Week 17

I sucked last week, so here's a chance to redeem myself. For the year I'm at 74% picking the games straight up (177-63), 73% against the spread (174-54), and 64% on the over / under (152-85). Here's the picks for a week where not much matters.

At New England -13.5 San Francisco 37

This game means absolutely nothing. The Pats have their playoff position set, and the 49rs get the 1st pick in the draft. Still, a 13.5 line for a team that never blows anyone out, and will be playing back ups this week?

Straight Up: Patriots
Against the Spread: 49rs
Over / Under: Under

At Buffalo -9 Pittsburgh 34

The Bills need the game, and the Steelers will be resting most of their starters. However, Maddox is a pretty good back up, and I don't see the Bills running for over 120 on the Steelers. This one will be a lot closer.

Straight Up: Bills
Against the Spread: Steelers
Over / Under: Under

At Baltimore -11 Miami 34

The Dolphins stink. Take the Ravens all the way.

Straight Up: Ravens
Against the Spread: Ravens
Over / Under: Under

Minnesota -4 At Washington 41

Gibbs plays very hard, and he will hate to end the season on a loss. The Vikes win and they are in. Should be a good game

Straight Up: Vikings
Against the Spread: Vikings
Over / Under: Over

Jim's Crazy Pick of the Week -- Cincinnati -3 At Philadelphia 39.5

Nobody wants to go into the playoffs on a 2 game losing streek. The Eagles will play their starters longer.

Straight Up: Eagles
Against the Spread: Eagles
Over / Under: Over

At Chicago -3 Green Bay 34

This game means nothing, and Green Bay has fits against the Bears. It might be a good one if the Pack plays their starters for more than one series.

Straight Up: Packers
Against the Spread: Packers
Over / Under: Over

At Carolina -7.5 New Orleans 46

This game means something. I think the Panthers can gut this out, but they won't cover the spread.

Straight Up: Panthers
Against the Spread: Saints
Over / Under: Under

Detroit -3 At Tennessee 45

Neither team is good, but the Titans might just suck a little less.

Straight Up: Titans
Against the Spread: Titans
Over / Under: Over

NY Jets -3.5 At St. Louis 43

Both teams need it, but the Jets are a better team. Still, I have to go with my gut and take St. Louis versus the spread.

Straight Up: Jets
Against the Spread: Rams
Over / Under: Over

At Houston -10 Cleveland 39

Always pick against the Browns.

Straight Up: Texans
Against the Spread: Texans
Over / Under: Over

At Arizona -3 Tampa Bay 38

I can't trust Arizona, so the Bucs are my pick.

Straight Up: Bucs
Against the Spread: Bucs
Over / Under: Under

At Seattle -5.5 Atlanta 42

Seattle will not cover the spread.

Straight Up: Seahawks
Against the Spread: Falcons
Over / Under: Over

At Denver -8.5 Indianapolis 45

If Denver wins, they're in. I'd be surprised if the big three plays a full half for the Colts. I still think Plummer is due to choke in a big game.

Straight Up: Colts
Against the Spread: Colts
Over / Under: Over

Jacksonville -1 At Oakland 44

The silver & black is black and blue. Take the Jags.

Straight Up: Jaguars
Against the Spread: Jaguars
Over / Under: Over

Kansas City -3 At San Diego 54

The Chargers have something to prove, even though they're set for the playoffs. I think this game will be a shoot-out.

Straight Up: Chiefs
Against the Spread: Chargers
Over / Under: Over

At NY Giants -2.5 Dallas 37.5

Sorry Eli, but I think Vinny wins his last game, and you have to wait until next year to win your first.

Straight Up: Cowboys
Against the Spread: Cowboys
Over / Under: Under

And on to the playoffs...