Week 14 Picks

Cover photo taken from The Dallas Morning News.

Last Week: 6-7

Season Total: 116-67

Steelers 13-9 Patriots

Thursday, 8:15 p.m. ET, Prime Video

Yuck.

Falcons 23-20 Buccaneers

Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, CBS

Another “how is this a battle for first place?” battle for first place.

Lions 27-24 Bears

Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, FOX

Sneaking suspicion that this is an upset waiting to happen.

Bengals 20-17 Colts

Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, CBS

In Jake Browning we trust.

Browns 16-13 Jaguars

Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, CBS

Just not sure what Trevor Lawrence is going to look like.

Saints 22-14 Panthers

Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, FOX

Should be an easy one for the Saints regardless of who starts at QB.

Texans 20-10 Jets

Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, CBS

The Jets probably are done winning in 2023.

Ravens 23-13 Rams

Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, FOX

Rams pose a threat, but the Ravens defense is simply too good.

Raiders 24-20 Vikings

Sunday, 4:05 p.m. ET, FOX

Feels like a spot where the Raiders always win.

49ers 30-17 Seahawks

Sunday, 4:05 p.m. ET, FOX

Maybe not as ugly as Thanksgiving, but shouldn’t be close.

Chiefs 26-23 Bills

Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET, CBS

Another potential “upset” here, but the Chiefs usually bounce back after a loss.

Broncos 20-17 Chargers

Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET, CBS

Denver is the better team all around. Should be able to tough this one out with defense.

Cowboys 30-27 Eagles

Sunday, 8:20 p.m. ET, NBC

Has a Dallas win written all over it. Has for a while now.

Dolphins 33-14 Titans

Monday, 8:15 p.m. ET, ESPN

Another cupcake for Miami.

Packers 20-13 Giants

Monday, 8:15 p.m. ET, ABC

Feels like a spot where Tommy Devito stops being a good story and starts being bad.


Post-Week 13 Power Rankings

Cover photo taken from AP News.

1 – 49ers (9-3) 1

I told you they were back.

2 – Eagles (10-2) 1

It’s about damn time.

3 – Cowboys (9-3) 2

Still need to see it against real competition to believe it. Real chance to make a statement on Sunday night.

4 – Ravens (9-3)

We’ll see what happens.

5 – Chiefs (8-4) 2

Real problems.

6 – Lions (9-3)

Keep finding ways to win.

7 – Dolphins (9-3)

See: Dallas. Only difference is this schedule is still a joke until Christmas Eve.

8 – Texans (7-5) 5

Best win in years.

9 – Jaguars (8-4) 1

Is Lawrence ok?

10 – Packers (6-6) 7

Am I about to be vindicated?

11 – Colts (7-5) 4

Just a solid team that always pulls it out. Playoffs are in sight.

12 – Broncos (6-6) 3

Still a chance, but it just got a lot harder.

13 – Bills (6-6) 2

Season comes down to Sunday.

14 – Browns (7-5) 4

Shockingly, Joe Flacco isn’t the answer.

15 – Seahawks (6-6) 3

It’s starting to fall apart a wee bit.

16 – Rams (6-6) 4

Consider me proven wrong.

17 – Chargers (5-7) 1

That was ugly.

18 – Vikings (6-6) 2

One last push?

19 – Steelers (7-5) 5

It’s over.

20 – Bengals (6-6) 1

That was unexpected.

21 – Raiders (5-7) 1

What do you possibly have left in the tank?

22 – Falcons (6-6) 1

That was ugly x2.

23 – Saints (5-7) 4

Yikes.

24 – Buccaneers (5-7) 1

That was ugly x3.

25 – Titans (4-8) 1

Yikes x2.

26 – Bears (4-8)

This is fun, but don’t blow the top five pick, now.

27 – Giants (4-8)

See: above.

28 – Cardinals (3-10) 2

Almost called it.

29 – Commanders (4-9) 1

Good lord.

30 – Jets (4-8) 1

It has never been more over.

31 – Panthers (1-11) 1

Somehow not 32nd this week.

32 – Patriots (2-10) 1

Officially the worst team in the league. Scoring double digit points isn’t rocket science.


Week 13 Picks

This week is bringing the heat with some fantastic matchups — including the potential game of the year — which will undoubtedly leave their mark on the playoff picture.

Cover photo taken from Action Network.

Last Week: 12-4

Season Total: 110-60

Cowboys 27-16 Seahawks

Thursday, 8:15 p.m. ET, Prime Video

I don’t know what to expect from the Seahawks anymore. Dallas is on fire and should breeze to a win.

Titans 23-20 Colts

Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, CBS

This game is a coinflip. I took the Colts the first time around. Looks like I have to flip the coin to the other side here.

Patriots 20-17 Chargers

Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, CBS

Gut feeling. I think this is the game that gets Brandon Staley fired.

Lions 26-19 Saints

Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, FOX

Feels like it’ll be close, but the outcome doesn’t feel in doubt.

Jets 13-10 Falcons

Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, FOX

Yuck.

Steelers 21-13 Cardinals

Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, CBS

Not exactly the worst game on paper, but will likely be unwatchable. I’d keep my eyes peeled for an upset.

Dolphins 30-17 Commanders

Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, FOX

Miami’s weapons vs. Washington’s secondary. Good lord, save the women and children.

Texans 23-20 Broncos

Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, CBS

Unexpectedly awesome matchup. Feels like a spot for CJ to step up again. Denver is due for a loss.

Buccaneers 22-14 Panthers

Sunday, 4:05 p.m. ET, CBS

Yuck x2.

Rams 23-16 Browns

Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET, FOX

Cleveland’s defense can take them plenty far. But without Myles Garrett, and with DTR at the helm, it’s hard to put any faith in them.

Eagles 23-20 49ers

Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET, FOX

They are inevitable. I’ve given up on picking against them. They just always find a way. And it is always infuriating.

Chiefs 27-20 Packers

Sunday, 8:20 p.m. ET, NBC

Should be fun, but I think Kansas City’s secondary will bring Jordan Love back to earth.

Jaguars 24-17 Bengals

Monday, 8:15 p.m. ET, ESPN

Might be close, but there’s no conceivable way the Bengals win this game.


Post-Week 12 Power Rankings

An action-packed Thanksgiving weekend left the Power Rankings in a wild state.

Cover photo taken from CBS Sports.

1 – Eagles (10-1)

They can’t keep getting away with it.

2 – 49ers (8-3) 1

They’re healthy. They’re back. Sunday determines the season.

3 – Chiefs (8-3) 1

They’re healthy. They’re kind of back. Need to keep stacking wins.

4 – Ravens (9-3) 1

Defense is elite. Offense is clearly missing Mark Andrews. How long can they keep it up?

5 – Cowboys (8-3) 1

Keep on crushing your cupcakes. We’ll see what happens against Philly.

6 – Lions (8-3) 2

Divisional games are tough. You get a pass… for now.

7 – Dolphins (8-3) 1

Honestly? Still yet to be really impressed.

8 – Jaguars (8-3) 2

Massive win on Sunday. The division is theirs to lose.

9 – Broncos (6-5) 4

I owe you an apology.

10 – Browns (7-4) 3

You fooled me.

11 – Bills (6-6)

Welp.

12 – Seahawks (6-5)

It’s a brutal stretch of the schedule, but that’s no excuse to lay down and die.

13 – Texans (6-5) 4

Tough loss, but one that proves they might not be ready for primetime just yet.

14 – Steelers (7-4) 1

Crazy what happens to your offense when you fire the coordinator that had you stuck in the 1920s!

15 – Colts (6-5) 4

Awesome story. Wish they weren’t so beat up.

16 – Vikings (6-6) 2

Regression to the mean. Both for the one score games and for Josh Dobbs.

17 – Packers (5-6) 4

“The masculine urge to say ‘we’re back’ after saying ‘it’s over.'”

18 – Chargers (4-7) 2

Feels like one more straw will break the camel’s back in terms of Brandon Staley.

19 – Saints (5-6) 2

Really?

20 – Rams (5-6) 4

Not bad. Keep it up, and we’ll see what happens.

21 – Bengals (5-6) 3

At least the draft pick will be good.

22 – Raiders (5-7) 2

That was a fun month, wasn’t it? Back to reality.

23 – Falcons (5-6) 5

Please don’t end up winning this division. I can’t do it.

24 – Titans (4-7) 1

Meh.

25 – Buccaneers (4-7) 3

Even more meh.

26 – Bears (4-8) 3

“How are you not dead yet?”

“I have no idea!”

27 – Giants (4-8) 3

I’ll admit it. The Tommy Devito story rocks. Rooting for the kid.

28 – Commanders (4-8) 3

One bad man gone, one to go.

29 – Jets (4-7) 3

Perhaps the most unwatchable product in the league.

30 – Cardinals (2-10) 3

Don’t know why I was respecting this team so much.

31 – Patriots (2-9)

Congrats on landing Caleb Williams or Drake Maye!

32 – Panthers (1-10)

The franchise should be embarrassed.


Week 12 Picks

A solid Thanksgiving slate and some fantastic Sunday matchups ensure that Week 12 will continue to bring the heat.

Cover photo taken from NBC5 Dallas-Fort Worth.

Last Week: 10-4

Season Total: 98-56

Lions 31-16 Packers

Thursday, 12:30 p.m. ET, FOX

Cowboys 38-24 Commanders

Thursday, 4:30 p.m. ET, CBS

49ers 27-17 Seahawks

Thursday, 8:20 p.m. ET, NBC

Dolphins 26-13 Jets

Friday, 3 p.m. ET, Prime Video

Saints 20-17 Falcons

Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, FOX

Steelers 16-13 Bengals

Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, CBS

Titans 22-19 Panthers

Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, FOX

Colts 23-20 Buccaneers

Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, CBS

Giants 13-10 Patriots

Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, FOX

Jaguars 31-28 Texans

Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, CBS

Browns 12-9 Broncos

Sunday, 4:05 p.m. ET, FOX

Cardinals 27-24 Rams

Sunday, 4:05 p.m. ET, FOX

Chiefs 24-10 Raiders

Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET, CBS

Eagles 26-20 Bills

Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET, CBS

Ravens 24-17 Chargers

Sunday, 8:20 p.m. ET, NBC

Vikings 20-10 Bears

Monday, 8:15 p.m. ET, ESPN


Post-Week 11 Power Rankings

Stability at the top and chaos in the middle highlight the pre-Thanksgiving Power Rankings.

Cover photo taken from Reuters.

1 – Eagles (9-1)

2 – Chiefs (7-3)

3 – 49ers (7-3)

4 – Lions (8-2)

5 – Ravens (8-3)

6 – Cowboys (7-3)

7 – Browns (7-3)

8 – Dolphins (7-3)

9 – Texans (6-4)

10 – Jaguars (7-3) 1

11 – Bills (6-5) 5

12 – Seahawks (6-4)

13 – Broncos (5-5) 6

14 – Vikings (6-5) 1

15 – Steelers (6-4) 1

16 – Chargers (4-6) 1

17 – Saints (5-5)

18 – Bengals (5-5) 8

19 – Colts (5-5) 1

20 – Raiders (5-6) 1

21 – Packers (4-6) 1

22 – Buccaneers (4-6)

23 – Titans (3-7)

24 – Rams (4-6) 2

25 – Commanders (4-7) 4

26 – Jets (4-6) 2

27 – Cardinals (2-9)

28 – Falcons (4-6)

29 – Bears (3-8)

30 – Giants (3-8) 2

31 – Patriots (2-8) 1

32 – Panthers (1-9) 1


Week 11 Picks

Key divisional showdowns and a Super Bowl rematch in primetime highlight a gorgeous slate that should live up to the hype.

Cover photo taken from NBC News.

Last Week: 8-6

Season Total: 88-52

Ravens 23-20 Bengals

Thursday, 8:15 p.m. ET, Prime Video

Steelers 19-16 Browns

Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, CBS

Lions 31-14 Bears

Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, FOX

Chargers 26-22 Packers

Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, FOX

Dolphins 27-17 Raiders

Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, CBS

Commanders 20-10 Giants

Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, FOX

Cowboys 30-9 Panthers

Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, FOX

Jaguars 22-17 Titans

Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, CBS

Texans 27-20 Cardinals

Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, CBS

49ers 31-16 Buccaneers

Sunday, 4:05 p.m. ET, FOX

Bills 20-17 Jets

Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET, CBS

Rams 26-23 Seahawks

Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET, CBS

Broncos 22-19 Vikings

Sunday, 8:20 p.m. ET, NBC

Chiefs 27-24 Eagles

Monday, 8:15 p.m. ET, ESPN


Post-Week 10 Power Rankings

As we cross the midway point of the 2023 season, both the playoff picture and the Power Rankings are starting to take a more solid shape.

Cover photo taken from The US Sun.

1 – Eagles (8-1)

2 – Chiefs (7-2) 1

3 – 49ers (6-3) 3

4 – Lions (7-2) 3

5 – Ravens (7-3) 3

6 – Cowboys (6-3) 2

7 – Browns (6-3) 2

8 – Dolphins (6-3) 2

9 – Texans (5-4) 3

10 – Bengals (5-4) 6

11 – Jaguars (6-3) 6

12 – Seahawks (6-3) 1

13 – Vikings (6-4) 3

14 – Steelers (6-3) 1

15 – Chargers (4-5) 2

16 – Bills (5-5) 2

17 – Saints (5-5)

18 – Colts (5-5)

19 – Broncos (4-5) 3

20 – Raiders (5-5) 6

21 – Commanders (4-6) 2

22 – Buccaneers (4-5) 1

23 – Titans (3-6) 3

24 – Jets (4-5) 1

25 – Packers (3-6) 1

26 – Rams (3-6) 1

27 – Cardinals (2-8) 5

28 – Falcons (4-6) 1

29 – Bears (3-7) 1

30 – Patriots (2-8) 1

31 – Panthers (1-8)

32 – Giants (2-8) 2


Week 9 Picks

Coming off my best week of the season, we have a juicy slate featuring some heavyweight fights that could set the tone for the rest of the year.

Last Week: 12-4

Season Total: 69-43

Steelers 23-17 Titans

Thursday, 8:15 p.m. ET, Prime Video

Chiefs 27-24 Dolphins

Sunday, 9:30 a.m. ET, NFL Network

Falcons 22-14 Vikings

Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, FOX

Browns 19-10 Cardinals

Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, CBS

Rams 23-20 Packers

Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, FOX

Patriots 20-17 Commanders

Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, FOX

Saints 23-13 Bears

Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, CBS

Ravens 26-20 Seahawks

Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, CBS

Texans 20-17 Buccaneers

Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, CBS

Colts 24-20 Panthers

Sunday, 4:05 p.m. ET, CBS

Raiders 17-13 Giants

Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET, FOX

Eagles 30-20 Cowboys

Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET, FOX

Bengals 31-20 Bills

Sunday, 8:20 p.m. ET, NBC

Chargers 19-16 Jets

Monday, 8:15 p.m. ET, ESPN

Post-Week 8 Power Rankings

With contenders falling and certain teams rising, the Power Rankings continue to shift as we head towards the midway point of the season.

Cover photo taken from ESPN.

1 – Eagles (7-1)

2 – Ravens (6-2) 1

3 – Chiefs (6-2) 1

4 – Jaguars (6-2) 1

5 – 49ers (5-3) 1

6 – Dolphins (6-2)

7 – Cowboys (5-2)

8 – Bengals (4-3) 2

9 – Lions (6-2)

10 – Seahawks (5-2) 2

11 – Bills (5-3)

12 – Browns (4-3) 4

13 – Chargers (3-4) 5

14 – Steelers (4-3)

15 – Vikings (4-4) 1

16 – Jets (4-3) 1

17 – Texans (3-4) 4

18 – Saints (4-4) 5

19 – Rams (3-5) 4

20 – Colts (3-5) 1

21 – Titans (3-4) 3

22 – Broncos (3-5) 4

23 – Falcons (4-4) 3

24 – Buccaneers (3-4) 3

25 – Commanders (3-5) 4

26 – Packers (2-5) 4

27 – Patriots (2-6) 2

28 – Giants (2-6)

29 – Bears (2-6) 2

30 – Raiders (3-5)

31 – Panthers (1-6) 1

32 – Cardinals (1-7) 1