NFL Picks

Ok kids. This post is a little late as i meant to get it out before the Thursday game, or especially before the Saturday game, but quite frankly i'm lazy and haven't been feeling well. So there you go. 37-25-5 on the year, three weeks to finish out strong. Here we go!

New Orleans -4 over Arizona
Same argument i used last time i picked against the Cards: The Cardinals are missing three starters on defense due to injury, two in the secondary. The Saints have been playing well and throwing the ball around. The Cards are fighting for their playoff lives, and i don't think they have it in them.

Baltimore -4 over Miami
A lot of people are picking the Dolphins to win the this game and end their losing streak. I just don't see it. The Ravens still have some semblance of a good defense, and the Miami offense is still really bad.

Green Bay -8.5 over St. Louis
St. Louis still sucks, and the Packers are rolling (I hate saying that...)

Carolina +7.5 over Seattle
Seattle has struggled playing across country this year, and the Panthers are better than their record.

Indianapolis -11 over Oakland
The Colts are hitting their stride right before the playoffs, playing very well and blowing teams out. The Raiders are starting Josh McCown at qb, with rookie JaMarcus Russell slated to see his first action of the season also. I think the Colts roll.

New York Giants -5.5 over Washington
With Jason Campbell out and Todd Collins starting at qb for the Redskins, i think the Giants cruise to a fairly easy win at home.

New England -21 over New York Jets
I've gone back and forth on this one all week long. Taking into consideration the possible weather conditions, i think it might be hard for New England's aerial attack to put up a ton of points. And with everyone in the country thinking the Patriots will absolutely destroy the Jets, it makes me want to go the other way (a tried and true gambling rule). Then again, i've been banging the Patriots all year, they've only let me down a couple of times, and i do think Belichick wants to embarrass Mangini. So my pick is the Patriots. By a lot.