Week 15 picks

Oakland Raiders @ Kansas City Chiefs (-10) -  Kansas City lost to the Raiders a couple of weeks ago and right now haven't been able to get on track after a tough loss to the Cardinals on a controversial call.  The Chiefs will want to extract revenge on the Raiders and Oakland has struggled on the road.

Jacksonville Jaguars @ Baltimore Ravens (-13.5) - The Ravens are playing better coming off a win at Miami while the Jaguars struggled against the Giants.  Look for the Ravens to put away the Jaguars especially since Baltimore is playing for a playoff spot.

Pittsburgh Steelers (2.5) @ Atlanta Falcons  - Atlanta's offense looks like it is clicking on all cylinders while the Steelers managed a solid win against the Bengals last week.  The Steelers should have an advantage over a shaky Atlanta pass secondary. 

Houston Texans (+7) @ Indianapolis Colts  -  This is a division game.  While the Colts are the slight favorites, look for the Texans to keep it close.

Cincinatti Bengals @ Cleveland Browns (+2.5) -

Johnny Manziel makes his debut against

a coach who called him a midget

 Johnny Manziel makes his first career start against Cincinatti.  Manziel could make some rookie mistakes but even so, he has the potential to be an upgrade over Bryan Hoyer who had only thrown one touchdown pass in his last five games.  

Miami Dolphins @ New England Patriots (-9) -  New England lost the opening game of the season to the Dolphins but now Tom Brady and the Patriots offense is hitting on all cylinders.

Tampa Bay Bucaneers @ Carolina Panthers - Cam Newton is out in this game.  But the Panthers already have beaten the Bucs on the road without Newton in their opener.  Plus Carolina's defense has picked it up lately especially against the Saints.

Washington Redskins (+7) @ New York Giants - Both teams have little to play for other than pride.  Look for Washington to get back on track even though they struggled against hte Giants in their opening meeting.  

Green Bay Packers (3.5) @ Buffalo Bills - Green Bay's defense had trouble containing the Falcons offense.  Still, Kyle Orton and the Bills offense have not been as explosive.

Minnesota Vikings @ Detroit Lions (-7.5) - The Minnesota Vikings have won their past couple of games but Detroit has been taking care of business at home with two consecutive 17 point victories at home.

Denver Broncos (-4) @ San Diego Chargers - The Chargers defense has had trouble slowing down Peyton Manning since he's been in Denver.

San Francisco 49ers @ Seattle Seahawks (9.5)- The 49ers have looked shaky leading up to this game against the Seahawks .  San Francisco its past two games by double digits, with a terrible loss to the Raiders.  While the 49ers have plenty to play for,  the Seahawks defense is hitting its stride as was able to slow down the Philadelphia's offense last week.  

Dallas Cowboys (+3.5) @ Philadelphia Eagles - Dallas has had extra time to prepare and look back at the mistakes they made during the Thanksgiving game.   Of course the game will depend on upon Sanchez who has been great at times and mediocre in others.  

New Orleans Saints (-3) @ Chicago Bears -  Both teams are struggling.  Look for New Orleans to rebound after a poor effort against the Panthers.  Plus the Bears will be without Brandon Marshall for the remainder of the season.