Week 13 in the NFL: picks and predictions

Big week in the NFL, lets do it.

Last week's record: 10-6

Overall record: 103-62-1


Houston @ Tennessee: Chris Johnson is having a nice season for the Titans, but that defense is awful. Give me the Texans on the road.

Indianapolis @ Detroit:  The Colts seem playoff bound, but I'm still not completely sold. Give me the Lions, especially that offense, to slow down the Andrew Luck train.

Jacksonville @ Buffalo:  Really?  Chad Henne?  The former Fins QB has revived his career over the last two weeks, and seems to be the lock in starter for next season. However, nobody knows "Robot Chad" like us Dolphin fans, and I don't see him keeping it up.  Give me the Bills at home.

Seattle @ Chicago:  This is a big test for Russell Wilson, especially coming off a loss. The rookie QB has guided the 'Hawks to some big wins this season, but, unfortunately, most of them came at home. The kid's on the road here, and I think that leads to a Bears victory.

San Francisco @ St. Louis:  These two played themselves into a tie just a few weeks ago, and the 49ers have been the talk of the NFL ever since, mainly due to 2nd year QB Colin Kaepernick.  The kid earned his third straight start this week, and I think he keeps it up in a big road win in St. Louis.  Give me San Francisco.

Minnesota @ Green Bay:  The Vikings benefited from a soft first half schedule this season, but have struggled of late, dropping three of their last four games, and tinkering on the edge of .500.  I don't see them going on the road and beating Aaron Rodgers, especially after that performance last week in New York.  Give me the Packers.

Carolina @ Kansas City:  This will be an emotional Kansas City team tomorrow, as they will be just 24 hours removed from the tragic murder-suicide of LB Jovan Belcher. I think they'll play hard, but I don't see it being enough against a suddenly revived Cam Newton.  Give me the Panthers.

Arizona @ N.Y. Jets:  These two teams are pitiful, I'm not wasting space.  Give me the Jets.

Tampa Bay @ Denver:  Peyton Manning and company haven't lost a game since that Oct. 7th loss in New England.  In that time span, they've won six in a row, and, besides last week, have put up 30+ points in every game.  The Bucs are coming off a crushing one point loss to Atlanta, but are still in the thick of the NFC wild card race, and could end that six game winning streak.  However, I don't see it.  Give me the Broncos at home.

Cleveland @ Oakland:  Again, not wasting space.  Raiders.

Cincinnati @ San Diego:  A must win game for Norv Turner in December- what else is new?  The Chargers playoff hopes took a devastating hit in last week's OT loss, as they now sit at 4-7 and two games out of the playoff picture.  Sitting in their way?  The Bengals, who have won three in a row.  This will be a good one out west, but I'll take the Chargers in a desperation win.

Pittsburgh @ Baltimore:  Hey Charlie Batch, did you think that Cleveland defense was tough?  Well, that was nothing.  Even with Big Ben I'd take the Ravens here, I think they're just the better team, especially at home.

Philadelphia @ Dallas:  That Monday night performance was nothing short of disgusting.  The secondary is terrible, the QB is raw, and Andy Reid's days are numbered.  Give me the Cowboys at home.

N.Y. Giants @ Washington:  Well, I guess that puts an end to all that "Eli's got a dead arm" talk, doesn't it?  The Giants are back, and what we saw on Sunday night was scary.  RGIII will keep the Skins in it, but I don't see it being enough in this NFC East rivalry.  Give me the Giants in a good one.


Check back in tomorrow morning for all your Miami Dolphins pre-game coverage, including my prediction.  And, as always, follow the live, quarter by quarter blog, of the game.

Until then, Go Fins!