FOOTBALL FRIDAY: Week 13 - Thoughts, Picks, and Other Stuff

Wassup all.  We're coming down to crunch time.  The outcomes of these games can likely be the difference between teams reaching their goals, and waiting until next year.  Knowing the tenor of the NFL these days, I still expect to see a team catch fire and remain hot well into January.  I don't think that a particular team has emerged yet this year, but perhaps we'll have a better idea of who it will be after the week's games.  You can bet I'll be watching.  Now, time for the picks!







Last week: 3-1
Against the Spread: 2-2

For the Season:
Straight Up: 18-10
Against the Spread: 12-13-2

Indianapolis Colts (0-11) vs. (-21) New England Patriots (8-3)

In what was once the must-see matchup of the entire season, this game still has plenty of intrigue; although not in determining which team will secure homefield advantage.  Sure, New England is squarely in the running for the homefield slot in the AFC.  But it does appear that Indy has decided to secure the 1st pick in the upcoming draft.  And this game should only strengthen each team's respective goals.  I like the Patriots all the way in this game.  Even with that 21 point spread!  Knowing how Bill Belichick plays the game, the Pats are likely to score 50 points!  New England Wins easily and covers that outrageous spread.

(-7) Green Bay Packers (11-0) vs. New York Giants (6-5)


Great matchup!  The defending Super Bowl Champions visit an NFC East power in a critical matchup (at least for the G-men).  Green Bay has certainly made a strong case for being the odds on favorite to repeat as league champs.  But can the Giants Win the toughest home game on their schedule?  Well, in order to keep their fading division and playoff hopes alive, they'll need to.  My feeling is that New York will drag the Pack into a nasty streetfight, but I still like Green Bay to Win.  They are young, talented, and playing with the swagger of a champion.  New York won't scare Green Bay - and they won't beat 'em either.

St. Louis Rams (2-9) vs. (-14) San Francisco 49ers (9-2)

I really don't have too much to say about this one.  St. Louis is having a pretty tough year, while San Fran has run away with the division.  The only real question is whether the Niners can cover that huge spread.  I say no.  San Francisco Wins, but the Rams will keep it close.

Okay folks!  Short sample this time around, but stay tuned.  Some interesting stuff is on the way....