NFL Week 12 Picks

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Happy Thanksgiving to all of our readers! Stuff yourselves on Turducken and hope that you have the NFL Network so that you can watch the only halfway decent game on Thanksgiving Day.

Brien (25-29-1)
My slide to mediocrity continues.

New England (+3) over NEW ORLEANS - The Patriots are looking frisky lately, and the Saints aren't going to go undefeated.

Indianapolis (-3.5) over HOUSTON - The Colts keep finding ways to win, and I don't think the Texans are all that great.

Oakland (+13.5) over DALLAS - Maybe the Raiders found their groove last week. The Cowboys certainly didn't look very good.

Jacksonville (+3) over SAN FRANCISCO - The Niners are really tanking, and the Jags might not be as bad as we thought.

Carolina (+3) over NY JETS - The Jets' only win since September? Beating the Raiders.


Jason (27-28-0)

I'm late getting these in, which means I missed out on that cake slate of Thanksgiving games. I went 2-3 last week, despite going 13-3 ATS in my work pool. That tells me the games I think I "know" are the biggest sucker bets.

NEW ORLEANS (-1.5) over New England - NE is close to back this year, and Brady is hitting his stride. I just think Brees & Co. need this win for legitimacy more than NE needs to prove anything. Plus the Superdome will be electric.

PHILADELPHIA (-9) over Washington - The Redskins have put together a couple good efforts in a row, but the season is dragging on. I think that midseason burst is over.

Miami (-3) over BUFFALO - I think Miami has had enough time now to work Pat White into a Wildcat that isn't a Wildcat this week.

Arizona (-3) over TENNESSEE - I think the Vince Young ride hits a bump this week against Arizona.

ATLANTA (-12) over Tampa Bay - Atlanta is still underrated after some close early-season losses.

Jeremy (23-32-0)
Holy crap, a week where I picked more winners than losers. At least both of my fantasy teams are in playoff position...

Oakland (+13.5) over DALLAS - In case you haven't noticed, the Raiders' defense is pretty good. And Dallas' offense has been nothing short of uninspiring of late.

Indianapolis (-3.5) over HOUSTON - And your official WTF line of the week.

Seattle (-3) over ST. LOUIS - The Seahawks have been pretty horrific of late but I still like them to win this game by more than a field goal.

PHILADELPHIA (-9) over Washington - The 'Skins have played six consecutive quarters of decent football, but if you are over 300 pounds and have a pulse, even if your last TV appearance was driving a big rig on Ice Road Truckers, you're now eligible to play offensive line for the 'Skins.

NEW ORLEANS (-3) over New England - The Superdome will be insane, the Saints defense is incredible (take it from somebody who benefits from having them in fantasy), and the Saints have done better against common opponents.


Magic 8 Ball (25-30-0)

DALLAS (-13.5) over Oakland - "Signs point to yes." (Cowboys will beat the spread)
HOUSTON (+3.5) over Indianapolis - "Signs point to yes." (Texans will beat the spread)
ST. LOUIS (+3) over Seattle - "My sources say yes." (Rams will beat the spread)
Washington (+9) over PHILADELPHIA - "My answer is no." (Eagles won't beat the spread)
NEW ORLEANS (-3) over New England - "Yes." (Saints will beat the spread)


Russell (25-29-1)

HOUSTON (+3.5) over Indianapolis - I don't think the Texans' effort a couple weeks ago at Indy was a fluke. If only Kris Brown could make a FG...

PHILADELPHIA (-9) over Washington - The Skins still suck, and now Rock Cartwright is the starting RB. No offense to Rock who I like and have plenty of respect for, but that limits the offense even more.

Seattle (-3) over ST LOUIS - Two words: Kyle Boller.

ATLANTA (-12) over Tampa Bay - The Falcons at home against possibly the worst team in the league?

Miami (-3) over BUFFALO - I see the Dolphins taking care of business here, even in the cold.


Recap
Brien: NE, IND, OAK, JAX, CAR
Jason: ARI, ATL, MIA, NO, PHI
Jeremy: IND, NO, OAK, PHI, SEA
Russell: ATL, HOU, MIA, PHI, SEA