NFL Predictions: Week 15

What a crazy week it has been in the NFL. More on that in my Hump Day blog later today. On to the games:

Denver @ Houston: Every game is an elimination game from this point on for Denver. They are going to have to get some help to catch San Diego but first they have to take care of their own business first. Denver -1.

Cincinnati @ San Francisco: What a disappointing season it has been for the Bengals. Marvin Lewis' job is more than likely on the line without a very strong showing here at the end of the season. Cincinnati -8.

Baltimore @ Miami: Miami may have the dubious distinction of being the only team to every have an undefeated season AND go winless in a season. Baltimore looked extremely out manned against the Colts last week but Miami brings water guns to the fight while everyone else is shooting bullets. They are perhaps even more pitiful than the 1976 Buccaneers. Both head coaches in this game will more than likely not be back next year. Baltimore -3 1/2.

Green Bay @ St. Louis: The last time Brett Favre played in St. Louis he threw 6 INTs. Not today. Green Bay -10.

Jacksonville @ Pittsburgh: A big game in the playoff picture for the AFC. Pittsburgh needs a win to maintain the #3 seed in the playoffs and get a game at home. Plus these two teams could very well meet again in a few weeks. Pittsburgh -3 1/2.

NY Jets @ New England: This game reeks of all kinds of storylines, including the recently published story that it was head coach Eric Mangini, a protege of Pats head coach Bill Belichik, and the Jets who tipped the NFL off to what led to "Spygate", and the subsequent fines and loss of a draft pick for New England. There will be no calling off of the dogs in this game. New England -23 1/3.

Philadelphia @ Dallas: This game mean a whole lot more to Dallas than it does Philly. That being said, Donovan McNabb is playing for a job somewhere next year, probably not with the Eagles, and this team will not quit on Coach Andy Reid. I'm going out on a limb a bit here, but I like the Eagles. Philadelphia +10.

Washington @ NY Giants: The Giants can lock up the #5 seed in the playoffs with a win here. Although Todd Collins look pretty good last week for Washington, he will see something completely different with the Giants defense, maybe the best in the league. Giants -4 1/2.

Chicago @ Minnesota: Minnesota is playing for a playoff spot and with rookie RB sensation Adrian Petersen, no reason to thing they will fall to the Bear. Minnesota has a very underrated defense and the Bears have shown no real ability this year to generate big plays outside of special teams. Minnesota -10.

Good luck and enjoy the games!!