2014 Week 12 Picks

Packers (7-3) vs. Vikings (4-6)
Pick: Packers
Titans (2-8) vs. Eagles (7-3)
Pick: Eagles 
Jaguars (1-9) vs. Colts (6-4)
Pick: Colts
Lions (7-3) vs. Patriots (8-2)
Pick: Lions
Browns (6-4) vs. Falcons (4-6)
Pick: Browns
Buccaneers (2-8) vs. Bears (4-6)
Pick: Bears
Bengals (6-3-1) vs. Texans (5-5)
Pick: Bengals
Cardinals (9-1) vs. Seahawks (6-4)
Pick: Seahawks
Rams (4-6) vs. Chargers (6-4)
Pick: Chargers
Dolphins (6-4) vs. Broncos (7-3)
Pick: Broncos
Redskins (3-7) vs. 49ers (6-4)
Pick: 49ers
Cowboys (7-3) vs. Giants (3-7)
Pick: Cowboys
Jets (2-8) vs. Bills (5-5)
Pick: Bills
Ravens (6-4) vs. Saints (4-6)
Pick: Ravens

2014 Week 7 Picks

Bengals (3-1-1) vs. Colts (4-2)
Pick: Colts
Seahawks (3-2) vs. Rams (1-4)
Pick: Seahawks
Titans 92-4) vs. Washington (1-5)
Pick: Washington
Panthers (3-2-1) vs. Packers (4-2)
Pick: Packers
Browns (3-2) vs. Jaguars (0-6)
Pick: Browns
Falcons (2-4) vs. Ravens (4-2)
Pick: Ravens
Vikings (2-4) vs. Bills (3-3)
Pick: Bills
Dolphins (2-3) vs. Bears (3-3)
Pick: Bears
Saints (2-3) vs. Lions (4-2)
Pick: Lions
Chiefs (2-3) vs. Chargers (5-1)
Pick: Chiefs
Giants (3-3) vs. Cowboys (5-1)
Pick: Cowboys
Cardinals (4-1) vs. Raiders (0-5)
Pick: Cardinals
49ers (4-2) vs. Broncos (4-1)
Pick: Broncos
Texans (3-3) vs. Steelers (3-3)
Pick: Texans 

2014 Week 1 Picks

Everyone is 0-0.

Jaguars vs. Eagles
Pick: Eagles
Browns vs. Steelers
Pick: Steelers
Vikings vs. Rams
Pick: Rams
Patriots vs. Dolphins
Pick: Patriots
Raiders vs. Jets
Pick: Raiders
Titans vs. Chiefs
Pick: Chiefs
Bengals vs. Ravens
Pick: Ravens
Saints vs. Falcons
Pick: Saints
Redskins vs. Texans
Pick: Texans
Bills vs. Bears
Pick: Bears
Panthers vs. Buccaneers
Pick: Buccaneers
49ers vs. Cowboys
Pick: Cowboys
Colts vs. Broncos
Pick: Broncos 
Giants vs. Lions
Pick: Lions
Chargers vs. Cardinals
Pick: Cardinals 

2013 Week 15 Game Picks

Eagles (8-5) vs. Vikings (3-9-1)
Pick: Eagles
49ers (9-4) vs. Buccaneers (4-9)
Pick: 49ers
Patriots (10-3) vs. Dolphins (7-6)
Pick: Patriots
Seahawks (11-2) vs. Giants (5-8)
Pick: Seahawks
Bills (4-9) vs. Jaguars (4-9)
Pick: Jaguars
Redskins (3-10) vs. Falcons (3-10)
Pick: Falcons
Bears (7-6) vs. Browns (4-9)
Pick: Bears
Texans (3-11) vs. Colts (8-5)
Pick: Colts
Jets (6-7) vs. Panthers (9-4)
Pick: Panthers
Chiefs (10-3) vs. Raiders (4-9)
Pick: Chiefs
Packers (6-6-1) vs. Cowboys (7-6)
Pick: Cowboys
Cardinals (8-5) vs. Titans (5-8)
Pick: Cardinals
Saints (10-3) vs. Rams (5-8)
Pick: Saints
Bengals (9-4) vs. Steelers (5-8)
Pick: Bengals
Ravens (7-6) vs. Lions (7-6)
Pick: Ravens 

2013 Week 3 Game Picks

Week 3 picks for your viewing pleasure!

Texans (2-0) vs. Ravens (1-1)
Pick: Ravens      S: Ravens
Packers (1-1) vs. Bengals (1-1)
Pick: Packers       S: Packers
Rams (1-1) vs. Cowboys (1-1)
Pick: Rams       S: Rams
Falcons (1-1) vs. Dolphins (2-0)
Pick: Dolphins    S: Dolphins
Browns (0-2) vs. Vikings (0-2)
Pick: Vikings        S: Vikings
Bills (1-1) vs. Jets (1-1)
Pick: Bills       S: Jets
Buccaneers (0-2) vs. Patriots (2-0)
Pick: Patriots             S: Patriots
Chargers (1-1) vs. Titans (1-1)
Pick: Chargers       S: Titans
Lions (1-1) vs. Redskins (0-2)
Pick: Lions      S: Redskins
Giants (0-2) vs. Panthers (0-2) 
Pick: Giants       S: Giants
Colts (1-1) vs. 49ers (1-1)
Pick: 49ers       S: 49ers
Jaguars (0-2) vs. Seahawks (2-0)
Pick: Seahawks      S: Seahawks 
Bears (2-0) vs. Steelers (0-2)
Pick: Bears       S: Steelers
Raiders (1-1) vs. Broncos (2-0)
Pick: Broncos     S: Broncos

2013 NFC North Predictions

1. Green Bay Packers
The Packers under-performed last year. Yes, they made the playoffs, but they didn't win the division. And they got knocked out by the 49ers. The offense's production fell off and the defense couldn't make a stop when they needed to. Letting San Fran put up 45 points is not good. They haven't had too much player movement, besides the departures of S Woodson, WR Jennings and C Saturday (who was injured much of last season anyway.) However, they also don't have any notable pick ups. The only things this team needs to do is perform up to expectations. But that is easier said than done.

2. Detroit Lions
I put the Lions here last year and they disappointed me. But I've liked what I've seen from them so far in the preseason and have high hopes for them this year. This is another team in the division that far under-performed compared to the level of talent on their roster. Stafford, Johnson and the new addition of Reggie Bush should be a lethal combination. Should be. The defense must improve. The addition of S Quin from Houston should help as well as building through the draft with CB Slay. The Lions lost many games last year either on the final drive or by 7 points or less. If they can find some discipline they can take the league by storm again. Otherwise Schwartz's job might be in question.

3. Minnesota Vikings
It is tough to downplay any team with Adrian Peterson on it. But Christian Ponder has only shown flashes of brilliance and must improve if this team is to have long term success. Losing WR Harvin is a blow, but picking up WR Jennings should give them more stability and less injuries to the position. I just don't think that the Vikings have the ability to compete with the other teams in their division, let alone in the league. They may make playoffs again, though I am doubtful. Defense must improve especially against the pass, which hurt them significantly last year. Lesile Frazier is a defensively minded head coach and he needs to show it.

4. Chicago Bears
The Bears had 10 wins last year, but didn't make playoffs and the result was the firing of their head coach. Now there's a new man in tow, Marc Trestman, from the Canadian football league. I'm not sure if he's prepared for the speed and competition at the NFL level. Cutler has improved and Brandon Marshall has settled down and become a reliable receiver. The offensive line must improve and keep Culter on his feet. Blocking for Matt Forte is also incredibly important, as he can be their strongest offensive weapon. The defense ranked highly last year (5th in the NFL), but it will be interesting to see how they perform without the leadership of LB Brain Urlacher, who left discontented with the team and management. Though he may have been aging, there is no replacement for the leadership. 

2012 Week 16 Game Picks

By the end of the day expect many of the playoff spots to be filled. The only one that probably won't be is the NFC East. Who's in that division again? We never talk about them....

Bills (5-9) vs. Dolphins (6-8)
Pick: Dolphins   S: Dolphins
Bengals (8-6) vs. Steelers (7-7)
Pick: Steelers   S: Steelers
Redskins (8-6) vs. Eagles (4-10)
Pick: Redskins   S: Redskins
Titans (5-9) vs. Packers (10-4)
Pick: Packers   S: Packers
Rams (6-7-1) vs. Buccaneers (6-8)
Pick: Rams   S: Buccaneers
Raiders (4-10) vs. Panthers (5-9)
Pick: Panthers   S: Panthers
Saints (6-8) vs. Cowboys (8-6)
Pick: Cowboys   S: Saints
Patriots (10-4) vs. Jaguars (2-12)
Pick: Patriots   S: Patriots
Vikings (8-6) vs. Texans (12-2)
Pick: Texans   S: Texans
Colts (9-5) vs. Chiefs (2-12)
Pick: Colts   S: Colts
Chargers (5-9) vs. Jets (6-8)
Pick: Chargers   S: Chargers
Browns (5-9) vs. Broncos (11-3)
Pick: Broncos   S: Broncos
Giants (8-6) vs. Ravens (9-5)
Pick: Ravens   S: Ravens
Bears (8-6) vs. Cardinals (5-9)
Pick: Bears  S: Bears
49ers (10-3-1) vs. Seahawks (9-5)
Pick: 49ers   S: 49ers

2012 Week 14 Picks

I am very excited for the Battle of the Beltway (Ravens v. Redskins) today! Though I think the Ravens will triumph, I think it will be a good game. I believe that both the Monday Night and Sunday Night games will be close as well. The Lions will put up more of a fight than you think. PS Hey Jets, here's a hint: you had it right last week -- bench Mark Sanchez.

Falcons (11-1) vs. Panthers (3-9)
Pick: Falcons  S: Falcons 
Titans (4-8) vs, Colts (8-4)
Pick: Colts   S: Colts
Rams (5-6-1) vs. Bills (5-7)
Pick: Rams   S: Bills
Chargers (4-8) vs. Steelers (7-5)
Pick: Steelers   S: Steelers
Eagles (3-9) vs. Buccaneers (6-6)
Pick: Buccaneers   S: Buccaneers
Jets (5-7) vs. Jaguars (2-10)
Pick: Jets   S: Jets
Chiefs (2-10) vs. Browns (4-8)
Pick: Browns  S: Browns
Cowboys (6-6) vs. Bengals (7-5)
Pick: Cowboys   S: Bengals
Bears (8-4) vs. Vikings (6-6)
Pick: Bears   S: Bears
Ravens (9-3) vs. Redskins (6-6)
Pick: Ravens   S: Ravens
Dolphins (5-7) vs. 49ers (8-3-1)
Pick: 49ers   S: 49ers
Cardinals (4-8) vs. Seahawks (7-5)
Pick: Seahawks   S: Seahawks
Saints (5-7) vs. Giants (7-5)
Pick: Giants   S: Giants
Lions (4-8) vs. Packers (8-4)
Pick: Packers   S: Packers
Texans (11-1) vs. Patriots (9-3)
Pick: Texans   S: Patriots

2012 Week 13 Picks

Here are the picks for this week! I find it interesting that the games between the bad teams are getting more difficult to pick -- and also more interesting. I suppose teams with closer records and skill will play closer games. Also, in light of the tragedy yesterday morning, I do not believe that the Chiefs and Panthers game should be held, especially because the game is at arrowhead. It is not respectful of the grief of the coaches, families and players, especially those who witness the event. Sometimes the NFL needs to take a step back and realize it's about more than the money.


Cardinals (4-7) vs. Jets (4-7)
Pick: Jets   S: Jets
Jaguars (2-9) vs. Bills (4-7)
Pick: Jaguars   S: Bills
Seahawks (6-5) vs. Bears (8-3)
Pick: Bears   S: Bears
49ers (8-2-1) vs. Rams (4-6-1)
Pick: 49ers   S: 49ers
Patriots (8-3) vs. Dolphins (5-6)
Pick: Patriots  S: Patriots
Vikings (6-5) vs. Packers (7-4)
Pick: Packers   S: Packers
Colts (7-4) vs. Lions (4-7)
Pick: Lions   S: Colts
Panthers (3-8) vs. Chiefs (1-10)
Pick: Panthers   S: Panthers
Texans (10-1) vs. Titans (4-7)
Pick: Texans    S: Texans
Buccaneers (6-5) vs. Broncos (8-3)
Pick: Broncos   S: Buccaneers
Bengals (6-5) vs. Chargers (4-7)
Pick: Bengals   S: Bengals
Browns (3-8) vs. Raiders (3-8)
Pick: Browns   S: Browns
Steelers (6-5) vs. Ravens (9-2)
Pick: Ravens   S: Ravens
Eagles (3-8) vs. Cowboys (5-6)
Pick: Cowboys   S: Cowboys
Giants (7-4) vs. Redskins (5-6)
Pick: Giants  S: Giants

2012 Week 12 Game Picks

These were some tough picks this week. Games to watch would be the Falcons/Buccs, Bills/Colts and Saints/49ers. Enjoy!

Falcons (9-1) vs. Buccaneers (6-4)
Pick: Buccaneers  S: Falcons
Titans (4-6) vs. Jaguars (1-9)
Pick: Titans   S: Titans
Seahawks (6-4) vs. Dolphins (4-6)
Pick: Seahawks   S: Seahawks
Steelers (6-4) vs. Browns (2-8)
Pick: Steelers  S: Steelers
Raiders (3-7) vs. Bengals (5-5)
Pick: Bengals   S: Bengals
Vikings (6-4) vs. Bears (7-3)
Pick: Bears   S: Bears
Broncos (7-3) vs. Chiefs (1-9)
Pick: Broncos   S: Broncos
Bills (4-6) vs. Colts (6-4)
Pick: Colts   S: Colts
Ravens (8-2) vs. Chargers (4-6)
Pick: Ravens   S: Ravens
49ers (7-2-1) vs. Saints (5-5)
Pick: Saints   S: Saints
Rams (3-6-1) vs. Cardinals (4-6)
Pick: Rams   S: Cardinals
Packers (7-3) vs. Giants (6-4)
Pick: Packers   S: Packers
Panthers (2-8) vs. Eagles (3-7)
Pick: Panthers  S: Eagles

2012 Week 10 Picks

Yes, I picked the Saints over the Falcons. I still think the Falcons are a lot of hype and that the Saints are much more driven to achieve this win. And it's in New Orleans. I've got the Lions over the Vikings, but it'll be a close game for sure. Cowboys Eagles will be a good game and I would like to think that the Eagles will win, but I doubt it. Finally, for Bears and Texans I think defense will win out. (Also, I forgot to ask Steven for his picks yesterday, so that's why it's just me this week.)

Falcons (8-0) vs. Saints (3-5)
Pick: Saints
Titans (3-6) vs. Dolphins (4-4)
Pick: Dolphins
Chargers (4-4) vs. Buccaneers (4-4)
Pick: Buccaneers
Raiders (3-5) vs. Ravens (6-2)
Pick: Ravens
Giants (6-3) vs. Bengal (3-5)
Pick: Giants
Lions (4-4) vs. Vikings (5-4)
Pick: Lions
Broncos (5-3) vs. Panthers (2-6)
Pick: Broncos
Bills (3-5) vs. Patriots (5-3)
Pick: Patriots
Jets (3-5) vs. Seahawks (5-4)
Pick: Seahawks
Cowboys (3-5) vs. Eagles (3-5)
Pick: Cowboys
Rams (3-5) vs. 49ers (6-2)
Pick: 49ers
Texans (7-1) vs. Bears (7-1)
Pick: Bears
Chiefs (1-7) vs. Steelers (5-3)
Pick: Steelers

2012 Week 9 Picks

A few tough picks this week. I feel like the Bills could upset the Texans, but don't think they can go four quarters. The Lions are hitting a stride and could be fully back on track this week. Packers Cardinals could also be interesting, as well as Dolphins Colts. The Monday Night game between the Eagles and the Saints will be good -- and when I say good I mean full of offense. Also, if the Redskins win this weekend, the trend is that the incumbent will win the election. Food for thought.

Cardinals (4-4) vs. Packers (5-3)
Pick: Packers   S: Packers
Ravens (5-2) vs. Browns (2-6)
Pick: Ravens   S: Ravens
Dolphins (4-3) vs. Colts (4-3)
Pick: Dolphins   S: Dolphins
Lions (4-3) vs. Jaguars (1-6)
Pick: Lions   S: Lions
Broncos (4-3) vs. Bengals (3-4)
Pick: Broncos   S: Broncos
Bears (6-1) vs. Titans (3-5)
Pick: Bears  S: Bears
Panthers (1-6) vs. Redskins (3-5)
Pick: Redskins   S: Redskins
Bills (3-4) vs. Texans (6-1)
Pick: Texans   S: Texans
Vikings (5-3) vs. Seahawks (4-4)
Pick: Vikings   S: Vikings
Buccaneers (3-4) vs. Raiders (3-4)
Pick: Buccaneers   S: Buccaneers
Steelers (4-3) vs. Giants (6-2)
Pick: Giants   S: Giants
Cowboys (3-4) vs. Falcons (7-0)
Pick: Falcons   S: Falcons
Eagles (3-4) vs. Saints (2-5)
Pick: Saints   S: Eagles

2012 Week 8 Picks

Here are the week 8 picks! I forsee an upset (sort of?) for the Falcons. I don't believe they will win every game this year, so a loss today would take some of the pressure off. The Dolphins and Jets game should also be a good game, though I hope the Dolphins repeat last year and make the Jets completely fall apart. Also, keep an eye out for the Patriots vs. Rams game -- they're playing in London!

Falcons (6-0) vs. Eagles (3-3)
Pick: Eagles   S: Falcons
Dolphins (3-3) vs. Jets (3-4)
Pick: Dolphins   S: Jets
Patriots (4-3) vs. Rams (3-4)
Pick: Patriots   S: Patriots
Redskins (3-4) vs. Steelers (3-3)
Pick: Steelers   S: Steelers
Seahawks (4-3) vs. Lions (2-4)
Pick: Seahawks   S: Seahawks
Chargers (3-3) vs. Browns (1-6)
Pick: Chargers   S: Chargers
Panthers (1-5) vs. Bears (5-1)
Pick: Bears   S: Bears
Colts (3-3) vs. Titans (3-4)
Pick: Colts   S: Titans
Jaguars (1-5) vs. Packers (4-3)
Pick: Packers   S: Packers
Raiders (2-4) vs. Chiefs (1-5)
Pick: Raiders   S: Raiders
Giants (5-2) vs. Cowboys (3-3)
Pick: Giants   S: Giants
Saints (2-4) vs. Broncos (3-3)
Pick: Broncos   S: Broncos
49ers (5-2) vs. Cardinals (4-3)
Pick: 49ers   S: 49ers

2012 Week 7 Picks

Here they are -- week 7 picks! Not too many surprises this week and only three disagreements!

Cardinals (4-2) vs. Vikings (4-2)
Pick: Vikings
S: Vikings
Ravens (5-1) vs. Texans (5-1)
Pick: Ravens
S: Texans
Browns (1-5) vs. Colts (2-3)
Pick: Colts
S: Colts
Redskins (3-3) vs. Giants (4-2)
Pick: Giants
S: Giants
Titans (2-4) vs. Bills (3-3)
Pick: Bills
S: Bills
Saints (1-4) vs. Buccaneers (2-3)
Pick: Saints
S: Buccaneers
Packers (3-3) vs. Rams (3-3)
Pick: Packers
S: Packers
Cowboys (2-3) vs. Panthers (1-4)
Pick: Cowboys
S: Cowboys
Jaguars (1-4) vs. Raiders (1-4)
Pick: Jaguars
S: Raiders
Jets (3-3) vs. Patriots (3-3)
Pick: Patriots
S: Patriots
Steelers (2-3) vs. Bengals (3-3)
Pick:  Steelers
S: Steelers
Lions (2-3) vs. Bears (4-1)
Pick: Bears
S: Bears

2012 Week 5 Picks

Week 5 picks! I've got a few upsets in here, notably the Redskins over the Falcons and Panthers over the Seahawks. I also think Manning will come out on top of Brady -- he's got the better defense behind him, I believe, and that will make the difference in the game.

Falcons (4-0) vs. Redskins (2-2)
Pick: Redskins   S: Falcons
Ravens (3-1) vs. Chiefs (1-3)
Pick: Ravens   S: Ravens
Eagles (3-1) vs. Steelers (1-2)
Pick: Steelers   S: Eagles
Dolphins (1-3) vs. Bengals (3-1)
Pick: Bengals   S: Bengals
Packers (2-2) vs. Colts (1-2)
Pick: Packers   S: Packers
Browns (0-4) vs. Giants (2-2)
Pick: Giants   S: Giants
Bears (3-1) vs. Jaguars (1-3)
Pick: Bears   S: Bears
Seahawks (2-2) vs. Panthers (1-3)
Pick: Panthers   S: Seahawks
Titans (1-3) vs. Vikings (3-1)
Pick: Vikings   S: Vikings
Bills (2-2) vs. 49ers (3-1)
Pick: 49ers   S: 49ers
Broncos (2-2) vs. Patriots (2-2)
Pick: Broncos   S: Patriots
Chargers (3-1) vs. Saints (0-4)
Pick: Saints   S: Chargers
Texans (4-0) vs. Jets (2-2)
Pick: Texans   S: Texans

2012 Week 3 Picks

Here are week three picks! Same deal as the last two weeks. I wanted to pick the Browns, but got burned last week doing so. I also secretly want to pick the Dolphins, but know the Jets have a pretty good defense that will contain Reggie Bush. Saints will get their first win, Redskins will win, Eagles may win... who knows?


Bills (1-1) vs. Browns (0-2)
Pick: Bills     S: Bills
Buccaneers (1-1) vs. Cowboys (1-1)
Pick: Buccaneers      S: Cowboys
Rams (1-1) vs. Bears (1-1)
Pick: Bears    S: Bears
49ers (2-0) vs. Vikings (1-1)
Pick: 49ers    S: 49ers
Jets (1-1) vs. Dolphins (1-1)
Pick: Jets    S: Jets
Chiefs (0-2) vs. Saints (0-2)
Pick: Saints    S: Saints
Jaguars (0-2) vs. Colts (1-1)
Pick: Colts     S: Colts
Lions (1-1) vs. Titans (0-2)
Pick: Lions   S: Lions
Bengals (1-1) vs. Redskins (1-1)
Pick: Redskins    S: Bengals
Falcons (2-0) vs. Chargers (2-0)
Pick: Falcons   S: Falcons
Eagles (2-0) vs. Cardinals (2-0)
Pick: Eagles   S: Eagles
Texans (2-0) vs. Broncos (1-1)
Pick: Broncos    S: Broncos
Steelers (1-1) vs. Raiders (0-2)
Pick: Steelers   S: Steelers
Patriots (1-1) vs. Ravens (1-1)
Pick: Ravens    S: Ravens
Packers (1-1) vs. Seahawks (1-1)
Pick: Packers    S: Packers

Thursday Night Football (early in the season!)

I'm not sure how they managed to wing Thursday night football this early in the season. I'm not a huge fan of Thursday Night football for a few reasons. 1. It's a school night and as a college student I do actually have homework to do. 2. It can only be seen on NFL network, a network I don't get at school and many people don't get in their homes.  3. A game like Packers/Bears is a game that most hardcore football fans would like to see and by limiting it the NFL is doing the fans a disservice.

All of that being said, I do think the Packers will bounce back and win tonight. They had a tougher test in Week 1 than the Bears did and are unlikely to lose two games at home.

Bears (1-0) vs. Packers (0-1)
Pick: Packers

NFC North Predictions

Green Bay Packers
How can anyone not have the Packers once again leading this division? We all know about the fire powered offense that almost no one could contain last year. All the main pieces are back, supplemented by the new additions of Jeff Saturday (C) and Cedric Benson (RB). What sunk this team last year was a defense that was in the bottom of the league. However, Tramon Williams is back from injury and they added another strong LB in Nick Perry in the draft to take some pressure off of Clay Matthews. They won’t be a top defense in the league, but they will be better.

Detroit Lions
Hey remember that year Matthew Stafford threw for 5,000 yards and didn’t make the Pro Bowl? Oh yeah that was last year. The league will not ignore Matthew Stafford this year. In his first fully healthy year, he proved why he deserved to be a number one overall pick. With Calvin Johnson to throw to, there’s no reason why he shouldn’t be just as productive this year. Look for rookie Mikel Leshoure to possibly help a depleted running game here as well. But as the Packers, what killed this unit last year was the defense. The secondary couldn’t stop anyone. Anyone. Ever. I’m not sure the problem has been solved either. The release of Aaron Berry hurt this unit. We’ll have to see if Bill Benthley, the new rookie CB can help.

Chicago Bears
The Bears finally realized that they had no actual wide receivers. No Devin Hester, you don’t count. So they went out and got Brandon Marshall and drafted Alshon Jeffery. Marshall and Cutler appear to be glad to be back together once again and will help this offense generate more big plays and take some pressure off Matt Forte, who got paid this offseason. The offensive line must product Jay Cutler, though there is no front runner at left tackle. The defense is always pretty good, though hasn’t been notable in the last few years. An injury to Brain Urlacher is a concern, though he claims he’ll be back for the opener against Indy. Look for improvement, but there’s no way they can keep up with the Lions and the Packers. They might sneak into the playoffs as a wild card however.

Minnesota Vikings
Vikings fans, there’s a lot that needs fixing here. Christain Ponder will improve in his second year, there is no doubt of that. It is his first year as the outright starter and all reports from training camp say that he has more confidence and poise, not to mention a greater knowledge of the offense. It helps that Adrian Peterson is back from his torn ACL/MCL and will be in the back field to help him. The addition of Jerome Simpson, best known for his leap in Week 16 last year, will help his awkward receiving core. The defense has been mediocre, middle of the pack, with the exception of Jared Allen who is one of the best defensive players in the league. Still, this division is too high powered for Minnesota to have a chance.

Week 17 Picks!

Here are the final picks of the 2011 season, though they are ironically the first picks of 2012. Playoffs are on the line for a lot of the teams here. Ravens and Giants win their respective divisions. Denver loses, but gets in. Whatcha think? Wish I could say the Bills would knock off New England...

Ravens (11-4) v. Bengals (9-6)

Pick: Ravens

Lions (10-5) v. Green Bay (14-1)

Pick: Lions

49ers (12-3) v. Rams (2-13)

Pick: 49ers

Jets (8-7) v. Dolphins (5-10)

Pick: Dolphins

Bears (7-8) v. Vikings (3-12)

Pick: Bears

Bills (6-9) v. Patriots (12-3)

Pick: Patriots 

Panthers (6-9) v. Saints (12-3)

Pick: Saints

Redskins (5-10) v. Eagles (7-8)

Pick: Eagles

Colts (2-13) v. Jaguars (4-11)

Pick: Colts

Titans (8-7) v. Texans (10-5)

Pick: Texans

Buccaneers (4-11) v. Falcons (9-6)

Pick: Falcons

Steelers (11-4) v. Browns (4-11)

Pick: Steelers

Chiefs (6-9) v. Denver (8-7)

Pick: Chiefs

Chargers (7-8) v. Raiders (8-7)

Pick: Chargers

Seahawks (7-8) v. Cardinals (7-8)

Pick: Seahawks

Cowboys (8-7) v. Giants (8-7)

Pick: Giants 

Week 15 picks

Here are the week 15 picks! I'm sorry I didn't do a week 14 wrap -- I needed a bye week, so to speak. I had exams and such. But now I am fully rested for the playoffs! All you need to know about week 14 is two names -- TJ Yates and Tim Tebow. 

These are the picks for this week--I see Tebow magic overcome by the Hoodie and a few more teams fighting for their playoff spots. The clinching begins today. 

Bengals (7-6) v. Rams (2-11)

Pick: Bengals

Saints (10-3) v. Vikings (2-11)

Pick: Saints

Packers (13-0) v. Chiefs (5-8)

Pick: Packers

Seahawks (6-7) v. Bears (7-6)

Pick: Bears

Titans (7-6) v. Colts (0-13)

Pick: Titans

Redskins (4-9) v. Giants (7-6)

Pick: Giants

Panthers (4-9) v. Texans (10-3)

Pick: Texans

Dolphins (4-9) v. Bills (5-8)

Pick: Dolphins

Lions (8-5) v. Raiders (7-6)

Pick: Lions

Browns (4-9) v. Cardinals (6-7)

Pick: Cardinals

Jets (8-5) v. Eagles (5-8)

Pick: Eagles

Patriots (10-3) v. Broncos (8-5)

Pick: Patriots

Ravens (10-3) v. Chargers (6-7)

Pick: Ravens

Steelers (10-3) v. 49ers (10-3)

Pick: 49ers