Week 12 Picks

Record for Week 11 - 9-7

Cincinnati (+10) – I like the Bengals to close the spread against a division rival.  Their defense has looked a lot better. 

Houston (+3) – The Texans should beat the Browns, who played a competitive game against the Colts last week. 

The 49ers (+11) - That’s too many point for a Dallas team that barely beat the Redskins, who played like garbage for most of the game.  The 49ers just blew out the Rams, and some of that momentum should carry on into this game. 

Buffalo (-3)- The Bills played like garbage on Monday night but it was still a close game in the end.  Still, they usually pull out wins against teams below .500 team and KC is one of them.

Chicago (-8) - The Rams look terrible plus the Bears are due for a good game after getting killed by the Packers.  

Miami (-2.5) - New England looks a bit worn out due to their injuries.  It will be tough for them to win on the road against Miami.  

Tampa Bay (-8 ½) – I don’t like the Lions to close the spread two weeks in a row.  After almost beating the Panthers, I think the Lions will have difficulties keeping this one close.

Tennessee (-6) – They’re supposed to lose at one point, right?  Well I’ll keep picking them to win.

Jacksonville (-2.5) – I look for them to rebound after a tough loss to the Titans

Baltimore (-1.5) – The Ravens got blown out by the Giants.  So did the Eagles.  The Eagle’s offense is struggling and the Ravens have a MUCH better team than the Bengals

Oakland (+9.5) – It’s the Broncos and their defense is still bad.  The Raiders get to play the role of spoilers.

Carolina (-1) – I like the Panthers chances after a scare against the Lions.  I like their two headed rushing attack with Deangelo Williams and Jonathan Stewart to lead them to victory. 

New York Giants (-3.5) – I think they will get a good pass rush on Kurt Warner and they will continue to run the ball effectively.

Washington (-3.5) – The Redskins haven't done that well in Seattle in recent history.  Still, this is a much different Seattle team whose defense is nowhere near as good and an ineffective running game.

Indianapolis (+3) – The Colts are on a winning streak, and the Chargers are on a losing streak.   

Green Bay(-2.5) – Reggie Bush is still a question mark and the Packers defense should be up to the task against Drew Brees.