NFL Week 14 Predictions

I turned in another less than impressive 9-7 record last week. Its a good thing I'm not actually betting any money on these predictions. If you're keeping track, that now puts me at 115-76 on the season.

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1) Oakland vs. San Diego: The Chargers haven't been impressive this year, but this game probably won't even be close. Winner = San Diego

2) Jacksonville vs. Chicago: If this game was in Jacksonville I might give the Jags a chance. But, its being played in Chicago. Winner = Chicago

3) Minnesota vs. Detroit: The Lions will remain winless. Winner = Minnesota

4) Houston vs. Green Bay: The Packers have been a huge disappointment this year and the Texans have played remarkably well without Matt Schaub. I'm still taking the Pack at home. Winner = Green Bay

5) Cleveland vs. Tennessee: Wouldn't it be funny if Ken Dorsey turned in the game of his life and the Browns actually beat the mighty Titans? It would be, but it ain't gonna happen. Winner = Tennessee

6) Cincinnati vs. Indianapolis: Last week the Colts continued their their streak of playing down to their opponents level. I figure that trend will probably continue again this week and the Colts will undoubtedly struggle against the pathetic Bungles. Winner = Indianapolis

7) Atlanta vs. New Orleans: This has the potential to be a very interesting game. Both offenses are pretty good, and both defenses are below average. I'm going out on a limb and taking the Falcons because of their strong running game. Winner = Atlanta

8) Philadelphia vs. NY Giants: I really like Donovan McNabb, but I think he is going to have a tough time against that Giants defense. Winner = NY Giants

9) Kansas City vs. Denver: Unless Hell freezes over between now and Sunday I just don't see how the Chiefs could possibly win this game. Winner = Denver

10) Miami vs. Buffalo: One would think that a warm weather team like Miami would have a difficult time playing a game in Buffalo in December. But, Chad Pennington is built for this kind of weather. Winner = Miami

11) NY Jets vs. San Francisco: I am really starting to question just how good the Jets really are. But, I know they are better than the 49ers. Winner = NY Jets

12) New England vs. Seattle: This one probably won't even be close. Winner = New England

13) St Louis vs. Arizona: The Rams rank 28th in total offense and 29th in total defense. Winner = Arizona

14) Dallas vs. Pittsburgh: This is the game of the week. Unfortunately for Dallas, the Steeler defense is on a roll. Winner = Pittsburgh

15) Washington vs. Baltimore: I've been underestimating the Ravens and overestimating the Redskins all season. I've decided that only one of these teams will make the playoffs and it isn't Washington. Winner = Baltimore

16) Tampa Bay vs. Carolina: It wasn't even a contest when these two teams met back in October and I think Sunday will be more of the same. Winner = Tampa Bay