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NFL Picks, Week 14

Steelers at Browns (+10)

PIT look to be done (which makes me all warm and fuzzy). Brownies aren’t that good. The Steelers need the win to stay on life support, they’ll get it and cover.

Saints at Falcons (+10.5)

We’ve still got two undefeated teams in the NFL, and the Saints are the more impressive of the two. The Falcons’ run looks to have lasted just one year. Saints win and cover.

Bills at Chiefs (+1)

Ahh, Arrowhead. No one wants to play there, even, it seems, the Chiefs. But I think the Bills are worse. Chiefs in a straight up win.

Dolphins (+1) at Jaguars

The Dolphins are looking to stay in the hunt, and they could make a statement by beating the Jags in Jax. And I think they’ll do it. Dolphins, straight up.

Seahawks (+6) at Texans

Not sure anyone will see this game, but I think the Texans win, and the Seahawks cover.

Panthers (+13.5) at Patriots

The Panthers are out of the race, and New England needs to keep pace with the Dolphins on their heels in the division. But is 14 too many? Not for me. Patriots win and cover.

Packers at Bears (+3)

I love to watch these old rivalry games, but they’re hard to pick. The Pack looks to be in the playoffs, and the Bears are lousy. So, I’ll take the Packers to win and cover.

Broncos (+7) at Colts

Sigh. You know the drill by now. Broncos straight up and without explanation.

Lions (+13.5) at Ravens

The Ravens need wins and help to make the post season. They’ll get the win, but the Lions will cover that spread.

Bengals (+6.5) at Vikings

An amazing season for Cincinnati this year, and their schedule hasn’t been a cakewalk. They get the old Favre and his band of renown this week, and it’s a let down game for the Bengals. Vikings win and cover.

Jets at Buccaneers (+3)

They make you play the whole season, whether you’re relevant or not. Jets win and cover.

Redskins at Raiders (+1)

Lots of junk games as the playoff picture begins to focus. The Redskins seem to find ways to lose, and the Raiders look inspired by the QB change. The result: Raiders, straight up.

Rams (+13) at Titans

The Titans took a step back from their playoff run last week, and are now in trouble. An easy win against the Rams should do it. Thirteen doesn’t scare me, Titans win and cover.

Chargers (+3) at Cowboys

As a Broncos fan, I want to see San Diego fail in a big way. But playing Dallas isn’t going to do it. Chargers, straight up.

Eagles (+1) at Giants

Big time playoff implications here in this matchup, that has brought us some wonderful games in years past. Here’s another, Giants win and cover.

Cardinals at 49ers (+3.5)

The Cardinals will clinch a berth in the post season with a win. Losing Super Bowl teams don’t always do that. But the Cardinals play in a truly awful division. The Niners catch them napping, but they still win. Cardinals win but 49ers cover.

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