NFL Predictions: Week 14

Some very good games last week and we can only hope for the same this week, so let's get going with this weeks picks:

Chicago @ Washington: The Redskins are coming off a very tough loss to Buffalo on Sunday not to mention trying to deal and copy with the Sean Taylor situation. The Bear MUST win this week to have any chance at all of sneaking into the playoffs and as I have said for two seasons now, they can't win a big game with Rex Grossman at QB. I look for the Redskins to rebound with an inspired performance. Washington -3.

Dallas @ Detroit: Detroit is another team in really a must-win situation. They are struggling to stay ahead of the competition to gain a wildcard spot and this really isn't the game to have to try and do that with. Detroit has been very inconsistent this year and Dallas has been......well.........they have been the best team in the NFC so far this season, as much as it pains me to say that. Dallas -10 1/2.

NY Giants @ Philadelphia: Another game with huge playoff implications and a nasty division rivalry game. The Giants showed me something last weekend with that come-from-behind victory over the Bears. I think that that game might have been a turning point for them, they had a chance to fold like they did last year and didn't. McNabb may be back for the Eagles, but I don't think it really matters. Too much Giant defense. NY Giants +3.

Oakland @ Green Bay: This game scares me a little because the Raiders have showed some life the last few weeks and this is exactly the type of game that you've seen my man Brett throw 5 INT in before. That being said, I think the Packers push towards the playoffs with a big home win. Green Bay -10.

Pittsburgh @ New England: Not a lot of people are giving the Steelers much of a chance against the Pats but remember this: The last two games Brady and the offense have struggled against tough, agressive defenses and there is none tougher or more physical that Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh +10.

San Diego @ Tennessee: San Diego has sprung to life, now can they do it two games in a row. Tennessee has struggled but did pick up a win against Houston last week and need this game to stay in the wildcard hunt in the AFC. I think LT does his magic and the Charger defense keeps Vince Young bottled up. San Diego Pk.

Indianapolis @ Baltimore: The Ravens are 4-8 and will not make the playoffs. They lost a heartbreaker on Monday night to the Pats in a game marred by controversy. They've lost Steve McNair for the rest of the season and their head coach is 96% gone after the season. So what do they really have to play for? I don't think they have the leadership to recover from that devastating loss. Colts -9.

New Orleans @ Atlanta: Probably looked like a great game when the schedule game out. Now Atlanta is just trying to end the season with some positives and New Orleans must win out pretty much to have any shot at making the playoffs. I like New Orleans to pick apart the Falcons secondary in this one. New Orleans -4.

The college bowl season will begin on Dec. 20 and before that date I will have a very special Bowl Selection post where you can get the best info available on the bowl games and their outcomes. Stay tuned for that!! Good luck and enjoy the games.