My Week 12 Picks

Josh Gordon returns from a suspension for a DUI

(Via ESPN)

Cleveland Browns (+3) @ Atlanta Falcons -  Atlanta is streaking.  Josh Gordon makes his return so expect a much more explosive Cleveland offense.

Detroit Lions @ New England Patriots (-7) - The Patriots are playing well especially at home and the Lions haven't been effective incorporating Calvin Johnson in their offense.

Tennessee Titans (+11) @ Philadelphia Eagles - The Eagles run a high octane offense but the Titans defense is decent.  If Sanchez isn't running the ship smoothly, the Titans could cut it to single digits.

Green Bay Packers (-8.5) @ Minnesota Vikings - Some advanced statistics

"Pack leads the NFL in points/drive with 2.88, and int/drive with .039, and TD/drive .350, and ave lead with 7.83"

Still no Adrian Peterson

Jacksonville Jaguars (13.5) @ Indianapolis Colts - Jacksonville is not a good team but could get up to play a game against a division rival.

Cincinnati Bengals @ Houston Texans (-1.5) - Houston's defense has been keeping them in games and could do the same against the Bengals.  

Arizona Cardinals (+7) @ Seattle Seahawks - Arizona is 9-1 and while they may lose the game, they have a good chance to keep it close against a Seattle team that has already stuggled a few times at home this season to teams like the Raiders.

St. Louis Rams @ San Diego Chargers (+5.5) - San Diego is a consistent team.  While the Rams had a great win against the Broncos, the Chargers will not be overlooking them.

Miami Dolphins @ Denver Broncos (-7) - Look for the Broncos to get back on track especially since they have played much better after bad losses.

Washington Redskins @ San Francisco 49ers (-9) - Washington has typically struggled against the 49ers defense and mobile quarterbacks like Colin Kapernick.  Plus Griffin has been turnover prone and not throwing the ball accurately.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ Chicago Bears (-5.5) - Jay Cutler got back on track last week and it could continue against the Buccaneers who are one of the worst pass defenses in the league.  The Bucs did a good job slowing down Washington last week but Chicago offense has been better than Washington's.

Dallas Cowboys (-3.5) @ New York Giants - Dallas comes off a bye and should give the Giants a steady dose of DeMarco Murray.

New York Jets @ Buffalo Bills (-2.5) - This game is played on a neutral field after Buffalo has been snowed out.  Buffalo has been unable to practice with over 70 inches of snow this week.  The Bills have done a good job forcing turnovers against the Jets in New York so they should still win this game despite the game being in Detroit and lack of practice time.

Baltimore Ravens @ New Orleans Saints (-3) - A must win for both teams- the Ravens have struggled on the road against the Colts, Bengals, and Steelers.