Week 12 Picks

I went 3-0 on Thanksgiving, although it was tough breaking my tradition of picking the Lions every year.  And despite the fact that the Lions haven't won on Thanksgiving since 2003, I would never change the tradition of having the Lions and Cowboys play on Thanksgiving, which so many people apparently want to do now.  I don't care how bad the games end up being, some traditions should never be changed, and this is one of them.  Now, are we ever going to get a Eagles-Cowboys game on Thanksgiving?  Next year maybe?

@ Atlanta over Green Bay
Matt Ryan has lost one game at home as the Falcons QB.  That's why Atlanta will be so dangerous come playoff time if they get home field advantage.

Pittsburgh over @ Buffalo
I'd like to thank the Bills for coming back against the Bengals last week, scoring 49 points out of nowhere, and ruining me in the office pool once again. 

@ Cleveland over Carolina
Something I'd never thought I'd be doing this season: picking up Cleveland's defense in fantasy.

@ NY Giants over Jacksonville
I wouldn't be surprised if Amani Toomer ended up starting for the Giants at WR on Sunday.

Minnesota over @ Washington
The Cowboys won a couple of games after they fired their coach, so I'm thinking it might work the same way for the Vikings.  Despite having Brett Favre still.

@ Houston over Tennessee
Almost any QB could throw for 300 yards against the Texans D.  Luckily for Houston, the Titans are starting Rusty Smith at QB.  Yes, that Rusty Smith.

@ Oakland over Miami
I don't think it'll be possible to pick the Dolphins anymore this season after seeing how they played last week.  Even against the Raiders.

Kansas City over @ Seattle
If they Chiefs want any shot at winning the AFC West, they have to win games like this.  The Seahawks really don't need to win this game to win the NFC West.  They really don't need to win any more games to win the NFC West.

Philadelphia over @ Chicago
People (including myself) have been saying all season long that the Bears really aren't that good.  But hey, they're 7-3.  At some point, we have to consider them decent at least.  But they're not better than the Eagles. 

@ Denver over St. Louis
If the Broncos aren't going to use Tebow at QB, they at least should put him at linebacker, where clearly they need some help, and clearly he would be the be linebacker in the world.

@ Baltimore over Tampa Bay
I've been doubting the Bucs all season, and now they're 7-3.  But there's no way they can beat the Ravens in Baltimore.  Right?

@ Indianapolis over San Diego
Although the Chargers are starting their normal second half surge, I'm not going to pick against the Mannings after the way last week's game ended.  Peyton will catch his own passes if he has to.

San Francisco over @ Arizona
Worst Monday Night game ever?  Yes.

Last week: 12-4
Overall: 103-60