Column as I see ’em – Week 13
Week 13 predictions
Thursday
New Orleans at Atlanta
Look for Atlanta to completely shut down the Saints this time around and shut down any chance of New Orleans making the playoffs. Falcons by 10.
Sunday
Jacksonville at Buffalo
Neither team has a high percentage to make the playoffs, but Buffalo still has the advantage here. Bills by 7.
Seattle at Chicago
Chicago suffered a tough loss to San Francisco, but still hold a one game lead in the NFC north. Look for them to extend the lead against Seattle. Bears by 10.
San Francisco at St. Louis
Colin Kaepernick emerged as a star for the niners, but now they have a choice to make at the quarterback position. 49ers by 21.
New England at Miami
After a dominant performance against the laughable Jets (mainly Mark Sanchez), New England can coast for the rest of the season to their first place playoff position. Pats by 21.
Arizona at NY Jets
See above. Cardinals by 10.
Indianapolis at Detroit
An intense game between two teams with viable post-season chances. Colts do have the edge, but the Lions have been losing on a few bad calls. Look for the Lions to surge towards the playoffs. Detroit by 10.
Minnesota at Green Bay
Green Bay took a beating against the Giants, exposing their terrible defense to the league. Look for Green Bay to only slightly improve in their attempts to shut down Adrian Peterson. Packers by 7.
Houston at Tennessee
Houston has a cakewalk this week after pulling out a lucky win against the Lions on Thanksgiving. Texans by 21.
Carolina at Kansas City
Neither team has a chance to make the playoffs, but Cam Newton will have a good game against the terrible Chiefs defense. Panthers by 7.
Tampa Bay at Denver
Peyton Manning, at age 36, is playing some damn good football. This could be the year he takes the Broncos to the Super Bowl. Denver by 20.
Cleveland at Oakland
After forcing eight turnovers against the Steelers, Cleveland shouldn’t have a problem beating the Raiders. Browns by 10.
Cincinnati at San Diego
Cincinnati now has the same record as Pittsburgh, which has to be a surprise to most. San Diego is no longer relevant in the playoff picture, and will not deter Cincinnati from winning. Bengals by 7.
Pittsburgh at Baltimore
Both teams had a rough last game, the difference being that the Ravens won. After Pittsburgh gave up eight turnovers to the Browns, the Ravens will have no problem doing the same. Ravens by 14.
Philadelphia at Dallas
Neither team has been very impressive this whole season, look for this game to be no different. Eagles by 3.
Monday
NY Giants at Washington
Giants are surging in November, something new to that team. RG3 can beat the Cowboys, but not the Super Bowl caliber Giants. Eli and the G-men by 20.