Week 14 NFL Predictions

Chicago at Washington
Line: Redskins by 3
I'm a little disappointed the Skins weren't able to get it done against Buffalo in the name of Sean Taylor, but I nonetheless feel it will happen this week against Chicago in what should be a charged up Thursday Night atmosphere at FedEx Field. I would also like to add I'm impressed by the classy tribute the Skins made to Taylor by starting the Buffalo game with 10 players on the field. Redskins 20, Bears 14

Carolina at Jacksonville
Line: Jaguars by 10.5
When these teams started out in 95, I bet they'd have no idea that in 12 years, they'd reach five conference title games and a Super Bowl. Jacksonville's still playing at a high level while Carolina is going through a down year, starting a QB with a longer career than their franchise's entire existance. Jaguars 31, Panthers 10

Dallas at Detroit
Line: Cowboys by 11
It's really a shame Detroit couldn't keep up the magic after their 6-2 start. If this team has any pride at all though, they'll give Dallas their best game. After all, they couldn't do any worse after last week's embarrassment against the Vikings. Cowboys 34, Lions 31

Miami at Buffalo
Line: Bills by 7
Yes, it is still very possible that the Dolphins could go winless after they blew a golden opportunity against the Jets. Who would have thought both winless and undefeated could take place in the same year and in college football, the only undefeated team plays off the mainland. Yes...it's been a year like no other in football. Bills 13, Dolphins 10

New York Giants at Philadelphia
Line: Eagles by 3
I was right. Cartman turned down that AJ Feeley card for a reason. As far as the Giants go, they're not great yet, but they showed they can win a tough road game in cold weather and a hostile environment by winning in Chicago last week and I think that'll be big for them going into this game against an Eagles team fighting for their playoff lives. Giants 20, Eagles 17

Oakland at Green Bay
Line: Packers by 10
It's a matchup between the league's most ridiculously-dressed fans. In Green Bay, they travel in masses and wear styrophome cheese helmets, while in Oakland, they wear black and spray-paint their faces silver with more eye-liner than a Long Island hooker. So who looks the most ridiculous? Gotta be the Oakland fans. At least in Green Bay, men don't wear makeup. Packers 31, Raiders 17

Pittsburgh at New England
Line: Patriots by 10.5
If the last two weeks have shown us anything, it's that the New England defense is really showing signs of age. If AJ Feeley and Kyle Boller can throw on this defense, imagine what Roethlisberger will do. Last week, for the first time, their passing attack actually looked fairly average. It's becoming evident that you can blitz Tom Brady and at least keep him out of rhythm. We know Pittsburgh loves to blitz and they have the #1 defense in the NFL. They pick the perfect time to catch the Patriots, when they're their most vulnerable. Patriots 21, Steelers 20

Tennessee at San Diego
Line: Chargers by 1
If the Chargers' D has shown anything, it's that they have a world of trouble with freak athletes. Adrian Peterson was one and Vince Young is another. If his receivers don't let him down this week, he could have a monster game against the streaky Chargers' D. Titans 28, Chargers 21

St. Louis at Cincinnati
Line: Bengals by 6.5
It's the Brock Berlin show! That's right, the guy who ruined the UM program is getting his first (and hopefully last) start in an NFL game. So Stephen Jackson, meet those 8-in-the-box defenses again. Bengals 28, Rams 3

Tampa Bay at Houston
Line: Buccaneers by 3
Just a hunch, but I suspect this is the week Tampa's injuries catch up with them. Houston may have lost Schaub, but Sage Rosenfels has proven more than capable as a backup and as long as he's got Andre Johnson, the numbers will be there. Texans 17, Buccaneers 13

Arizona at Seattle
Line: Seahawks by 7
Are the Cardinals really in the playoff race this late in the year? Believe it! And their last three games after this look like pushovers. Seattle is pulling away, but I've seen them fold in the face of prosperity before, so there's no reason it can't happen this time. Seahawks 23, Cardinals 20

Minnesota at San Francisco
Line: Vikings by 8.5
Take the Vikings at all costs down the stretch. Outside of Dallas, this maybe the team playing the best football in the NFC as of this moment. Their running game is clicking, their passing game is starting to work, and they've got the kind of finish to the schedule that 10-6 teams are made of. Vikings 31, 49ers 10

Cleveland at New York Jets
Line: Browns by 3
Cleveland was hosed on a bad call last week, but have otherwise been positioning themselves for a run at the Wild Card at the end of the year. In an interesting battle between former Belicheck assistants, Crennell will call checkmate on Mangini's thoughts of an upset by giving him a heavy dose of Jamal Lewis. Browns 24, Jets 20

Kansas City at Denver
Line: Broncos by 6.5
Denver's gotta win this one. No way they let a woeful Chiefs team come into Invesco and win. It would just be too embarrassing. While their defense has failed against most teams, they had their way with the banged-up Chiefs in their last matchup. Broncos 30, Chiefs 10

Indianapolis at Baltimore
Line: Colts by 9
After literally getting punched in the stomach with last week's heartbreaker against New England, Baltimore will still be feeling the side-effects against an Indy team that's healing up and starting to peak at the right time. New England may be the undefeated team, but lets still not forget who the defending champs are. Colts 34, Ravens 17

New Orleans at Atlanta
Line: Saints by 4.5
No Mike Vick. No Reggie Bush. I'm sorry, what was the reason to watch this game again? Bad week in sports. Saints 16, Falcons 10

Week 13 vs Spread 5-11
Week 13 Straight up 9-7
Season vs Spread 90-97-9
Season Straight up 122-70