Wow, the last full week of the season… though we do have more bowls and of course some playoffs yet to go. I always hate the last week because one never knows for sure which teams really care that much about playoff seeding and such. Ugh.
Saturday NFLN
Giants @ Washington(+2.5)
If the G-Men win and they get some help, they’re in, right? Seems like this season this is the kind of game that they’ll lose, so I’ll take the points.
Sunday 1:00
Jacksonville @ Kansas City(-2.5)
I’m taking the Chefs at home, again.
Rams @ Minnesota(+2.5)
Do either of these teams have anything to play for? Oh, wait, the Rams have an outside shot at a playoff game and the Vikings are starting that rookie again, right? I’m taking St. Louis.
Panthers @ New Orleans(+3)
How are the Panthers favored? Oh, because the Saints have clinched their seeding and will rest everyone. I guess I’ll go with Carolina.
Raiders @ New Jersey Jets(-12.5)
I’m sure the Jets will win and lock up their playoff spot, but that’s a lot of points. Too many, I’ll have to take them.
Steelers @ Cincinnati(-6)
The Bengals are still fighting for a playoff spot, but they won’t get one, I don’t think. I’ll take the points again.
Lions @ Dallas(-12.5)
While I don’t like to give big numbers when a team is finger-pointing in the media, this is the Lions we’re talking about. I think I’d give points if they were playing the Buckeyes in Columbus… Cowboys.
Seahawks @ Tampa Bay(-3.5)
Errr, the Seabags have already won their horrible division, yes? So, uhh, what are they playing for? Nothing, even if the Rams win. So… Tampa covers.
Patriots @ Tennessee(-3)
The Pats have nothing to play for, the Titans have everything to play for and are smoking hot. I think I’ll take the Titans.
Browns @ Houston(-4)
I will be at this horrible contest until I can’t stand it. Actually, until the kids can’t stand it. Free tickets, what are you gonna do? Oh, and the Texans cover with their new “hand the ball to Ron Dayne” offense. I think Carr might be done here. Why, oh why, didn’t they draft Vince?
Sunday 4:15
Falcons @ Eagles(-8)
I love the way the Eagles are playing right now, and the Falcons have nothing.
Cardinals @ San Diego(-13.5)
So, I guess the #1 seed is still up for grabs in the AFC, with the Bolts getting it if they win, but if they lose and Baltimore wins, the Ravens get the #1 seed. I like the Chargers to do just enough to win, but they won’t win by a lot, so I’ll take the points.
Niners @ Denver(-10.5)
I know I got shafted by the Bengals last week, but I’m still with the whole “take Denver at home” plan.
Bills @ Baltimore(-9)
Yuck, that’s a lot of points. But is it too many points? Hmm. No, I say they cover it.
Dolphins @ Indianapolis(-9)
Man, the Colts should be really upset with themselves for losing to the Texans last week–that was amazing. The Colts never seem to quite do what I expect, so I’m picking them to cover.
Sunday NBC
Packers @ Chicago(-3)
Interesting. The Bears have clinched home field and everything, and the Packers are fighting for a playoff spot. Of course, the Packers are horrible and the Bears really ought to play the starters, especially on offense, so they should cover this.