Week 17 NFL Picks

Brett:

Well all, it's the last week of the season. I'm slightly profitable right now on the season after a rough 5 week stretch. This week is going to be the make or break week: go over .500 for profit, under .500 for a loss. I'm going to try to stick with teams that have something to play for this week and fade teams that have nothing to play for. With that in mind, here are my Week 17 picks:

1. New York Jets (+3) at Miami - The Jets have a pretty slim chance at the playoffs, but make no doubt, they'll be playing to win. Miami will be without Reggie Bush in this one. I think this is a bigger deal than most people think it is. Believe me, I wince when I say this, but Reggie Bush has been the heart of their offense for most of the year. The Jets will win, but they Can't Wait to get to the golf course. Take the points.

2. Tennessee (-1) at Houston - Another team here in the Titans that need a win and some help to get in. They'll come out firing on a Houston team that has absolutely nothing to play for. I don't expect to see the starters for most of the game here. Hopefully Matt Hasselbeck can put together some kind of game and win it for the Titans.

3. Detroit (-3) vs. Green Bay - Make no mistake, I'd love to see Aaron Rodgers sling it around all day. However, with the depleted Packer offensive line, injuries all over team, and nothing to play for, he won't play very much. I'm not sure Detroit will play their starters the whole game either, but Jim Schwartz is just enough of an idiot to try to blow the Packers out. Back the Lions.


4. Denver (-2) vs. Kansas City - TEBOW, TEBOW, TEBOW time! The Chiefs stink.


5. Baltimore (-1.5) at Cincinnati - Both teams need to win. Baltimore is the far better team. They won't allow the Bengals to make the playoffs. That is all.


Last Week: 2-3
Total Season: 23-21-1

Kyle:

1.) Vikings -2.5 vs Bears: The Bears can't wait for this nightmare of a 2nd half to end. The Vikings on the other hand are young and hungry to gain some momentum heading into next year. Look for Jared Allen to create some havoc and turnovers on Josh McCown.

2.) Denver -2 vs Kansas City: TEBOW TEBOW TEBOW!

3.) Jags -3 vs Colts: The Colts I think have won their quota for the "Seriously, we're not tanking for luck" idea, so look for them to completely lay down in this one. The Jags should be able to run the ball at will in this one, and their defense isn't all that bad.

4.) Jets +3 at Miami: The Jets are in a must win situation, and Sanchez and company usually thrive when the lights are shining the brightest. Brandon Marshall should be shut down once again by Darrelle Revis, and Reggie Bush is going to miss the game due to injury. That leaves the Dolphins handcuffed with little offensive weapons. Look for the Jets to win a low scoring one.

5.) Carolina and New Orleans Under 56: This line seems extra high knowing the fact that the Saints could rest their offensive players halfway through the game if they do some scoreboard watching. I know these are two potent offensive teams, but 56?? Come on.

Last Week: 1-4

All time: 15-20