Thursday, November 29, 2012
2012 NFL season Week 13 game Predictions
Week 12 was a very forgettable week of football for me. Not only did It take me to that pathetic MNF game to break .500 for the week, my Bills lost what seemed to be their only, albeit dwindling, playoff hopes, not to mention I lost almost everyone of my fantasy games, despite being heavily favored in the majority of those. Oddly enough, the only two I actually pulled a win out, was due to stupid circumstances and both of those games I was the heavy underdog. So, guess I'll just chalk Week 12 up as one of those crazy, unexplainable week.
I'm hoping to get things back in line this week. Despite the 9-7 record, I'm still at 119-57 for the year. That's a pretty good record at this point of the year, but the goal was never to come away with a pretty good year, it was to have not just a great year, but a year that beats the great year I had last season. Another mediocre week or two like last week may put that goal out of reach, but, just as easily a few more great weeks will help out tremendously.
I've been limited all week. I'm officially on the injury report. For whatever reason, concentration has been an issue, with some pretty bad headaches, fogginess and bouts of being both tired and distracted. I'm hoping it's just a passing thing and not a foreshadowing of a cold to come. That all said, my hopes for these picks really aren't too high. I really didn't dig into the statistics this week nor did I re-watch any games. That said though, I've seen enough of each team and how I feel each should match up and I have kept up with the injury reports, so it's not like I'm just throwing darts either. So, that all said, here goes:
Week 13
TNF
New Orleans Saints @ Atlanta Falcons
I think this might be one of the best TNF games we've seen this year. I like Atlanta at home, but the Saints have been playing better since Joe Vitt came back from suspension and I think they'll make this a game. That said, there should be a nice helping of scoring here. Look for great games from Brees, Graham, Colston and keep an eye out for Sproles, he could go and despite the dedication to the pounding style of ground game, he could surprise. On the Atlanta Side, Ryan, both White and Jones at WR, and I like Jacquizz here as well. I think he'll have a breakout performance of sorts. ATL 34-27
Sunday Games
Seattle Seahawks @ Chicago Bears
The Bears are really, really banged up. These injuries could severely alter their chances come playoff time. If this game were in Seattle I'd take the Seahawks, as they're nearly invincible there. But, as last week's dud in Miami proves, this team is not that great on the road. I like Cutler and the Bears receivers and TE's here. CHICAGO 21-13
Houston Texans @ Tennessee Titans
The Texan defense has been getting torched lately. Since Jake Locker's been back at QB the Titans have been moving the ball more effectively but haven't been scoring enough. I think Houston will eventually pull away here, as the Titan D isn't very good at all. But it should be entertaining for about 3 quarters. HOUSTON 35-24
New England Patriots @ Miami Dolphins
Miami could pull a stunner at home, but I can't take them. NE is lethal on offense and their defense has been playing great lately. NE 31-17
Jacksonville Jaguars @ Buffalo Bills
Jags have been playing great football since Chad Henne took over for injured QB Gabbert. No Gabbert, NO MJD, and their playing great. Their defense is still pretty bad though. I can easily see them beating the Bills this week, but somehow I think the Bills will show up here, seeing they'll be no real pressure, the home crowd will be almost absent, as 15,000+ tickets are still unsold and that the game will be blacked out locally. I think the offense will do some nice things. BUFFALO 28-23
Indianapolis Colts @ Detroit Lions
Could be a shootout here. I like both teams against these respective defenses. Should be a decent amount of offense in this one and I want to take Indianapolis, but I have a little more trust in Calvin Johnson and Matt Stafford this week. DET 27-24 OT
Carolina Panthers @ Kansas City Chiefs
While the Bills game is certainly blacked out, I think even less people will actually want to see this game. KC is thinking number 1 pick about now and Carolina may be playing for their coaches job. Carolina 26-9
Minnesota Vikings @ Green Bay Packers
Jennings or not, GB should roll the Vikings up at home. Ponder started hot this year but has fallen off something fierce. AP is still AD but while I think he'll be effective in GB, I just don't see how their offense can keep pace with a GB offense that is for the most part, back to form. GB 28-14
San Francisco 49ers @ St. Louis Rams
I like Bradford and what the Rams have done this year. However, SF seems revitalized since the QB change and while the STL defense is playing very well this year, I think CK and the Niners will do enough to get their points while Bradford and Co. will struggle, even at home. SF 21-12
Arizona Cardinals @ New York Jets
I hate the Jets. Not only do they stink, they are terrible to watch. I can't say much more about Arizona though. While I don't hate them by any stretch, at least they have Larry Fitzgerald to watch. I just don't think Lindley will be able to get him the ball. A boring, low scoring game that hinges on defenses putting offenses into field goal range. A real stinker. NYJ 9-6
Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ Denver Broncos
TB is fun to watch and rookie RB Doug Martin is awesome. I can see them winning, but I'm not taking them. Denver is a very tough place to play and they're a good team on top of the home field advantage. I like a bit of a lopsided score, as I think TB will struggle mightily in an altitude they rarely have to deal with. DENVER 34-14
Pittsburgh Steelers @ Baltimore Ravens
Doesn't look like Big Ben will play. Ravens all day then. BALTIMORE 24-13
Cincinnati Bengals @ San Diego Chargers
Chargers are pathetic. They are that type of team that puts themselves in line to win a game, only to lose at the end. Last week's forfeiting up a 4th and 29 to Baltimore is a perfect example of how Murphy's Law is always seemingly attached to the Bolts. To make matters worse the Bengals seem to be over their skid and SD's secondary won't be able to keep pace with the Bengals receivers. CINCI 31-21
Cleveland Browns @ Oakland Raiders
This is a tough, tough, tough game to pick. I've been think Oakland all week as I think they'll be able to pass effectively against an overacheiving Browns team. However, I just heard that the weather report for Sunday in LA is going to be horrendous. They're calling for buckets of rain and very high winds. I just don't see how they'll be able to throw the Ball, which is actually bad for both teams. This will be a running game game, and Trent Richardson is a beast. Cleveland 14-6
Philadelphia Eagles @ Dallas Cowboys
With the Cowboys, who Knows? With the Eagles, who cares? This is a tough game for SNF. You have two head coaches who probably won't be there next year, although Andy Reid is a safer bet to be gone. Philadelphia will likely be sporting a totally different offense next year, and as for the Cowboys, I think they still believe they can catch the Giants. I think that's wishful thinking at best though. They had their chance to keep pace but blew it on Thanksgiving. I do like them here though this week against a very dysfunctional Eagles team. DALLAS 26-15
MNF
New York Giants @ Washington Redskins
Huge game for RGIII and the Skins. MNF and a win gets them closer to the Giants for the Division. If NY wins, the division is all but done for Washington. I like both offenses and I think we'll get decent games out of both defenses. I really have no idea who to take. My brain is telling me to take NY but my gut is telling me to go with Washington. Just a hunch, but I can't go against NY this time of the year, this is when they seem to start getting really hot, and with what they did to GB last week, I can't go against them. NYG 34-30
Hope everyone has a great week of football. See you next week.
I'm hoping to get things back in line this week. Despite the 9-7 record, I'm still at 119-57 for the year. That's a pretty good record at this point of the year, but the goal was never to come away with a pretty good year, it was to have not just a great year, but a year that beats the great year I had last season. Another mediocre week or two like last week may put that goal out of reach, but, just as easily a few more great weeks will help out tremendously.
I've been limited all week. I'm officially on the injury report. For whatever reason, concentration has been an issue, with some pretty bad headaches, fogginess and bouts of being both tired and distracted. I'm hoping it's just a passing thing and not a foreshadowing of a cold to come. That all said, my hopes for these picks really aren't too high. I really didn't dig into the statistics this week nor did I re-watch any games. That said though, I've seen enough of each team and how I feel each should match up and I have kept up with the injury reports, so it's not like I'm just throwing darts either. So, that all said, here goes:
Week 13
TNF
New Orleans Saints @ Atlanta Falcons
I think this might be one of the best TNF games we've seen this year. I like Atlanta at home, but the Saints have been playing better since Joe Vitt came back from suspension and I think they'll make this a game. That said, there should be a nice helping of scoring here. Look for great games from Brees, Graham, Colston and keep an eye out for Sproles, he could go and despite the dedication to the pounding style of ground game, he could surprise. On the Atlanta Side, Ryan, both White and Jones at WR, and I like Jacquizz here as well. I think he'll have a breakout performance of sorts. ATL 34-27
Sunday Games
Seattle Seahawks @ Chicago Bears
The Bears are really, really banged up. These injuries could severely alter their chances come playoff time. If this game were in Seattle I'd take the Seahawks, as they're nearly invincible there. But, as last week's dud in Miami proves, this team is not that great on the road. I like Cutler and the Bears receivers and TE's here. CHICAGO 21-13
Houston Texans @ Tennessee Titans
The Texan defense has been getting torched lately. Since Jake Locker's been back at QB the Titans have been moving the ball more effectively but haven't been scoring enough. I think Houston will eventually pull away here, as the Titan D isn't very good at all. But it should be entertaining for about 3 quarters. HOUSTON 35-24
New England Patriots @ Miami Dolphins
Miami could pull a stunner at home, but I can't take them. NE is lethal on offense and their defense has been playing great lately. NE 31-17
Jacksonville Jaguars @ Buffalo Bills
Jags have been playing great football since Chad Henne took over for injured QB Gabbert. No Gabbert, NO MJD, and their playing great. Their defense is still pretty bad though. I can easily see them beating the Bills this week, but somehow I think the Bills will show up here, seeing they'll be no real pressure, the home crowd will be almost absent, as 15,000+ tickets are still unsold and that the game will be blacked out locally. I think the offense will do some nice things. BUFFALO 28-23
Indianapolis Colts @ Detroit Lions
Could be a shootout here. I like both teams against these respective defenses. Should be a decent amount of offense in this one and I want to take Indianapolis, but I have a little more trust in Calvin Johnson and Matt Stafford this week. DET 27-24 OT
Carolina Panthers @ Kansas City Chiefs
While the Bills game is certainly blacked out, I think even less people will actually want to see this game. KC is thinking number 1 pick about now and Carolina may be playing for their coaches job. Carolina 26-9
Minnesota Vikings @ Green Bay Packers
Jennings or not, GB should roll the Vikings up at home. Ponder started hot this year but has fallen off something fierce. AP is still AD but while I think he'll be effective in GB, I just don't see how their offense can keep pace with a GB offense that is for the most part, back to form. GB 28-14
San Francisco 49ers @ St. Louis Rams
I like Bradford and what the Rams have done this year. However, SF seems revitalized since the QB change and while the STL defense is playing very well this year, I think CK and the Niners will do enough to get their points while Bradford and Co. will struggle, even at home. SF 21-12
Arizona Cardinals @ New York Jets
I hate the Jets. Not only do they stink, they are terrible to watch. I can't say much more about Arizona though. While I don't hate them by any stretch, at least they have Larry Fitzgerald to watch. I just don't think Lindley will be able to get him the ball. A boring, low scoring game that hinges on defenses putting offenses into field goal range. A real stinker. NYJ 9-6
Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ Denver Broncos
TB is fun to watch and rookie RB Doug Martin is awesome. I can see them winning, but I'm not taking them. Denver is a very tough place to play and they're a good team on top of the home field advantage. I like a bit of a lopsided score, as I think TB will struggle mightily in an altitude they rarely have to deal with. DENVER 34-14
Pittsburgh Steelers @ Baltimore Ravens
Doesn't look like Big Ben will play. Ravens all day then. BALTIMORE 24-13
Cincinnati Bengals @ San Diego Chargers
Chargers are pathetic. They are that type of team that puts themselves in line to win a game, only to lose at the end. Last week's forfeiting up a 4th and 29 to Baltimore is a perfect example of how Murphy's Law is always seemingly attached to the Bolts. To make matters worse the Bengals seem to be over their skid and SD's secondary won't be able to keep pace with the Bengals receivers. CINCI 31-21
Cleveland Browns @ Oakland Raiders
This is a tough, tough, tough game to pick. I've been think Oakland all week as I think they'll be able to pass effectively against an overacheiving Browns team. However, I just heard that the weather report for Sunday in LA is going to be horrendous. They're calling for buckets of rain and very high winds. I just don't see how they'll be able to throw the Ball, which is actually bad for both teams. This will be a running game game, and Trent Richardson is a beast. Cleveland 14-6
Philadelphia Eagles @ Dallas Cowboys
With the Cowboys, who Knows? With the Eagles, who cares? This is a tough game for SNF. You have two head coaches who probably won't be there next year, although Andy Reid is a safer bet to be gone. Philadelphia will likely be sporting a totally different offense next year, and as for the Cowboys, I think they still believe they can catch the Giants. I think that's wishful thinking at best though. They had their chance to keep pace but blew it on Thanksgiving. I do like them here though this week against a very dysfunctional Eagles team. DALLAS 26-15
MNF
New York Giants @ Washington Redskins
Huge game for RGIII and the Skins. MNF and a win gets them closer to the Giants for the Division. If NY wins, the division is all but done for Washington. I like both offenses and I think we'll get decent games out of both defenses. I really have no idea who to take. My brain is telling me to take NY but my gut is telling me to go with Washington. Just a hunch, but I can't go against NY this time of the year, this is when they seem to start getting really hot, and with what they did to GB last week, I can't go against them. NYG 34-30
Hope everyone has a great week of football. See you next week.
Monday, November 26, 2012
Starry Night (For Creative Tuesdays)
Another Creative Tuesday is upon us, and for this week, MR. T proposed the theme of Starry Night. Definitely, if anyone reading here hasn't already done so, please stop by to Creative Tuesday. You'll find some incredibly talented artists, each offering unique views and styles.
For me, CT is an opportunity to fine tune the work I do. Normally I sit down, splatter a bunch of paint on the canvas and go crazy with the knife until something emerges. While I love working abstractly, what CT provides for me, is an opportunity to sit down with a theme in hand. Here I can hone my process accordingly. Not to mention being able to see how the others approached the same theme.
Anyhow, stop by, you'll love it.
So, back to the current week. The theme, as mentioned earlier, is Starry Night. I have to admit, I didn't really know what I would do at first. The famous painting came to mind, but I didn't really know where I would go with that. Then, I saw this commercial, through the Tivo, as I don't actually watch commercials anymore, and there was this kid with a telescope. This was the impetus for this piece.
I envisioned a hill at midnight as a meteor fell to earth. Then, I had to work in the Stars, as this theme is Starry Night not Meteor Night. So, I added the tiny stars and the telescope, which I actually forgot at first.
Then another spark formed. I was tidying it up just as my sister came over with my nieces. Suddenly I saw these tiny stars as children out at play. The idea of the parents came next and the brief poem followed.
Normally I wouldn't lay out the exact process of a piece. I do talk about them, as I'm sure you've gathered by now, but I don't like to ruin the interpretative process, so I cut it short somewhat. With this one being straight forward though, I thought I'd actually lay it all out there.
Friday, November 23, 2012
The Cycles of History. (Forming, Adapting, Revolutions, Alterations)
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Time shifts. Beliefs change. Societies bend in manners that are from the borderline brutally obscene, to the answered timelines of prayer.
All of our accomplishments, all of our philosophical renderings, are, at times, heightened, only to eventually crumble.
Our attitudes, our systems, our perceptions, interpretations, ability to adapt to undue circumstances, fully blossom as they die, and die as they bloom.
The inevitability of time is as abstract as any. Yet, the incongruity of it all, is how, if you live in one of these segmenting factions of time, you are able to bear witness to the evolution or devolution, as it is taking place, as it has occurred, and…
While you may see the possibility in tomorrow, while you may be enlightened to believe in mankind's ability to adapt and grow, you must also understand that mankind certainly has it's flaws, and the negation of your expectations are just as likely as the harmony in which your mind so poignantly displays.
Their are, as is the case right now, a bleakness in the air, a devastating wind that impales our composure, decimates our ability to motivate and/or predict a future that has overcome the bane of the present day…
Yet…what has happened will come again and what will come again has happened…herein, one can reflect upon the history of time itself…where for every year of blight, there are years of prosperity…at such times, a being existing in such an era, may never foresee the alteration that shall take place and then again and again….yet, this is the case…and it works in times of positive or negative connotations
Seeing we are where we are, this reality, while keeping in mind that cycles can be broken, it is still, enough to have faith and hope that a positive future will rise once more…
And one must never forget…in spite of the shadows that hinder mobility, we as a united people, exist in a time where creativity is at its most functional, where art, is the language we can use to break free the constraints of negative domains and insure against the rapid decline of the positive realm.
Stop on over to the NWCU and take part in, or simply bear witness to, this week's Wednesday Wake Up Call. It deals with History. Our history, whether we choose to observe, to document, to paint, to pen, it matters not, as long as we open ourselves to a deeper understanding of what has and is currently taking place.
With some well-placed quotes and an exercise in both History and Philosophy, this exercise has the makings for a truly unique breed of prompt. I can't wait to examine all the creative possibilities that will certainly be expected from such a hotbed for creativity as is always found within the pages of the NWCU
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
2012 NFL Week 12 Game Predictions
Great weekend of predictions last weekend. Went 12-2 which brings the record to 110-50 for the season. Very pleased with how things look through 11 weeks, now just have to carry this momentum through for the next 6 weeks.
First off, Happy Thanksgiving to everyone. Hope everyone has a great thursday. Watch that overeating though, might make you miss some football, as there are 3 games again this year.
Thanksgiving Games
Houston Texans @ Detroit Lions
Houston had a real scare last week against the pathetic Jaguars, but won it in overtime. Detroit lost to GB and because of his antics, the team is suspending WR Titus Young for this weeks game, giving ex-Jag Thomas the start across CJ. I think this will be a decent game, at least that's what I'm hoping for. Kind of like both of these teams and hoping the Stafford will be on his game, because I am sure Arian Foster is chomping at the bit to get back in there, as he had his worst pro game last week. Houston steals the Turkey. 35-24
Washington Redskins @ Dallas Cowboys
RGII on national TV. Can't wait to watch this one. However, I do think Dallas is the better team and despite barely beating Cleveland last week, I think Dallas wins in a close one 20-16
New England Patriots @ New York Jets
No Gronkowski, perhaps no Hernandez. Oh, I'm not even going there, they still have Brady and the Jets are pretty bad. Could I see NY pulling off the upset, sure, why not, but I don't think it'll be close. NE 30-13
Sunday Games
Tennessee Titans @ Jacksonville Jaguars
Extra week of rest for Locker and the Titans to prepare for perhaps the worst team in football. I say perhaps because they are starting Chad Henne, don't laugh. He had a great game against a very good Texans defense last week and gets the nod again this week. I do think Tennessee will be too much for the Jags but if they can score, we might have a very entertaining game to watch. Tennessee 28-24
Buffalo Bills @ Indianapolis Colts
Last weeks hunch on my Bills paid off. Guess what? I have another one. They'll pull another one this week. Luck will have a great game against us, but I think we'll be able to keep pace and I like our defense right now better than their defense. Buffalo 35-31
Pittsburgh Steelers @ Cleveland Browns
Cleveland's not very good, but they've lost some close ones this year. Pittsburgh is dying at QB, WR and RB. Well, maybe RB is settled a bit, but still a terrible timeshare there. Plax Burress just got resigned to help the WR's out. Charlie Batch will get the start at QB. Too much uncertainty, even if they are the Steelers. Cleveland 17-13
Oakland Raiders @ Cincinnati Bengals
Could be a high scoring game. But for me, it comes down to Cincinnati having the better defense. Both offenses should do fine, but Dalton to Green should do very well again this week. Bengals 31-20
Denver Broncos @ Kansas City Chiefs
KC stinks. Denver will get over the McGahee injury. Denver 35-10
Seattle Seahawks @ Miami Dolphins
Seattle's not the greatest road team. A month ago I would've taken the Dolphins, but they're sliding and the Hawks are still pretty good, even away from home. Seattle 20-17
Atlanta Falcons @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Tampa has been on fire and I think they can keep it going this week. At home is the key for me. Should be a fun game to watch. Ryan's throwing too many picks the past few weeks and Tampas' been great offensively. I'll take TB 28-27
Minnesota Vikings @ Chicago Bears
I have to make my first if then pick of the year. There's just no way around this one. If Cutler plays for Chicago I'm taking the Bears to win 28-17, but if he doesn't, I'm taking the Vikings 20-10
Baltimore Ravens @ San Diego Chargers
Baltimore has been iffy at times this year. SD is the model of iffiness. I have a gut feeling they'll pull it out at home though. SD 28-23
St. Louis Rams @ Arizona Cardinals
Probably the worst game of the Week, well, up there with the Carolina-Philly game. Ryan Lindlay, no? I'll go with Sam Bradford at his defense over Lindlay and his. And for you "but Beanie Wells is back" people, I don't think he'll give them much. STL- 14-9
San Francisco 49ers @ New Orleans Saints
I don't care who plays for SF at QB. Drew Brees will have trouble going at this defense, despite not being nearly as good of a unit as they were last year. I like the 49er's because while their defense isn't as great as they were last year, they're still very, very good. Combine that with the knowledge that either QB is playing better than Smith played last year outranks Drew Brees and his offense which is burdened by the terrible Saints defense. SF 31-24
Green Bay Packers @ New York Giants
I think this will be a fun game. Should be high scoring with two great QB's. I want to take the Giants, as something tells me they'll pull this out, but I'll go against my gut feeling here and take the Pack on the road. GB 37-33
Monday Night Game
Carolina Panthers @ Philadelphia Eagles
This could be brutal to watch. I have no idea who to pick. I thought Phiilly would do well against the Redskins defense and they didn't, not at all. I like what Carolina did against TB in an OT loss. Yet who knows what Cam Newton will show up. I really don't know, but I'll gamble on a middle ground Cam Newton to suit up. CAR 13-9
Again, hope everyone enjoys the holiday with their families and an enjoyable week of football. See you in Week 13
First off, Happy Thanksgiving to everyone. Hope everyone has a great thursday. Watch that overeating though, might make you miss some football, as there are 3 games again this year.
Thanksgiving Games
Houston Texans @ Detroit Lions
Houston had a real scare last week against the pathetic Jaguars, but won it in overtime. Detroit lost to GB and because of his antics, the team is suspending WR Titus Young for this weeks game, giving ex-Jag Thomas the start across CJ. I think this will be a decent game, at least that's what I'm hoping for. Kind of like both of these teams and hoping the Stafford will be on his game, because I am sure Arian Foster is chomping at the bit to get back in there, as he had his worst pro game last week. Houston steals the Turkey. 35-24
Washington Redskins @ Dallas Cowboys
RGII on national TV. Can't wait to watch this one. However, I do think Dallas is the better team and despite barely beating Cleveland last week, I think Dallas wins in a close one 20-16
New England Patriots @ New York Jets
No Gronkowski, perhaps no Hernandez. Oh, I'm not even going there, they still have Brady and the Jets are pretty bad. Could I see NY pulling off the upset, sure, why not, but I don't think it'll be close. NE 30-13
Sunday Games
Tennessee Titans @ Jacksonville Jaguars
Extra week of rest for Locker and the Titans to prepare for perhaps the worst team in football. I say perhaps because they are starting Chad Henne, don't laugh. He had a great game against a very good Texans defense last week and gets the nod again this week. I do think Tennessee will be too much for the Jags but if they can score, we might have a very entertaining game to watch. Tennessee 28-24
Buffalo Bills @ Indianapolis Colts
Last weeks hunch on my Bills paid off. Guess what? I have another one. They'll pull another one this week. Luck will have a great game against us, but I think we'll be able to keep pace and I like our defense right now better than their defense. Buffalo 35-31
Pittsburgh Steelers @ Cleveland Browns
Cleveland's not very good, but they've lost some close ones this year. Pittsburgh is dying at QB, WR and RB. Well, maybe RB is settled a bit, but still a terrible timeshare there. Plax Burress just got resigned to help the WR's out. Charlie Batch will get the start at QB. Too much uncertainty, even if they are the Steelers. Cleveland 17-13
Oakland Raiders @ Cincinnati Bengals
Could be a high scoring game. But for me, it comes down to Cincinnati having the better defense. Both offenses should do fine, but Dalton to Green should do very well again this week. Bengals 31-20
Denver Broncos @ Kansas City Chiefs
KC stinks. Denver will get over the McGahee injury. Denver 35-10
Seattle Seahawks @ Miami Dolphins
Seattle's not the greatest road team. A month ago I would've taken the Dolphins, but they're sliding and the Hawks are still pretty good, even away from home. Seattle 20-17
Atlanta Falcons @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Tampa has been on fire and I think they can keep it going this week. At home is the key for me. Should be a fun game to watch. Ryan's throwing too many picks the past few weeks and Tampas' been great offensively. I'll take TB 28-27
Minnesota Vikings @ Chicago Bears
I have to make my first if then pick of the year. There's just no way around this one. If Cutler plays for Chicago I'm taking the Bears to win 28-17, but if he doesn't, I'm taking the Vikings 20-10
Baltimore Ravens @ San Diego Chargers
Baltimore has been iffy at times this year. SD is the model of iffiness. I have a gut feeling they'll pull it out at home though. SD 28-23
St. Louis Rams @ Arizona Cardinals
Probably the worst game of the Week, well, up there with the Carolina-Philly game. Ryan Lindlay, no? I'll go with Sam Bradford at his defense over Lindlay and his. And for you "but Beanie Wells is back" people, I don't think he'll give them much. STL- 14-9
San Francisco 49ers @ New Orleans Saints
I don't care who plays for SF at QB. Drew Brees will have trouble going at this defense, despite not being nearly as good of a unit as they were last year. I like the 49er's because while their defense isn't as great as they were last year, they're still very, very good. Combine that with the knowledge that either QB is playing better than Smith played last year outranks Drew Brees and his offense which is burdened by the terrible Saints defense. SF 31-24
Green Bay Packers @ New York Giants
I think this will be a fun game. Should be high scoring with two great QB's. I want to take the Giants, as something tells me they'll pull this out, but I'll go against my gut feeling here and take the Pack on the road. GB 37-33
Monday Night Game
Carolina Panthers @ Philadelphia Eagles
This could be brutal to watch. I have no idea who to pick. I thought Phiilly would do well against the Redskins defense and they didn't, not at all. I like what Carolina did against TB in an OT loss. Yet who knows what Cam Newton will show up. I really don't know, but I'll gamble on a middle ground Cam Newton to suit up. CAR 13-9
Again, hope everyone enjoys the holiday with their families and an enjoyable week of football. See you in Week 13
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