All right ... enough basketball. On we go with the picks for week 12 ...
Falcons over Panthers - Not totally convinced on this one. But I don't think Carolina will have such an easy time running it down the throats of Atlanta as they had running on Detroit. Add the fact that Carolina's passing attack was just dreadful against both Detroit and Oakland the last two weeks and I'll take Atlanta in an upset.
Browns over Texans - Brady Quinn looked pretty good Monday night and Houston can't win on the road. I'm a bit worried about Quinn's broken finger, but not worried enough to pick Houston to get the job done.
Cowboys over Niners - This one should be a piece of cake for Dallas.
Bucs over Lions - Another obviously easy pick. Bring on 0-11 for their nationally telecast Thanksgiving game!
Titans over Jets - It'll definitely be a stiff test for Tennessee. However, with NY coming off such a big emotional win over the Pats, I think this game might be hangover time for Favre and the boys.
Bills over Chiefs - I can't believe how much Buffalo has sucked since the 4-0 start. That said, Kansas City is simply terrible and with the Bills' schedule, they have to still think they've got a shot at the playoffs if they take care of business.
Bears over Rams - what to make of Chicago? Gave up 20 yards rushing to Tennessee and followed it up with 200 against GB. Which team will show up this week? I think the one good enough to beat up on the wounded Rams.
Patriots over Dolphins - must win games for both teams. NE got beat last week because their D couldn't handle Brett having a perfect game. With three extra days to gameplan and memories of getting embarrassed by the Fins earlier this year, I can't figure out why New England is a two point dog in Vegas.
Jags over Vikings - I still think Jacksonville is better than their record. Unfortunately for them, the record is what it is and even with getting to feast on three more NFC North teams, they're not going to get into the playoffs without a miracle. But beating the Vikes is step one for a team that has to keep playing hard to have any hope.
Ravens over Eagles - Donovan didn't know that OT ended after one quarter? How is that possible? How could a veteran professional QB not know that? How could they play so crappy against the Bengals? So many questions.
Broncos over Raiders - I still don't know how the Raiders won a couple of games this season. They seem every bit as terrible as the Lions right now.
Giants over Cardinals - this is a tough call. The last two times Warner was involved in Giants vs Cards games, he was on the losing side, first with NY, then with Arizona. I think he's going to lose again because NY will put enough pressure on him that he can't rack up the 300+ yards he's been passing for every week.
Redskins over Seahawks - how bad is football in the Northwest? The 2-8 Seahawks are the most exciting option as the Apple Cup features 0-10 Washington against 1-10 Washington State on Saturday!
Colts over Chargers - In Peyton I trust. I'm a little worried that San Diego has made visiting QB's look terrible the last four home games, but I think Manning can overcome that. What I can't figure out is why the Chargers look so much better on paper than on the field this year.
Packers over Saints - New Orleans simply can't string two wins together. Brees would be the unquestioned MVP with the passing yards he's racking up if only his defense could give him a bit of support so they could crack .500.
Enjoy the weekend! It's now time to pray for a second UM miracle at the Horseshoe tomorrow. It pains me to see a senior class at Michigan go their entire careers without beating Ohio State. I hope things shape up under Rich Rod the way they've started to for the basketball team under Beilein! After all, they brought both coaches in from West Virginia ... Beilein has just had a one year head start.
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