NFL Picks Week 11: Can Broncos Take Control of AFC West vs. Chargers?
NFL Week 11 picks and predictions have arrived. The schedule is full of meaningful games, old school rivalries and possible upsets.
While most NFL fans will have their eyes on the match up between the Peyton Manning and Tom Brady, there is another battle going on out west that could have serious playoff implications.
The Kyle Orton led Denver Broncos head into San Diego to play the Chargers on Monday Night Football. The Broncos are coming off of their biggest game of the year with a blowout victory over AFC West rivals the Chiefs and they hope to derail the Chargers annual late season march to the AFC West title.
On the east coast, Mike Vick looks to continue his season of redemption against the Giants. The two teams are tied for first place and the winner will be among the cream of the crop in the NFC.
Here's a complete look at NFL Week 11 picks.
No. 16: Chicago at Miami
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Why Chicago Could Win: Even though Chicago’s offense is inconsistent Jay Cutler has been much better as of late. Devin Hester could have a field day against Miami’s shaky special teams.
Why Miami Could Win: Tyler Thigpen is coming off a big win against a quality Titans team. Miami may be hitting their stride after struggling at home all season long
Prediction: Miami gets their second straight home win off the backs of the defense.
Score: Chicago 16, Miami 24
No. 15: Buffalo at Cincinnati
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Why Buffalo Could Win: Winning is contagious. The Bills put it all together last week for their first win and Cincinnati is one of the most dysfunctional teams in the NFL.
Why Cincinnati Could Win: The Bengals have home field advantage.
Prediction: Buffalo’s surprisingly good secondary will exploit Palmer’s deficiencies.
Score: Buffalo 31, Cincinnati 21
No. 14: Detroit at Dallas
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Why Detroit Could Win: Detroit will keep it close like they have done all season. Detroit's defensive line should pound Kitna all day.
Why Dallas Could Win: The Cowboys rallied around interim coach Jason Garrett last Sunday. With so much talent on defense look for Dallas to take advantage of a young Lions team.
Prediction: Detroit hasn't learned how to close out games yet. Cowboys will win a tight one.
Score: Dallas 37, Detroit 34
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No. 13: Cleveland at Jacksonville
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Why Cleveland Could Win: Browns defense is capable of getting enough stops against the Jags to pull out a win.
Why Jacksonville Could Win: Jaguars are good and they clearly have luck on their side. Garrard is playing well and Maurice Jones-Drew is running hard.
Prediction: Cleveland has six hobbled defensive players. Expect a fresh Jags squad to run them over.
Score: Jacksonville 34, Cleveland 21
No. 12: Baltimore at Carolina
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Why Baltimore Could Win: The Ravens are simply better and deeper at every position.
Why Carolina Could Win: Buffalo gave the Ravens a run for their money so maybe Carolina can too. I doubt it.
Prediction: The Ravens secondary is unstable but the front 7 will give Panthers starter Brian St. Pierre fits all day.
Score: Baltimore 42, Carolina 6
No. 11: Green Bay at Minnesota
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Why Green Bay Could Win: The Vikings have not beat a quality team all season. Their lack of a running game should not be much of an issue against a weak Vikings team.
Why Minnesota Could Win: When you have the leagues leading rusher in Adrian Peterson on the field then you always have a shot.
Prediction: Favre says his shoulder is okay but Percy Harvin is questionable. It's going to a be a long day for the Vikings offense.
Score: Green Bay 24, Minnesota 17
No. 10 Houston at New York Jets
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Why Houston Could Win: The Jets are just 2-2 at home. If Schaub and Andre Johnson hook up on enough big plays they could eek out a win.
Why the New York Jets Could Win: Texans secondary is very poor, Sanchez should put up big numbers.
Prediction: Jets explode in the second half with a couple long passes to Santonio Holmes.
Score: New York Jets 34S, Houston 20
No. 9: Washington at Tennessee
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Why Washington Could Win: The Skins need this win to justify the McNabb contract and to have any hopes of staying within shouting distance of the Giants and Eagles.
Why Tennessee Could Win: Chris Johnson will have a big day against the 25th ranked rushing defense in the league.
Prediction: Randy Moss is three catches away from 8th place on the all-time receptions list. He will get that many and more in a close win.
Score: Tennessee 24, Washington 21
No. 8: Arizona at Kansas City
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Why Arizona Could Win: The Chiefs defense has been exposed in back to back losses. Derek Anderson should excel against their secondary
Why Kansas City Could Win: Chiefs are undefeated at home and Arizona could be the worst team in the league.
Prediction: The Chiefs' special teams will put this one out of reach early.
Score: Kansas City 34, Arizona 13
No. 7: Oakland at Pittsburgh
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Why Oakland Could Win: Raiders are healthy coming off of a bye. Jacoby Ford and Zach Miller could expose the Steelers corners.
Why Pittsburgh Could Win: The Steelers are angry after a blowout loss to the Pats. Rashard Mendenhall should have a big game.
Prediction: The Raiders Zach Miller pulls in a touchdown reception with seconds left to upset the Steelers.
Score: Oakland: 21 Pittsburgh: 17
No. 6: Atlanta at St. Louis
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Why Atlanta Could Win: Atlanta is simply the better team. Roddy White should continue his stellar season against the Rams.
Why St. Louis Could Win: Rams could catch the Falcons looking ahead to their NFC showdown with the Packers.
Prediction: Rams will keep it close but the Falcons talent and depth will push them over the top late.
Score: Atlanta 34, St. Louis 31
No. 5: Seattle at New Orleans
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Why Seattle Could Win: Pete Carroll's team is unpredictable, no one knows what team will show up week to week. Coming off of a blowout win, they could have the confidence to beat the Saints.
Why New Orleans Could Win: With Bush back, Brees will have a field day against the Seahawks weak defense.
Prediction: The Saints are hitting their stride again. They will show why they won the Super Bowl last season
Score: New Orleans 42, Seattle 16
No. 4: Tampa Bay at San Francisco
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Why Tampa Bay Could Win: TB is a tough road team and if the 49ers have showed anything it's that they will give a game away.
Why San Francisco Could Win: Frank Gore should be able to run all over the putrid Bucs rushing defense.
Prediction: Troy Smith has rejuvenated the 49ers offense. If the offensive line can keep the penalties to a minimum, SF will keep the Bucs off balance on the way to a solid win.
Score: San Francisco 17, Tampa Bay 13
No. 3: Indianapolis at New England
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Why Indianapolis Could Win: The young Pats secondary is no match for Peyton Manning and his makeshift receiving corps.
Why New England Could Win: After beating the Steelers, the Patriots are confident and playing their rivals at home, a place they rarely lose in.
Prediction: Brady and company eek out a close win with a last second field goal.
Score: New England 31, Indianapolis 28
No. 2: New York Giants at Philadelphia
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Why the New York Giants Could Win: Coming off of their worst loss of the season, the Giants still have one of the NFC's best defenses. Couple that with the shoddy Eagles offensive line and the Giants have a shot.
Why Philadelphia Could Win: Vick and the Eagles are coming off of one of the biggest wins in team history. If Vick is on his game the Giants are going down.
Prediction: The Eagles strike early and withstand a late rally by the Giants for a slim win.
Score: Philadelphia 28, New York Giants 24
No. 1: Denver at San Diego
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Why Denver Could Win: Kyle Orton and Tim Tebow are figuring out how to get the Broncos offense in the end zone. Broncos could also take advantage of horrible Chargers special teams.
Why San Diego Could Win: Men lie, women lie and apparently numbers do too. The Chargers are 1st in total offense and 2nd in total defense but so far this season that hasn't amounted in a lot of wins. The Chargers can exploit Denver's defense and get their record closer to a respectable level
Prediction: TE Gates returns to the lineup with a big game to end the Broncos short lived resurgence.
Score: San Diego 28, Denver 17
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