NFL Predictions: Week 16

Sorry I'm a little late this week, been battling some illness and the holiday craziness. Lots to play for this weekend so here we go:

Pittsburgh @ St. Louis: Pittsburgh has now played themselves into a position of really needing to win out to win their division and hold onto the #3 seed in the playoffs. St. Louis is playing for pride and possibly coach Scott Linahan's job. Pittsburgh -7 1/2.

Dallas @ Carolina: Carolina has struggled this year offensively, starting four different QBs this season due to injuries and ineffectiveness. The Cowboys quite simply looked terrible last week and this game will say a lot about this team's chances come playoff time. Their still the elite team in the NFC but there are definitely some chinks in the armor now. Dallas -10 1/2.

Cleveland @ Cincinnati: A great rivalry game that usually doesn't have a lot of meaning this time of year but this year is different. Cleveland still has a chance to not only make the playoffs but win the AFC North title. The Bengals have shown very inconsistent play this season. Cleveland -3.

Green Bay @ Chicago: A little payback time for the Pack this week. That inept Bear's offense looks like fresh meat for the Pack D and Favre should have no trouble carving up a less-than-stellar secondary. Green Bay -8 1/2.

Miami @ New England: Could it finally happen? Could the lowly Fins knock off the mighty Patriots in Foxboro? It is HIGHLY unlikely but with the weather and conditions, I gotta go with the number. Miami +22 1/2.

NY Giants @ Buffalo: Another yo-yo performance for Eli and the Giants last week. They must win this week to secure a playoff spot or they will have to beat New England next week to do so. I think they better beat Buffalo. Giants -2 1/2.

Denver @ San Diego: San Diego still has a chance to capture the #3 seed in the AFC playoffs with a little help but they have to take care of their own business first. Denver has the worst defense against the rush in the NFL, enough said about that. San Diego -8.

Everyone have a great Christmas, be safe and I'll see you next week!!