NFL PREVIEW- WEEK 13

The weekend ahead in the NFL..

Saints at Cowboys-

Tonight on Thursday Night Football. The 10-1 Saints hit the road after a short week- never a good thing. 6-5 Dallas is playing better, and a win tonight boasts their chances of winning the NFC East before they face the Eagles next week. New Orleans is hot, so I like them to win, if not blow-out the cowboys.

Ravens at Falcons-

Enough Atlanta. Every time they have a must-win game,especially at home, they blow it. Baltimore has an outside shot at AFC North and a wild card spot if they finish strong.

Broncos at Bengals-

Coach Marvin Lewis is a goner after the season. Both teams are no factors in their division.

Rams at Lions-

The Rams still hope to get the overall No. 1  seed in the upcoming playoffs. Detroit is wildly inconsistent and is playing out the string again. The Rams are favored by 10 points on the road and I wouldn't be surprised to see them cover.

Cardinals at Packers-

Two more teams playing out the season. The desert Cards playing outdoors in cold Green Bay. I think the Pack take out their frustrations and crush Arizona,

Bills at Dolphins-

Another meaningless game as we inch towards the end of the season.

Bears at Giants-

After New York collapsed last week in Philly, they are done for the season. Even at home, I see the Bears,who are  striving for the NFC North title, beating the G-men convincingly.

Panthers at Buccaneers-

The game is at Tampa Bay but Carolina needs the game to hang with New Orleans.

Colts at Jaguars-

Surprising Colts at the disappointing Jags, with Jacksonville QB Blake Bortles on the bench.  Indy has a chance at a wild card spot so they should win.

Browns at Texans-

Much-improved Brownies goes to red-hot Houston, winners of 8 games in a row. The Texans keep the pedal to the metal and win again.

Jets at Titans-

Tennessee needs the game more, at home and should crush the Jets.

Chiefs at Raiders-

This used to be a classic rivalry. Now, Oakland is home as a 16-point underdog. The Chiefs continue to roll.

Vikings at Patriots-

Great game. Both teams need it. New England has their division wrapped up, again, but need to keep winning to get a playoff bye.

49ers at Seahawks-

Seattle at home, surging for a wild card berth. No-brainer victory for Seahawks.

Chargers at Steelers-

I like Pittsburgh at home, even if the weather should be mild Sunday night. The Chargers are for real and should make the playoffs, win or lose this week.

Last week I went 1-1 against the spread in the NFL. For the season I am 15-10. This week I'm taking..

- Bears - 4 1/2
- Texans - 5 1/2