The Steelers season is over so now all I can hope for is that the Patriots don't win the Super Bowl. I could add in the Ravens and Bengals but let's be honest Joe FLACCCOOOOO isn't winning a Super Bowl and the Bungals haven't won a playoff game in my lifetime (January 1990 was their last win). I think the playoffs are pretty wide open. I can see almost anyone coming out of the NFC and the AFC might come down to the Broncos or Patriots, which would make Jim Nantz and Phil Simms extremely excited.
P.S. Thank God I don't have to hear Phil Simms announce another Steeler game this year. Four straight weeks of him hating on them was plenty for me. Also Jim Nantz you are not my friend, stop saying "hello friends".
Overall: 110-77-1 Spread: 27-28
Steelers 41, Browns 0 --- The Steelers will probably lose this game, which would be the perfect ending to this highly disappointing season. Getting swept by the Brownies would probably match the embarrassment of last year when Timothy Tebow threw an 80 yard TD on the first play in overtime. Tebow or getting swept by the Brownies. Rough stuff. Anyways, if the Steelers have any fight or pride they kill the Browns today.
Falcons 31, Bucs 20 --- ATL -3.5 The Falcons don't have too much to play for considering they have the number 1 seed locked up. But they are 7-0 at home and the Bucs have lost five in a row so I don't see the Falcons losing this game.
Bills 23, Jets 16 --- I'm still sticking with the Bills at home for their last game. They aren't going to finish 9-7 like I predicted but I'm still on the band wagon. The Jets would also be better off if they lost game. Why finish 7-9 and get a worse draft pick? Don't get me wrong they aren't going anywhere next year if Nacho is back as the starter but it would be nice if they had a top 10 pick rather than pick 14.
Ravens 24, Bengals 17 --- The Bengals are locked into the 6 seed so they might not play everybody to rest for the playoffs but the Ravens could possibly get the three seed so they have more to play for. I really hope both teams lose a key starter because neither of these teams are any good and I'm bitter that the Steelers couldn't win this division. Seriously, Joe Fluko and The Red Rifle Dalton beat Big Ben.
Lions 27, Bears 21 --- The Lions have lost seven in a row and the Bears are 2-5 in their last seven so neither team is hot. The Bears need to win to have any chance of making the playoffs but I think the disappointing Lions will show up today to eliminate a division rival. Plus Calvin Johnson is unstoppable and he's going for 2,000 yards.
Titans 24, Jaguars 20 --- If the Jaguars are smart they will lose this game. The first overall pick is going to be either them or the Chiefs. However, one of the Jaguars two wins this year came against the Titans, who didn't exactly look good last week losing to the Packers 55-7. The Titans are at home though so they should get to 6-10 to finish the year.
Texans 27, Colts 20 --- The Texans haven't looked too good the past few weeks. They got destroyed by the Patriots and last week they couldn't do anything against the Vikings. The need to win this game to clinch the one seed in the AFC. The Colts get head coach Chuck Pagano back this week and are 6-1 at home. They do have the 5th seed locked up in the AFC so even though they say they are going to try to win the game, it wouldn't shock me if they pull some starters if they are down in the second half.
P.S. Thanks a lot Arian Foster for coming out of the game last week for an irregular heartbeat and getting my fantasy team ZERO points in the championship. Thanks bro.
Saints 40, Panthers 31 --- The Saints have a chance to finish the season 8-8, which is pretty impressive considering they started the year 0-4. The Panthers have won four of five but only one of those teams is going to the playoffs. The Saints are always tough at home so I expect Drew BREEEEEESSSSSS to win this game.
Giants 23, Eagles 20 --- PHI +7 --- The Iggles won this match up in week four, 19-17. Unfortunately for them since that game they have gone 1-10. The Giants are not playing well either having lost five of seven to basically throw away the NFC East. The G-Men need to win to have any hopes of defending their championship in January. Mike Vick returns in what will likely be his last game as an Eagle so he might show up in hopes to land a starting job somewhere next year.
Broncos 31, Chiefs 17 --- KC +16 --- Guess who had the Chiefs winning the AFC West in September? This GUY. They didn't exactly make me look to smart considering they are 2-13 and will probably have the number one pick. Oops. Anyways, the Broncos have a chance at getting the one seed in the AFC or at least a first round bye. The spread is huge though so if Jamaal Charles can run a little bit they should stay within two TD's.
Vikings 26, Packers 24 --- MIN +3.5 --- I never would have thought the Vikings would be in this position in week 17 at the start of the year. If they win they are in the playoffs. I think they will get it done today also (which may be the kiss of death because I haven't believed in them all year). They are 6-1 at home and have won three in a row. They did lose to the Packers in week 13 but I remember Ponder throwing a huge INT in the endzone which really turned that game around in the 3rd quarter. If the Purple People can ride Adrian Peterson to 2,000 yards for the year they could upset the Packers.
Patriots 34, Dolphins 24 --- The Patriots should win and they are clearly in the hunt for another Lombardi Trophy. Enough about them though. How about these Dolphins? Most likely they win finish 7-9 but this has to be one best stories of the year. During Hard Knocks everyone was bashing them thinking they may win four games at most, including myself. But they have really played well and Ryan Tannehill seems to be a legit NFL Starter. If they had won their two overtime games in weeks three and four against the Jets and Cardinals they would be playing for a playoff spot today. The future seems bright in Miami.
Chargers 27, Raiders 17 --- Terrelle Pryor is starting for DAY RAYYDDAAAAS today. That should be interesting. It wouldn't shock me if he played well for awhile. The Chargers will win though. It could and should be the last game for Norv Turner as the head coach so the Bolts might want to send him out with a win.
49ers 24, Cardinals 0 --- After losses the 49ers do not lose. They also don't let up a lot of points (only the Dolphins got to double digits, scoring 13 in week 14). The Cardinals aren't exactly an offensive machine and they are on a 1-10 stretch since their 4-0 start. The Niners should dominate this game to clinch the West.
Seahawks 27, Rams 21 --- The Seahawks should finish the year undefeated at home and go into the playoffs hot. However, the Rams deserve a lot of credit for the way they have played this year. 7-7-1 is really good considering they went 2-14 last year. Jeff Fisher seems to have this team heading in the right direction. They will probably keep this game close in an attempt to finish the year over .500
Redskins 34, Cowboys 21 --- The Redskins have won six in a row, including a 38-31 win in Dallas on Thanksgiving. They are extremely hot and have a chance to win the division today, sort of like the Cowboys did last year in New York against the Giants (they lost 31-14). I really don't trust the Cowboys in big games like this. I do like Tony Romo but in the biggest games he never seems to play his best. I think RG III and the Redskins believe they are the best team in the NFC East and they will show that tonight.
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