Week 14 Picks

This season had been going really well for the casual gambler, so obviously a week like last week was inevitable. This is why I’ve stopped gambling with real money, well that, and the fact that I don’t have a real source of income.

Last Week: 5-11
Season: 98-87-7
Lock of the Week: 7-6

Home team in CAPS

Broncos (-10) over RAIDERS
When talking about the worst team in football, don’t forget about Oakland. They are as terrible as anyone. They will get all their missing running backs back on Thursday, but that will only make them slightly less terrible.

Ravens (+2.5) over REDSKINS
Start expecting the Redskins to win and they will disappoint you. Maybe this will change, but until it does I will always pick them to lose after they have inspired confidence.

Chiefs (+6.5) over BROWNS
Cleveland should never be favored by almost a touchdown. No exceptions.

STEELERS (-7) over Chargers
Big Ben is returning and no one can lose games quite like the Chargers.

COLTS (-5.5) over Titans
I can’t wait for the Colts to make the playoffs and then have to take on a good team on the road.

Jets (-2.5) over JAGUARS
The failure of the Tim Tebow experiment reached comical highs last week when Greg McElroy led the Jets to victory.

Bears (-3) over VIKINGS
Percy Harvin is made out of glass.

Falcons (-3.5) over PANTHERS
Apparently lots of NFL veterans don’t like Cam Newton and think he is a bit of a prima donna. File this under the least surprising news possible. Cam Newton exudes douchebag.

BUCCANEERS (-7.5) over Eagles
The only thing the Eagles have been able to do recently is run the ball, which is what the Bucs are best at stopping.

BILLS (-3) over Rams
It’s not the 49ers so I have to assume the Rams will struggle.

BENGALS (-3) over Cowboys 

Lock of the Week
Dallas let the Eagles score over 30 points, that can’t be a good sign for their defense.

Dolphins (+10) over 49ers
Out of principles, I’m not picking a team that went 0-1-1 against the Rams to cover a ten point spread.

GIANTS (-5) over Saints
I was wrong about the Saints. They will not be challenging for a playoff spot.

SEAHAWKS (-10) over Cardinals
Switching back to John Skelton! Watch out for the Cardinals!

PACKERS (-7) over Lions
Does it make it more impressive that Calvin Johnson might set the single season receiving yardage record on a team with absolutely nothing else good about it except for him? I say yes.

PATRIOTS (-3.5) over Texans
New England is stupid good right now, let’s all hope they don’t make the Super Bowl.