Josh's picks. I've had a -5 week before, so this is not out of the question, and there are a lot of quirks here with evenly-matched teams, and most teams have clinched their seed, so may be resting players. In short: Christ.
New England at NY Giants
Both these teams are in, so I'll call the benching a wash. The Patriots are just so much better. If the Giants starters play the Pats subs, then I'm screwed. But I think Brady will play, at least, the first quarter.
Seattle at Atlanta
This is one where the backups will be playing. But not necessarily... Seattle isn't exactly humming on all cylinders. So I'll take 'em.
Pittsburgh at Baltimore
Another situation where the Steelers are looking past this week. Do you play your aching team? You do, if you have to develop an offence with a new tailback.
New Orleans at Chicago
As a general rule, I am taking teams fighting for a spot against teams that are out. But it's Chicago at home, and they're playing well. This is the exception.
San Francisco at Cleveland
This is not the exception.
Detroit at Green Bay
Another team that has clinched. I think, though, they have to play some of their team: they got demolished last week, and have a bye to heal minor injuries. And it's freakin' late December in Lambeau.
Jacksonville at Houston
Now here's a team going in on a high against a team that's out. These are the tough picks. I just can't bring myself to pick the shittier teams.
Tennessee at Indianapolis
See? Still can't.
Cincinnati at Miami
Both these teams suck so, so much. I'll take the Bengals. It worked last week.
Buffalo at Philadelphia
Of all the teams missing the playoffs, these are two that are hot and might have done some damage. Still, Eagles.
Carolina at Tampa Bay
They're at home, and I know they're in. But still.
St. Louis at Arizona
Moving on...
Minnesota at Denver
Two teams we're sort of familiar with. what's Denver's weakness? It happens to be the Vikings' strength: running. Shit.
San Diego at Oakland
I don't know who they'll play, but the Raiders are hapless. I'd take USC against Oakland.
Dallas at Washington
This is one of those games where I pick the team that has something to play for against the team that doesn't.
Kansas City at NY Jets
Herman Edwards is about to be unemployed. "Suck it up."
New England at NY Giants
Both these teams are in, so I'll call the benching a wash. The Patriots are just so much better. If the Giants starters play the Pats subs, then I'm screwed. But I think Brady will play, at least, the first quarter.
Seattle at Atlanta
This is one where the backups will be playing. But not necessarily... Seattle isn't exactly humming on all cylinders. So I'll take 'em.
Pittsburgh at Baltimore
Another situation where the Steelers are looking past this week. Do you play your aching team? You do, if you have to develop an offence with a new tailback.
New Orleans at Chicago
As a general rule, I am taking teams fighting for a spot against teams that are out. But it's Chicago at home, and they're playing well. This is the exception.
San Francisco at Cleveland
This is not the exception.
Detroit at Green Bay
Another team that has clinched. I think, though, they have to play some of their team: they got demolished last week, and have a bye to heal minor injuries. And it's freakin' late December in Lambeau.
Jacksonville at Houston
Now here's a team going in on a high against a team that's out. These are the tough picks. I just can't bring myself to pick the shittier teams.
Tennessee at Indianapolis
See? Still can't.
Cincinnati at Miami
Both these teams suck so, so much. I'll take the Bengals. It worked last week.
Buffalo at Philadelphia
Of all the teams missing the playoffs, these are two that are hot and might have done some damage. Still, Eagles.
Carolina at Tampa Bay
They're at home, and I know they're in. But still.
St. Louis at Arizona
Moving on...
Minnesota at Denver
Two teams we're sort of familiar with. what's Denver's weakness? It happens to be the Vikings' strength: running. Shit.
San Diego at Oakland
I don't know who they'll play, but the Raiders are hapless. I'd take USC against Oakland.
Dallas at Washington
This is one of those games where I pick the team that has something to play for against the team that doesn't.
Kansas City at NY Jets
Herman Edwards is about to be unemployed. "Suck it up."
posted by Josh at 5:28 PM
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