Week 14 Picks

Wash (-3) vs. Chi- Skins are still playing for Taylor and they would've won last week if Joe Gibbs wasn't treapped in 1988. The Bears found a way to lose to a Giants team that did NOTHING for 3 quarters at Soldier Field last week. Sexy Rexy is at the healm too.

Jax (-10.5) vs Caro- Vinny T. is at the helm. Beware the trap game for Jax (in between Indy and Pitt), but I'm just not taking Vinny against any teams with more than 4 wins.

Det (+10.5) vs. Dal- Double digit points for a home team is tough to turn down. The Cowboys may come out flat after the look layoff and a big win vs. GB. The Lions are playing for their season. Should be competitive

Buf (-7) vs. Mia- The Dolphins hadn't quit all year until the second half against the J-E-T-S. They should play with some pride against the Bills who always find a way to make things interesting. Still, we have a warm weather team headed to a cold weather stadium. They are on their 3rd RB and 3rd QB. John Beck had two games where the offense didnt score followed by a bucket of TOs last week.

Phi (-2.5) vs. NYG- McNabb returns and this is the Eagles last stand. The Giants simply cant stop Westbrook and Eli continues to look lost. The Giants may take a breath as it looks like they are headed for the 5 seed in the playoffs.

Oak (+10.5) @ GB- Oak has been strangely competitive on the road this season. GB has played a lot of tight games too and Favre is banged up but will be in there.

NE (-10.5) vs. Pit- The Pats have shown some chinks in the armor, but its time to re-establish the dominance. The Steelers have struggled on the road with three losses against sub-.500 teams. No Troy Polamalu either.

Ten (+1) vs. SD- Jeff Fisher vs. Norv Turner and home field advantage!

Cin (-9.5) vs. STL- The Brock Berlin error begins for the Rams. The Bengals are about to go on a tear that has everyone picking them as a 2008 sleeper. Plus, Palmer and Ocho Cinco love padding their stats.

TB (-3) @ Hou- Jeff Garcia is in which is good for TB. Sage Rosenfels is in which is good for Houston. The Bucs are pretty reliable because they play solid D and dont turn the rock over. They've cashed 4 in a row.

Az (+7) @ Sea- Don't trust Seattle-ever! The Cards won the first matchup and are showing some promise for the first time since the days of Jake the Snake.

SF (+8.5) vs. Minn- The Niners scratch and claw. They will load up to stop Peterson and if the offense can get two TDs, they will cover the number. The Vikes also have the Bears on tap next week- classic look ahead.

Cle (-3.5) @ NYJ- Talked myself into the Jets one too many times this season. The Browns will score on the Jets D and they have played well pretty much anywhere this season.

Den (-6.5) vs. KC- Uggh! Two unreliables. Brody Croyle is back though and I will take ShanaRat over Herm in Mile High.

Ind (-9.5) @ Balt- The Ravens are still whining about last week's officiating even though that was clearly a hold on Bart Scott. Could definitely see the Ravens mailing this one in as an FU to the NFL. Marvin Harrison is out again and my guess is we dont see him again until the playoffs.

Atl (+3.5) vs. NO- Another terrible monday nite game on ESPN. No Reggie Bush for Drew Brees who is now down to Colston as his only weapon. The Falcons battle and the underdog has covered 15 of 23 between these two.