NFL Week 16 Picks

That face by Kevin from Home Alone is pretty much how I feel right now. The Steelers season could end today.

Must win game for a lot of teams this week, including the Steelers and Giants. However, My fantasy football team is in the finals for the next two weeks. So I'll not only hoping the Steelers can get it done and keep their playoffs hopes alive, but I'll also be watching all the boys on Green Eggs and Cam praying for big numbers. Julio Jones did alright but Tony Gonzalez did squa-doosh last night and put me in a 20-13 hole because of Meagtron, so I'm not off to a great start .

Overall Record: 99-73-1 Spread: 25-26

Bengals 27, Steelers 23 --- Three weeks ago when Charlie Batch beat the Ravens I thought the Steelers had a chance to win the Super Bowl. Now it wouldn't shock me if they lost out and finished 7-9 or beat the Bengals and then lose to the Brownies to miss the playoffs at 8-8 or win out and beat the Patriots in first round of the playoffs. They are an odd bunch this year. I have no idea what to expect week to week. This week my expectations are not too high . I'd like to believe that the Bungals will be the Bungals but the Steelers haven't given me too much confidence over the past two weeks. Hopefully they get the win.

P.S. I miss Hines Ward

Cowboys 31, Saints 27 --- DAL -2.5 The Cowboys did impress me last week. Tony Romo was very effiecient the entire day, sure the Steelers had dudes on the practice squad starting but he still threw all over them. The Saints aren't just laying down to end their season though. After a 41-0 win last week they could be amped up to play a playoff contender. The issue I have is that they are only 2-5 on the road and the Cowboys need to win keep the NFC East lead.

Packers 40, Titans 17 --- The Titans looked very ugly in their Monday night win over the Jets so I don't expect much from them today. The Packers are 6-1 at home and are still in the hunt for a first round bye so they need to win. They shouldn't have much trouble in this one.

Colts 27, Chiefs 9 --- If the Colts win they clinch a playoff spot. Lucky for them they get to play the 2-12 Chiefs. It could be strange for the Colts to be playing from ahead for most of the game though.

Dolphins 31, Bills 20 --- Who would have thought when we were watching Hard Knocks this summer that the Dolphins could be avoiding a ten loss season. I wasn't one of them. I'm surprised they won over four games. They are definitely heading in a different direction than my Bills. Who need to fire Chan Gailey because Old Man Ralph Wilson isn't getting any younger and they need to make the playoffs soon.

Chargers 20, Jets 9 ---  SD +2.5 Hey Jet Fans cheer up. This could be a preview of new quarterback for the next couple of years. And by that I mean Phil Rivers not McIlroy. I really don't think the Jets are going to put up a lot of points. Neither team has anything to play for so enjoy the game if you have to watch it.

Redskins 24, Eagles 20 --- PHI +6.5 The Eagles are terrible and the Redskins are hot and RG III is back. The Redskins should blow them out but I don't think they will. They are still division rivals and even though Andy Reid is going to be fired I still think he can get the boy up for the last two weeks. I think the Eagles are going to play a huge role in who ends out winning the East.

Rams 24, Bucs 21 --- The Bucs have lost four straight games and have been eliminated from the playoffs. The wheels have fallen of the bus (or pirate ship). The Rams are a much improved team this year under Jeff Fisher. I think they will finish the last two weeks strongly and get a win today.

Panthers 31, Raiders 21 --- The Panthers have won three of four. The Raiders are pretty terrible. I need Cam Newton to have a big game for the sake of Green Eggs and Cam. Let's go Cammy.

Patriots 44, Jaguars 13 --- Blowout alert. The Patriots aren't going to play nice after a loss to the 49ers. I feel bad for the Jaguars because they are going to be standing on the train tracks while train is coming though. No doubt about this one.

Texans 27, Vikings 21 --- The Texans are the better team and they want to lock up the number 1 seed. The Minnesota Peterson's need a big day from AD. I think the Texans will slow him down a little. He still might go for over 100 yards but I think Arian Foster (Green Eggs and Cam member) will score two TD's and carry the Texans to a win hurting the Purple guys playoff chances.

Broncos 28, Browns 17 --- CLE +13 The Broncos will get their 10th straight win but I don't think it will be as easy as people may think. The Browns have been playing well recently. If Trent can run the ball effectively for most of the game they should hang around as long as Weeden doesn't throw a ton of picks.

Bears 21, Cardinals 10 --- Both teams started the season so well. The Cardinals 4-0 and then a complete collapse. DA BEARS started 7-1 and they are now 8-6. The Bears still have hopes to make the playoffs so if they go into Arizona and come home with a loss then that's their own fault. Its a must win game, so win it.

Giants 27, Ravens 21 --- Which quarterback do you trust more to win a big game? Eli. Then David Carr. Then Joe Flacco. The Giants always seem to play well on the road when they need to win a game. I hate the Ravens at the end of the day. Let's go G-Men.

49ers 24, Seahawks 20 --- The Seahawks are 6-0 at home and have outscored their past two opponents 108-17. Those opponents were the Cardinals and Bills though. The Niners just went into the Big Razor Blade on Sunday Night and beat the mighty Patriots. I think they are they better team and with Kaepernick now as the QB they can be explosive on offense. Plus the Seahawks lime green makes me kind of sick.




Merry Christmas to all. Thank you for reading. Happy Holidays.

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