Didn't get to post last week's picks on here. I did put them up elsewhere quickly, and finished 11-5, a slight improvement over week 11's 10-6. Those are pretty average numbers; I guess things are starting to even themselves out in the NFL. There are a number of different storylines from last week, but Tennessee's game just floored me. Houston shut them out?!?!? Really?!?!? OK, so your head coach and starting QB just had a spat the week before, and you're down to some rookie named Rusty Smith. You still have one of the three best RBs in the league!!! And he gets 7 carries for 5 yards?!?!? Unbelievable. They should all donate their paychecks to college student loan repayment programs. My incredulity is fueled only slightly by the fact that I had CJ2K on my fantasy team... Anyway, on to the picks.

Houston at Philadelphia: Philadelphia, x-x
You'll just have to trust me here again... but that shouldn't be much of a stretch, despite the aforementioned shut out of the Titans last week.

New Orleans at Cincinnati: New Orleans, 27-17
Cincy's defense has really fallen apart... bad news when the Saints come marching in. Carson Palmer likes to give the ball away... bad news when the Saints come marching in.

Chicago at Detroit: Chicago, 31-16
The Bears' defense is getting scary, and the Lions simply can't play well for an entire game. Cutler's improvement makes it even worse for poor Detroit.

San Francisco at Green Bay: Green Bay, 34-13
I used to get riled up for this one when Jerry Rice was my favorite player and I hated the Packers. There's no rivalry here anymore.

Jacksonville at Tennessee: Tennessee, 24-20
There's only one way for the Titan's offense to go. And their defense did OK considering the offense couldn't keep them off the field.

Denver at Kansas City: Kansas City, 35-21
The Chiefs are a great home team, Denver's defense is terrible, and Matt Cassel is finally a slightly competent QB.

Cleveland at Miami: Miami, 17-14
If Jake Delhomme is still the Browns' QB, he gives the Dolphins a great chance to win this one. Plus, Henne returned in fine form last week against the suddenly-respectable Raiders.

Buffalo at Minnesota: Minnesota, 21-20
I don't have any idea what the heck is going on with the Vikings, and the Bills are improved but still 2-9, so I wouldn't be surprised by any outcome in this one.

Washington at NY Giants: NY Giants, 20-17
The Giants had a good comeback last week, and are still in the hunt. Washington is quickly reverting to its usual miserable state of inconsistency and blandness.

Oakland at San Diego: San Diego, 35-10
Everyone is talking about Philip Rivers, and with good reason. But the Chargers' defense is looking really good too, and won't give up 35 points to the Raiders again.

Carolina at Seattle: Carolina, 27-24
The home-strong Seahawks (relatively speaking) have lost their last two home games 83-31. Even injury-riddled Carolina should be able to score on these cupcakes.

Atlanta at Tampa Bay: Atlanta, 21-17
The Bucs are fighting to stay alive for the playoffs. But the Falcons are fighting to get home field advantage, with which they would have an excellent chance to reach the Super Bowl.

St. Louis at Arizona: St. Louis, 34-21
The Rams are the only team with any respect in the NFC West... when was the last time you could say that?!?!?! Go Rams!!!

Dallas at Indianapolis: Indy, 31-21
Peyton is going to be PISSED after last week. And the Cowboys' faint hopes for the playoffs were dashed last week. I smell a potential blow out.

Pittsburgh at Baltimore: Baltimore, 20-17
HUGE. It pains me to say it, but I think the Ravens will get it. Pitt's offensive line makes me want to puke everytime I watch them, Ben's banged up, and the defense isn't getting enough pressure on the QB recently.

NY Jets at TTSNBN: TTSNBN, x-x
Speaking of puking, I will be worshiping the porcelain gods if my jinx pick continues to fail much longer.

2010 Picks: 106-70