Week 14 Pick-Down

Matchup	Adam's Pick	Eric's Pick
Browns at Steelers	Steelers	Steelers
Colts at Ravens	Ravens	Ravens
Falcons at Panthers	Panthers	Falcons
Texans at Bengals	Bengals	Texans
Vikings at Lions	Lions	Lions
Buccaneers at Jaguars	Buccaneers	Jaguars
Eagles at Dolphins	Dolphins	Dolphins
Chiefs at Jets	Jets	Jets
Saints at Titans	Titans	Saints
Patriots at Redskins	Patriots	Patriots
Bears at Broncos	Broncos	Broncos
49ers at Cardinals	49ers	49ers
Raiders at Packers	Packers	Packers
Bills at Chargers	Chargers	Chargers
Giants at Cowboys	Giants	Cowboys
Rams at Seahawks	Seahawks	Seahawks
	Adam	Eric
Week 13 Record	10-6	13-3
Season Standings	116-76	133-59

To see how the "Experts" stack up: http://espn.go.com/nfl/picks

The predictions here come from Adam and correspond to his picks in the remaining games.

Indianapolis Colts at Baltimore Ravens

The Colts are getting closer and closer to reverse perfection.  They'll take another step this week.

Prediction: Ravens 23 – Colts 3

Atlanta Falcons at Carolina Panthers
I think the Panthers are the type of 4-8 team that can clearly see they are playing for the future, a future that holds a great deal of promise.  This is a team still looking to win and improve because they know it will carry over into next year, and everything starts with Cam Newton.  I say he's spectacular in this contest and takes out the up-and-down Falcons in a fun divisional game.

Prediction: Panthers 30 – Falcons 24

Houston Texans at Cincinnati Bengals
The Bengals aren't quite ready to beat the big boys in their division, but they're strong enough to take down an injury-depleted Texans squad at home.  Houston's defense and terrific running attack will keep things close though.

Prediction: Bengals 20 – Texans 17

Minnesota Vikings at Detroit Lions
Even without Ndamukong Suh, the Lions should be able to handle the downtrodden Vikings.  I like what Christian Ponder has shown, and Percy Harvin is a dynamic playmaker.  But with Adrian Peterson still coming back from an ankle injury, I just can't pick Minnesota on the road.  I'm not impressed with the Lions’ play in the second half of the year, but they should be able to move the ball at will through the air.

Prediction: Lions 28 – Vikings 21

Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Jacksonville Jaguars

Still gotta like Josh Freeman over Blaine Gabbert.

Prediction: Buccaneers 20 – Jaguars 13

Philadelphia Eagles at Miami Dolphins
The Eagles were supposed to be good.  The Dolphins used to be awful.  With the turmoil in Philly and all hope for the playoffs lost, I seen no reason to pick the Eagles...unless they play the Colts at some point.

Prediction: Dolphins 20 – Eagles 14

Kansas City Chiefs at New York Jets
I don't have a lot of faith that the Jets are any kind of threat to do major damage in the postseason, but they know how to get to the playoff party and are 5-1 at home.  Against the banged up and offensively inept Chiefs, the Jets will make that 6-1.

Prediction: Jets 17 – Chiefs 6

New Orleans Saints at Tennessee Titans
Two reasons I'm picking the Titans: (1) Eric picked the Saints and I need to catch him.  (2) I want the Saints to lose so the Niners can put a strangle hold on the two seed in the NFC.  The Titans with Chris Johnson finally emerging behind a stout offensive line and a good veteran quarterback in Matt Hasslebeck should be able to control the clock and keep Drew Brees off the field as much as possible.

Prediction: Titans 24 – Saints 23

New England Patriots at Washington Redskins
The Redskins just have no way to score enough points to keep up with the Brady Bunch.

Prediction: Patriots 27 – Redskins 14

Chicago Bears at Denver Broncos

No Jay Cutler, no Matt Forte, a good Broncos defense playing at home, and a little Tim Tebow at the end of the game should be just enough.

Prediction: Broncos 16 – Bears 10

San Francisco 49ers at Arizona Cardinals

The Cardinals are playing better football of late, but they should be dominated on both lines of scrimmage by the brutish 49ers.  I just can't see San Fran losing in the division this year.

Prediction: 49ers 24 – Cardinals 13

Oakland Raiders at Green Bay Packers

I don't see how the Raiders keep pace with Aaron Rodgers.  Plus, Carson Palmers is good for at least a few turnovers against the ball-hawking Packers defense.

Prediction: Packers 31 – Raiders 16

Buffalo Bills at San Diego Chargers

Umm…Chargers!

Prediction: Chargers 30 – Bills 20

New York Giants at Dallas Cowboys

I figure this to be a close game, and I like Eli Manning in the fourth quarter more than Tony Romo.

Prediction: Giants 24, Cowboys 23

St. Louis Rams at Seattle Seahawks

The Rams are pitiful, and the Seahawks at least play semi-competitive ball.

Prediction: Seahawks 20 – Rams 9