Predictions for Week 13

14-3 last week, including this past Thurdays game. that puts me at 98-51 for the season. With the playoff picture starting to become more and more clear, Another strong push this week would help as teams start considering the possibility of resting starters in the final weeks.






PHI at ATL Winner: PHI



Philly has been playing very over the past few weeks, in-spite of losing Brian Westbrook. Atlanta has been up and down, but is generally playing alright. The main matchup to look for in this game is the play of both passing games. Atlanta has the 27th ranked passing defense, highlighted by having only 8 interceptions to this point in the season. The Eagles on the other hand ranks 9th in pass defense and have 18 total interceptions. That being said, DeSean Jackson and Matt Ryan are both missing this week’s game for their respective teams. This hurts both passing games and means their will be a heavy reliance on LeSean McCoy and Jason Snelling (Michael Turner is unlikely to play). Ultimately I see the Eagles wining in a hard fought game.



CAR at TB Winner: TB



Carolina is starting Matt Moore due to Jake Delhomme’s finger injury and turnover problems. Their strong running game would normally have me picking them for the win however, Tampa Bay has been able to pressure QBs and score points behind Josh Freeman’s better than expected play. I think Freeman will lead the Bucs to their second win.



STL vs. CHI Winner: CHI



St. Louis has had a very hard time scoring points. Chicago should have an easy time passing on them. Steven Jackson is also likely to have a big game, but it won’t be enough.



DET vs. CIN Winner: CIN



Detroit is still trying to pull themselves together. Cincinnati has discovered a strong trio of runningback in Cedric Benson, Larry Johnson and Bernard Scott. They should win this game by a big margin.



TEN at IND Winner: TEN



This is probably a big upset but when you look at the numbers it makes sense. They are 14th in rush defense facing one of the strongest running games in the game. Chris Johnson will run all over the Colts defense, giving Vince Young just enough of a distraction to complete the passes he needs to complete. Titans win as long as they stick to this formula and control the clock.





HOU at JAC Winner: HOU



Houston has been far more explosive in their games than has Jacksonville. The Jags lack of a pass-rush will give Houston all the time they need to pick apart the Jags secondary.





DEN at KC Winner: DEN



Denver looked like they found their mojo again in the Thanksgiving game against the Giants. While playing in Arrowhead Stadium usually gives them problems, Denver Should be able to pull out a win against the rebuilding Chiefs.



NE at MIA Winner: MIA



New England simply can’t win on the road and their defense is rebuilding. Miami is playing well and can pull the upset.



OAK at PIT Winner: PIT



Pittsburgh needs a win to maintain position within the Wildcard race. Against the Raiders, they should get the medicine they need.



NO at WAS Winner: NO



New Orelans is scoring too many points and DeAngelo Hall, the Redskins best corner is not likely to play. Blowout.



SD at CLE Winner: SD



Cleveland is starting to pull itself together. It’s slow but noticeable. Let’s see if it continues in this contest against the Chargers, which they will lose.



DAL at NYG Winner: DAL



Dallas is still struggling to maintain consistency. Their passing game is only explosive when Miles Austin plays well. Their pass rush has come around however, I still think they will have a hard time maintain success into the playoffs. The Giants are struggling even more right now so I think they’ll lose this game but wouldn’t be surprised if they won.



SF at SEA Winner: SF



Seattle is beginning to find a running game with Justin Forsett’s strong running. However, the 49ers are a stronger team and should pound the Seahawks.



MIN at ARI Winner: MIN



Minnesota’s strong running game and potent defense should shut down the Cardinals. Minnesota is simply the stronger team.



GB at BAL Winner: GB



Joe Flacco is struggling and Charles Woodson is the running leader in defensive player of the year race. Flacco will gain experience from this, but it still will result in a loss for the Ravens.