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 Week 14 several teams are in desperation mode like the Saints, Dallas, Washington, New England and Buffalo. I know it's a stretch to call these teams desperate but they are on the verge of missing the playoffs in very close division races. Then there is the Arizona Cardinals at 7-5 they could be the worst team to make the playoffs this year. Here are my picks let me know what you think.

Oakland (3-9, Road: 2-4) at San Diego (4-8, Home: 3-3)

If this were any other year I'd give the node to the Chargers but the way they have been playing its hard to even think this game is going to be competitive. Still it's the Chargers at home against the Raiders and after all IT'S THE RAIDERS. Chargers get the win and are one step closer to a winning season.

 

Houston (5-7, Road: 1-5) at Green Bay (5-7, Home: 3-3)

The Texans put a thumping on the Jags while Del Rio just watched in utter shock as his team got out played and coached. The Packers ended up on the wrong side of the tracks last week as they got stomped by the Saints. Packers win and question if they should have kept Favre.

 

Philadelphia (6-5-1, Road: 2-3-1) at NY Giants (11-1, Home: 6-0)

With the off the field antics of a certain WR I won't name names but he shot him self in the leg. One might ask if this would be enough to derail the red hot Giants, well they have experience enough to get through this tough time. The Eagles on the other hand got creamed by the Ravens then put a clinic on the Cards. Giants win and prove they are the best team in the NFL right now.

 

Cleveland (4-8, Road: 3-2) at Tennessee (11-1, Home: 5-1)

Well the Browns are with out Quinn and Anderson so they have a better chance of winning against a Pop Warner team. Titans pick up the victory and more mo mo.

 

 Jacksonville (4-8, Road: 3-3) at Chicago (6-6, Home: 3-2)

With the way these two teams played last week this game will be a last second chance with romance to win the game. I give the edge to the Bears only because the Jags are just offal enough to give the game away.

 

Minnesota (7-5, Road: 2-4) at Detroit (0-12, Home: 0-6)

With this victory the Viking will take a huge leap in the NFC North and secure a playoff spot they should have take last year. With this victory the Lions take one more step towards the History Books, can the Lions pull it off with out a doubt the Viking help them celebrate another loss.

 

Cincinnati (1-10-1, Road: 0-6) at Indianapolis (8-4, Home: 3-2)

Some how some way the Colts won last week in a game that should not have been that close. This week they take on the Bengals at team they should beat with relative ease.

 

Atlanta (8-4, Road: 3-3) at New Orleans (6-6, Home: 5-1)

Last week the Saint went on a game winning drive and completed a pass to the wrong team. This week they play a team that won't make many mistakes. This game is for survival for the Saints and a playoff spot for the Falcons. Saints out score the Falcons and won't squib kick for victory.

 

 Miami (7-5, Road: 3-2) at Buffalo (6-6, Home: 3-3)

Miami was the only team from the division to win last week. Buffalo is on a down slide to what could have been a great season for the Bills. Miami is fighting for a long awaited playoff spot and can't lose any more games. The Bills as I have said before will not win any division game this year. This game will be physical and that's the way the Fins like it.

 

Kansas City (2-10, Road: 1-5) at Denver (7-5, Home: 3-3)

After the way Denver opened up the Jets last week and they way Kansas just came off a huge win against the Raiders, the Chiefs face the Broncos again. The Last time they played each other Denver walked away scratching their head. This time Denver ends up on the other side.

 

NY Jets (8-4, Road: 4-2) at San Francisco (4-8, Home: 2-4)

The 49ers are no push over as the proved that against the Bills last week. The Jets are licking their wounds after being crushed by Denver last week. You can put money on the fact that Singletary will have his team ready to hand the Jets back to back losses. On the other hand the Jets need to win to widen the slim lead they have. Jets win a close game.

 

New England (7-5, Road: 3-2) at Seattle (2-10, Home: 1-5)

This game will kick off what the Pats hope is a playoff push. The Seahawks would like to play spoiler to that tune. The Pats have won one lost one so they will this game.

 

St. Louis (2-10, Road: 1-5) at Arizona (7-5, Home: 4-1)

The Cards have hit a skid and look to regain control over their season with a victory over the down and out Rams the Cards will have one less game to worry about. Could you imagine a 7-9 team in the playoffs?

 

Dallas (8-4, Road: 3-3) at Pittsburgh (9-3, Home: 4-2)

The first of two tough games the Cowboys need to win to make a serious playoff push with out any help (Washington drops two games). The Steelers are licking their chops at the thought of being dream crushers and the chance to really drive home a playoff birth. Steelers remind the Cowboys that star power dose not equal victories.

 

Washington (7-5, Road: 4-1) at Baltimore (8-4, Home: 4-1)

The Skins were shut down but not out last week against a tough D, this week they face one of the toughest defenses in the league right now. Washington will have made the changes needed to compensate for the blunders that happened last week. The Ravens are doing everything they need to do to make sure they make the playoffs; I think they lose sight of that and drop this game allowing the Skins a much needed win.

 

Tampa Bay (9-3, Road: 3-3) at Carolina (9-3, Home: 6-0)

This game will determine the true King of the South. The Bucs come in with thoughts of repeating the beat down they gave the Panthers last time they played each other. The Panthers are not the same team they were last time they played, the Panther will make the game more competitive and physical. This will go down to the wire and one team will make a wild card spot and the other will reign supreme over the south. The crown will stay on the heads of the Bucs.