Packers (7-4) @ Lions (4-7)
Now these two teams may have opposite records, but the Lions have been hot and the Packers have been slumping. The Lions beat the Packers in Green Bay a few weeks ago, giving them one of their four loses in their last five games. The Lions look to get their first sweep of Green Bay since 1991, as they host this weeks Thursday night game. The spread favors Rodgers and pass dropping Packers by three, but I am expecting a big game from Calvin Johnson and a Lions 23-17 win.
Jets (6-5) @ Giants (5-6)
The traditional home game for both Jets and Giants, as the Giants have beaten them in every regular season game since 1993. While the Jets have a better record they still trail in their division by plenty, while the Giants still lead their division with their negative record and are in a serious need of a win. Revis remains in concussion protocol, which would make things difficult for the Jets to cover Beckham Jr. But it is still a road game at home for the Jets and I think they will be able to end their long losing streak. The Jets are favored by two, as I see them making it a 24-20 Jets win.
Cardinals (9-2) @ Rams (4-7)
The Rams may have beaten Arizona on the road back in early October, but there is little faith in St. Louis left. When they were able to pull of the 24-22 win in Arizona, Foles was their QB and were looking at a positive record. Now they have dropped four straight and though Chris Johnson is done for the season, Arizona still has Ellington and plenty of offensive weapons. Cardinals are favored by 5.5 points while the Rams are having QB issues and are struggling offensively. I give this one to the Cardinals 24-13.
AFC South battle with two teams still looking at a possible wildcard seat, as the Falcons look to get off their four game losing streak and the Buccaneers try to reach an even .500 record yet again. Freeman is practicing for the Falcons, as they have been struggling offensively after their hot start to the season. I see Winston exposing the Falcons this week and agree with the two point spread favoring Tampa. 23-21 Bucs.
Panthers (11-0) @ Saints (4-7)
Carolina is the only undefeated left, as they take on their division enemy Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints. Brees long passing touchdown record came to an end last week, as the Saints defense has fallen apart. Carolina beat the Saints 27-22 back in their first meeting this season, but I think they will have more fun this time. The Panthers are favored by seven, so I see a 38-20 Panthers win.
Bengals (9-2) @ Browns (2-9)
This game is a serious joke, as the Bengals are undefeated against the division this season and the Browns are nothing but a mess with their injuries and party issues at the QB position. They are starting Davis for the first time this season, as they look to compete with the Dalton and Green offense. The Bengals are favored by nine, and I give it to them by much more. Bengals 34-14.
Jaguars (4-7) @ Titans (2-9)
These two met for Thursday Night Football two weeks ago, where the Titans blew a late lead and suffered the 19-13 defeat. This is honestly the most irrelevant game of the week, besides maybe the fact of who keeps the worst record between the Titans and Browns to decide who would get the first round pick in the draft. The Titans may want that pick, so i got to take the Jaguars. Tennessee is favored by 2.5, but I am going Jaguars 17-14.
49ers (3-8) @ Bears (5-6)
The Bears are coming off a great win over division rival Packers, however they are only 1-4 at home this season. But San Francisco is winless on the road this year. The spread is seven points favoring the Bears and though I see a Bears victory that may be a bit much. Only one game behind a playoff spot, Chicago wins 21-16.
Brock Osweiler has earned his job as a starting QB. I understand Brady was missing his targets, but Osweiler and the Broncos defense lead them to give the Patriots their first loss last week. Manning may be fully recovered soon, but I think Osweiler deserves to start until he shows sign of consistent weakness. The Broncos were only winning thanks to their defense earlier in the season, but now they have legit strength on both sides of the ball. San Diego can't stop getting hurt and simply needs to forget about this season. Once recovered they will be a threatening team again. Denver is favored by four, but I am going Broncos 24-17.
Texans (6-5) @ Bills (5-6)
Houston is hot, they have taken four straight and remain in the fight for the AFC South. Buffalo is slumping a bit, as they have dropped a couple in a row in close battles that didn't come out their way. The Bills have not defeated the Texans since 2006 and it seems like this would be a good time for that to end. Bills are favored by three, I am going 24-23 Buffalo.
Seahawks (6-5) @ Vikings (8-3)
Seattle has been unstoppable over the last couple weeks, as Rawls and Wilson are finding all the answers. The Vikings have looked great all season, beating their opponents through either the run or pass game if not both. Adrian Peterson will be the difference on this game, if Seattle can restrain him then they should take it easily. If he can break through that defense, then Minnesota will run away with it. There is no spread in this one, as it is a pretty even game. I am gonna take Seattle 26-24, as they are in more dire need of a win.
Ravens (4-7) @ Miami (4-7)
Baltimore is missing to many of their stars, they seriously got lucky in their OT win on Monday night against the Browns. Miami may be slumping right now, but I think it time they finally turn things around. Tannehill will pull his game together and lead Miami to a win. They have a few dinged up players as well, but they will get their first win against Baltimore in eight years. The Dolphins are favored by four, I see a 21-20 Miami win.
Though neither of these teams are top of the division or any story like that, this is actually a really important game as they are in a fight for that second wildcard spot. The Chiefs are unbeatable right now. They have been smoking their opponents after their terrible start to the season. The Raiders are much better this season, they just have not been able to come up with the late clutch plays. Alex Smith has been impressing me, as the Chiefs are favored by three. They started 1-5 and are undefeated since then while Oakland has been slowing down. Chiefs take it 26-21.
Eagles (4-7) @ Patriots (10-1)
The Patriots are coming off their first loss and are angry and hungry for a win. Well they are playing the Eagles so it shouldn't be hard. Philadelphia can't seem to stop any offense, so though Brady will be missing Gronk along with so many of his other options, the Patriots shouldn't have any issue putting points on the board. The spread is 9.5 points and the Patriots should do even more taking it 37-20 New England.
Colts (6-5) @ Steelers (6-5)
Big Ben has been cleared to play as they Steelers get ready to give Hasselbeck his first loss of the season. Since the merger, the Steelers always seem to crush the Colts. They have taken 19 of the 24 games including a 51 point Steeler win last season. DeAngelo Williams should be a big difference maker giving the Steelers more than needed to cover the spread. Steelers win 31-21.
Cowboys (3-8) @ Redskins (5-6)
The Redskins are tied for the division lead in the weak NFC East, while Dallas is Romoless. All that means is they can't win. Jerry Jones is probably focusing on getting the best possible draft pick as of now. The spread is four favoring Washington. I give it to Washington by a final of 28-23, as it is a battle down to the final quarter where turnovers and penalties drag the Cowboys down.
Record: 108-68
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