Making this a quick pick post.
1. Philadelphia Eagles (-7 1/2) vs. Denver Broncos
The Broncos are about ready to make their push to December collapse. They're like the Cowboys of the AFC.
2. New England Patriots (-7 1/2) vs. Jacksonville Jaguars
The Jags need a win to get in the playoffs but every time they head to New England they get pummeled.
3. New Orleans Saints (-14 1/2) vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
The Bucs are terrible and the Saints will look to get back on track before resting key guys next week.
4. Dallas Cowboys (-6 1/2) at Washington Redskins
The Redskins have just about quit this season.
5. New York Jets (+5.5) at Indianapolis Colts
The Colts will rest Manning and the Jets will hang tight.
Survivor Pick of the Week: Damn You Bengals
The 49ers get the Lions at home. The Lions have lost by a collective 9000 the past two weeks
The rest of the picks after the jump.
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1. Philadelphia Eagles (-7 1/2) vs. Denver BroncosThe Broncos are about ready to make their push to December collapse. They're like the Cowboys of the AFC.
2. New England Patriots (-7 1/2) vs. Jacksonville Jaguars
The Jags need a win to get in the playoffs but every time they head to New England they get pummeled.
3. New Orleans Saints (-14 1/2) vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
The Bucs are terrible and the Saints will look to get back on track before resting key guys next week.
4. Dallas Cowboys (-6 1/2) at Washington Redskins
The Redskins have just about quit this season.
5. New York Jets (+5.5) at Indianapolis Colts
The Colts will rest Manning and the Jets will hang tight.
Survivor Pick of the Week: Damn You Bengals
The 49ers get the Lions at home. The Lions have lost by a collective 9000 the past two weeks
The rest of the picks after the jump.
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In mid-October, the NFL's scheduled holiday showcase game seemed the equivalent of swine flu -- something you completely want to avoid.
Then, the prospect of watching the San Diego Chargers visit the Tennessee Titans on Christmas Day seemed dismal. The teams' combined record through Week 6 was 2-9.
But as we assess the Week 16 ESPN.com NFL Draft Power Rankings, this matchup is a prime ticket. The No. 3-ranked Chargers are the league's hottest team outside of Indiana, winners of nine straight games. After an 0-6 start, the No. 14-ranked Titans have won seven of eight and have a playoff pulse.
Merry Christmas!And have a good time!