RossCode Picks - NFL Week XV

posted on 12/14/05 at 10:01:25 pm by Joel Ross

I've been busy, busy, busy, but I have to get these out before I head out of town.

  • Tampa Bay vs. New England (-4) (36.5 O/U): This should be a good game. Both teams are playing very well right now, and this could be a good measuring stick of how the NFC stacks up against the AFC.
  • Kansas City vs. New York Giants (-3) (45.5 O/U): There's seven inter-conference match ups this week. These two teams are probably playoff teams,?but won't see each other again this year - they aren't going to the Super Bowl!
  • Denver (-9) vs. Buffalo (34.5 O/U): Buffalo is in turmoil right now. They suspended their best receiver, who's been loyal to the team for something like 10 seasons, because he stated the truth - the coaching staff isn't making good decisions right now. Instead of accepting criticism, they suspend Moulds.
  • Arizona (-1) vs. Houston (42.5 O/U): The Cardinals are a favorite, and will probably actually win. Houston needs to keep the inside track for that first pick. But if they get it, most people think they'll take Bush. Where does that leave Dominack Davis?
  • Carolina (-9) vs. New Orleans (41 O/U): Carolina looks to get back on track after losing to the Bucs - they need to, to hold onto the NFC South lead. Plus, it looks like 10 wins may not even guarantee a spot in the post season.
  • Dallas vs. Washington (-2.5) (35 O/U):
  • New York Jets* vs. Miami (-9) (35.5 O/U): The Dolfins should win, but neither team is very good - so I expect it to be close.
  • Pittsburgh (-3) vs. Minnesota (41.5 O/U): How to get a team back on track: take a treck through the NFC North! I expect Minnesota's winning streak to end this weekend, and with it, their playoff hopes.
  • San Diego vs. Indianapolis (-9) (51 O/U): Questions abound this weekend. Will the Colts play their starters? Now that San Diego is desperate, will they spoil the undefeated run of the Colts. If Indy doesn't sit their starters, and one gets injured, Dungy will be blamed for not winning the Super Bowl. If he does sit them, will they lose their edge from almost a month off between games? I think the Colts have to play all out and get to the 16-0 season.
  • San Francisco* vs. Jacksonville (-15.5) (37.5 O/U): Jacksonville should be able to skate by for the rest of the season and make the playoffs. However, they won't be putting up huge numbers.
  • Seattle (-7) vs. Tennessee (45.5 O/U): The only thing that could keep Seattle from winning this game would be a major letdown. Of course, that didn't happen when the played the 49ers, so?I doubt it will happen this week.
  • Cincinnati (-9) vs. Detroit (44 O/U): Detroit is a team in shambles, and Cincy is riding the wave. They got their wake up call against Cleveland last week, so they won't make the same mistake against Detroit. Of course, calling plays will be difficult, what with all the chants of "FIRE MILLEN!"
  • Cleveland vs. Oakland (-3) (39.5 O/U): Remember at the beginning of the season where I said I didnt' think Kerry Collins had what it took for Randy Moss? Then he had a few good weeks and everyone got on the bandwagon. Well, week five, Moss hasn't had more than 100 yards in a game. Hmm. Maybe Collins isn't the quarterback of the future for Oakland.
  • Philadelphia vs. St. Louis (-3) (44 O/U): Philly can't possibly lose out, can they?
  • Atlanta vs. Chicago (-3) (31.5 O/U): Vick is expected to play, but if there's a defense who can shut him down, it's Chicago's. Well, at least, that's the theory. I guess this weekend will prove it out.
  • Green Bay vs. Baltimore (-3.5) (33 O/U): Do you need any more incentive for the NFL to be able to change the Monday night game?

Ok. That's it. Check back next week to see how I did!

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