NFL: Week 17 Picks

Carolina (-3) at New Orleans

Still playing for the division title, the Panthers will be doing everything to win this game, and it will work.

 

Houston (-3) vs. Chicago

The Texans are a late season surprise.  The Bears are a special teams force.  But, alas, the Bears will miss the playoffs as they lose in Texas.

 

Pittsburgh (-10.5) vs. Cleveland

Romeo, Romeo…wherefore art thou?  Gone after this game.  A casualty of continued mediocrity for the new mistake by the lake.

 

Detroit (+10) at Green Bay

I guarantee nothing here.

 

Cincinnati (-3) vs. Kansas City

Cincinnati, now that it’s way too late, is actually performing like a solid football team.

 

Buffalo (+6) at New England

This will be a close divisional contest that New England will win.

 

New York Giants (+6.5) at Minnesota

They say the Giants will rest, but I wouldn’t be so sure that means they are going to lay down.  Ths rivalry is long and heated, and sometimes results in bizarre outcomes.

 

Tampa Bay (-13) vs. Oakland

Tampa Bay can still make it and they have the easiest shot with Oakland in town.  Down goes the Cable Guy!

 

Atlanta (-14) vs. St. Louis

Blowout from the starting kickoff.  Enough said.

 

Indianapolis (+3) vs. Tennessee

Home dog will prevail against the mighty Titans.  This could turn into an exhibition game since both teams are already locked into the playoffs.

 

Philadelphia (-1) vs. Dallas

The Cowboys’ luck will run out—probably because of something Tony Romo does.  Will the Eagles make the playoffs?  Lots of scoreboard watching in this one.

 

Baltimore (-12.5) vs. Jacksonville

Baltimore needs a victory here.  Jacksonville needs the season to be over.

 

New York Jets (-3) vs. Miami

This is the game of the week.  Who would have thunk it?  In sloppy GIANTS Stadium, I see a late score to pushe the Jets over the top.

 

Seattle (+6.5) at Arizona

Seattle will play well for Coach Holmgren on the final Sunday. Arizona’s free fall will continue.

 

San Francisco (-3) vs. Washington

The 49ers are going one way and the Redskins are going the other way.

 

Denver (+8) at San Diego

All signs point to San Diego winning going away, but I just don’t trust them in a big spot like this.  Rivers has too much hate inside of him.