Fearless Football Picks: Week 12

Chasing 15 in this a special early edition thanks to the Pilgrims, here's what I'm thinking:

Detroit over Atlanta: Chasing this many I have no choice but to take the Lions in hopes that they show up on Thanksgiving like they always do. Hey crazier things have happened and the Falcons have been struggling of late losing two straight.

Broncos over the Cowboys: Should be a very close game but the Broncos are just too fundamentally sound and should win out. Look for both Mike Anderson and Tatum Bell to have 100 yards rushing.

Carolina over Buffalo: The Bills are a hard team to get a read on but the Panthers should win rather easily if they can establish their running game early.

Cincinnatti over Baltimore: The Bengals loss to the Colts could have after affects but the Bengals should still win and get back on track.

San Fransisco over Tennessee: The 49ers almost upset the Seahawks last week and have played tough all year despite having less talent than a room full of wannabe comedians at an open mic.

Kansas City over New England: I might regret this pick but I just don't think that the Patriots secondary can stop Tony Gonzalez, Larry Johnson and the Chiefs offense.

Minnesota over Cleveland: The Vikings have won three in a row and should be able to make it 4 in a remarkable turnaround that could save Mike Tice's job.

Tampa Bay over Chicago: The only thing more overhyped than the Bears is Sodoku.

San Diego over the Red Skins: Move over watergate it's time for Antonio Gates to tear up D.C.

Houston over St. Louis: No Mike Martz or Marc Bulger could lead to the upset of the week.

Oakland over Miami: Flip a coin. I did. Then I picked the opposite.

Arizona over Jacksonville: Another upset special. I'm thinking that the Chargers and not the Jaguars make the playoffs and to do that the Jags have to drop some games they're supposed to win.

Green Bay over Philadelphia: The Eagles haven't won without Terrell Owens in two years. That could end this week but I have a feeling Brett Farve has some Thanksgiving magic left in him.

Seahawks over the Giants: I like the Giants in this spot but Eli still has to prove to me that he can win on the road in a big spot.

Saints over the Jets: What's worse - going through 5 quarterbacks or playing all your games on the road?

Indy over Pitt: If the Colts lose it'll be to the Jaguars not the Steelers.