Updated 2012 Team Win-Loss Record Predictions for NFL Week 13

With the 2012 NFL season nearly over, we're getting to the point where we can make reasonably accurate record predictions. Even now, though, there's plenty of room for error.

Much has changed over the course of the season, with some teams once considered playoff-bound now near the bottom of the league (cough, Philadelphia, cough). Other teams like the Indianapolis Colts have exceeded all expectations.

Looking at each team's five remaining games, here's how we see the rest of the season playing out. 

Cleveland Browns

Record: 3-8

Predicted Record: 5-11

At Oakland Raiders: Win

Oakland hasn't been good all year, and the team's lack of a rushing attack really hurts here, as a Browns defense with Joe Haden is actually pretty solid against the pass.

Vs. Kansas City Chiefs: Win

At this point, any team can beat the Chiefs. Jamaal Charles gives the Chiefs a chance, but whoever is playing quarterback puts Kansas City out of contention.

Vs. Washington Redskins: Loss

It's hard to imagine Cleveland's defense containing Robert Griffin III. He is too dynamic for the Browns to stop.

At Denver Broncos: Loss

Cleveland's secondary provides too much cushion for Peyton Manning not to pick it apart. The Browns will struggle to score against Denver's dynamic defense.

At Pittsburgh Steelers: Loss

Even with eight turnovers and Charlie Batch, the Browns struggled to beat Pittsburgh at home. On the road, they don't have much of a chance. 

Pittsburgh Steelers

Record: 6-5

Predicted Record: 10-6

At Baltimore Ravens: Loss

It seems likely Ben Roethlisberger still won't be ready to go here, and that puts Pittsburgh at a huge disadvantage. Baltimore is arguably the better team even with Roethlisberger playing, so his absence makes this an easy pick.

Vs. San Diego Chargers: Win

By now Roethlisberger should be back, and Pittsburgh is easily better than San Diego. Philip Rivers has struggled all year, and he will continue to do so against the Steelers' always-dominant defense.

At Dallas Cowboys: Win

Dallas simply isn't on the same level as Pittsburgh. The Steelers are better on both offense and defense, even with Pittsburgh's lack of a run game.

Vs. Cincinnati Bengals: Win

Cincinnati is capable of winning here, but Pittsburgh is playing at home and is better. The Cincinnati secondary has struggled, and Roethlisberger should be able to pick it apart.

Vs. Cleveland Browns: Win

This shouldn't be close. The Steelers are far better than Cleveland, and by this point, the Browns will likely be playing without life. 

Baltimore Ravens

Record: 9-2

Predicted Record: 12-4

Vs. Pittsburgh Steelers: Win

Playing against a Ben Roethlisberger-less Steelers, Baltimore should definitely win this one. The Ravens are probably the better team anyway, and Roethlisberger's absence all but ensures a Baltimore victory.

At Washington Redskins: Win

As dangerous as Robert Griffin III is, the Ravens are a better team than Washington. Baltimore should be able to score fairly easily while containing the Redskins offense.

Vs. Denver Broncos: Loss

Peyton Manning seems likely to pick apart Baltimore's injured secondary. Denver's pass rush will hinder the Ravens offense, leading to a Broncos victory.

Vs. New York Giants: Loss

The Giants seem to be rebounding now, and when they're playing up to their ability, they are quite dangerous. Eli Manning should be able to pass on the Ravens, and Joe Flacco will struggle.

At Cincinnati Bengals: Win

Though this is at Cincinnati, Baltimore should still be the favorite. The Ravens pass offense shouldn't struggle to push the ball downfield, and Cincinnati's one-dimensional offense won't be able to keep up.

Cincinnati Bengals

Record: 6-5

Predicted Record: 9-7

At San Diego Chargers: Win

San Diego is playing horribly right now, and the team seems unlikely to have an answer for A.J. Green. Also, the Bengals defense should be able to cause some problems for Philip Rivers.

Vs. Dallas Cowboys: Win

Dallas simply isn't very good. The Bengals aren't great, but they are a far more complete team with superior talent.

At Philadelphia Eagles: Win

Right now, it's hard to find a worse team than the Eagles. Philadelphia is injured across the board and wasn't that good of a team in the first place.

At Pittsburgh Steelers: Loss

The Steelers defense should have no problem neutralizing Cincinnati's offense. On the other side of the ball, the Bengals' defensive backs will struggle to stop Ben Roethlisberger from making plays.

At Baltimore Ravens: Loss

If the Ravens still have something to play for here, they should win the game at home. Baltimore's offense is too much for Cincinnati's defense to handle.

Indianapolis Colts

Record: 7-4

Predicted Record: 9-7

At Detroit Lions: Loss

Indianapolis' defense is nothing special and likely won't be able to stop Calvin Johnson from dominating. Though the Colts offense is capable of scoring, it won't be able to keep up.

Vs. Tennessee Titans: Loss

Tennessee's dynamic rushing attack is key here. Chris Johnson should be able to eat up yards, leaving Indianapolis in the dust.

At Houston Texans: Loss

Among the NFL's best teams, Houston shouldn't lose to a vastly inferior Colts team. The Texans should be able to run and throw the ball with ease.

At Kansas City Chiefs: Win

Really, who can't beat Kansas City? Indianapolis isn't among the NFL's worst teams and shouldn't have too many problems with the bottom-feeding Chiefs.

Vs. Houston Texans: Win

This is assuming Houston doesn't have anything left to play for. At home, the Colts are capable of beating a Texans team without some of its best players.

Houston Texans

Record: 10-1

Predicted Record: 13-3

At Tennessee Titans: Win

Tennessee's passing attack isn't great, and Houston should be able to stop its offense. Meanwhile, the Titans defense is not at all a threat to stop the Texans from scoring.

At New England Patriots: Loss

Houston's pass defense has been struggling, and the Patriots are dangerous through the air. Houston might struggle to keep up here.

Vs. Indianapolis Colts: Win

The Colts aren't even close to being on Houston's level. The Texans can run or pass on Indianapolis with ease, while the Colts will struggle to do either.

Vs. Minnesota Vikings: Win

Though the Vikings certainly aren't a bad team, Houston is vastly superior. Andre Johnson could have a field day here, and Adrian Peterson won't be as dominant as usual against Houston's sturdy run defense.

At Indianapolis Colts: Loss

This is reliant upon Houston not having much reason to play hard. If the Texans do come out with their stars playing, this sways back in their favor.

Tennessee Titans

Record: 4-7

Predicted Record: 7-9

Vs. Houston Texans: Loss

Houston's explosive offense and excellent run defense make this an easy pick. A Tennessee victory isn't a complete impossibility, but it is unlikely.

At Indianapolis Colts: Win

Chris Johnson is the key here. He will have tons of room to run against the Colts, and Indianapolis will struggle to keep up.

Vs. New York Jets: Win

The Jets are just bad. The team's offense is awful, and its defense isn't particularly good either. Tennessee is simply the better team.

At Green Bay Packers: Loss

It's hard to imagine the Titans keeping Aaron Rodgers from scoring. Tennessee should be able to put up some points, but the Packers will put up more.

Vs. Jacksonville Jaguars: Win

It's the Jaguars. Jacksonville upset the Titans once, but it probably won't happen again, especially in Tennessee. Jacksonville really is that bad. 

Jacksonville Jaguars

Record: 2-9

Predicted Record: 2-14

At Buffalo Bills: Loss

Sure, Chad Henne seems to have the offense moving for now, but that won't last long. Buffalo is an all-around superior team to the Jaguars and should come away with a win at home.

Vs. New York Jets: Loss

New York isn't particularly good at anything, but it is no worse than Jacksonville. Even Mark Sanchez can throw for some yards against this team. 

At Miami Dolphins: Loss

Jacksonville's run game will be nonexistent against Miami, and the Henne-led passing attack doesn't inspire much long-term confidence. Ryan Tannehill can score against this defense.

Vs. New England Patriots Loss

Good luck stopping Tom Brady. The Jaguars may actually be able to score here, but they won't be able to keep up with Brady and the Patriots.

At Tennessee Titans: Loss

After upsetting the Titans once, Jacksonville won't surprise them again. Tennessee's superior team will win at home.

Denver Broncos

Record: 8-3

Predicted Record: 12-4

Vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Win

Tampa Bay has the NFL's worst pass defense and will be without Eric Wright against the Broncos. Peyton Manning is going to have a field day.

At Oakland Raiders: Win

Oakland is just bad. Its offense won't be able to score on Denver, and its Swiss-cheese secondary doesn't scare Manning a bit. This could be a blowout.

At Baltimore Ravens: Win

Baltimore lost its best cornerback in Lardarius Webb and hasn't been great against the pass in 2012. Going up against a superb pass rush, the Ravens will struggle to score as well.

Vs. Cleveland Browns: Win

The Browns offense is among the NFL's worst, and Brandon Weeden struggles when pressured, which Denver is pretty good at doing. Oh, and Manning should have no problem passing on a secondary that provides plenty of cushion. 

Vs. Kansas City Chiefs: Loss

Here, Denver will have secured the division and will probably rest its starters. Even if they do, though, the Broncos could still defeat the Chiefs. 

San Diego Chargers

Current Record: 4-7

Predicted Record: 7-9

Vs. Cincinnati Bengals: Loss

San Diego has been struggling, and Cincinnati is actually playing quite well. Philip Rivers will probably make a few mistakes, while Andy Dalton will continue to target A.J. Green with success. 

At Pittsburgh Steelers: Loss

By now, Ben Roethlisberger should be back for the Steelers. If he is, Pittsburgh is easily the superior team and is playing at home. Not a tough decision.

Vs. Carolina Panthers: Win

Even with Rivers struggling, the Chargers are much better than the Panthers. There's also a reasonable chance Rivers will be looking more like his old self by now. If he is, that makes this pick even easier.

At New York Jets: Win

The Jets will struggle to move the ball against San Diego's rather solid defense. The Chargers may not exactly score at will, but they should be able to put up more points than New York's anemic offense.

Vs. Oakland Raiders: W

The Raiders just don't have much going for themselves. San Diego will be able to pass or run here, and Oakland will probably struggle to do either one on offense. 

Kansas City Chiefs

Record: 1-10

Predicted Record: 2-14

Vs. Carolina Panthers: Loss

At home against a bad Panthers team, the Chiefs have a shot here. However, Kansas City is still the worst team, given its dreadful quarterback situation.

At Cleveland Browns: Loss

Again facing a bottom-of-the-league team, Kansas City could win. The Browns have a better offense, though, and have home-field advantage. Jamaal Charles could bust out and carry the Chiefs, however.

At Oakland Raiders: Loss

If this were at Kansas City, the Chiefs would probably have the advantage. Both teams are dreadful, but the Black Hole sways the contest in Oakland's favor. 

Vs. Indianapolis Colts: Loss

This is the best team the Chiefs have faced in a while. Indianapolis isn't great by any means, but it can score points. Kansas City's best shot here is a big game from Charles, which could happen against the Colts' dreadful run defense. 

At Denver Broncos: Win

Here, Denver has locked up the division and is resting its starters. That is the only reason Kansas City finishes with another win.

Oakland Raiders

Record: 3-8

Predicted Record: 4-12

Vs. Cleveland Browns: Loss

Oakland's lack of a run game is disastrous here. The Raiders will be facing a Browns secondary with Joe Haden, which should be able to limit what is really only an average passing attack anyway.

Vs. Denver Broncos Loss

Peyton Manning should have no problem taking advantage of Oakland's secondary, which is full of holes. On the other side of the ball, Denver faces an excellent pass rush and defense. 

Vs. Kansas City Chiefs: Win

Here, Oakland finally gets a team even worse than itself. The Chiefs are terrible on both sides of the ball, and the Raiders should be able to put up some points while not allowing many in return.

At Carolina Panthers: Loss

It's easy to envision Cam Newton going off against the Raiders. Oakland's defense won't do much to stop him, and its offense won't be able to take advantage of the Panthers' porous run defense. 

At San Diego Chargers: Loss

By now, Philip Rivers should be playing more like himself. Even if he isn't, San Diego is better than Oakland on both sides of the ball. Oh, and the Chargers have the home field. 

New York Jets

Current Record: 4-7

Predicted Record: 5-11

Vs. Arizona Cardinals: Loss

Even against a team with essentially no quarterback, the Jets won't be able to put up enough points to win. Arizona has a solid defense, and New York's offense has nothing going for it. 

At Jacksonville Jaguars: Win

The Jaguars are one of the few teams capable of losing to the Jets. Chad Henne is always capable of tossing multiple interceptions, and Jacksonville struggles on both sides of the ball.

At Tennessee Titans: Loss

Tennessee isn't great on offense or defense, but it is still better than New York. It's hard to imagine the Jets knocking off a merely below-average team on the road. 

Vs. San Diego Chargers: Loss

It seems likely that Philip Rivers will have rebounded some by now, and if he hasn't, San Diego should still win. With 2012's version of Rivers, the Chargers are still winning some games, while New York continues to struggle.

At Buffalo Bills: Loss

Buffalo's offense might struggle to score on New York, but the Jets' Mark Sanchez-led offense is still worse. New York simply cannot score, even against a not-so-great defense here. 

New England Patriots

Record: 8-3

Predicted Record: 13-3

At Miami Dolphins: Win

Miami has been surprisingly decent thus far, but New England is much better. The Patriots can just pass all day here and win.

Vs. Houston Texans: Win

Though they've been outstanding in 2012, the Texans have struggled against the pass, which happens to be a New England strength. Tom Brady should be able to pick up a ton of yards here.

Vs. San Francisco 49ers: Win

San Francisco's defense hasn't been as dominant as it was last year, and the Patriots should be able to put points on the scoreboard. A Colin Kaepernick-led offense should also be able to score, but it will struggle to keep up.

At Jacksonville Jaguars: Win

Is there any reason why the Patriots wouldn't beat the Jaguars? New England is such a better team that an argument can't even be made for Jacksonville.

Vs. Miami Dolphins: Win

It seems unlikely that Bill Belichick will bench his stars, and if he doesn't, New England should win at home. Once again, the Patriots are simply a better team.

Miami Dolphins

Record: 5-6

Predicted Record: 7-9

Vs. New England Patriots: Loss

Ryan Tannehill is having a good year by all accounts, but he won't be able to keep up with Tom Brady here. New England's offense is simply dominating right now.

At San Francisco 49ers: Loss

San Francisco's defense is still among the NFL's best, and its offense is working with Colin Kaepernick under center. Miami will struggle to win here, now that the 49ers can actually open up the playbook.

Vs. Jacksonville Jaguars: Win

This should be a fairly easy victory. Jacksonville will have to rely exclusively on the air attack, which isn't good for a Chad Henne-led team. 

Vs. Buffalo Bills: Win

Buffalo's defense has given up plenty of points this year, and Miami should be able to score. Facing an excellent run defense, the Bills will have to rely on Ryan Fitzpatrick, which everyone knows isn't good.

At New England Patriots: Loss

Again, the Dolphins are simply overmatched here. New England is a vastly superior team that should coast to victory, especially at home. 

Buffalo Bills

Record: 4-7

Predicted Record: 7-9

Vs. Jacksonville Jaguars: Win

Despite some offensive success the past two weeks, Jacksonville is still the same team it's been. Buffalo isn't great by any means, but it should be able to win.

Vs. St. Louis Rams: Loss

The Rams have managed to compete with some upper-level teams, while beating some others further down. The Bills fall into the second category. 

Vs. Seattle Seahawks: Win

The suspensions of Richard Sherman and Brandon Browner weigh heavily here. With the two cornerbacks, Seattle likely wins. Without them, this one should go to Buffalo.

At Miami Dolphins: Loss

Miami has a balanced offense that won't struggle to move the ball against the Bills defense. Buffalo's run game will essentially be useless against the Dolphins' excellent run defense, and the team's passing attack isn't, uh, the best.

Vs. New York Jets: Win

The Jets are really bad. Buffalo doesn't do anything especially well, but New York does everything badly. This is the better of two awful teams. 

San Francisco 49ers

Record: 8-2-1

Predicted Record: 11-4-1

At St. Louis Rams: Win

After tying the Rams once, San Francisco gets the victory here. The 49ers are a much better team than St. Louis. Only excellent coaching kept the Rams alive last time.

Vs. Miami Dolphins: Win

Miami will struggle to do much of anything against San Francisco's defense. The Dolphins won't be able to run at all, and Ryan Tannehill isn't yet capable of carrying an offense by himself. 

At New England Patriots: Loss

The 49ers have an excellent defense, but it can be passed on. That's exactly what New England will do. San Francisco won't be able to hang with Tom Brady and the Patriots.

At Seattle Seahawks: Win

Seattle will still be without Richard Sherman and Brandon Browner here, which makes this an easier pick. With the two cornerbacks, the 49ers should still win, but their absence makes it an easy pick.

Vs. Arizona Cardinals: Loss

Here, the 49ers will have nothing to play for, with the division locked up. They will surrender the game to Arizona by resting some starters. 

Arizona Cardinals

Record: 4-7

Predicted Record: 6-10

At New York Jets: Win

Arizona isn't moving the ball hardly at all on offense, but neither are the Jets. And Arizona's offense still has some potential with a better defense working behind it.

at Seattle Seahawks: Loss

Even without Richard Sherman and Brandon Browner, Seattle's defense should be able to stop the Cardinals' stagnant offense. Russell Wilson and Marshawn Lynch will put some points on the board.

Vs. Detroit Lions: Loss

Arizona's defense is good, but not so good that Detroit won't be able to pass with success. On the other side of the ball, the Cardinals will continue to struggle, given their quarterback situation. 

Vs. Chicago Bears: Loss

The Bears are a much better team than the Cardinals. There is no reason whatsoever that this should even be close, given the vast difference in talent. 

At San Francisco 49ers: Win

Here, San Francisco should have already clinched the division and will likely rest some starters. That gives the Cardinals a fighting chance at another victory.

Seattle Seahawks

Record: 6-5

Predicted Record: 8-8

At Chicago Bears: Loss

Without Richard Sherman and Brandon Browner, the Seahawks will surrender plenty of passing yards to the Bears. Don't expect Seattle to score much against Chicago's defense.

Vs. Arizona Cardinals: Win

The Cardinals' lack of any passing attack worth mentioning helps negate Sherman and Browner's absence. Seattle has a better offense and should still be able to stop the Cardinals from scoring many points. 

At Buffalo Bills: Loss

Buffalo's pass offense isn't particularly good, but it is effective enough to score on Seattle's backup cornerbacks. Seattle should be able to keep this one close, but will come up short in the end.

Vs. San Francisco 49ers: Loss

This would be difficult for the Seahawks to win with Sherman and Browner. Without them, it's pretty much impossible. The 49ers are that much better.

Vs. St. Louis Rams: Win

The Seahawks finally have their cornerbacks back and face an inferior team. Seattle's defense will be able to shut down the Rams. The team's offense may struggle to score, but it will put up more points than St. Louis. 

St. Louis Rams

Record: 4-6-1

Predicted Record: 5-10-1

Vs. San Francisco 49ers: Loss

Despite tying the 49ers earlier in the year, the Rams seem likely to lose here. San Francisco is much better on both sides of the ball. Even home-field advantage shouldn't do the trick.

At Buffalo Bills: Win

Buffalo and St. Louis have similarly incompetent offenses, but the Rams defense is better. This could go either way, but St. Louis is the superior team. 

Vs. Minnesota Vikings: Loss

Though the Rams have a decent run defense, Adrian Peterson should still dominate. St. Louis' offense won't be able to keep up with Minnesota's.

At Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Loss

Tampa Bay is a good team except for its secondary. Fortunately for the Buccaneers, the Rams don't have much of a pass offense, which negates this weakness somewhat. 

At Seattle Seahawks: Loss

By now, Richard Sherman and Brandon Browner are back, which gives Seattle a large advantage over the Rams. St. Louis will struggle to move ball against the Seahawks' excellent defense. 

New Orleans Saints

Record: 5-6

Predicted Record: 10-6

At Atlanta Falcons: Win

Drew Brees will not have a difficult time passing against a not-so-great pass defense here. The Falcons will also be able to throw the ball, but Matt Ryan's recent interceptions weigh heavily.

At New York Giants: Win

New York is one of the NFL's best teams, but the Giants will struggle to stop the Saints' rolling offense. New York's lack of a dominant rushing attack on offense hurts, and New Orleans simply outguns the Giants.

Vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Win

The Buccaneers are a good team with one fatal weakness: playing the pass. Unfortunately for Tampa Bay, the Saints happen to be pretty good at throwing the ball. The Buccaneers simply can't stop Brees here. 

At Dallas Cowboys: Win

Dallas' modest record is actually a reflection of overachieving. The Cowboys aren't nearly as explosive as the Saints are on offense, and their defense isn't great either. New Orleans' offense will once again win the game. 

Vs. Carolina Panthers: Win

In 2011, Carolina had its offense compensate for a terrible defense. In 2012, the offense isn't really working either. The Saints should have no problem scoring, and the Panthers seem unlikely to keep up. 

Atlanta Falcons

Record: 10-1

Predicted Record: 12-4

Vs. New Orleans Saints: Loss

Though Atlanta has the better record, New Orleans has been playing better as of late. The Falcons will struggle to contain Drew Brees. But this will be a shootout that could go either way. It will likely come down to how many mistakes Matt Ryan makes.

At Carolina Panthers: Win

The Panthers aren't even on the same level as the Falcons. Carolina will probably be able to move the ball, but Atlanta's offense is much better, as is its defense. This shouldn't be close. 

Vs. New York Giants: Loss

With Eli Manning playing well, the Giants are an incredibly difficult team to beat. New York's average-at-best run defense isn't really relevant, as the Falcons can't really run the ball. The Giants are the better team.

At Detroit Lions: Win

Playing against another offensive powerhouse, the Falcons rely on their defense. Atlanta's defense is considerably better than Detroit's, which makes the difference here. Oh, and Matthew Stafford's mistake-laden year doesn't help.

Vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Loss

By now, the Falcons aren't playing for anything. They've clinched their playoff spot and will rest their starters against a Buccaneers team that could have won anyway. 

Carolina Panthers

Record: 3-8

Predicted Record: 5-11

At Kansas City Chiefs: Win

There isn't a more likely time for Cam Newton to go off than against the Chiefs. Kansas City is horrible on offense and defense, and the Panthers should be able to win. Jamaal Charles poses a threat, but the Chiefs seem unlikely to properly utilize him. 

Vs. Atlanta Falcons: Loss

Atlanta is going to win the NFC South, and it is a much better team than Carolina. The Falcons will have no problem passing. Though the Panthers won't struggle on offense, they won't dominate either.

At San Diego Chargers: Loss

Though San Diego has struggled in 2012, it is a better team than Carolina. Philip Rivers should be able to put points on the board against the Panthers, while Newton and company will struggle against a surprisingly good defense.

Vs. Oakland Raiders: Win

Oakland will still struggle to run, even against the Panthers' awful rush defense. Carolina, on the other hand, should be able to move the ball fairly easily, leading to a home victory.

At New Orleans Saints: Loss

The Saints will still have something to play for here, and that gives the Panthers little shot at a victory. New Orleans, even in a down year, is much better than Carolina. 

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Record: 6-5

Predicted Record: 9-7

At Denver Broncos: Loss

Tampa Bay's secondary is atrocious, and Denver has this guy named Peyton Manning. That's not a good matchup for the Buccaneers. The Broncos should win this easily.

Vs. Philadelphia Eagles: Win

Tampa Bay will have no problem running all over Philadelphia. Doug Martin will have a field day, and Nick Foles won't be able to take advantage of the Buccaneers' awful pass defense.

At New Orleans Saints: Loss

New Orleans has Drew Brees, who, like Manning, is pretty good at throwing the ball. That is a huge problem for Tampa Bay, which won't be able to keep up with the Saints.

Vs. St. Louis Rams: Win

St. Louis has been decent, but the team is more than capable of losing. Tampa Bay should run the ball with modest success, while also passing reasonably well. The Rams offense will struggle, going up against a superb run defense. 

At Atlanta Falcons: Win

Here, the Falcons have clinched and have no reason to play their starters. Even if they do, though, they  probably won't be at full speed, and the Buccaneers will be able to take advantage. 

New York Giants

Current Record: 7-4

Predicted Record: 10-6

At Washington Redskins: Win

Sure, Robert Griffin is good, but the Giants are a much better team than the Redskins. Eli Manning is coming around after a rough couple weeks, and he should be able to lead New York to a victory.

Vs. New Orleans Saints: Loss

Though New York is playing better, New Orleans is playing well in its own right. The Saints are scoring a ton of points, and their defense is slowly improving. The Giants' inconsistency could show up here.

At Atlanta Falcons: Win

Atlanta isn't as good as its record suggests. The Giants are a better team than the Falcons and should be able to score plenty of points. This could certainly go either way, though.

At Baltimore Ravens: Win

Baltimore's defense hasn't been great, and New York should be able to pass all day on a Lardarius Webb-less secondary. Baltimore will score points, but it seems unlikely to keep up.

Vs. Philadelphia Eagles: Loss

By now, the Giants have clinched the division and will likely rest their starters. That's the only reason Philadelphia gets the victory. 

Philadelphia Eagles

Record: 3-8

Predicted Record: 5-11

At Dallas Cowboys: Loss

Philadelphia is playing horribly right now, and a below-average Cowboys team is the easy pick. Nick Foles isn't getting the job done for the Eagles.

At Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Loss

Tampa Bay is actually a good team, unlike Philadelphia. Also, the Eagles are completely incapable of passing the ball, which is perfect for the Buccaneers, who struggle to defend it. Philadelphia will not be able to stop Doug Martin.

Vs. Cincinnati Bengals: Loss

Philadelphia's awful offensive line stands no chance against Geno Atkins. The Eagles will struggle to run, and their defense will, like every other team, be unable to contain A.J. Green.

Vs. Washington Redskins: Win

Philadelphia stands a chance to rebound by this point, and Michael Vick may be back, as well. Washington isn't a good team except for Robert Griffin, and it is always susceptible to an upset loss. 

At New York Giants: Win

Here, the Giants have clinched the division and are benching starters. If that isn't the case, New York should be able to win easily. 

Dallas Cowboys

Record: 5-6

Predicted Record: 6-10

Vs. Philadelphia Eagles: Win

As bad as Dallas has been this year, Philadelphia has been much worse. The switch to Nick Foles hasn't helped, and the Cowboys are a better team.

At Cincinnati Bengals: Loss

Cincinnati's defensive line should have no problem dominating Dallas' offensive front. The Bengals will simply do what they always do on offense (throw to A.J. Green), and it should work. 

Vs. Pittsburgh Steelers: Loss

Pittsburgh's defense is once again excellent, and the Dallas offense has way too many flaws to present a legitimate challenge. The Steelers may not score with ease, but it won't be too difficult either. 

Vs. New Orleans Saints: Loss

The Saints offense is rolling again, and Dallas doesn't seem likely to slow it down. New Orleans will be able to pass over the Cowboys secondary.

At Washington Redskins: Loss

Robert Griffin has already destroyed Dallas once this year, and there's nothing stopping it from happening again. The game is even at Washington this time. 

Washington Redskins

Record: 5-6

Predicted Record: 7-9

Vs. New York Giants: Loss

New York's offense is rebounding, and the Washington defense isn't good enough to stop it. As good as Robert Griffin is, the Giants are simply a much better team.

Vs. Baltimore Ravens: Loss

Baltimore's offense should be able to score fairly easily against the Redskins, while being able to limit RGIII. At home, though, Washington has a shot.

At Cleveland Browns: Win

It's hard to imagine Cleveland shutting down RGIII. The Browns offense simply won't be able to keep up with Washington's explosiveness. 

At Philadelphia Eagles: Loss

The Eagles are struggling at the moment, but they have enough talent to beat lesser teams. Washington, despite being an exciting team, still isn't all that good. 

Vs. Dallas Cowboys: Win

Dallas has struggled all season, and Griffin has already toasted the team once. There's no reason to think it won't happen a second time, now in Washington. 

Minnesota Vikings

Record: 6-5

Predicted Record: 8-8

At Green Bay Packers: Loss

It's extremely difficult to win at Lambeau Field, and the Packers are a better team than the Vikings. Aaron Rodgers will have no problem against Minnesota's secondary.

Vs. Chicago Bears: Loss

Chicago should be able to limit Adrian Peterson's success, and the Vikings will struggle more to stop the Bears offense. At Chicago, this isn't too difficult of a pick.

At St. Louis Rams: Win

The Rams have had some success competing with high-quality teams, but they aren't great. Minnesota should be able to pound the ball, while stopping the Rams' below-average offense. 

At Houston Texans: Loss

Houston is one of the NFL's best teams and should be able to claim an easy victory. The Texans will be able to run and pass on offense while essentially shutting down Minnesota's offense. 

Vs. Green Bay Packers: Win

Now at home, the Vikings have a better shot of upsetting Green Bay. Adrian Peterson will pick up plenty of yards, and the Packers will struggle more to score on the road. 

Green Bay Packers

Record: 7-4

Predicted Record: 10-6

Vs. Minnesota Vikings: Win

At home, the Packers should be able to take Minnesota. Adrian Peterson will pick up some yards, but Green Bay will be able to pass the ball at will, scoring plenty of points.

Vs. Detroit Lions: Win

These are two pass-heavy, explosive offenses with questionable defenses. However, the Packers are playing at home and are, on the whole, the better team.

At Chicago Bears: Loss

Green Bay often struggles against elite competition, and the Bears are certainly that. Chicago's defense will be able to restrain the Packers offense, leading to a home victory.

Vs. Tennessee Titans: Win

Tennessee isn't very good. The Titans can occasionally compete with upper-level teams, but they rarely win, especially on the road at Lambeau Field.

At Minnesota Vikings: Loss

Playing in Minnesota now, the Packers will have a more difficult time. Peterson will again be effective, and Green Bay will face more challenges getting into the end zone.

Chicago Bears

Record: 8-3

Predicted Record: 12-4

Vs. Seattle Seahawks: Win

Without its top two cornerbacks, Seattle will struggle to cover Brandon Marshall. The Bears defense will easily stop the Seahawks offense.

At Minnesota Vikings: Win

The key here is Chicago's defense. Minnesota relies on Adrian Peterson, and the Bears should be able to stop him. Without Peterson, the Vikings don't have much going for them. 

Vs. Green Bay Packers: Win

Green Bay has shown that it struggles to compete with more complete teams. The Bears have a solid offense to go with a brilliant defense, so they should come out on top, especially at home.

At Arizona Cardinals: Win

The Cardinals offense is dreadful, and their defense won't be able to do enough to stop Chicago from scoring. 

Vs. Detroit Lions: Loss

By this point, the Bears should have their playoff spot locked up and will be resting their starters. This leaves Detroit with an easy victory.

Detroit Lions

Record: 4-7

Predicted Record: 7-9

Vs. Indianapolis Colts: Win

Indianapolis' pass defense isn't awful, but the Colts lack the talent required to contain Calvin Johnson. The Lions will look to score a lot of points here.

At Green Bay Packers: Loss

Here, two offense-heavy teams with shaky defenses meet. However, Green Bay is the better of the one-dimensional teams and is at home, so it escapes with the win.

At Arizona Cardinals: Win

Arizona is essentially playing without a quarterback, so it won't be able to score many points. That won't be a problem for the Lions. 

Vs. Atlanta Falcons: Loss

The Falcons have an excellent offense that should have no problem scoring against Detroit. The Lions will also be able to score, but Atlanta's defense is the better of the two.

Vs. Chicago Bears: Win

This is largely because Chicago will likely be coasting by Week 17, with its playoff spot secure. Otherwise, Chicago is the better team and the more likely victor.