Week 12 NFL Predictions

Hey there back again after a long lay off, mostly due some hardcore school work, but let's see what's in store for ya this time. This week in the NFL again the NFL Network will bring to you, or those of you who are blessed with the NFL Network will see the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cincinnati Bengals. Also on the market of games include a Sunday Showdown between two under achieving teams Indianapolis and San Diego and also the Jets try to take down the Titans.

Pittsburgh @ Cincinnati

The Steelers are back in action after finishing off a difficult 1-2 home stand which included the Manning Brothers and finally the San Diego Chargers. The Steelers look to get healthy as well as to get another victory against the division. The Bengals to a much surprise not beating the Eagles last week but ending the game, with a tie. The Bengals are going to be with Ocho Cinco because of being suspended by Head Coach Marvin Lewis. The Steelers won't have much competition in this Thursday Night Showcase, especially with a healthy Willie Parker. Pittsburgh dominates this one, 31-13.

Houston @ Cleveland

The Brady Quinn era is officially off and running and running in the right direction it appears to be going. Leading a charge against the Broncos that the defense could not hold and then beating the Bills on Monday Night was a coming out party that Brady Quinn is there to stay in Cleveland for a long time. The Texans trying to improve and stop somebody on defense. The offense has shown light with weapons like Slaton, Daniels, and Johnson, but the defense cannot stop anybody to give the team a chance to win. Brady's Browns win at home in the dog pound, 21-17.

San Fransisco @ Dallas

Romo is back and the Boys in Big D feel more confident now that their leader is back under center. Dallas stole one against the Redskins last week and have the helpless 49ers coming into town this week. Dallas is getting healthy and ready for the playoff push. Oh did I not mention that Pacman has also been reinstated by the Commissioner. The Boys at home roll 30-13.

Tampa Bay @ Detroit

The Lions are this generations version of the Yuccaneers back when they were this bad. The Lions have done little season and have not had much to celebrate this season and the clock on the draft is ticking. Calvin Johnson however has taken his game to a new level with the absense of Roy E. Williams being traded. The Bucs need to continue to win especially this game if they want to win the NFC South and make the playoffs again. Tampa wins 24-14.

New York Jets @ Tennessee

The Jets are next item on the minds of the unbeaten Titans. The Titans unbeaten and no one thinks they can do what the Patroits did last season. They continue to do it with defense and running the ball. The Jets come into the Music City and led by Favre, the Jets have playoffs on their minds as well. If the Jets can pull off the upset they remain in contention for a first round bye. I see the unbeaten Titans remaining that way going into Thanksgiving's Feast on the defeated Lions. Jets try to rally late, Titans win 19-13.

Buffalo @ Kansas City

The Bills lost another game by a wide right kick. What were the odds? Greatly if you are in Buffalo. The Bills at 5-5 need this game and must treat it like a "must win game" and actually close the game. Trent Edwards needs to out play the lone bright spot of the Chiefs in Tyler Thigpen. Thigpen has looked good and a possible long term solution at QB in KC. The take this one real seriously and win it 24-10.

Chicago @ St. Louis

The Bears did not just get beaten by their rivals the Packers, they got their tails kicked. 37-3, is an understatement of a beat down. They look to get back on track by giving the load to rookie sensation Matt Forte. With the reeling Rams not playing good, but have picked up their intensity since the coaching change. The Monsters of the Midway win this one on the road 23-10.

New England @ Miami

The Dolphins only had 1 victory all season last year and this season are in contention to make the playoffs and/or win the division. They defeated the Pats back in their first meeting on the beginning of the "Wildcat" formation. New England has had 10 days to prepare for the feared Wildcat and will be ready. I see Miami to continue to tweak their beloved formation and have a few unexpected wrinkles. Miami wins 24-17 and sweep the season series.

Minnesota @ Jacksonville

All Day, Adrien Peterson has been playing great football again this season and will not be tackled easily. The Jags need to win 5 outta their final 6 to have a shot at making the postseason again for consecutive years and it starts on Sunday. Jacksonville has not impressed much of anyone lately and have struggled. Jags at home, Minnesota not playing well as a team, Jacksonville needs this one and they get it. 20-16 with a lot of field goals.

New York @ Arizona

The Giants rolled the Ravens defense last week and ran all over them. They have looked unbeatable and they have no flaws in their team. Kurt Warner has put up better numbers thus far this season than he has in either of his previous two MVP seasons. Fitzgerald and Boldin have been uncoverable through out the season and Hightower doing work in the backfield. The Experts say the Giants are 7.5 points better. That is why I am going to take a 24-16 point win for the CARDS in an upset. They beat Dallas at home and now they will do the same to the Giants.

Philadelphia @ Baltimore

The Ravens did not think they could be run on like the Giants did last week. And apparently McNabb did not know that an NFL game could be ended in a tie. The only thing to know if you are the Eagles here is the Ravens are hungry after an embarrassing lose to the G-Men last week. Look for the Ravens to take their anger out on McNabb and win the game 27-13.

Oakland @ Denver

The Broncos lead the division by 2 full games and do not look like they want the division. The Raiders are who else, the Raiders. They had a chance to steal a win last week and could not take it. No one knows which Denver team will show up this Sunday. This would be a gift for San Diego if Oakland pulled this one out. I may be crazy, but I think this is the week the luck for the Chargers changes. Starting with Oakland winning 20-17 on a winning field goal in the final minutes.

Washington @ Seattle

The Skins need to take this one to stay ahead of the Cowboys and stay in the playoff hunt in the NFC. Portis will run loose and Santana Moss will score a TD to prevail the Redskins to beat the Seahawks who have had a terrible season on the farewell year for Coach Holmgren. Washington behind big numbers for Portis, 26-14.

Carolina @ Atlanta

One of the most intriguing and also one with the most at stake on this week's slate. Carolina leading the South and looking to be a legitimate playoff and Super Bowl contender with the Giants go into the ATL to face the NFL's most surprising team this year. Rookie sensation Matt Ryan and Roddy White's breakout season have the Falcons in the battle for the postseason. Two good teams looking to make the next step in the NFC and put fear into their opponents eyes. This will be a hard hitting defensive battle in the South and Atlanta coming out on top in the end, 19-17.

Indianapolis @ San Diego

The Sunday Night game of the week has two disappointing teams battling it out for a playoff position. The Colts are looking like they are finally getting back on track to where everyone expected them to be. They took down the Steelers a few weeks ago at Heinz Field and last week put up over 30 points. The Chargers have had 3 heart breaking games ended with defeat to where they could easily be 7-3 instead of their 4-6. Last week losing with a missed field goal and Pittsburgh running out the clock after nailing a kick of their own. San Diego needs this one more than the Colts do and they are at home back in the warmer climate of southern California. The Chargers squeak this game out and get closer to the top of the AFC West, 27-24.

Green Bay @ New Orleans

Monday Night Football returns to the Super Dome two high powered offenses face off against challenged defenses. The Saints have struggled and also have suffered from many injuries including Reggie Bush. Bush may play, but a game time decision will likely miss it. Brees is putting up record breaking numbers as a passer this year thus far, but he runs into the best tandem of corners in the league. Al Harris, now healthy after injuring his spleen earlier this season, and the recharged Charles Woodson, who is lock for Honolulu. The Packers defense has returned 7 interceptions and fumbles back for TDs as well as Will Blackmon's 2 Punt Returns for TDs. Aaron Rodgers has big games because the Packers set him up with play action passes because Ryan Grant rushes for over a 100 yards again. Green Bay heating up at the right time of the season 31-17.