Going into week 15, San Diego has clenched the division title in the AFC West guaranteeing them a spot in the playoffs. To top off their celebrations, Indianapolis got smoked by Jacksonville to vault San Diego into the #1 seed in the AFC. Chicago won on Monday night, having already won their division for a playoff spot, giving them the first-round bye. One more win and they will be guaranteed home field through the NFC Championship game.
Last week my picks went 11-5 again putting my season totals at 123 of 208 or 123 -85 (.591) bringing me within reaching distance of a .600 season if I can pull off another good week. So let’s get onto the Week 15 picks.
- Thursday, Dec. 14
Seattle Seahawks(8-5) Vs San Francisco 49ers(5-8)
Seahawks seize victory
Seahawks have had a habit of losing on the road, but they are dominating on their home turf. 5-1 at home this year, their only home loss came to Minnesota in a game without Shaun Alexander and the very game that sent Matt Hasselbeck to the injury list. Well, Alexander and Hasselbeck have been back for a few weeks now, and they won’t be losing at home this week.
- Saturday, Dec. 16
8:00pm
Atlanta Falcons(7-6) Vs Dallas Cowboys(8-5)
Cowboys bounce back
Bill Parcells feels humiliated after the stomping they received last week. I wouldn’t be surprised to see the Cowboys in full pads running two-a-days for the rest of the week this week. The Cowboys will make a comeback this week and Tony Romo will have a big day.
- Sunday, Dec. 17
1:00pm
Baltimore Ravens(10-3) Vs Cleveland Browns(4-9)
Ravens ravage the Browns
Ravens are 5-1 at home…of course, they’re 5-2 on the road, but really, they’re 5-1 at home. Their one home lose coming at the hands of Carolina. In the battle with San Diego for the #1 seed in the AFC, the Ravens won’t be letting a team like the Browns upset them at home.
Green Bay Packers(5-8) Vs Detroit Lions(2-11)
Packers send Lions packing
Two things to keep in mind. One, the Packers are the home team, and two, the Lions are probably eyeing the number one draft pick at this point. Give Brett Favre a big day this week end and the Packers take the win.
New England Patriots(9-4) Vs Houston Texans(4-9)
Patriots pound the Texans
After a shut out in Miami, Tom Brady and the Patriots return home to Foxboro and face the Texans. Sure the Texans have had moments when they’ve upset Jacksonville…twice, but I’m giving this one to the Patriots at home.
Tennessee Titans(6-7) Vs Jacksonville Jaguars(8-5)
Titans upset the Jaguars
In the last matchup the Titans lost big to Jacksonville. However, since then, they have upset Philadelphia, NYG, Indianapolis, and…well, they beat Houston…wouldn’t call that one an upset. Now they face Jacksonville again after the Jaguars have defeated Miami and absolutely humiliated Indianapolis. I’m going with a gut feeling on this one and callilng the upset. Titans win.
Buffalo Bills(6-7) Vs Miami Dolphins(6-7)
Dolphins splash up another victory
After a horrible start the Dolphins have gone 5 of 6 on their last games. Miami is hot, and the Bills…well, they’re not horrible, but they’re not hot. Miami’s Jason Taylor and Zach Thomas have been monsters on Defense. Taylor will be all over J.P. Losman and in his face all night.
Minnesota Vikings(6-7) Vs New York Jets(7-6)
J.E.T.S., Jets, Jets, Jets
I can’t help it, the more I say it, the more fun it becomes. The fact that Chester Taylor is still Questionable for this game also plays a big factor. Brad Johnson is a capable quarterback, but he isn’t a big play maker. Artose Pinner had a good game against Detroit…but we’re talking about Detroit. So everyone say it with me…J.E.T.S., Jets, Jets, Jets!!!
Carolina Panthers(6-7) Vs Pittsburgh Steelers(6-7)
Panthers win it.
I was a little indecisive on this game, but the wife says Carolina…soooo,…Carolina it is. Sure Pittsburgh has been on a little win streak, winning 4 of 5. However, the wins were a close one against New Orleans, twice against Cleveland, and one against Tampa. Chris Weinke may not be the best quarterback, but DeShaun Foster will be returning this week, DeAngelo Williams has been great, and between the two they should open up some lanes for Steve Smith and Keyshawn Johnson after establishing a solid run game.
Chicago Bears(11-2) Vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers(3-10)
Bears maul Buccaneers
Rex Grossman was actually able to contribute to the Bears victory over St. Louis in last weeks game, but it was Devin Hester with TWO hugh runbacks that set this game on fire. So with defense and special teams coming up big for the Bears, how can you pick against them at home playing against the Buccaneers? In fact, the Bears could easily win all their final games against Tampa, Detroit, and Green Bay…not that it matters for them at this point, they’ve already won their division and the first-round bye. One more win and they’ll be guaranteed home field as well.
New Orleans Saints(9-4) Vs Washington Redskins(4-9)
Who Da? Saints win!
Did the Saints just serve notice? They have every intension of making the playoffs, and with a performance like the one they displayed against the Cowboys…dare I say Superbowl? The Cowboys have been a solid team since the change to Tony Romo, but Drew Brees simply picked them apart with 384 yards and five TD passes! Deuce McAllister continues to run for 100+ yards and Reggie Bush takes in 100+ yards receiving. Who Da? Da tha Saints!
4:05pm
Arizona Cardinals(4-9) Vs Denver Broncos(7-6)
Broncos break losing streak
Jay Cutler started to show some poise in the third quarter of the matchup with San Diego, but that game just wasn’t meant to be for the Broncos. Cutler now knows what a butt whoopin in the NFL feels like. Been there, done that, time to start rising from the ashes. Tatum Bell has continued to be a dominate running back and the only running back this year to run for over 100+ yards against the San Diego defense on their home turf. He’s the second with 100+ for the season beside Larry Johnson in Kansas City. As soon as Cutler can start delivering the ball, Rod Smith and Javon Walker will be waiting, but hold the phones! Rookie Tight End Tony Scheffler and Rookie Wide Reciever Brandon Marshall show hugh promise for the Denver future! Go Broncos!!!
4:15pm
New York Giants(7-6) Vs Philadelphia Eagles(7-6)
Giants settle in for another win
A matchup of two 7-6 teams, Eagles have been rebuilding momentum under the arm of Jeff Garcia while the Giants have been the undisciplined team shows flashes of greatness only to fall to pieces in the following week. So this was by no means an easy pick. But I’m giving to the home teams this week on the difficult decisions, so I’ll stay with that trend. Giants pulled it together last week for a win over Carolina. Eli Manning Continues to hit Plaxico Burress and Jeremy Shockey, while Tiki Barber continues to be…well, Tiki Barber. Tiki runs of the yards…Brandon Jacobs punches in the TD.
Oakland Raiders(2-11) Vs St. Louis Rams(5-8)
Rams defeat the Raiders
Rams have lost two in a row, and must now go on the road to face their next opponent in the “Black Hole”. The sound of that almost makes you want to pick an upset, but the only upset in this game is the amount of money being paid to the Raiders that might as well be playing at the High School level. Put ‘em down in Texas under the Friday Night Lights and chances are they’ll still have a losing season.
8:15pm
San Diego Chargers(11-2) Vs Kansas City Chiefs(7-6)
Chargers continue charging into the post-season
As much as Denvers defense contained LaDainian Tomlinson…they didn’t contain LaDainian Tomlinson. At this point, no one can contain LT. Kiss Kansas City goodbye, Chargers will send them packing.
- Monday, Dec. 18
8:30pm
Indianapolis Colts(10-3) Vs Cincinnati Bengals(8-5)
Bengals upset Colts
Peyton Manning and the Colts have been exposed. Jacksonville tore them apart with Maurice Jones-Drew rattling off 166 yards on 15 carries for 2 TDs, Fred Taylor sprinting for 131 yards on 9 carries and a TD, even Alvin Pearman broke off 71 yards on 13 carries and a TD! If the Bengals send Rudi Johnson down the throat of the Colts he’ll have a field day! The Colts will be forced to honor the run, and Carson Palmer will have his pick of Chad Johnson, T.J. Houshmandzadeh (Who’s your Momma), and Chris Henry. Stick a fork in the Colts, if you got a run game, you can win the game.
That wraps up my picks for week 15. All thoughts, comments, and arguments are welcome.
Good Luck to everyone!
Silver Dragon
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