We are hitting the home stretch of the regular season. The Tank was 11-5 in his picks last week, touch wood.
For new readers, my picks are designed for you to win the highest number of games in your office pool. I do not bet Vegas lines because they are subject to change and Vegas knows more than everyone except God. Bet within your limits. The predicted winning team is in bold.
Locks:
Da Bears shake off last week's near defeat and beat the Lions.
The Colts must and do bounce back against the Texans.
The Vikings are starting a rookie quarterback at Lambeau Field. This could be Brett Favre's last home game in Green Bay so take the Packers.
Should Win:
The Chiefs need a win at the Raiders to help any slim hope of making the playoffs.
The Rams should beat the inconsistent Redskins.
The Patriots should win at the Jaguars who need the win to keep their slim playoff hopes alive.
The improving Browns beat the Buccanneers who are playing on the road for the third week in a row and in the cold. Not good.
The 49ers just get by the improving Cardinals.
The Seahawks choked last week and will get beat by the visiting Chargers.
The Jets are going to have a dogfight on their hands at the Dolphins on Christmas Night.
The Cowboys should beat Jeff Garcia and the surging Eagles.
Avoid Picking:
The Falcons are coming off at loss and need a win at home against the disappointing Panthers.
The Bills host the surging Titans who are hopefully due for a loss in Buffalo. Go Bills!
The Steelers are at home and playing for pride but have to beat the Ravens.
The Bengals are the better team but have to win at the Broncos who need the win to stay in the playoff hunt.
Protest:
The Giants choked again last week and they greatly disappointed me. I am protesting their games for the remainder of the regular season. In fact, I may go to the game with a Reggie Bush jersey that I recently purchased at Modells's to root on America's New Team, the Saints. Go Saints!
Posted by The Tank in NY.