NFL Week 16 Predictions

Hey, Hey, Hey!!! I went 10-6 last week which isn't too bad. I could have gone 12-4 if I had actually trusted my instincts and picked the Texans and the Bengals. I'm 136 -87 on the season.

We've got some big games this week, so let's get down to the predictions.

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1) Indianapolis vs. Jacksonville: The Jags have had a bad year and the Colts are on a roll and can clinch a playoff spot with a victory. Indy should win this one, but I guarantee you the Jags will game plan and show a new wrinkle to the Colts. Del Rio will win the coaching battle (as usual), but the Colts will win the game based on superior athletic talent. Winner = Indianapolis

2) Baltimore vs. Dallas: I have a feeling this is going to be a low scoring ugly game. Tony Romo surprised me and came up big last week. Can he do it again? Nope. Winner = Baltimore

3) Cincinnati vs. Cleveland: Yawn!! Winner = Cincinnati

4) San Francisco vs. St. Louis: The 49ers have shown drastic improvement since Singletary took over and I expect more of the same this week. Winner = San Francisco

5) New Orleans vs. Detroit: I will be surprised if the Saints don't win this one. Winner = New Orleans

6) Pittsburgh vs. Tennessee: The Big Bully is going to march into Nashville, punch the "poser" right in the face, and then walk away with the "poser's" lunch money and home field advantage throughout the playoffs. Winner = Pittsburgh

7) Miami vs. Kansas City: The Chiefs aren't as bad a football team as their record indicates, and the Dolphins aren't as good as their record indicates. The Dolphins have a better coach, though. Winner = Miami

8) Arizona vs. New England: The Cards mailed it in last week. Their season is officially over. They probably won't win another game (playoffs included). Winner = New England

9) San Diego vs. Tampa Bay: This is a tough one to call. The Bucs haven't lost a game at home all season. Winner = Tampa Bay

10) Houston vs. Oakland: Houston is playing for respect. Oakland is playing for a draft pick. Winner = Houston

11) Buffalo vs. Denver: I know Trent Edwards is coming back this week, but the Bills just look like a team that is already planning their winter vacations. Winner = Denver

12) NY Jets vs. Seattle: This could be a tough game for the Jets. But, I have to believe they will find a way to pull this one out just like they did last week. Winner = NY Jets

13) Atlanta vs. Minnesota: The Vikings have the #1 rated defense against the run in the NFL, and they also have Adrian Peterson which should give the Vikes a nice advantage. But, I just read that Tarvaris Jackson is going to start the game at QB for Minnesota so any advantage the Vikes have elsewhere on the field could very easily be offset by Tarvaris' pathetic quarterback play. I'm going to give TJ the benefit of the doubt this week, though. Winner = Minnesota

14) Philadelphia vs. Washington: If the Eagles keep their offensive play calling balanced, they should win this game. But, if Andy starts calling all pass plays this could be a long day for Donovan. Winner = Philadelphia

15) Carolina vs. NY Giants: I'm just not convinced the Panthers are that good. Sure, they win at home. But, they are only 3-3 on the road this year. Winner = NY Giants

16) Green Bay vs. Chicago: I've given up on the Packers. Winner = Chicago