Week 13

Tennessee at Detroit: The Lions probably should not be in this game after the first quarter, but one never knows. Here's guessing that if they come out with some Thanksgiving energy, it will be gone by the second half. Titans 27-17.

Seattle at Dallas: The Cowboys might be getting back on track. This home game will help. Cowboys 31-17.

Arizona at Philadelphia: It is really hard to predict a turnaround in Philly this week. Safe bet: Cardinals 28-20.

San Francisco at Buffalo: San Francisco looks really bad against quality teams. Buffalo is just below that quality line, but they should win Sunday. Bills 21-20.

Baltimore at Cincinnati: I still like the way Cincinnati has shown up to play every week, even if they are 1-9-1. But Baltimore's defense is still nasty, and Joe Flacco can win on the road this week. Ravens 20-10.

Indianapolis at Cleveland: The Colts are back, 27-13.

Carolina at Green Bay: This might be an OK match-up for Green Bay. Carolina's passing game has been wretched of late. Carolina should be able to run the ball and control the clock though. Panthers 20-17.

Miami at St. Louis: St. Louis is playing so bad lately, they are due for a decent game. Miami 20-14.

New Orleans at Tampa Bay: I love this match-up. In Week 1 Drew Brees threw the ball all over against Tampa, and New Orleans won 24-20. I like Tampa's defense against the inconsistent Saints. Bucs 24-20.

New York Giants at Washington: Washington is not convincing me that they are a playoff-worthy team. Giants 24-17.

Atlanta at San Diego: San Diego has played every game close, but this week I like the rock-steady Falcons, 20-16.

Pittsburgh at New England: This is a tough one. The Patriots of old would have snuffed out this version of the Steelers. But the Pittsburgh D (number one against rush and pass) might be able to rattle Matt Cassel. Still, Pats, 20-13.

Denver at New York Jets: Safe pick, again: Jets 34-28.

Kansas City at Oakland: Great match-up... Chiefs 21-18.

Chicago at Minnesota: The winner of this game has no excuse for not winning the division, especially if Green Bay loses Sunday. Vikings 23-20.

Jacksonville at Houston: Who cares? Texans 21-14.