NFL

Each week I will fearlessly predict the outcomes of all the NFL games on the schedule. To date, I hold a record of 40-23 (9-6 in week 10) and I’m a shade behind the ESPN leader (Hodge) at a winning percentage of 64% to 69%.

Miami @ Carolina

Prediction: Miami 21, Carolina17: Williams and the Wildcat will run wild in this one.

Washington @ Dallas

Prediction: Dallas 31, Redskins 13: I’m not brave enough to predict the upset n this one. Good time for the Dallas Cowboys to need a pick-me-up game.

Cleveland @ Detroit

Prediction: Detroit 28, Browns 24: Its really hard to say, but the Lions win on having the more stable franchise at the moment.

San Francisco @ Green Bay

Prediction: Green Bay 21, San Francisco 20: The 49ers can easily win this game, but I’m not brave enough to pick them.

Pittsburg @ Kansas City

Prediction: Pittsburg 27, Kansas City 10: Look for the Pittsburgh Steelers to have 200+ yards rushing in this game.

Seattle @ Minnesota

Prediction: Minnesota 21, Seattle 13: The pass-happy Seahawks will have trouble consistently moving the ball.

Atlanta @ New York Giants

Prediction: Atlanta 21, New York Giants 17: In a mild upset, the Falcons steal one on the road and the New York Giants struggles continue.

New Orleans @ Tampa Bay

Prediction: New Orleans 35, Tampa bay 3: Blow out city.

Buffalo @ Jacksonville

Prediction: Jacksonville Jaguars 17, Buffalo 13: How about winning one for the skipper? Not with the Jags rushing attack, that will have to wait a few weeks.

Indianapolis @ Baltimore

Prediction: Indianapolis 24, Baltimore 14: The Ravens defense is not the same, especially without Suggs.

Arizona @ St. Louis

Prediction: Arizona 41, St. Louis 6: The Cardinals have their second bye week of the year.

San Diego @ Denver

Prediction: San Diego 24, Denver 21: Nobody would believe me when I said that Denver Broncos is overrated.

Cincinnati @ Oakland

Prediction: Cincinnati 31, Oakland 0: It cannot get much worse than this…

New England @ New York Jets

Prediction: New England 31, New York Jets 17: Payback. I wouldn’t be surprised if the Patriots ran up the score a bit.

Philadelphia @ Chicago

Prediction: Philadelphia 28, Chicago 17: How many pics will Cutler throw?

Tennessee @ Houston

Prediction: Houston 31, Tennessee 28: Houston has too much firepower in this one.