Week 15 picks!

OK, admittedly I didn't pick against the spreads last week but still went 11-2.  Not too shabby!  Let's guve this another try:

Thu, Dec 17

Indianapolis 27, JACKSONVILLE 17
--If Indy plays their starters and this game like the previous 13 as stated, they should win this one just like those.

Sat, Dec 19

NEW ORLEANS 30, Dallas 28
--I think this game could even be a Cowboys upset because I was not impressed how the Saints played Atlanta last week.  Was that a letdown vs. an inferior opponent?  Will they be better at home and up for the challenge of taking on "America's Team"?  I say the latter, but close.

Sun, Dec 20

Cleveland 19, KANSAS CITY 13
--Maybe a bit of a homer pick on my part, but I like that the Browns are still playing hard and finally will have a little bit of momentum.  Lots of field goals in this one.  Will the Browns add the extra dimension of the pass to Cribbs in the wildcat?

Houston 35, ST. LOUIS 14
--Houston plays well when it doesn't really matter...and the Rams stink.

NY JETS 24, Atlanta 13
--The Jets are coming off a nice road win and Atlanta did hang in there at home last week vs. the Saints, but the question will be whether Matt Ryan is ready to go.  I see a Falcon letdown on the road in the cold of the Meadowlands.

Miami 23, TENNESSEE 21
--One of the best games of the week.  I really like where Miami is right now with Ricky Williams running hard and Chad Henne running a solid offense.  Vince Young's hammy and knee are a problem.

PHILADELPHIA 31, San Francisco 20
--Philly's offense is too good and won't give the 49ers seven turnovers like Arizona did. The 49ers having to go cross country after a big win on a short week won't get it done.

New England 26, BUFFALO 13
--Buffalo isn't that good and the Pats will be out there with a chip on their shoulder.

Arizona 38, DETROIT 14
--My "lock of the week." Arizona won't make the errors of Monday night and will score a bunch on the turf in Detroit.

BALTIMORE 28, Chicago 17
--Baltimore is at home and can smell the playoffs.  The Bears smell the offseason.

DENVER 31, Oakland 13
--Denver at home vs. an Oakland team that may have to go back to JaMarcus Russell...

SAN DIEGO 30, Cincinnati 21
--San Diego is on a role and Cincinnati's offense isn't.  Carson Palmer with 95 yards last week?  Not going to get it done cross country vs. Rivers, Tomlinson, Gates & Co.

SEATTLE 20, Tampa Bay 17
--What a doozy of a game.  Both teams are struggling, so I'll go with the home team.

Green Bay 24, PITTSBURGH 21
--I think the Steelers are on the verge of quitting on this season and re-grouping for 2010.  Ryan Grant and Aaron Rodgers are moving the ball and they have the #2 defense in football...and the Steelers were sacked eight time last week by the Browns!

Minnesota 33, CAROLINA 17
--Favre and the Vikings play well on Sunday night and Carolina hangs in there for a little while before Percy Harvin and company take care of business.

Mon, Dec 21

NY Giants 34, WASHINGTON 24
--The Giants have to have this game and the offense is rolling.  Washington is playing better, but not well enough.