The trouncing of the G-men was a wonderful Christmas present. What a great season this has turned out to be. Happy New Year to all. Here\u2019s hoping we start if off with an injury free victory over Philthy. One more for five in a row and a well deserved and long awaited playoff birth!<\/p>\n
Denver at San Diego <\/b>
\nThis is pretty much a meaningless game for both teams. Look for the Broncos to rest up for the playoffs (although Shanahan doesn\u2019t believe in it) and hand the Chargers a meaningless victory.
\nPick \u2013 Chargers\t<\/p>\n
New York Giants at Oakland <\/b>
\nIt\u2019ll be fun to root for the Faiders and Norv on New Year\u2019s Eve, but the G-men will provide Oakland their sixth loss in a row. Norv gets fired next week after an extremely disappointing season.
\nPick \u2013 Giants<\/p>\n
Carolina at Atlanta <\/b>
\nThe Panthers with much more to play for will narrow the Pukes playoff hopes, while the Falcons point fingers and blame their offensive coordinator for their problems. Funny, considering it was their defense that let them down and faded during the later part of the season.
\nPick \u2013 Panthers<\/p>\n
Baltimore at Cleveland <\/b>
\nThis season has been a tough initiation for Crennel, while Billick gets a recent vote of confidence. The Ravens are playing better and should end the season on a positive note.
\nPick \u2013 Raisins<\/p>\n
Seattle at Green Bay <\/b>
\nHolmgren won\u2019t make the mistake of again denying Alexander a shot at padding his rushing title yardage or his first (and probably last) shot at the touchdown record. What a year Alexander has had. He\u2019ll get his record, while Favre adds to his interception total against backup corners.
\nPick \u2013 Hawks<\/p>\n
Arizona at Indianapolis <\/b>
\nThe Colts will get an emotional win for coach Dungy.
\nPick \u2013 Colts<\/p>\n
Cincinnati at Kansas City <\/b>
\nThere is a question as to whether Palmer will play after tweaking his groin last week. If Lewis is smart he\u2019ll rest him for the playoffs.
\nPick \u2013 Chiefs<\/p>\n
Miami at New England <\/b>
\nThe Pats are playing for playoff seeding and will put an end to Miami\u2019s five game win streak.
\nPick \u2013 Pats<\/p>\n
Buffalo at New York Jets <\/b>
\nThis is the \u2018who cares\u2019 game of the week. I\u2019ll take the Bills based on how well they played last week.
\nPick \u2013 Bills<\/p>\n
Detroit at Pittsburgh <\/b>
\nThis one shouldn\u2019t be close. The Steelers are playing well at the right time.
\nPick \u2013 Steelers<\/p>\n
New Orleans at Tampa Bay <\/b>
\nThe Bucs rap up their division and prepare for a rematch with the Skins.
\nPick \u2013 Bucs<\/p>\n
Tennessee at Jacksonville <\/b>
\nI\u2019m not sure the Jags have much to play for, but believe Del Rio will have them prepared enough to beat the struggling Titans. Ending the season against the weak opponents like the 49ers, Texans and Titans, as well as the possible return of a rusty Leftwich, ought to make the Jags an easy first round victim for the Pats.
\nPick \u2013 Jags<\/p>\n
Houston at San Francisco <\/b>
\nGo 49ers. I want to see Bush with the Texans and out of the NFC.
\nPick \u2013 49ers<\/p>\n
Chicago at Minnesota <\/b>
\nThis win will give the Bears their first undefeated division record since the \u201987 season.
\nPick \u2013 Bears<\/p>\n
Washington at Philadelphia <\/b>
\nWhat a great way to start the New Year with a victory over Philthy and a trip to the playoffs. Portis will shatter Davis\u2019 record. Hopefully we can rest Brunell in the second half.
\nPick \u2013 Redskins<\/p>\n
St. Louis at Dallas <\/b>
\nThe Pukes get a win, although it doesn\u2019t get them to the playoffs. The ten-win season does, however, convince Parcells to come back for another season and a couple more losses to Coach Gibbs.
\nPick – Pukes <\/p>\n
Last Week\u2019s Results: <\/b>\t 9-7
\nSeason To Date: <\/b>\t158-82<\/p>\n
Edit: This blog was archived in May of 2016 from our original articles database.It was originally posted by Frank Hastings<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"