NFL 2011 Week 16 Predictions

This is going to be a weird week with Christmas being on a Sunday. Most of the games are on Saturday, and I am putting out these picks quickly. Good luck in your fantasy finals if you are still alive. Good luck especially if you are playing against Drew Brees.

Top 5:

1. Packers

2. Saints

3. Patriots

4. 49ers

5. Ravens

Texans -5.5 over Colts, 20-13

-Wow, this is Thursday Night Football? Texans win one they need while Indy got its win and probably won’t be able to get up again for this one.

Cards +4.5 over Bengals, 20-21

-Cards are way too feisty to pick against them, and I wouldn’t be stunned at a win. Both teams, somehow, are very much in the playoff picture.

Patriots -10 over Dolphins, 37-24

-Just because Matt Moore won’t be able to keep up with Touchdown Tommy.

Ravens -12.5 over Browns, 31-6

-The Ravens will be angry at their loss, and the Browns simply cannot score.

Giants +3.5 over Jets, 27-20

-I just don’t trust Sanchez, and he is dinged up. The Giants have a better real chance of going to the playoffs, and will fight harder.

Vikings +7 over Skins, 20-24

-I do not trust the Skins to do anything like cover, and the Vikings have to win again at some point. This could be that week.

Rams +14.5 over Steelers, 10-24

-Just because the Steelers are so banged up and won’t be able or willing to put the gas pedal down late. Just too many points to cover with what is going on with Big Ben.

Niners -2 over Seattle, 20-17

-Seattle won’t be able to run the ball enough to win this one, and while they have been winning, this is a real team they are facing.

Chargers +3.5 over Lions, 28-27

-Close, high scoring, so take the points.

Cowboys -2.5 over Eagles, 28-20

-I know the first game went very differently, but the Cowboys are on offensively right now and really need this. I think they come together at the right time defensively and give Vick a beating. DeMarcus Ware has a monster game here.

Bears +14 over Packers, 14-27

-This is tough but: A. The Bears always play the Packers tough. B. The Packers now have much less to play for. C. The Bears need this game to remain relevant in the playoff hunt.

Falcons +6.5 over Saints, 27-30

-Take the over on this game as both offenses are fairly purring right now. But, the Saints are just playing so well they win. Take the points, especially if it tips over 6.5 points.

Record last week:

Straight Up: 7-6

By Spread: 7-6

Record this year:

Straight Up: 120-53

By Spread: 97-75

Lifetime record:
Straight Up: 365-186
By Spread: 306-253

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