NFL Week 15 Picks

It’s going to be another short and sweet week. What can I say, Finals are a bitch! Kids, stay in school, it only gets harder to return and finish later in life…OK, with that said, let’s get to it.

Last Weeks Record:

11-5(.688) Straight Picks

8-8 (.500) Against the Spread

Season Record:

128-79-1 / 128 of 208 (.615) Straight Picks

114-91-3 (.548) Against the Spread

----Picks against the spread in red----

ALL TIMES ARE EASTERN

Thursday, December 11^th, 2008

New Orleans Saints(7-6) at Chicago Bears(7-6) 8:15PM

When the Saints are on, they’ll put up more points that the Bears ever could, but when the Bears are on, they are capable of shutting down an offense like the Saints. Close call, but the Saints turn it on.

Saints find a sweet spot and turn on the burners

(Saints +3)

Sunday, December 14^th, 2008

Tampa Bay Buccaneers(9-4) at Atlanta Falcons(8-5) 1:00PM

I’ve been loving what rookie head coach Mike Smith and rookie quarterback Matt Ryan have been able to accomplish with an Atlanta team that was dragged through the mud last year as a result of Michael Vick.

Falcons take the home win to tie it up with division rival Bucs

(Falcons No Line)

Seattle Seahawks(2-11) at St. Louis Rams(2-11) 1:00PM

Ouch and Ouch. Both these teams are hurting for a win. But the Seahawks are the more likely candidate to get one.

Seahawks grab a road win

(Seahawks No Line)

Buffalo Bills(6-7) at New York Jets(8-5) 1:00PM

It’s starting to look like the Bills burned all their fuel to early in the season. Brett will find a way to bring the Jets back into the ‘W’ column

Jets win at home

(Jets No Line)

San Francisco 49ers(5-8) at Miami Dolphins(8-5) 1:00PM

Dolphins have made a great comeback this year after going 1-15 last year, but the 49ers are on a hot streak…to bad it’s a little too late in the season.

49ers pull off a shocking cross country win

(49ers No Line)

San Diego Chargers(5-8) at Kansas City Chiefs(2-11) 1:00PM

Put this game in San Diego and I’d call it an easy pick, but since we’ll be playing at the infamous Arrowhead, I’m going to sweat this pick just a little bit.

Chargers squeak one out in rowdy Arrowhead Stadium

(Chiefs -5.5)

Green Bay Packers(5-8) at Jacksonville Jaguars(4-9) 1:00PM

Packers have struggled lately, but so have the Jaguars. Both teams have talent, but neither are performing to their potential. Tough pick.

Packers pick up a road win to end their losing streak

(Packers -1.5)

Washington Redskins(7-6) at Cincinnati Bengals(1-11) 1:00PM

Although Portis keeps pounding away, he’s obviously suffering from some significant discomfort. Luckily, this should be a match up where his play is simply a bonus.

Redskins take advantage of a struggling Bengals team

(Redskins -7)

Tennessee Titans(12-1) at Houston Texans(6-7) 1:00PM

Titans have clinched and although they may back it off just a hair, I’d have to say it’s still a bit to early for them to take their foot off the throttle.

Titans win to avoid a near upset

(Titans -3)

Detroit Lions(0-13) at Indianapolis Colts(9-4) 1:00PM

The Lions seem to be knocking on the door for their first win, but they just can’t seem to finish off a game. Unfortunately for them, Peyton has begun finishing off his.

Colts even up their Home-Road Win-Loss record with another home win

(Colts No Line)

Minnesota Vikings(8-5) at Arizona Cardinals(8-5) 4:05PM

The Cardinals have clinched! The Cardinals have clinched! We have witnessed a team cursed with a losing tradition break the bonds! They’ll be riding high this weekend.

Cardinals power through off the pure energy of their Arizona fans at home

(Cardinals No Line)

New England Patriots(8-5) at Oakland Raiders(3-10) 4:15PM

The Patriots survived a close call in last weeks match up and now have to travel for a cross country game. Fortunate for them, they’ll be playing Al Davis’ team this week.

Patriots give the Raiders more reasons to wear black

(Patriots -7)

Denver Broncos(8-5) at Carolina Panthers(10-3) 4:15PM

My Broncos are 3-0, turning up some beautiful upsets when I’ve picked against them as the underdogs. If it works, why change it? Go Broncos!!!

Panthers win at home

(Panthers No Line)

Pittsburgh Steelers(10-3) at Baltimore Ravens(9-4) 4:15PM

Both teams are solid on defense, so this game should pan out to be a defensive slugfest. This game comes down to whether or not Ben Roethlisberger can handle the pressure.

Ravens wreak havoc on Big Ben and steal away with a win

(Ravens -2)

Sunday, December 14^th, 2008, Sunday Night Football

New York Giants(11-2) at Dallas Cowboys(8-5) 8:15PM

Down Plaxico Burress and a question mark surrounding Brandon Jacobs makes this game that much more of an interesting match up…what a tough call.

Giants find a way to get it done with Eli leading the way

(Giants No Line)

Monday, December 15^th, 2008, Monday Night Football

Cleveland Browns(4-9) at Philadelphia Eagles(7-5) 8:30PM

When you’re hot, you’re hot, and Westbrook is leading the flames for the Eagles right now. It would have to take an act of God for the Browns defense to shut down that run game.

Eagles turn Westbrook loose for a run away victory

(Eagles -14)

OK, so maybe not to short, but I still kept it simple. Enjoy a great football weekend!