Week 17 Picks

Week 17 Picks

What a disappointed week 16. My apologies for picking such horrible games last week. As we head into the final week of the regular season I hope that I may have helped in making picks. I’m currently first in my office pool and would love nothing more to finishing that way. Over the years I’ve finished second and third but never first so finishing first would cap off the hat trick. Week 17 brings a lot of tricky games because of must win games and no meaning games. In my opinion week 17 is just as hard to pick as week 1.

I’ll be doing the play off picks and hope that people still visit the site during the playoffs and the off-season.

So here they are…. The final picks of the regular season.

Denver Broncos at San Diego Chargers
Denver is already in and the Chargers are playing for pride. I expect San Diego to play all out and Denver to rest a bit.
My Pick – Chargers

New York Giants at Oakland Raiders
The Giants need this one to play at home for the first playoff game. They need that bad. The Raiders have been playing horrible.
My Pick – Giants

Detroit Lions at Pittsburgh Steelers
Pittsburgh wins and they are in.
My Pick – Steelers

Arizona Cardinals at Indianapolis Colts
If the Colts lose this week they’ll go into the playoffs with a three game losing streak. What a change from a team trying to go undefeated.
My Pick – Colts

Carolina Panthers at Atlanta Falcons
Someone call Mora on his cell phone and tell him to let Vick be Vick. This pocket passing just doesn’t fit him. Panthers win to cap off a horrible season for the Vick’neers.
My Pick - Panthers

New Orleans Saints at Tampa Bay Buccaneers
With a win the Bucs will win the division.
My Pick – Tampa Bay

Baltimore Ravens at Cleveland Browns
Cleveland Browns are good at home. I hate even admitting that. Will J. Lewis show up?
My Pick - Browns

Seattle Seahawks at Green Bay Packers
This isn’t going to be Favre’s last game cause he can’t go out with a “L”.
My Pick – Seahawks

Buffalo Bills at New York Jets
Bills have been looking good lately and they’ll continue that against the Jets.
My Pick – Bills

Miami Dolphins at New England Patriots
If this game were in Miami I’d probably be picking different but I just think the Patriots want to win to carry that momentum into the playoffs.
My Pick – Patriots

Cincinnati Bengals at Kansas City Chiefs
Palmer is banged up and Kansas City has been running over teams. I don’t see them losing at home. Plus the Chiefs have to win to keep the hope alive.
My Pick – Chiefs

Houston Texans at San Francisco 49ers
Blah Blah Blah.. Reggie Bush Bowl.
My Pick – 49ers

Tennessee Titans at Jacksonville Jaguars
Jaguars might have Bryon back and the Titans might be without McNair.
My Pick – Jaguars

Chicago Bears at Minnesota Vikings
The Bears will use this as a builder going into the playoffs. I think they’ll win this one.
My Pick – Bears

Washington Redskins at Philadelphia Eagles
Redskins win and they are in.
My Pick – Redskins

St. Louis Rams at Dallas Cowboys
More than likely this will be a meaningless game for the boys but I still think they’ll win.
My Pick - Cowboys

Week 16 Picks (Finally)

My apologies for the late picks. I ran into some travel problems that included some long delays at the airport. I'm late for a dinner party so these picks will be short and sweet. No commentary.

Winners are:

Bucs
Bengals
Panthers
Lions
Jaguars
Giants
Steelers
Chiefs
Rams
Dolphins
Eagles
Seahawks
Broncos
Bears
Vikings
Patriots

I'll be back mid next week. Hope everyone has a safe and happy holiday.

Week 15 Results (Week 16 Picks coming soon)

12 again. I probably shouldn't complain because 4 wrong isn't bad at all. However I've been aiming for that perfect week all season.

Colts, Raiders (once again), the Cowgirls and Packers all let me down. Colts.. okay maybe. The Chargers are a good team. The Raiders only scoring 7 points... the girls 7 and Packers 3. I can't believe it.

16-0 for Week 16... I can feel it.

I'll be doing some traveling over the next couple of days but I promise to have the picks up by Friday evening.

-TheFootballManiac

Week 15 Picks

Football on Saturday, Sunday and Monday. It's gonna be a good weekend. I wish I could somehow get the NFL to play on Thursday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday. I wouldn't leave the house. There are some tough games this weekend but I gotta feeling I'll break the 12 win curse.

New England Patriots vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers
He’s called the best cold weather quarterback ever. If this were in Tampa I’d probably pick them but it is in New England. This is gonna be a touch matchup for both teams
My Pick – Patriots

New York Giants vs Kansas City Chiefs
As much as I want the Chiefs to win I just think the Giants are too much even though manning just hasn’t been playing that well. I think Larry Johnson will have limited success against the Giants and that leaves it up to the receiving core and Green.
My Pick – Giants

Buffalo Bills vs Denver Broncos
Broncos should easily win this. They have a three tier running back system that any NFL team will have problems stopping. Champ Bailey is having his best season yet and the rest of the defense is following suite.
My Pick – Broncos

Miami Dolphins vs New York Jets
Ronnie and Ricky should take turns scoring against the Jets. Chambers should find success as well. Jets looked good last week but not this week.
My Pick – Dolphins

St. Louis Rams vs Philadelphia Eagles
I know the Rams have more offensive threats but for some reason Fitzpatrick just isn’t keeping the team together. Jackson should be all over the place but for some reason the Rams are staying dedicated to the pass with the rookie QB. I think the Eagles defense will help in giving the Eagles a victory.
My Pick – Eagles

Houston Texans vs Arizona Cardinals
It feels funny just thinking about it but the Texans will win this game. They have had some close games and definitely play hard.
My Pick - Texans

Tennessee Titans vs Seattle Seahawks
The Titans run defense has not allowed a 100 yd rusher in a long time. However, D. Jackson is back in the lineup for the hawks and the trio Jackson, Engram and Joe J will prove why they are the best team in the NFC.
My Pick – Seahawks

Indianapolis Colts vs San Diego Chargers
Both teams have an extremely talented offensive core but the Colts’ defense is far superior to the Chargers defense.
My Pick – Colts

New Orleans Saints vs Carolina Panthers
The Saints have proven that by dropping Brooks their season is done. I don’t think it would have mattered because the Panthers are just an overall better team.
My Pick – Panthers

Jacksonville Jaguars vs San Francisco 49ers
The 49ers are just a speed bump for the Jags as they head to the playoffs.
My Pick – Jaguars

Minnesota Vikings vs Pittsburgh Steelers
It’s been a great run for Brad Johnson but his winning streak ends against Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh will control the game defensively and offensively.
My Pick – Steelers

Detroit Lions vs Cincinnati Bengals
Palmer, Rudi, Chad, TJ, Henry = win over the Lions
My Pick – Bengals

Oakland Raiders vs Cleveland Browns
Welcome back.. welcome back.. welcome back. Collins is out of time out now and should beat the Browns.
My Pick – Raiders

Washington Redskins vs Dallas Cowboys
Washington took the first game. Dallas will take the second.
My Pick – Cowboys

Chicago Bears vs Atlanta Falcons
The game is in Chicago and will probably be blistering cold outside. The Bears will be bringing everyone in all directions against Vick and I think it’ll be too much for the Falcons.
My Pick – Bears

MNF
Baltimore Ravens vs Green Bay Packers
Three weeks ago I said I’d never pick the Packers again and here I am about to pick them two straight weeks. The Ravens are missing some key defensive figures and Gado should help bring the win home
My Pick - Packers

Week 14 Results

12-4 again. I just can't seem to get over this 12 hump.

What is up with Carolina. First they beat the Falcons who they never beat. I lose that game. Then this week they lose to Tampa Bay who they always beat. Mark down another loss for me.

San Diego loses at home. That should have never happened. They must not want to make the playoffs.

And the Jets win. Must have been a full moon.

My other loss comes with KC. They really should have won that game.

Hopefully I'll do better for week 15. I've lost my lead for first place so I need to get that back.

Week 15 picks should be up by Wednesday night. Don't forget we have some Saturday games.

Week 14 Picks

First let me say my apologies for the late post. Several people have expressed interest in getting the picks out early but between setting up a lab and doing some design work for a customer I have had little time. I had adopted the table for my picks but because I'm on a schedule I'm going to write out the games.

So on with the picks. For some reason this week they all seem like locks but I'll point out a few potential upsets as I go.

Indianapolis Colts at Jacksonville Jaguars
Many analysts feel this is the game where the Colts could possibly go down. I'm not sure if this was before Leftwich went down but I still don't think it matters. There are only a few teams I feel can contend with the Colts and the Jaguars aren't one of them. Let's welcome back Fragile Freddy and he continues his yet another disappoint season.
My Pick - Colts

Oakland Raiders at New York Jets
Both teams won't have a dominant QB so you have to go with what team has the better RB and surround WR core. That means Oakland has Moss, Porter and Jordan and the Jets have..........
My Pick - Raiders

Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Carolina Panthers
Foster is exactly what the Panthers needed and he arrived at the perfect time. Davis was producing so it was allowing their opponent to double team Smith. That meant no production from the Carolina offense. This should be a good game showcasing the Caddy versus Foster and Simms vs Delhomme.
My Pick - Panthers

Chicago Bears at Pittsburgh Steelers
This is a must win for the Steelers as they watch their playoff hopes fade into the horizon. I expect a low scoring defensive game where the Steelers will dominate the time of possession.
My Pick - Steelers

Cleveland Browns at Cincinnati Bengals
Palmer, Johnson and Johnson with Housh and Henry. This is the team that will give the Colts a run for their money. So with that said do you really think the Browns have a chance?
My Pick - Bengals

Houston Texans at Tennessee Titans
I'm picking the Titans but this is one of those games that could be an upset. The Titans are a better team but the Texans might forget they are playing for Reggie Bush and just might show up. If that happens I expect a good game from Andre Johnson and D. Davis.
My Pick - Titans

New England Patriots at Buffalo Bills
The Buffalo Bills are improving on defense but the Patriots need to keep winning to keep their playoff hopes alive. Dillon is back so I expect a heavy dose of him while the Patriots look to control the tempo of the game.
My Pick - Patriots

St. Louis Rams at Minnesota Vikings
This is another one of those games that could go either way. The Vikings are hot and Brad Johnson is 3-0 against the Rams and is undefeated this season. The Rams clearly have more weapons but for some reason they all can't get on the same page. What a waste. The Vikings are at home so that is my choice.
My Pick - Vikings

New York Giants at Philadelphia Eagles
McNabb is gone. T. Owens is gone. Westbrook is now gone. If you look at the Eagles' roster it seems as if their starting lineup is all on the IR. If the Eagles win it'll be because they score while on defense because they obviously can't score on offense.
My Pick - Giants

Washington Redskins at Arizona Cardinals
The Redskins need a huge game from Portis and Moss because if not, Warner will throw all over them.
My Pick - Redskins

San Francisco 49ers at Seattle Seahawks
This is like a boxing match between a heavy weight and a light light weight. Seattle fans will probably get to enjoy a second shut out.
My Pick - Seahawks

Miami Dolphins at San Diego Chargers
This is a must win for both teams but this win is more important to the Chargers. They have to keep up with the Steelers. But does anyone think the Dolphins have the personnel to stop LT2, Gates and Brees?
My Pick - Chargers

Baltimore Ravens at Denver Broncos
The Ravens are horrific on the road and mile high is one tough place to play. I think we'll see the same from the Broncos as we have all year. 185 yards passing from Plummer with a TD to Smith and 100+ yards rushing from the RBBC crew.
My Pick - Broncos

Kansas City Chiefs at Dallas Cowboys
The Cowboys are on the way down and the Chiefs are on the way up. This is another game where both teams are in a must win situation. The weeks are getting shorter so the wins are becoming pretty valuable. I think the second half of the season mvp (Larry Johnson) will dominate this game and lead the Chiefs to a victory.
My Pick - Chiefs

Detroit Lions at Green Bay Packers
Last week I told myself, and everyone else, that I would never pick the Packers again. Well this is the last week.. I'm picking the Packers because they couldn't possibly lose to the lions... Could they?
My Pick - Packers

MNF
New Orleans Saints at Atlanta Falcons
Vick and the Falcons have something to prove to the rest of the NFL and that is they know what winning still means.
My Pick - Falcons

Week 13 Results

12-4 is definitely not 15-1. I learned two things this weekend. I'm going to pick the Packers to win again this season and the Bears definitely have some holes they need to fill.

If anyone watched the Bears game Brett Favre lost that game. The Packers should have won that game. Everytime the Packers got close Favre would do something stupid. I'm not going to defend Favre anymore. It's time to retire.

I can't believe Carolina just manhandled Vick and did the Cowboys even go to New York?

Those three games got me.

Stay tuned for Wk 14 Picks............

Week 13 Picks - Wk 13

Just going over this weeks games I must say this is as hard as the picks get. Lots of must wins and lots of unproven M.I.A teams playing against each other. How do you pick against that? It is going to be hard to match last weeks success but hopefully I can keep the wins coming. I have a two game lead with 122 wins so far this season in my office pool so I need to stay on top.

Week 13 Picks
Away	Home	My Pick
Tampa Bay Buccaneers	New Orleans Saints	Bucs
If Tampa Bay shows up and plays their defense the Bucs should win easily
Cincinnati Bengals	Pittsburgh Steelers	Steelers
This is a must win for the Steelers and they are at home following a loss. Steelers win hands down.
Tennessee Titans	Indianapolis Colts	Colts
The only team that will beat the Colts this year are the Colts. It's bound to happen and with 5 weeks left who's going to knock off the undefeated Colts? I have this funny feeling it is going to be this week but I gotta go with the better team.
Atlanta Falcons	Carolina Panthers	Falcons
With the Falcons winning 4 of their last 5 at Carolina and the Panthers offense slowing down I feel Vick and Co. will pull out the win.
Houston Texans	Baltimore Ravens	Ravens
Who has a quarter? Flip it: Ravens = heads and Texans = tails. That's how I feel about both teams. But with J. Lewis producing last week and Ravens at home I have go with Baltimore.
Jacksonville Jaguars	Cleveland Browns	Jags
Which team is actually going to show up? This is another tough pick because both teams are really suspect right now. I think it will be the defense that wins this game and the Jags have the better defense
Dallas Cowboys	New York Giants	Cowboys
I think Eli loses his first home game this week.
Minnesota Vikings	Detroit Lions	Vikings
Brad Johnson for MVP. Wait, I won't go that far but I will say he should pull the victory out once again.
Green Bay Packers	Chicago Bears	Packers
I'm nervous writing this up as I'm actually going to pick the Packers. Favre usually plays very well against the Bears in Chicago and when you least it expect Favre will throw for 300+ yards. He probably won't do that against this defense but the Green Bay Offense should be in fifth gear leaving behind the rookie Bears QB.
Buffalo Bills	Miami Dolphins	Dolphins
Ricky Williams runs for a 100yds. That'll be the high light of this boring game
Arizona Cardinals	San Francisco 49ers	Cardinals
Kurt "the hurt" Warner. Sounds funny doesn't it. But he's getting it done lately so I gotta ride the hot streak.
Washington Redskins	St. Louis Rams	Redskins
Fitzpatrick did look good for the Rams but can he do it against the skins? I doubt it and this is also a must win for the skins.
New York Jets	New England Patriots	Patriots
Patriots haven't lost two straight this season plus they are playing against the Jets.
Denver Broncos	Kansas City Chiefs	Chiefs
Chiefs at arrowhead are very hard to beat plus they owe the Broncos some payback. I think Larry Johnson has yet another spectacular game.
Oakland Raiders	San Diego Chargers	Chargers
Another team in a must win situation. The Chargers should win.
Monday Night Football
Seattle Seahawks	Philadelphia Eagles	Seahawks
Both teams have good defenses but Seattle has been shaky the last several weeks. I think the Eagles will be tough to beat at home but they just don't have the offensive superpower that the hawks have.