Week 11 NFL Picks

A 9-4 week improved my record to 98-48-1 and basically kept our streak of picking NFL winners in 2 of every 3 games alive for yet another week. We wouldn't mind doing better this week, but as a guy who's not about to get too greedy, we'll settle for similar success this week that we've had so far on the season when it comes to predictions.

Buffalo Bills at Miami Dolphins
Revenge is a dish best served cold. And although the climate may be warm in Miami, they'll serve some cold serve revenge to the Bills on Thursday night to avenge a second week defeat in Buffalo. Much better performance this time around for QB Ryan Tannehill.
My Call: Dolphins 23, Bills 16

Minnesota Vikings at Chicago Bears
Wow. I have no idea who to pick. Wouldn't surprise me if I end up changing my mind about this one before Sunday rolls around. Minnesota is bad, but the Bears flat out quit in that Sunday night embarrassment in Green Bay. Makes me wonder if coach Marc Trestman has completely lost his team. I'm sure no matter who I pick, I'll end up regretting it since the opposite will happen. I just don't think the Bears are nearly as bad as they've shown the last two games, that's why I'll take them at this moment. We'll see if I switch before the week ends.
My Call: Bears 24, Vikings 20

Houston Texans at Cleveland Browns
If only Houston had what I'd consider a dependable starter, I'd take them to win this game. Ryan Mallett's not that guy, though. There's a reason why Bobby Petrino coached QBs haven't made it big in the NFL and also why the Patriots gave up on him. At least Hoyer has proven himself to be a competent if not great NFL starting QB.
My Call: Browns 19, Texans 17

Seattle Seahawks at Kansas City Chiefs
Getting back home seemed to help the Seahawks with their confidence with two straight wins. Now can they keep it going on the road in a tough Arrowhead Stadium environment? For some reason, I'm gonna say yes. Just a gut feeling that they win a defensive struggle.
My Call: Seahawks 17, Chiefs 14

Atlanta Falcons at Carolina Panthers
Two bad teams going at it in a pillow fight.  I'll take the Panthers just because they're at home.
My Call: Panthers 22, Falcons 20

Cincinnati Bengals at New Orleans Saints
Will we see two losses in a row at home by the Saints? Nope. Drew Brees and Co. bounce back by bouncing Cincinnati. Andy Dalton can't quite keep up, although the Bengals make it a game since I expect they'll show well after being embarrassed at home by Cleveland this past Thursday.
My Call: Saints 31, Bengals 24

Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Washington Redskins
Not sure how Tampa Bay managed a win in Pittsburgh earlier in the season. If it weren't for that, I'd be thinking 0-16 was a very realistic possibility for these guys as I'm not sure they'll win another game this season. This one may be one of their better opportunities to score another win in 2014, but they don't get it done here.
My Call: Redskins 27, Buccaneers 14

Denver Broncos at St. Louis Rams
No, Brett Favre. I know you want to support your fellow Southern Miss alumni and all, but Austin Davis is NOT the next Kurt Warner or Tom Brady. He's also not good enough to help an inept Rams offense keep up with Peyton Manning and Co. It wouldn't shock me that much if the Broncos have a bit of a struggle for some time being that this is their third straight road game, but they'll figure it out by halftime and run and hide from there.
My Call: Broncos 31, Rams 17

San Francisco 49ers at New York Giants
How about those Niners? Now I wish I had picked them to turn it all the way around and win in New Orleans since they went there and put forth exactly the effort I expected from them. Although it's a tough trip all the way across the country after going about halfway across the country this past weekend, I still consider them the right play against a floundering Big Blue.
My Call: 49ers 21, Giants 17

Oakland Raiders at San Diego Chargers
Nine straight losses to begin the 2014 for the season. GM Reggie McKenzie has to be feeling the heat. This will make it ten straight and won't make his hot seat any cooler.My Call: Chargers 31, Raiders 20

Philadelphia Eagles at Green Bay Packers
Visiting Philadelphia won't make it as easy for the Packers as the Bears did, but when the Packers are at home with Aaron Rodgers and the opposing QB they get to face is Mark Sanchez, I just can't think the Eagles are gonna fly out of Green Bay with a win. They get their wings clipped a bit here.
My Call: Packers 35, Eagles 23

Detroit Lions at Arizona Cardinals
Carson Palmer will miss the remainder of the season after tearing his ACL in Arizona's win over St. Louis. That means Drew Stanton gets the nod against his former employer. The man born in Michigan and who went to college in Michigan gets the win against his former team.
My Call: Cardinals 20, Lions 19

New England Patriots at Indianapolis Colts
Pair of number 12s go at it; Tom Brady and Andrew Luck. Advantage Andrew Luck at home on Sunday night. It won't be much longer before Luck is considered the best QB in the NFL and he shows us some of that in this game.
My Call: Colts 35, Patriots 31

Pittsburgh Steelers at Tennessee Titans
Although Pittsburgh seems to have a knack for playing down to the level of the competition and may not make this one easy either, I just can't see them losing two in a row to bad teams.
My Call: Steelers 20, Titans 14