NFL Week 11 Results and Picks Breakdown

     A few mind benders this week, but I’m not sure I could have picked ‘em any better… 13-2 without Monday Night, and the only two I missed were KC knocking off Pittsburgh and Oakland toppling the Bungles; and no one picked those. Here’s this week’s game by game breakdown.

Miami Dolphins (4-5) at Carolina Panthers (4-5)

Both teams are playoff long shots at this point;  the loser becomes a playoff no shot.

Prediction:  The Dolphins keep hope alive.  Dolphins 31 Panthers 21

Results: Dolphins 24 Panthers 17  This team is harder to kill than that guy in the hockey mask.  Good

Pittsburgh Steelers (5-3) at Kansas City Chiefs (2-7)

The Seelers may have (gasp!) fallen behind Cincy for now, but rest easy, Pittsburgh fans.  There’s still no team in the league as built for post season success.

Prediction: No contest here.  Steelers 34 Chiefs 10

Results:  Chiefs 27 Steelers 24.  Everyone who saw this coming, raise your hand.  *crickets chirp*  Fair (It was a good pick, dammit.  No one saw this coming.

Atlanta Falcons (5-4) at New York Giants (5-4)

A battle of 5-4 teams we all thought were much better a month ago.

Prediction:  You have to figure Coughlin will have the giants up for this one, especially off of a bye.  Falcons lousy defense helps.  Giants 31 Falcons 21

Results:  Giants 34 Falcons 31.  Lousy defense does not disappoint.  Good.

San Fransisco 49ers (4-5) at Green Bay Packers (5-4)

We’ll see if the Packers’ domination of the Cowboys was a fluke; for now, Capers looks like a genius.

Prediction:  Packers roll.  Packers 27 49ers 10.

Results:  Packers 30 49ers 24.  Packers looked dominant in first half; then McCarthy decided to start coaching again.  Good

Washington Redskins (3-6) at Dallas Cowboys (6-3)

The Skins should be just what the cowboys need to get the taste of Lambeau sod out of their mouth.

Prediction:  Redemtion for Romo.  Cowboys 38 Skins 14

Results:  Cowboys 7 Redskins 6.  Irrelevant side note; the Redskins have now been a part of games this year with scores of 9-7, 14-6, 19-14, 16-13, and now 7-6.  Congrats, Deadskins on being the most boring team in recent memory.  Cowboys apparently were feeling the effects of the Lambeau mudhole a week later.  Good

Cleveland Browns (1-7) at Detroit Lions (1-8)

Probably the last chance at a win for either team.

Prediction:  No Comment.  Lions 13 Browns 10.

Results:  Lions 38 Browns 37.  Guy walks into a bar on game day wearing a (Lions or Browns) shirt, accompanied by his dog.  (Lions/Browns) kick a field goal, dog gets up on the bar-  moonwalks, does a back flip, stands up and actually says “Go (Browns/Lions)!”  Bartender asks “What does he do if they score a touchdown?”  Guy replies “Don’t know.  Only had him 2 years.”    Thanks for ruining a good joke, ya bums.  Good.

New Orleans Saints (9-0) at Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1-8)

It’s hard to say a 9-0 team is struggling, but the Saints march hasn’t been so completely dominating of late.  The Succaneers should fix that.

Prediction:  Whoopin’ time.  Saints 45 Bucs 10

Results:  Saints 38 Succaneers 7.  Now that’s the dominant Saints we’ve been looking for.  Good

Buffalo Bills (3-6) at Jacksonville Jaguars (5-4)

The Jags just keep hanging around.

Prediction:  Seems like I’ve said this before, but…. Jags stay in the picture for one more week. Jags 27 Bills 14

Results:  Jags 18 Bills 15.  Not only are the Jags fully in the hunt, they’re in control.  Good

Seattle Seahawks (3-6) at Minnesota Vikings (8-1)

Did we really believe that with the gunslinger back there, this would be A.P.’s team?

Prediction:  The old man leads on.  Vikings 38 Seahawks 17

Results:  Vikings 35 Seahawks 9.  Everyone’s got eyes on the Saints and Colts; meanwhile, the Vikings get better each week and Favre looks as good as he ever has.  Good

Indianapolis Colts (9-0) at Baltimore Ravens (4-4)

Baltimore was a trap when the Broncos were 6-0.

Prediction:  Not this week.  Just another stop on the Pony Express.  Colts 41 Ravens 21

Results:  Colts 17 Ravens 15.  The Colts just keep pulling out the close ones… like championship teams do.  Good

Arizona Cardinals (6-3) at St Louis Rams (1-8)

Cardinals are about to run away to an NFC west crown.  By Default.

Prediction:  Warner goes to town.  Cardinals 35 Rams 10

Results:  Cards 21 Rams 13.  Closer than they’d like, but the Cardinals are now in full control out west. (not a big accomplishment, granted.)  Good.

New York Jets (4-5) at New England Patriots (6-3)

The Pats were a Belichick head scratcher from knocking off the Colts.

Prediction:  Pats bounce back.  Pats 27 Jets 21

Results:  Pats 31 Jets 14.  Contention just a fading memory for the jets.  Good

Cincinatti Bengals (7-2) at Oakland Raiders (2-7)

It just feels wrong saying ‘First place Bengals’ this late in the year.

Prediction:  First is where they remain.   Bengals 31 Raiders 6

Results:  Raiders 20 Bungles 17.  Hey, whaddaya know.  They finally bench the worst QB in NFL history, and knock off the Bungles.  Note to Al Davis… Ha!  I was right, ya bum.  That being said, welcome back to the Bungles.  Bad.

San Diego Chargers (6-3) at Denver Broncos (6-3)

Broncos fading fast…

Prediction:  Chargers make it 5 straight.  Bolts 31 Broncos 24

Results:  Chargers 32 Broncos 3.  Awful quiet on the Broncos band wagon.  Good

Philadelphia Eagles (5-4) at Chicago Bears (4-5)

Bears never fooled us; no one believed they were any good.  Jury’s out on Philly.

Prediction:  Eagles, but close.  Eagles 27 Bears 24.

Results:  Eagles 24 Bears 20.  Just about closes the book for Mr Overhyped (Cutler) and Da Bears. Good

Tennessee Titans (3-6) at Houston Texans (5-4)

The Titans will keep rolling…

Prediction:  This is the week that people will start noticing.  Titans 38 Texans 21