I went 8-8 last week. That puts me at 108-68 for the season. For a comparison, check out the "experts" over at ESPN.
Here are my picks for the NFL's Week 13:
*THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27*
Tennessee 10-1 at Detroit 0-11 - 12:30 PM (Line: Titans by 11)
This could be the least-watched Thanksgiving Day game ever. People all across America may be forced to actually converse with their relatives for a few hours.
RJ's Pick: Tennessee by 31
Seattle 2-9 at Dallas 7-4 - 4:15 PM (Line: Cowboys by 13)
Dallas has won two straight. The Seahawks have lost four in a row. It shouldn't be close.
RJ's Pick: Dallas by 20
Arizona 7-4 at Philadelphia 5-5-1 - 8:15 PM (Line: Eagles by 3)
The Eagles are expected to start Donovan "What Does The T Stand For After The W And The L" McNabb this week. But only because Kevin Kolb is horrible.
RJ's Pick: Arizona by 3
*SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 30*
San Francisco 3-8 at Buffalo 6-5 - 1:00 PM (Line: Bills by 7)
The 49ers are in second place in the NFC West. Let me repeat that, with a slight rephrasing. The 3-8 San Francisco 49ers are alone in second place in the NFC West. Just, wow.
RJ's Pick: Buffalo by 13
Baltimore 7-4 at Cincinnati 1-9-1 - 1:00 PM (Line: Ravens by 7)
Joe Flacco:
NFL quarterback, or serial killer?
RJ's Pick: Baltimore by 11
Indianapolis 7-4 at Cleveland 4-7 - 1:00 PM (Line: Colts by 4.5)
The Colts have won four in a row, but still have the league's worst running game.
RJ's Pick: Indianapolis by 8
Carolina 8-3 at Green Bay 5-6 - 1:00 PM (Line: Packers by 3)
A Packers loss pretty much ends their season. The Panthers are just 2-3 on the road this season.
RJ's Pick: Green Bay by 6
Miami 6-5 at Saint Louis 2-9 - 1:00 PM (Line: Dolphins by 7.5)
Four of Miami's final five games are on the road. The Rams have the NFL's worst point differential (-197).
RJ's Pick: Miami by 17
New Orleans 6-5 at Tampa Bay 8-3 - 1:00 PM (Line: Buccaneers by 3.5)
The Saints have the best offense in the NFL, in terms of yards per game. The Buccaneers are allowing the fewest points per game in the NFC. Something's gotta give. I'm picking the Bucs because they are undefeated at home and the Saints are 1-4 on the road.
RJ's Pick: Tampa Bay by 10
New York Giants 10-1 at Washington 7-4 - 1:00 PM (Line: Giants by 3.5)
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— go to most recent comments1 - EEL
WEEK 13 ! I really sucked one last week !
( THURSDAY'S GAMES )
TITANS - BY 17
DALLAS - BY 13
CARDS - BY 10
( SUNDAY )
PACKERS - BY 3
BUCCS - BY 9
GIANTS - BY 7
COLTS - BY 5
RAVENS - BY 14
DOLPHINS - BY 10 49EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEERSSSSSSSS ! - BY 6
FALCONS - BY 3
PATS - BY 3
RAIDERS - 1ST TIME PICKED EM ALL YEAR ! - 7
JETS - BY 13
VIKINGS - BY 3
( MONDAY )
TEXANS - BY 9
GOING TO TRY SOMETHING NEW WITH THE POINTS !
EVERYONE HAVE A GOOD HOLIDAY !
2 - EEL
R.J,
I REALLY THINK THE LIONS ARE GOING TO GO 0-16
THEY GOT A TOUGH FINISH HERE. I THINK THERE ONLY GAME TO WIN MIGHT BE ( MINN ) UNLESS THEY PLAY SOMEONE LATER WHO HAS CLINCHED. ( NOT AN ATTACK ). MY 9ERS ARENT TO MUCH BETTER ! :-)
3 - alessandro
Dallus, Fildulphia, Tennefrickasee.
Flacco. Nice. Serial killer. I'm breaking out AC/DC's Night Prowler as I write.
4 - Adam
I went 9-7 last week bringing me up to 108-68 as well.
Here it goes for week 13...
Titans
Seahawks
Eagles
Bills
Ravens
Colts
Packers
Fins
Bucs
Giants
Falcons
Steelers
Jets
Oakland
Vikings
Jags
5 - RJ Elliott
Final Score:
Titans 47(!), Lions 10 - RJ 1-0
6 - Brian aka Guppusmaximus
Did anyone else catch that insane naked bootleg(?) play that Collins pulled off against Detroit or was I dreamin'?? There hasn't been one single post game or highlight show that has given any air time to this awesome moment.
Seriously, that game was retarded. I mean why are we stuck with such sh!te on Thanksgiving. I think Detroit should have let their local college team play for them instead. At least that would have made some people happy.
7 - RJ Elliott
Final Scores:
Dallas 34, Seattle 9 - RJ 2-0
Eagles 48(!), Arizona 20 - RJ 2-1
8 - RJ Elliott
ESPN's NFL "experts" through 3 games:
Wickersham
2-1
Fleming
3-0
Hoge
3-0
Jaworski
3-0
Schlereth
3-0
Allen
3-0
Mortensen
3-0
Golic
3-0
Accuscore
3-0
Pick 'em
2-1
9 - RJ Elliott
EEL:
I think you're right about the Lions. Their best (only?) chance of getting a win is against the Vikings, but even that doesn't look too likely...
10 - alessandro
Bal, Buf, Ind, GB, Mia, TB, NYG, SD, NE, Den, Oak, Jack, Min.
11 - RJ Elliott
Final Scores:
SF 10, Bills 3 - RJ 2-2
Baltimore 34, Bengals 3 - RJ 3-2
12 - RJ Elliott
Final Scores:
TB 23, NO 20 - RJ 4-2
Giants 23, Redskins 7 - RJ 5-2
13 - RJ Elliott
Final Scores:
Dolphins 16, Rams 12 - RJ 6-2
Colts 10, Browns 6 - RJ 7-2
14 - RJ Elliott
Final Scores:
Carolina 35, GB 31 - RJ 7-3
Falcons 22, SD 16 - RJ 7-4
Denver 34, Jets 17 - RJ 7-5 (Rookie FB Peyton Hillis [who?] rushed for 129 yards and a TD on 22 carries for the Broncos...)
15 - RJ Elliott
Final Scores:
Steelers 33, NE 10 - RJ 8-5
KC 20, Oakland 13 - RJ 8-6
16 - RJ Elliott
ESPN's NFL "experts" through 14 games:
Wickersham
7-7
Fleming
9-5
Hoge
10-4
Jaworski
8-6
Schlereth
9-5
Allen
9-5
Mortensen
9-5
Golic
10-4
Accuscore
8-6
Pick 'em
10-4
17 - RJ Elliott
Final Score:
Vikings 34, Bears 14 - RJ 8-7
18 - RJ
Final Score:
Texans 30, Jaguars 17 - RJ 8-8
19 - RJ
ESPN's NFL "experts" in Week 13:
Wickersham
9-7
Fleming
11-5
Hoge
11-5
Jaworski
9-6
Schlereth
11-5
Allen
10-6
Mortensen
12-4
Golic
10-6
Accuscore
10-6
Pick 'em
11-5
20 - Jet
...and this just in-Beverly Hills 90210-Cleveland Browns 3
21 - RJ
Through 13 weeks, straight-up:
RJ
116-76
Wickersham
113-79
Fleming
121-71
Hoge
124-68
Jaworski
117-62
Schlereth
126-66
Allen
123-69
Mortensen
132-60
Golic
112-79
Accuscore
128-64
Pick 'em
113-65
22 - RJ
Are you gonna pick this week, Jet?
23 - Jet
I would, but I can't get the damned thing to scab over...
24 - RJ
RJ ATS in Week 13: 6-10-0
RJ ATS through 13 weeks: 78-111-3
25 - RJ
Funny. I see the Paxil is working out for you. ^_^