Hope everyone had a Merry Christmas. Due to time constraints, this week’s Hognostications will be brief \u2013 considering my picks this year, many may consider it a late Christmas gift. Happy New Year to all and good luck with your hognosticating.<\/p>\n
New York Giants at Washington<\/b>
\nSo we couldn\u2019t eliminate the Sheep, how \u2018bout the Midgets? This tough season finally comes to a close for our beloved Skins. Let\u2019s hope we look back on it as a learning experience for JC and company, everyone gets healthy, and our defense returns to form next season.
\nPick \u2013 Redskins<\/p>\n
Pittsburgh at Cincinnati<\/b>
\nWho would have thought at the beginning of the season that neither of these two teams would likely make the playoffs?
\nPick \u2013 Bengals<\/p>\n
Detroit at Dallas<\/b>
\nHow sweet was that Christmas shellacking of the Pukes? If only it wasn\u2019t Philthy on the opposite end with the victory. Personally, I\u2019m hoping this week holds to form and the Pukes lose the division title and then avoid their first playoff win in over a decade. With the loss, the Lions will secure another #1 pick.
\nPick \u2013 Pukes<\/p>\n
Cleveland at Houston<\/b>
\nThe Texans provided the biggest shocker last week. This week, David Carr will continue to try and save his job and roster spot with the Texans.
\nPick \u2013 Texans<\/p>\n
Jacksonville at Kansas City<\/b>
\nBoth these 8-7 teams need a win and help to make the playoffs.
\nPick \u2013 Chiefs<\/p>\n
St. Louis at Minnesota<\/b>
\nThe Rams have to win AND have the Giants, Panthers and Falcons lose to make the playoffs.
\nPick \u2013 Rams<\/p>\n
Carolina at New Orleans<\/b>
\nThe Panthers hope to get Delhomme back and will be rooting for the Skins, along with the Rams on Saturday night. Neither will be enough, as the Saints wrap up their fairy tale season.
\nPick \u2013 Saints<\/p>\n
Oakland at New York Jets<\/b>
\nA win and the Jets and first-year coach Eric Mangini are in. Impressive season for the rookie coach and the Jets who are 5-2 since their bye, thanks in part to a soft schedule.
\nPick \u2013 Jets<\/p>\n
Seattle at Tampa Bay<\/b>
\nThis is a tough pick, considering it\u2019s a meaningless game for the Seahawks, who can still win their worthless division with a fourth straight loss. Sadly, this could be Mike Alstott\u2019s last game.
\nPick \u2013 Seahawks<\/p>\n
New England at Tennessee<\/b>
\nThis turned out to be a tough pick and could be a tough one to win for the Patriots. The Titans are playing for their seventh straight win and hanging on for their playoff lives. I\u2019d like to see them make it and may regret not picking them again this week.
\nPick \u2013 Patriots<\/p>\n
Buffalo at Baltimore<\/b>
\nThe Raisins are playing to secure a first-round bye. The loss to the Titans last week took the Bills out of playoff contention.
\nPick \u2013 Raisins<\/p>\n
San Francisco at Denver<\/b>
\nA must-win for the Broncos who were mighty lucky last week at home against the Bengals.
\nPick – Broncos<\/p>\n
Miami at Indianapolis<\/b>
\nThe Colts need a win and a Raisin loss for the AFC\u2019s second seed.
\nPick \u2013 Colts<\/p>\n
Atlanta at Philadelphia<\/b>
\nThe Eagles are playing for the East title, while the Falcons, losers of 6 of their last 8, need a win and some help to make the post season. Don\u2019t count on it. Mora and Vick could be done in Atlanta.
\nPick – Philthy<\/p>\n
Arizona at San Diego<\/b>
\nKurt Warner\u2019s last hurrah. What a season for the Chargers and LT, who will win their franchise record 14th this season.
\nPick \u2013 Chargers<\/p>\n
Green Bay at Chicago<\/b>
\nThe game is meaningless to the Bears, who could win their 14th game of the season. The Pack will be another of those teams rooting for the Skins on Saturday and could know their playoff fate before their kickoff.
\nPick – Bears<\/p>\n
Last Week\u2019s Results: 8-8
\nSeason to Date: 137-102<\/b><\/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":"