NFL Week 13 Picks: Nasty Rivalries Up and Down the Board

December 2, 2010   ·   Mike Wasowski   ·   Jump to comments

I am once again crunched for time as it is cram week here, and I apologize for the unexpected bye last week. This week's slate of games sports several division rivals facing off and is full of playoff implications. As I am short on time, I shall one again present my picks in Peter King Style.
 
Houston (5-6) @ Philadelphia (7-4)
The Michael Vick is having an outstanding season, and he faces the league's worst pass defense Thursday night. No Brainer.
PHI 34—HOU 28
 
New Orleans (8-3) @ Cincinnati (2-9)
Two teams going in opposite directions. The Saints will win easily and keep pressure on the Falcons.
NO 42—CIN 23
 
Chicago (8-3) @ Detroit (2-9)
This is one of the league's oldest rivalries. Unfortunately, it has been lopsided in recent years, but I am half tempted to take the Lions, based soley on the fact that Jay Cutler has not had a winning season since high school, and a win Sunday would guarantee that...

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