DSS Week 15 NFL Picks

Here we are ladies and gentlemen, week 15. It seems like just yesterday I was looking at my Geno Smith jersey with hope, after convincing myself like most delusional Jet fans that we would be a contender this year, anyway...on to week 15 where we really start to separate the contenders from the pretenders.

Cardinals @ Rams:

I've said it before and I will say it again, this Arizona defense is a legitimate Super Bowl unit. Unfortunately I don't think they can prop up a third string QB. Don't count them out, but don't bet big either. I always miss the Thursday Night Game, but I have to point that out.

Steelers @ Falcons:

The Falcons are who they are, a bad football team with a couple of playmakers. I'm not sold on Matt Ryan and I think Pittsburgh continues their playoff push, I like the Steelers on the road here.

Redskins @ Giants:

Not too many people really care about this one except for fantasy football folks, if you have Eli Manning or Beckham Jr. I'd start em both because I think the Giants put up some points here.  Big Blue at home.

Dolphins @ Patriots: 

Earlier in the year we all thought New England was a vulnerable team. I think we all know by now that's not the case. Patriots owe the Fins one and I see Brady and Co delivering a big blow to Miami's playoff hopes.

Raiders @ Kansas City:

Chiefs will right the ship after a tough loss last week. Maybe Alex Smith is the better QB in the long run. 

Texans @ Colts:

If the Colts defense could find a way to be consistent then they could make a run. Andrew Luck looks to be gathering his playoff momentum and I think that will continue on Sunday.

Jaguars @ Ravens:

I'm high on Baltimore as a sleeper team right now, and I think that will continue come this Sunday afternoon.

Packers @ Bills:

Packers

Buccaneers @ Panthers:

With  Cam Newton possibly out for a mediocre team I think this is a toss up. I like the Bucs in this one.

Bengals @ Browns:

Enter Johnny Manziel, I hate to say I told you so but this could be a week or two too late. Look for some other players on the Browns to elevate their play and help this kid go off. I also still don't think much of Cincinnati and I think this is the game that all falls apart.

Jets @ Titans:

As much as I'd like to see the Jets lose. I don't think they are as bad as Tennessee, they also just have awful mojo as a franchise and they need to lose in order to get the pick they need to really rebuild. Rex Ryan will continue to hurt the Jets this time with a meaningless win. Geno Smith will show flashes of being a Pro Bowl QB. 

Broncos @ Chargers:

In typical Charger fashion early in the season you'd think this was a game. Broncos all the way here. The Manning Brady prophecy continues to unfold.

Vikings @ Lions:

Lions

49ers @ Seahawks:

After that embarrassment in Oakland I think your gonna hear Richard Sherman running his mouth after another Hawks win.

Cowboys @ Eagles:

Coming off a tough loss with a solid chance to rally the fan base the Eagles not only have a chance to sweep Dallas, they could really lock down the division. It won't be a blowout but the Eagles will win. Why? Because the last time they played the Birds dominated the trenches, that's not something you can change in two weeks. 

Saints @ Bears:

Another big time Monday night game with two spiraling franchises going at it. I'll take the Bears only because the Saints stink outside the dome.