NFL Draft Diamonds Week 12 Picks and Predictions
This past weekend we were 9-4 on Sunday and Monday and we went 1-2 on Thanksgiving. Bringing out total to 92-60. There are less games this week so let’s see if we can get to 100 wins.
Oakland Raiders v. Tennessee Titans
The Raiders are the better team but the Titans are due. I expect the Raiders and Derek Carr to be too much for the Titans. Raiders win 17-14 over Mariota and the Titans.
Buffalo Bills v. Kansas City Chiefs
The Chiefs are hard to beat at home in November, but the Bills need this game badly. The Bills are coming off one of the best defensive performances this year and they will play a Charcandrick West-less Chiefs offense. I have the Bills winning 35-28 over the Chiefs.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers v. Indianapolis Colts
Matt Hasselbeck is undefeated this year as a starter and I think the team keeps winning with him at the helm. Jameis is playing amazing, but the Colts pull off a nail biter. Colts 24-Bucs 21
New York Giants v. Washington Redskins
The Giants had some rest and they rebound accordingly. The Giants stay at top of the NFC East. Giants win easily 38-20.
New Orleans Saints v. Houston Texans
Drew Brees and the Saints should win this game easily, but they struggle early against the Texans defense. Brees to no avail comes out on fire in the second half and brings the Saints back to win. 36-34
Minnesota Vikings v. Atlanta Falcons
The Falcons need this win more than anything and if Devonta Freeman is out they could be in trouble. I still think the Falcons pull off the win though on a Julio Jones touchdown as time runs low. 28-27 Falcons
St. Louis Rams v. Cincinnati Bengals
The Rams have heavy hearts after their teammate Stedman Bailey was shot in the head and back in Miami. The Rams with Nick Foles will play lights out and beat the Bengals. Rams win in upset 24-20
San Diego Chargers v. Jacksonville Jaguars
This might be the hardest game to pick all week. Both these teams are mediocre. The Jags have the better team and are at home so I am going to pick Blake Bortles and the Jaguars. 33-17
Miami Dolphins v. New York Jets
This is going to be a close game, but I think the Dolphins pull off the win. The Revis-less Jets will fall victim to the Dolphins and their clock management. Dolphins win 17-14.
Arizona Cardinals v. San Francisco 49ers
The Arizona Cardinals are darn near unstoppable. I love them this week over their division rivals. No Kaepernick is a problem. Cardinals dominate 45-10.
Pittsburgh Steelers v. Seattle Seahawks
The Seahawks are hard to beat at home, and while Big Ben can throw the ball all over the field, I think the Seahawks can get this win. I think the Seahawks win in a nail biter. 34-31 Seahawks win on Steven H field goal.
New England Patriots v. Denver Broncos
I am not on the Brock Osweiler train as of yet. Tom Brady was rocked all week by the Bills and he still pulled off a win. He is on a short week and lost two more wide outs but still pull off the win. Patriots 23-Broncos 17.
Baltimore Ravens v. Cleveland Browns
Matt Schaub is starting? I love me some Browns. Browns will win and win easily. Browns defense dominates and win 35-17 in front of the most loyal fans in the NFL.
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