Friday, December 24, 2010

Sports: NFL Picks, Week 16

Oh boy, even worse last week, an even 8-8. There were quite a few close games, though. The NFL's move to put more divisional games has been very effective so far this year, as there are still a lot of games that are critical to the playoffs to be played. More and more playoff spots are being cleared up, but there are still a number up in the air, especially the AFC West, NFC West, NFC wildcard, and AFC South. Hopefully I can salvage some pride in these last two weeks.

Carolina at Pittsburgh: Pittsburgh, x-x
Another easy-to-pick Thursday night game.

Dallas at Arizona: Dallas, 28-14
It's pretty sad when your opponent's second-string, 38-yr old QB (Kitna) is better than ANY of your QBs. The Cardinals better hope there are some good ones to draft in the spring.

TTSNBN at Buffalo: TTSNBN, x-x
Despite a surprisingly competitive game the first time around, I don't expect the same this time.

NY Jets at Chicago: Chicago, 24-10
Kind of similar teams here. However, the Jets' defense clearly has some issues this year, and Jay Cutler is a much better QB than Sanchez. There are playoff implications, however.

Baltimore at Cleveland: Baltimore, 31-16
The Brownies stopped being frisky a few weeks ago, now having lost to the Bills and Bungles in consecutive weeks. And the Ravens are playing better than they have all year.

Tennessee at Kansas City: Kansas City, 13-10
Here's a game with major implications for my fantasy team - and, I suppose, the real playoffs. I predict a low score here in the hopes of a shoot-out.

San Francisco at St. Louis: St. Louis, 21-14
I've supported the Rams three weeks in a row now - and they've spit in my face twice. But the Saints and Chiefs are just a little better than the Rams' inconsistent division rivals.

Detroit at Miami: Detroit, 28-21
The Dolphins are 1-6 at home and 6-1 on the road; I don't think LeBron picked Miami out of any admiration for its clearly pathetic fans. Go Lions.

Washington at Jacksonville: Jacksonville, 34-3
Wow, the Redskins just get more and more pathetic, what with the McNabb benching controversy. Plus, the Jags are still fighting to get in the playoffs.

Indianapolis at Oakland: Indianapolis, 31-27
I hope I get to see this game, as these teams will be at each other's throats for a playoff spot. But I trust Peyton over the occasionally-hungry Black Hole.

Houston at Denver: Houston, 100-99
Defense, anyone? This one might be entertaining for the points that should be scored. And if they aren't, it will be torture.

San Diego at Cincinnati: San Diego, 40-10
Nice schedule for the Chargers' last three games: 49ers (W 34-7), Bungles, and Broncos. I'll be counting on their defense for my fantasy team again.

NY Giants at Green Bay: Green Bay, 27-21
Another huge game. If the Packers win, they can control their playoff destiny with a win in the last game. Plus, Rodgers is back and the Giants are reeling from a devastating loss to the Eagles.

Seattle at Tampa Bay: Tampa Bay, 20-10
Props to the Bucs for returning to respectability this year. A home game against the Seahawks makes it possible for them to get to a 10-win season.

Minnesota at Philadelphia: Philadelphia, 35-10
In the preseason, this looked like a good matchup. Not so much anymore.

New Orleans at Atlanta: Atlanta, 30-27
Since I think the Saints still have a chance to win the division, the Falcons will do their best here. And they're pretty tough at home. Should be a good MNF game (finally).

2010 Picks: 133-91

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