2015 Week 9 Picks

Dolphins (3-4) vs. Bills (3-4)
Pick: Dolphins
Raiders (4-3) vs. Steelers (4-4)
Pick: Steelers
Titans (1-6) vs. Saints (4-4)
Pick: Saints
Jaguars (2-5) vs. Jets (4-3)
Pick: Jets
Washington (3-4) vs. Patriots (7-0)
Pick: Patriots
Rams (4-3) vs. Vikings (5-2)
Pick: Rams
Packers (6-1) vs. Panthers (7-0)
Pick: Packers
Falcons (6-2) vs. 49ers (2-6)
Pick: Falcons
Giants (4-4) vs. Buccaneers (3-4)
Pick: Giants
Broncos (7-0) vs. Colts (3-5)
Pick: Broncos
Eagles (3-4) vs. Cowboys (2-5)
Pick: Eagles
Bears (2-5) vs. Chargers (2-6)
Pick: Chargers

2015 Week 7 Game Picks

Bills (3-3) vs. Jaguars (1-5)
Pick: Bills
Vikings (3-2) vs. Lions (1-5)
Pick: Lions
Falcons (5-1) vs. Titans (1-4)
Pick: Falcons
Saints (2-4) vs. Colts (3-3)
Pick: Colts
Buccaneers (2-3) vs. Washington (2-4)
Pick: Washington
Steelers (4-2) vs. Chiefs (1-5)
Pick: Steelers
Texans (2-4) vs. Dolphins (2-3)
Pick: Dolphins
Browns (2-4) vs. Rams (2-3)
Pick: Rams
Jets (4-1) vs. Patriots (5-0)
Pick: Patriots
Raiders (2-3) vs. Chargers (2-4)
Pick: Chargers
Cowboys (2-3) vs. Giants (3-3)
Pick: Giants
Eagles (3-3) vs. Panthers (5-0)
Pick: Panthers
Ravens (1-5) vs. Cardinals (4-2)
Pick: Cardinals

2015 Week 4 Game Picks

Jets (2-1) vs. Dolphins (1-2)
Pick: Jets
Eagles (1-2) vs. Washington (1-2)
Pick: Eagles
Giants (1-2) vs. Bills (2-1)
Pick: Bills
Jaguars (1-2) vs. Colts (1-2)
Pick: Colts
Panthers (3-0) vs. Buccaneers (1-2)
Pick: Panthers
Chiefs (1-2) vs. Bengals (3-0)
Pick: Chiefs
Raiders (2-1) vs. Bears (0-3)
Pick: Raiders
Texans (1-2) vs. Falcons (3-0)
Pick: Texans
Browns (1-2) vs. Chargers (1-2)
Pick: Chargers
Vikings (2-1) vs. Broncos (3-0)
Pick: Vikings
Packers (3-0) vs. 49ers (1-2)
Pick: Packers
Rams (1-2) vs. Cardinals (3-0)
Pick: Cardinals
Cowboys (2-1) vs. Saints (0-3)
Pick: Saints
Lions (0-3) vs. Seahawks (1-2)
Pick: Seahawks

2015 Week 3 Game Picks

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

2014 Week 17 Picks

Last week! Picks this week are tough, because it is unknown which teams will rest their starters.

Eagles (9-6) vs. Giants (6-9)
Pick: Eagles
Saints (6-9) vs. Buccaneers (2-13)
Pick: Saints
Colts (10-5) vs. Titans (2-13)
Pick: Colts
Cowboys (11-4) vs. Washington (4-11)
Pick: Cowboys
Bears (5-10) vs. Vikings (6-9)
Pick: Vikings
Bills (8-7) vs. Patriots (12-3)
Pick: Patriots
Browns (7-8) vs. Ravens (9-6)
Pick: Ravens
Jets (3-12) vs. Dolphins (8-7)
Pick: Dolphins
Jaguars (3-12) vs. Texans (8-7)
Pick: Texans
Chargers (9-6) vs. Chiefs (8-7)
Pick: Chargers
Cardinals (11-4) vs. 49ers (7-8)
Pick: 49ers
Rams (6-9) vs. Seahawks (11-4)
Pick: Seahawks
Raiders (3-12) vs. Broncos (11-4)
Pick: Broncos
Panthers (6-8-1) vs. Falcons (6-9)
Pick: Falcons
Lions (11-4) vs. Packers (11-4)
Pick: Packers
Bengals (10-4-1) vs. Steelers (10-5)
Pick: Bengals 

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 6 Picks

Lions (3-2) vs. Vikings (2-3)
Pick: Lions
Ravens (3-2) vs. Buccaneers (1-4)
Pick: Ravens
Jaguars (0-5) vs. Titans (1-4)
Pick: Titans
Packers (3-2) vs. Dolphins (2-2)
Pick: Packers
Broncos (3-1) vs. Jets (1-4)
Pick: Broncos
Patriots (3-2) vs. Bills (3-2)
Pick: Patriots
Panthers (3-2) vs. Bengals (3-1)
Pick: Bengals
Steelers (3-2) vs. Browns (2-2)
Pick: Steelers
Chargers (4-1) vs. Raiders (0-4)
Pick: Chargers
Bears (2-3) vs. Falcons (2-3)
Pick: Falcons
Cowboys (4-1) vs. Seahawks (3-1)
Pick: Seahawks
Washington (1-4) vs. Cardinals (3-1)
Pick: Cardinals
Giants (3-2) vs. Eagles (4-1)
Pick: Giants
49ers (3-2) vs. Rams (1-3)
Pick: 49ers 

2014 Week 4 Picks

Dolphins (1-2) vs. Raiders (0-3)
Pick: Dolphins
Buccaneers (0-3) vs. Steelers (2-1)
Pick: Steelers
Titans (1-2) vs. Colts (1-2)
Pick: Colts
Lions (2-1) vs. Jets (1-2)
Pick: Lions
Packers (1-2) vs. Bears (2-1)
Pick: Packers
Panthers (2-1) vs. Ravens (2-1)
Pick: Ravens
Bills (2-1) vs. Texans (2-1)
Pick: Texans
Jaguars (0-3) vs. Chargers (2-1)
Pick: Chargers
Falcons (2-1) vs. Vikings (1-2)
Pick: Falcons
Eagles (3-0) vs. 49ers (1-2)
Pick: 49ers
Saints (1-2) vs. Cowboys (2-1)
Pick: Saints
Patriots (2-1) vs. Chiefs (1-2)
Pick: Patriots

2013 Divisional Weekend Picks

Here are my picks for this weekend. The Chargers are my one upset pick, only because they seem to have been Manning's Achilles' heel for many seasons. I'm not totally sold on it, but I think it could happen. I also wouldn't mind seeing the Colts and Saints win, but doubt both teams could pull it off.

(6) Saints (11-5) vs. (1) Seahawks (13-3)
Pick: Seahawks
(4) Colts (11-5) vs. (2) Patriots (12-4)
Pick: Patriots

(5) 49ers (12-4) vs. (2) Panthers (12-4)
Pick: Panthers
(6) Chargers (9-7) vs. (1) Broncos (13-3)
Pick: Chargers 

2013 Week 16 Picks

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

2013 Week 9 Picks

Titans (3-4) vs. Rams (3-5)
Pick: Rams       S: Titans
Saints (6-1) vs. Jets (4-4)
Pick: Saints      S: Saints
Chargers (4-3) vs. Redskins (2-5)
Pick: Chargers
Chiefs (8-0) vs. Bills (3-5)
Pick: Chiefs       S: Chiefs
Falcons (2-5) vs. Panthers (4-3)
Pick: Panthers     S: Falcons
Vikings (1-6) vs. Cowboys (4-4)
Pick: Cowboys    S: Cowboys
Buccaneers (0-7) vs. Seahawks (7-1)
Pick: Seahawks      S: Seahawks
Eagles (3-5) vs. Raiders (3-4)
Pick: Raiders    S: Raiders
Steelers (2-5) vs. Patriots (6-2) 
Pick: Patriots     S: Patriots
Ravens (3-4) vs. Browns (3-5)
Pick: Ravens     S: Ravens
Colts (5-2) vs. Texans (2-5)
Pick: Colts      S: Colts
Bears (4-3) vs. Packers (5-2)
Pick: Packers     S: Packers

2013 Week 5 Picks

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

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

AFC West 2013 Predictions

1. Denver Broncos
Though Denver is the easy choice here, it is not like this team hasn't made changes during the off-season. After what one might call a 'lucky' loss to the Ravens in the post season, Denver reloaded...on offense. Bringing in Wes Welker (WR) and Monte Ball (RB) will give Peyton more weapons in an already powerful aresenal. However, the defense has serious problems, including the losses of DE Dumervil, DT Bannan and LB Williams. Also, Von Miller, LB, has been suspended for the first six games of the season, which will do more than hurt. But as always, with Peyton Manning on offense, the team will have enough firepower to compensate for a perhaps lacking defense.

2. Kansas City Chiefs
They are my 'sleeper' pick this year. The Chiefs had plenty of talent last year with six Pro Bowl players on the roster. That talent never materialized and trouble off the field gave the Chiefs some unwanted attention. But with Andy Reid at the helm and Alex Smith to lead the offense, the rest of the talent should fall into line. Reid is notorious for developing QBs and struggling offenses and building consistent success. The Chiefs never lacked weapons -- it was more the execution. Remember, this team won the division in 2010 and can count on seeing major improvement this season.

3. San Diego Chargers
The Chargers are on their last legs. In fact, some people would say that the window for their championship run has closed. I believe this, to a degree. Philip Rivers is not past his prime, but he does not have much talent around him. TE Gates is always consistent, but RB Matthews has under-performed and been injury prone. Unfortunately, they haven't added many offensive pieces, except to grab Danny Woodhead from the Patriots. The defense ranked well last year (9th in the NFL), but lost many key pieces including S Bigby, CB Cason, CB Jammer, LB Phillips and LB Spikes. Only bringing in CB Cox (from W&M!) and drafting LB T'eo doesn't seem to fill those gaps. A new coaching staff is in for a rebuilding year.

4. Oakland Raiders
The Raiders have been out of the playoffs for longer than anyone in Oakland would care to remember. They are seen as a joke of the NFL and never seem to have a feel for building through the draft. Al Davis has been gone for nearly two years now and there is a consistent GM trying to take control. The biggest change here MIGHT be the addition of QB Matt Flynn. Flynn hasn't played in a regular season game since he was with Green Bay and is still at risk of getting edged out by a combination of Pryor and injuries. Until Flynn takes the field, it is impossible to tell if he can replicate his brief success in Green Bay. the defense was middle of the pack last year, but look for it to improve under the second year of DC Jason Traver. The whole team should improve in their head coach's second year, but still won't be able to compete with the others in the division. 

2012 Week 17 Picks

It's the last week of the season and anything can happen. I think the return of their coach, Chuck Pagano, will help the Colts defeat the Texans, who have never won at their stadium. The Bills will show up against the hopeless Jets and the Lions will show us why they were good last year. All of the three teams mentioned above play teams on the decline. And yes, I did pick the Redskins over the Cowboys.

Ravens (10-5) vs. Bengals (9-6)
Pick: Ravens   S: Ravens
Panthers (6-9) vs. Saints (7-8)
Pick: Saints   S: Saints
Jaguars (2-13) vs. Titans (5-10)
Pick: Titans   S: Titans
Buccaneers (6-9) vs. Falcons (13-2)
Pick: Falcons   S: Falcons
Eagles (4-11) vs. Giants (8-7)
Pick: Giants   S: Giants
Jets (6-9) vs. Bills (5-10)
Pick: Bills   S: Jets
Texans (12-3) vs. Colts (10-5)
Pick: Colts   S: Texans
Browns (5-10) vs. Steelers (7-8)
Pick: Steelers   S: Steelers
Bears (9-6) vs. Lions (4-11)
Pick: Lions   S: Bears
Packers (11-4) vs. Vikings (9-6)
Pick: Packers   S: Packers
Dolphins (7-8) vs. Patriots (11-4)
Pick: Patriots   S: Patriots
Cardinals (5-10) vs. 49ers (10-4-1)
Pick: 49ers   S: 49ers
Rams (7-7-1) vs. Seahawks (10-5)
Pick: Seahawks   S: Seahawks
Raiders (4-11) vs. Chargers (6-9)
Pick: Chargers   S: Chargers
Chiefs (2-13) vs. Broncos (12-3)
Pick: Broncos  S: Broncos
Cowboys (8-7) vs. Redskins (9-6)
Pick: Redskins   S: Redskins 

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 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 4 Picks

Here are the week four picks! Same format as previous weeks, of course! I almost wanted to pick the Bills over the Patriots, remembering last year, but just couldn't. That being said, Go Bills!

Panthers (1-2) vs. Falcons (3-0)
Pick: Falcons   S: Falcons
Vikings (2-1) vs. Lions (1-2)
Pick: Lions   S: Vikings
Patriots (1-2) vs. Bills (2-1)
Pick: Patriots  S: Patriots
Titans (1-2) vs. Texans (3-0)
Pick: Texans   S: Texans
Seahawks (2-1) vs. Rams (1-2)
Pick: Rams   S: Seahawks
49ers (2-1) vs. Jets (2-1)
Pick: 49ers   S: 49ers
Chargers (2-1) vs. Chiefs (1-2)
Pick: Chargers   S: Chargers
Bengals (2-1) vs. Jaguars (1-2)
Pick: Bengals   S: Bengals
Dolphins (1-2) vs. Cardinals (3-0)
Pick: Cardinals   S: Cardinals
Raiders (1-2) vs. Broncos (1-2)
Pick: Broncos   S: Broncos
Saints (0-3) vs. Packers (1-2)
Pick: Packers   S: Packers
Redskins (1-2) vs. Buccaneers (1-2)
Pick: Buccs    S: Redskins
Giants (2-1) vs. Eagles (2-1)
Pick: Giants   S: Giants
Bears (2-1) vs. Cowboys (2-1)
Pick: Cowboys  S: Cowboys

2012 Week 1 Picks

Here's the deal for picks this year. For the first week, my boyfriend Steven and I are going head to head and you all get to watch. Hopefully, I represent well and beat him. (In interest of fairness, we picked completely separately from each other, which is easy because we live in different states right now.) The first pick of each game is my pick. The second is his. Because each team is undefeated, I haven't put records in like I normally would have. Enjoy! I've also provided a link here to the "experts" picks. NFL.com "Offical" picks

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

AFC West 2012 Predictions

Denver Broncos
Goodbye Tim, Hello Peyton.

Kansas City Chiefs
May the force be with you, Matt Cassel and Jamaal Charles.

San Diego Chargers
Dear Philip, please throw to the team with the same decal on their helmets as you have on yours.

Oakland Raiders
The silver and black will be back on the right track…in a year or two.