Top Pick

1. Minnesota Vikings (-6) vs. Chi – The turn back to Jay Cutler means nothing. Chicago is in a state of turmoil and can’t wait to get the season over with. Minnesota has grown under 1st year HC Mike Zimmer and will finish out the season with a bang at home. Look for the Vikings to win by 10 and cover the point spread.

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2. Green Bay Packers (-7.5) vs. Det – Some may call last week a trap game for the Lions, but not us. That’s typical Matt Stafford being unable to capitalize on things given to him. The Packers will be ready in a game with a ton of meaning and look for a double digit win.

3. New York Giants (-3) vs. Phi – The Eagles three-game losing streak knocked them out of playoff contention and means this game has little meaning. Well, it has more for the Giants who are playing a number of young players on their three-game winning streak. Look for that to move to four as the Odell Beckham Jr. show continues against a horrendous secondary.

4. Cincinnati Bengals (+3.5) vs. Pit – See money line bet.

Rounding Things Out

Carolina Panthers (+4) vs. Atl – This will be close but Cam Newton will be the difference.

San Diego Chargers (+3) vs. KC – Win and they’re in. Look for the Chargers to beat their rival.

Dallas Cowboys (-5.5) vs. Was – Dallas needs to win first and then get a lot of help for a No. 1 or 2 seed. There will not be a letdown here.

Money Line Bet

Cincinnati Bengals (+170) vs. Pit – The Steelers are very talented on offense but erratic. This is a game which could catch them by surprise. The Bengals move to RB Jeremy Hill as the starter has been a boon to the offense and they will continue to ride their young horse Sunday. Everything else feeds off of this. The Bengals D is also much improved since their last contest after getting a few guys back.

1. San Diego Chargers – The Broncos caught everyone off guard with their big win over Kansas City a week ago. It won’t happen again this week. They’re playing on the road, against a well rested Chargers team coming off its bye, and don’t have the firepower or talent to stick with San Diego… this is also the time of year that the Chargers usually begin to roll. Look for Phillip Rivers and Co. to roll to an easy win on Monday Night.

2. Baltimore Ravens - The Panthers could be down to their No. 4 QB if rookie Jimmy Clausen is unable to go. It’s really a mess down in Carolina and this week they placed RB DeAngelo Williams on IR. Baltimore will steamroll easily in this contest.

3. Pittsburgh Steelers - The Steelers have many issues of their own right now, namely the loss of both starting Offensive tackles plus a few key starters on the defensive side of the ball, but they’ll bounce back against the Raiders and Jason Campbell. Look for a closer game, but expect the Steelers to right their ship this week against Oakland.

Teams that are no sure thing in your suicide pool.

Philadelphia Eagles – The Eagles could see a different Giants team this week than the one which showed up vs. the Cowboys a week ago.

New England Patriots - Peyton Manning has given Bill Belichick fits for the past five years.

San Francisco 49ers - Tampa Bay is a tough customer and Josh Freeman gives this team a chance to win on most Sundays… especially this one.