Week Twelve Picks

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! We are treated to three games today, and while the Lions probably won't be able to turn it around, the Cowboys sure have, and the other home team, the Jets, will probably come out with the win. Let's get down to the craptastic games of the week.

Our Craptastics of the Week:
Panthers @ Browns
The Panthers still haven't figured out what the game of football is this season and the Browns have shown signs of life out of their coach in Mangenius. I bet the Browns easily win this one at home this week.

Rams @ Broncos
The winless on the road Rams head into Mile High this week against a Broncos team that still hasn't developed an identity. And if you ever look at their coach on the sidelines he has a pretty confused look on his face as he thumbs through his playbook. Still I'm going to give the Broncos the win at home since they may show up to play like they did against the Chiefs.

Bucs @ Ravens
The Bucs are starting to play with proficiency and consistency, while the Ravens defense is sliding into mediocrity with its offense. I'll take the upset this week and go with the Bucs.

49ers @ Cardinals
This is our Monday Night game? It'll be a good thing I'll still be in a food and family coma from the Thanksgiving weekend. I think the Cardinals will win this one at home.

Not Craptastic but not Fantastic:
Bengals @ Jets
The Bengals are a bombastic bunch but certainly don't back up what they say. The Jets have been pretty solid and will easily win this one at home tonight.

Titans @ Texans
The Texans started off the season pretty strong but have lost some of their identity along the way. The Titans started the season off with Vince Young but have lost him due to his attitude problems along the way. The Texans will easily win this one at home against a QB that struggled in his first NFL outing. (And I can't even remember his name.)

Vikings @ Redsk!ns
I'll be slightly amused by Leslie Frazier being able to turn around team purple in a week like Jason Garrett was able to do for the Cowboys. However, since I don't honestly think that will happen twice in a season, I bet Shanny and the Sk!ns take the win at home.

Steelers @ Bills
Maybe I'm giving the Bills more credit than they deserve, but I think they should be able to stay competitive with the Steelers. I don't think they'll win, but it should be a decent game.

Jags @ Giants
Both of these teams have been running hot and cold this year, but I think the Giants will be able to pull out the win at home this week.

Dolphins @ Raiders
The Raiders run hot and cold. Brandon Marshall runs hot and cold. I think these teams will be pretty evenly matched in the Black Hole since both Chads are injured for the Fish. Unfortunately the Raiders will pull out the win.

Chiefs @ Seahawks
It's a battle of the two teams who consistently win the assistance of their twelfth man. The advantage and the win will go to the Hawks this week.

Eagles @ Bears
The Bears have had an easy schedule and a couple of lucky wins. They should get exposed this week as Vick and the Eagles roll into town. Eagles win.

Fantastic Competition:
Patriots @ Lions
While I think the Patriots will have a difficult time winning this one on the road, I think that mad genius Belichick will still find a way to stymie the Lions in the last minutes of the game and pull out the win.

Saints @ Cowboys
Another Thanksgiving treat! A couple of weeks ago I would have easily given this win to the Saints, but given Garrett's ability to inspire the Cowboys and the fact they are playing at home I think the Boys will win.

Packers @ Falcons
A battle between a couple of the toughest NFC teams, but I still think the Pack will be able to pull out the win on the road. Aaron Rodgers is on fire, and their defense has Clay Matthews all over it.

Chargers @ Colts
The only thing Norvert Turner has going for his team is his QB in Philip Rivers. A competitive loudmouth that could really fit in with the likes of those on the Bengals, (and then maybe the Bengals would be good). QB Peyton Manning won't let Rivers get under his skin and will win once again at Lucas Oil Stadium.