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WUNKLE’S PICKS FOR WEEK 13

It’s official, Bill Wunkle is in a prolonged slump. Last week’s picks brought back an 8-8 record for the week, bringing my season record to 89-51 and a season low winning percentage of 57.86%. Something has got to change for the better and soon. So let’s take a look at week 13’s games, shall we?

Green Bay at Detroit: It looks like Aaron Rodgers is in a bit of a slump as well. The Lions historically have been just what the doctor ordered; and now is the time to right the ship and get a road win. Final score: Packers 31 – Lions 20.

Houston at Buffalo: Mediocrity abounds with this match-up. I’m giving the Bills the edge because they’re at home, but they’ll still need to find a way to neutralize JJ Watt and the rest of the Texans defense. Final score: Bills 24 – Texans 17.

San Francisco at Chicago: The Niners may not get another win this season – until they play at the Cleveland Browns next weekend. Final score: Da’ Bears 24 – Niners 17. 

Cincinnati at Cleveland: Marvin Lewis is 16-9 against the Browns as Bengals head coach. With Josh McCown out for the rest of the season with a broken collar bone and Johnny Manziel demoted to third string for being a blithering idiot and immature human being, the Browns hopes rest on the shoulders of Austin Davis; who played well enough to get Cleveland a win on Monday night. It won’t matter because the Bengals are a far superior team than the walking M*A*S*H unit that is the Baltimore Ravens – even without starting TE Tyler Eifert. Final score: Bengals 31 – Browns 13.

Baltimore at Miami: I’m picking the struggling Fins solely because they’re at home. Final score: Dolphins 24 – Ravens 20.

Seattle at Minnesota: They don’t get much tougher than this one. The Seahawks have been due to get on a roll, but it may be put off for one more week. Final score: Vikings 27 – Seahawks 24.

New York Jets at New York Giants: I hope this is a game where both teams come out in their home uniforms. After all, this is both teams’ home field. Giants get a much needed home win after embarrassing themselves in Washington. Final score: Giants 31 – Jets 27.

Arizona at St. Louis: It’s always tough to get a road win, but the Cardinals are the better team hands down in a stadium that will probably be only half full. Final score: Cardinals 31 – Rams 13.

Atlanta at Tampa Bay: While the Falcons are a decent team, they’re no Super Bowl contender. They will struggle on the road as the Bucs get another divisional win. Final score: Bucs 27 – Falcons 23.

Jacksonville at Tennessee: The Jags come into Nashville and will leave doing their part to keep the Titans in contention for the first overall pick in the 2016 draft. Final score: Jags 20 – Titans 17.

Kansas City at Oakland: The Chiefs have been a real thorn in my side this season, but I’m picking against them again this week because they’re on the road. Final score: Raiders 27 – Chiefs 24.

Denver at San Diego: Brock Osweiler gets his second career start and his supporting cast will help him get the job done on the road. Final score: Broncos 31 – Chargers 23.

Philadelphia at New England: The Pats got jobbed by the officials last week and they’re going to vent their anger out on the hapless Eagles – in spite of the mounting injuries – because Tom Brady is still Tom FREAKING Brady. Final score: Patriots 34 – Eagles 20. 

Carolina at New Orleans: Even on the road, the Panthers are the superior team. Final score: Panthers 31 – Saints 24.

Indianapolis at Pittsburgh: Matt Hasselbeck is  now 4-0 as a starter this season and Ben Roethlisberger is out with an ankle injury. Final score: Colts 27 – Steelers 20. 

Dallas at Washington: Tony Romo is officially out for the rest of the season after re-injuring his collar bone, which pretty much kills the Cowboys’ chances to get a road win. The Skins are playing very well at home. Final score: Redskins 24 – Cowboys 13.

 

Am I going mad, or did the word THINK escape your lips? You were not hired for your brains, you hippopotamic landmass!

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