While there have been a couple spectacular weeks and some hideous ones, we mostly keep plugging along at just a solid, workmanlike pace for the season. That was the case again last week as three of four writers and Dr. Phil were correct on a double-digit count of games. That’s not too bad, I think, when every week the NFL seems to be throwing in upsets like the Oakland/San Francisco game that, I think, has to pretty much end the 49ers chances of another playoff run the way things are turning out this year.
John came back to the pack a little bit, but still paced us with a 12-4 mark. He’s taken over the lead among the writers, though we’re all still chasing Dr. Phil.
Here are the standings:
Name | Week 14 | Overall |
Dr. Phil | 11-5 | 145-62-1 |
John | 12-4 | 139-68-1 |
Tony | 11-5 | 138-69-1 |
Andy | 11-5 | 133-74-1 |
Maggio | 9-7 | 124-83-1 |
Week 15 brings another slate of games that are nearly impossible to predict. I guess that’s probably a good thing – keeps the suspense building as playoff time approaches. About the only thing you can count on is the NFC South losing.
Here are our picks for week 15.
Andy | Tony | John | Maggio | |
Thursday, December 11 | ||||
Arizona at St. Louis | St. Louis | St. Louis | St. Louis | St. Louis |
Sunday, December 14 | ||||
Green Bay at Buffalo | Green Bay | Green Bay | Green Bay | Green Bay |
Jacksonville at Baltimore | Baltimore | Baltimore | Baltimore | Baltimore |
Cincinnati at Cleveland | Cincinnati | Cincinnati | Cincinnati | Cleveland |
Tampa Bay at Carolina | Carolina | Carolina | Carolina | Carolina |
Houston at Indianapolis | Indianapolis | Indianapolis | Indianapolis | Indianapolis |
Oakland at Kansas City | Kansas City | Kansas City | Kansas City | Kansas City |
Miami at New England | New England | New England | New England | New England |
Washington at NY Giants | NY Giants | NY Giants | NY Giants | NY Giants |
Pittsburgh at Atlanta | Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh | Atlanta |
Denver at San Diego | Denver | San Diego | Denver | Denver |
NY Jets at Tennessee | Tennessee | Tennessee | NY Jets | NY Jets |
Minnesota at Detroit | Detroit | Detroit | Detroit | Detroit |
San Francisco at Seattle | Seattle | Seattle | Seattle | Seattle |
Dallas at Philadelphia | Philadelphia | Philadelphia | Philadelphia | Philadelphia |
Monday, December 15 | ||||
New Orleans at Chicago | New Orleans | New Orleans | Chicago | Chicago |
Game of the Week: Dallas at Philadelphia – This duo was tied when they matched up on Thanksgiving. Philly won handily. They’re again tied. The winner has a huge leg up on the division championship and even a better than outside shot at a bye in the first round of the playoffs. This is a HUGE game.
Game of the Weak: NY Jets at Tennessee – There were a few games under consideration this week – the Monday nighter between Chicago and New Orleans isn’t going to be much of a treat, but technically the Saints are still alive for the NFC South “crown,” so there is something on the line. This game features two teams with a combined 4-22 record. Rex Ryan is about to get fired. Either one could end up with the top pick in the draft. I can’t see why anyone would have any interest in watching this game.
Tuesdays come round far too quickly.
I pick St. Louis, Green Bay, Baltimore, Cincinnati, Carolina, Indianapolis, Kansas City, New England, NY Giants, Pittsburgh, San Diego, NY Jets, Detroit, Seattle, Philadelphia, Chicago