-1) over Bengals
Giants (-1.5) over REDSKINS
Saints (+5) over SEAHAWKS

Last Week = 7-7
Season = 88-80-7
Thursday = 2-1

Week 13 NFL Picks

BILLS (-2.5) over Titans

            I don’t know what to do with either of these teams. How’s that for confidence?

Buffalo 28, Tennessee 24

Confidence Score = 2

BEARS (-7) over Chiefs

            Chicago’s defense and special teams are going to need to do some work to cover this spread.

Chicago 16, Kansas City 0

Confidence Score = 4

DOLPHINS (-3) over Raiders

            I’m still trying to figure out if having the Dolphins as the team I have the most confidence in this week is a good or bad thing.

Miami 20, Oakland 7

Confidence Score = 16

STEELERS (-6.5) over Bengals

            Cincinnati lost by seven at home against the Steelers three weeks ago. I think they’ll lose by more this time.

Pittsburgh 27, Cincinnati 17

Confidence Score = 6

Jets (-3) over REDSKINS

            Rex Grossman has been competent for too many consecutive weeks. It ends here.

New York 21, Washington 10

Confidence Score = 15

Falcons (-3) over TEXANS

            T.A. Yates sounds like a character from “Justified”, not an NFL quarterback.

Atlanta 17, Houston 12

Confidence Score = 3

Panthers (+3) over BUCCANEERS

            It makes sense to bet the over in this game, which means you should bet the under (loyal readers of this column will understand that sentence).

Carolina 35, Tampa Bay 31

Confidence Score = 8

Broncos (+1.5) over VIKINGS

            God’s QB is getting a 1.5 points against a mediocre Vikings team with no Adrian Peterson? Where do I sign?

Denver 20, Minnesota 13
Confidence Score = 13

PATRIOTS (-20.5) over Colts

            When I first saw this line, I thought I had accidentally looked up the line for the SEC Championship Game.

New England 52, Indianapolis 17

Confidence Score = 12

BROWNS (+6.5) over Ravens

            We’re due for a Joe Flacco stinker.

Baltimore 14, Cleveland 13

Confidence Score = 5

49ERS (-13.5) over Rams

            Look for the 49ers to bounce back at home against the sorry Rams.

San Francisco 21, St. Louis 3

Confidence Score = 11

Cowboys (-4.5) over CARDINALS

            Dallas always has an interesting time playing in Arizona, but Arizona is even more putrid than usual this year.

Dallas 27, Arizona 13

Confidence Score = 10

Packers (-6.5) over GIANTS

            When you get the Packers giving anything less than a touchdown, you have to take them. That and the Giants can’t cover anybody.

Green Bay 38, New York 21

Confidence Score = 14

SAINTS (-9) over Lions

            No Suh equals big trouble for Detroit against the high-powered Saints.

New Orleans 41, Detroit 24
Confidence Score = 9

Chargers (-3) over JAGUARS

            I feel bad for ESPN having to air this sorry game Monday night.

San Diego 24, Jacksonville 10

Confidence Score = 7

Season Record = 87-81-8
Top-5 Record = 30-28-2

Week 13 NFL Lines

I'm going to keep it simple this week. One sentence explanation for each pick. I stunk last week, so don't wager real money on these.

EAGLES (-8) over Texans
Worst pass defense in the league won't stand up to Michael Vick.

VIKINGS (-5.5) over Bills
Buffalo is due for a letdown game after Steve Johnson's drop in overtime against the Steelers last week.

TITANS (-1.5) over Jaguars
This pick is very dependant on whether or not Kerry Collins starts, which is sad, but true.

Broncos (+9) over CHIEFS
Denver demolished Kansas City 3 weeks ago. They should be able to keep this one close (bonus sentence for this pick).

DOLPHINS (-5) over Browns
I don't feel comfortable wagering on Jake Delhomme on the road under any circumstances.

Redskins (+7) over GIANTS
Giants should win, but their wide receiver injuries will keep this game close.

LIONS (+5) over Bears
Detroit should've beat Chicago in week 1, and I need to lose one more Bears game before I will commit to them.

PACKERS (-9.5) over 49ers
A team quarterbacked by Troy Smith without Frank Gore is destined to lose by 20 at Lambeau.

Saints (-7) over BENGALS
The T.Ocho show is one of the worst television shows ever made.

CHARGERS (-13) over Raiders
Scary point spread, but San Diego has been a buzz saw as of late, and they need to win this game.

BUCCANEERS (+3) over Falcons
I destroyed my friend Ethan last night in Madden online with the Buccaneers, and they've already pulled two upsets for me this season, so I'll continue to ride them.

SEAHAWKS (-6) over Panthers
A team quarterbacked by Brian St. Pierre should never be only getting less than a touchdown on the road.

COLTS (-5.5) over Cowboys
A weird matchup that I would never put actual money on in real life.

Rams (-3.5) over CARDINALS
Whatever you do, don't question why Derek Anderson was laughing during a football game.

Steelers (+3) over RAVENS
Should be a good old fashioned slobber-knocker.

PATRIOTS (-4) over Jets
Thought about taking the Jets for a nano-second, but I won't be caught picking against New England after what they did against the Lions on Thanksgiving.

Season Record = 16-15-1