NFL Predictions

Topeka Capital-Journal, The, Dec 23, 2007

Man, I was this close to picking Miami last week. It's true, but how many other people are saying that today? No upset special this week, like last week's Carolina over Seattle, but we're bucking Vegas on the Bills over Giants. Last week: 11-3 &$149; On the season: 139-77

Noon, WIBW (13, Cox Cable 12)

CHIEFS AT LIONS

The Lions, after 6 straight losses, are a bad team. Can't stop the run or pass. But they can outscore KC, losers in 7 straight. Lions 21, Chiefs 17Noon, DirecTV 704, no local TV

GIANTS AT BILLS

Eli was awful in bad weather last week. Bills were competitive in snowstorm. Giants desperately need a win. Sorry. Bills 21, Giants 17Noon, KTMJ (43, Cox Cable 6)

PACKERS AT BEARS

Dallas lost last week put Green Bay in position to grab No. 1 seed in playoffs. But Bears could be dangerous here. Packers 24, Bears 16Noon, DirecTV 711, no local TVBUCS AT 49ERSCan Parsons native Shaun Hill do it again? Not here. Bucs 21, 49ers 143:05, DirecTV 712, no local TV

FALCONS AT CARDINALS

Why do I like Atlanta in an upset? Naw, can't do it. Cards 24, Falcons 21Noon, DirecTV 708, no local TV

BROWNS AT BENGALS

This first meeting was crazy, a 51-45 Browns win in Cleveland. Browns have everything to play for, Bengals just pride. Browns 31, Bengals 28NFL predictions by Rick Dean

Last week: 11-3 n Season: 139-77Man, I was this close to picking Miami last week. It's true, but how many other people are saying that today? No upset special this week, like last week's Carolina over Seattle, but we're bucking Vegas on the Bills over Giants.7:30 p.m. Monday, ESPN (Cox Cable 32)

CHARGERS AT BRONCOS

Something says the Bolts are due for an upset. Don't you love seeing Darren Sproles getting time with LT? Chargers 24, Broncos 177:15 p.m., KSNT (27, Cox Cable 7)

REDSKINS AT VIKINGS

Great game. Skins are out of playoff contention with a loss, Vikes likely in with a win. Adrian Peterson is just too hot right now. Vikes 24, Skins 17Noon, DirecTV 707, no local TV

RAIDERS AT JAGUARS

Oakland fought Indy hard, but Jags are hot. Jags 24, Raiders 13Noon, DirectTV 710, no local TV

TEXANS AT COLTS

Indy survived its scare vs. Oakland last week. Colts 24, Texans 14Noon, DirecTV 706, no local TV

EAGLES AT SAINTS

Saints still in position to make postseason despite 0-4 start. Eagles are out. Brees getting hot at biggest time of season. Saints 24, Eagles 173:15 p.m., DirecTV 714, no local TV

RAVENS AT SEAHAWKS

Baltimore losing streak at 8 after loss to Fins. Seahawks 21, Ravens 103:15 p.m, DirecTV 715, no local TV

JETS AT TITANS

Jets made a strong showing in holding Pats to 20 but failed to score an offensive TD. Titans hanging on to playoff bubble. Titans 17, Jets 9Already played: Steelers 41, Rams 24; Cowboys at Panthers (Saturday)

3:15 p.m., WIBW (13, Cox Cable 12)

DOLPHINS AT PATRIOTS

Free of the 0-16 burden, Miami rides the surge of its one-game winning streak and makes the '72 Fins proud. Yeah, right. Pats 31, Dolphins 13