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Week 13 NFL Picks And Predictions

115-61 after 12 weeks. Hope to keep it going.

ORCHARD PARK, NY - SEPTEMBER 25: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots warms up before their NFL game against the Buffalo Bills at Ralph Wilson Stadium on September 25, 2011 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images)
ORCHARD PARK, NY - SEPTEMBER 25: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots warms up before their NFL game against the Buffalo Bills at Ralph Wilson Stadium on September 25, 2011 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images)
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Week 12 was so close to a perfect week for me. I went 13-3 and the three games I lost were all decided very late. St.Louis, Seattle, and San Diego were the three games I missed on. Hopefully my success of last week continues into Week 13. Cumulative record after Week 12 is 115-61. Here are this weeks picks.

Seattle 21 Philadelphia 17

Short week for the Seahawks and Eagles. Long flight to Seattle. Eagles are banged up and bad. I'll take Seattle at home.

Atlanta 24 Houston 21

Falcons are still in the playoff hunt and the Texans are down to their third quarterback. I like the Texans when healthy, but don't see them beating the Falcons.

Baltimore 27 Cleveland 9

Ravens do struggle against lesser opponents like the Browns, but I think they'll stay focused enough to keep their division title hopes alive.

Tampa Bay 20 Carolina 17

Neither the Buccaneers or Panthers have much to play for. I'll take the Bucs in a close one at home.

Pittsburgh 23 Cincinnati 16

This game is much more important for the Bengals, but I don't think the Steelers will lose to them at home.

New Orleans 28 Detroit 17

The Lions sure are cocky for a team that has sucked for most of the last 20+ years and aren't guaranteed a playoff spot. Saints are looking great and don't see them slipping up against the Lions. I'll take the Saints at home.

Chicago 21 Kansas City 13

Mike Martz really needs to run the ball more and not put the pressure on Caleb Hanie like he did in Oakland. Hanie needs to be a lot smarter with the ball. Chiefs are down and out and with the Bears being at home I like them in this game.

NY Jets 20 Washington 7

Jets aren't going anywhere and the Redskins are even worse. Jets have more talent so I'd like to think they can take down the Redskins.

Oakland 22 Miami 14

Raiders are playing some great ball and actually the Dolphins have been lately as well. Although it is a long flight the Raiders are used to traveling far and I think they'll get the job done.

Buffalo 21 Tennessee 17

The Bills have really hit a wall after a great start. Titans are still in the division race, but I think the Bills will prevail at home.

Dallas 28 Arizona 16

This has all the makings of a trap game for the Cowboys, but I think they'll do what needs to be done to get past the Cardinals.

Denver 20 Minnesota 10

I have picked against the Broncos all season so Denver fans might want me to continue that trend. Although I still think Tebow isn't a good QB, the Vikings are a bad team. Tebow mania continues for one more week.

Green Bay 35 NY Giants 17

Everyone seems to think this is the game the Packers are gonna lose. I just don't see the Giants defense stopping the Packers. Sticking with the Pack until they prove me wrong.

San Francisco 23 St. Louis 10

It's just about division clinching time for the 49ers. They should have no issues with the Rams.

New England 41 Indianapolis 10

What used to be a great game in seasons past is now just a really good team against a really bad team. Patriots backups should get a lot of playing time in this one against the Colts. Take the Pats big.

San Diego 24 Jacksonville 14

Chargers are in a free fall. Jaguars just got their coach canned. Chargers are still kind of in the race while the Jags are ready for the offseason. I thing the Chargers losing streak will end this week.