NFL Week 17 Picks

How is it already week 17? Time flies in the NFL.

I went 4-0 for spreads last week. So I am now above .500 this year. Need another good week to keep it that way.

Overall:  145-91  Spread: 33-30-3

Steelers 41, Browns 0 --- So that score prediction might be a little preposterous but the Steelers are going to win this game...at least they better. I'm a little worried that Josh Gordon goes off for about 300 yards but the Browns aren't good. Also people can say the Steelers suck all they want but they aren't a bad football team right now. They started 0-4, which was tough to watch, but they have gone 7-4 since then. At least they put up a fight to make the playoffs, unlike my Super Bowl pick the Atlanta Falcons.

Panthers 30, Falcons 9 --- As far as predictions go, my Falcons Super Bowl pick is as bad as it gets. They are going to finish the year at 4-12 because the Panthers are going to crush them at home today. How do you 13-3, the number one seed in the NFC to 4-12? How? I genuinely dislike the Falcons because of this year.

Ravens 24, Bengals 17 --- BAL +6.5  I know that the Bengals have no motivation to win this game. They already clinched the AFC North and the chances that they get a bye are slim. So they will rest players. Meaning the Ravens will win this game and most likely play Cincinnati again next week in the playoffs. It's just like the 2009 season when they let the Jets win week 17 and then the Jets crushed them the next week in the playoffs. By the way, if my scenario happens the Ravens will crush the Bengals next week.

Titans 24, Texans 17 --- The Texans have lost 13 straight games. If they win they put their chances for the number one pick up for grabs. So basically just lose Texans, you have nothing to gain with a victory.

Colts 24, Jaguars 17 --- JAX +10.5  I am 100% on the Jaguars bandwagon. The Bills better watch out because I love Gus Bradley. There is no chance the Colts blow them out today. What are they playing for? They are the four seed. You might as well rest some people and let the Jags get their fifth win.

Dolphins 20, Jets 9 --- The Jets don't win on the road. Two thing that I'm hoping for. Numbah one, I hope Rexy doesn't get fired. He got seven wins this year with a team that has four win talent. He at least deserves to finish out his contract. Two, I'm rooting for the Dolphins to make the playoffs. Just because I somewhat like them compared to all the other teams in the AFC. Plus if they went to New England and beat the Patriots I'd be so happy.

Vikings 27, Lions 20 --- No Adrian Peterson. No problem. The Lions are such a disappointment. Jim Schwartz should be coaching his last game today.

Giants 17, Redskins 14 --- I've picked the Redskins for the past three weeks, so now that I picked the Giants the Redskins are clearly going to win this one. Eli might throw five interceptions now that I think about it. Oh well, sticking with the Giants pick.

Packers 40, Bears 20 --- GB -3 I heard this stat last night. The Packers are 17-2 in week 17 since 1994. Aaron Rodgers is back. Jay Cutler hasn't been awesome. The Bears defense can't stop anybody. Give me the Packers.

Broncos 27, Raiders 14 --- The Raiders are bad but thanks to Shaun Suisham they have a win of the Steelers. That sentence infuriates me. I hope Shaun tears a hammy today.

Patriots 24, Bills 21 --- The Bills can get to the quarterback. They have set a new franchise record this year with 56 sacks. So if they can get to Lord Brady this game might be close. However, the Patriots are 7-0 at home and need to win to clinch the East so in the end they will get the victory.

Saints 31, Bucs 20 --- Saints in the SuperDome. Awesome. On the road. Ehhh. Today they are home against a team that is 1-6 on the road. Drew BREEEEEEESSSSSS is going to have a big big day.

Cardinals 21, 49ers 17 --- I feel bad for the Cardinals. Even if they win and finish 11-5 they probably won't make the playoffs. They have won seven of their last eight. Bruce Arians deserves coach of the year votes for the second straight year. I'll pick the Cards in this one because their defense is very good and Colin Kaepernick is not a great QB. He's very athletic and can make plays happen but if his first option isn't open he panics and runs.

Chargers 30, Chiefs 21 --- The Chargers already beat the Chiefs this year and I'm not too sure what the Chiefs are playing for today. I wouldn't shock me if they rest some players because they are pretty much locked in as the five seed in the AFC.

Seahawks 27, Rams 20 --- The Rams aren't a bad team. They just play in a ridiculous division. They have won four of six but aren't even going to finish above .500. The Seahawks need to win this game to lock up home field advantage and I think they will.

Cowboys 24, Eagles 21 --- DAL +6.5 I have no doubt in my mind that the Cowboys are going to win this game. No Romo. No problem basically. Everybody on ESPN will say the Eagles are going to destroy the Cowboys porous defense. Not gonna happen. Kyle Orton will manage the game well. DeMarco Murray will finally get 25 carries. The Cowboys will control the clock and take home the victory.


Enjoy the games people.