Week 14: Prime Picks in the NFL

Week 14 brings us closer to some teams driving for the play-offs, and other teams struggling to survive. Let's look at the games for week 14 around the league.

Oakland visits a down-and-out San Diego team now  Three games behind the division leading Broncos with four games to go, San Diego will get a now meaningless victory.

Chicago hosts Jacksonville and will win this game to keep their division tight going down the stretch run of the season. Jacksonville looks for better days next season.

Minnesota will also beat Detroit on the road this week, to also keep their division title hopes within reach. We all know Detroit will not win a game this season.

Green Bay plays at home against Houston, but the division might well be out of reach this season for the Packers, and you have to feel for the fans in Green Bay.

This team was 13-3 with that other guy they had at quarterback last season. That's all I am going to say! Take the Pack this week.

The Giants host the Eagles this week. The Giants are a perfect 6-0 at home and look for this trend to continue. This is the Eagles' last gasp at making the playoffs. Take the Giants at home.

Indianapolis is at home against the Cincinnati Bengals, who are at a dismal 1-10-1 this season. Indianapolis keeps winning as of late. and this week will be no different. The Colts make it to 9-4 and are in fine shape for a wild card this season.

Atlanta visits a dejected New Orleans team this week. The Saints will not roll over, even with their playoff hopes very slim. Take Atlanta to win a close one on the road over  the Saints.

The Miami Dolphins travel to Buffalo, a tough place to play in December. News flash. Buffalo starting quarterback is out, and Miami plays in a dome this weekend, Take the Dolphins fighting for the playoffs to happen for the Fins.

Cleveland visits Tennessee this week. Cleveland is missing two quarterbacks now due to injury and this is a no-brainer. Take the Titans to win easily.

Denver will host Kansas City, who is coming off a win against Oakland. Denver looked better against the Jets last week, in this up and down season for the Broncos. Take Denver at home this week.

The Jets travel to the West Coast to take on the 49ers, who won last week against Buffalo. The Jets will get it done this week and firm up their hopes for the playoffs this season.

The Jets' closest rival in that division, New England, travels to Seattle to play the lackluster Seahawks. New England should come away with a victory as well this week.

Arizona will win their division against the Rams this week at home. Arizona's trouble begins when they travel east in the playoffs. They will get a playoff game at home against an NFC wild card team this season.

In the game of the week, Pittsburgh plays Dallas in pittsburgh this week. Pittsburgh is coming off a big win against New England and is at 9-3.

Dallas won easily last week and is at 8-4. This game could make or break the Cowboys season. I am going out on a limb this week, but I will take Pittsburgh at home in a close one.

Washington travels to Baltimore to take on a tough defensive Ravens team. Washington could really use a win, just in case Dallas loses to Pittsburgh. This one is a very tough call, and the Ravens are playing very well. I like Baltimore at home in another close one.

Finally, in a huge Monday Night Football game, division rivals Tampa Bay and Carolina play on the Panthers home field.  I think Tampa Bay's offense gets exposed for weaknesses this week, and Carolina exhibitsball control running the ball against Tampa Bay.

That will set up some play action for Delhomme, who had a nice game against Green Bay, Carolina plays very well at home, so take the Panthers in this one.

Good luck to all your teams in their drive to make the playoffs. I am at 123-69-1 for the season.

Thomas [NFL Mikee] Moreland