The Kid, The ‘Cane and the Old Timer Pick Week 13

Even though this post is going up after 3 p.m., I can assure you all of these picks were made before the games started.  Hell, the way we are picking maybe we should start picking at halftime of the game. 

The Old Timer threatened to let my 2-year-old daughter pick for him next week if he keeps this pace up.

Standings through 12 weeks:

Kid: Week 12: 5-8-2; Season: 74-75-7
Cane: Week 12: 6-7-2; Season: 74-75-7
Old Timer: 3-10-2; Season: 65-84-7

NEW YORK JETS -9 vs. Denver Broncos
The Kid says: Broncos.  There has got to be a slip up here somewhere for the Jets, they aren’t going to win their last 10 or 11 games.  Depending on the weather in New York today, Jay Cutler could throw the Broncos to victory, or at least to cover the number.
The Cane says: Jets.
The Old Timer says: Jets All Day Long

BUFFALO BILLS -6.5 vs San Francisco 49ers
The Kid says: Bills.  I’m done picking my Niners, they just do nothing but disappoint me.  Did Buffalo get back on track after hanging 54 points on the Chiefs last week?  Not sure, but they are a good home team, it is a long trip East for SF and I think Buff wins by at least a touchdown.
The Cane says: Niners.
The Old Timer says: Bills Can’t Beat Good Or Mediocre Teams, But They Crush The Bums

TAMPA BAY BUCS -3.5 vs. New Orleans Saints
The Kid says: Bucs.  With or without Reggie Bush, the Tampa defense should be too much for the Saints to overcome.  I just don’t see Brees throwing for 350 and three scores against the Bucs.  The Saints need this one badly to keep their faint playoff hopes alive, but I would be surprised to see them pull this one off on the road.
The Cane says: Saints.
The Old Timer says: Bucs.  Saints Are 1 Good, 1 Bad. They Had There 1 Good Last Time

GREEN BAY PACKERS -3 vs. Carolina Panthers
The Kid says: Packers.  They are a good team at home and I like what Aaron Rodgers is doing this year.  It will be tough to beat a good Carolina team, but I’ll take the Pack
The Cane says: Panthers.
The Old Timer says: Carolina.  Rodgers is really struggling.

New York Giants -3.5 at WASHINGTON REDSKINS
The Kid says: Giants.   This whole thing with Burress smells funny to me.  I don’t know what the team is going to do with this guy, but I think they should have seen enough.  They have enough depth at receiver to still win games, and you should see that on display today.  Give me the G-Men.
The Cane says: ‘Skins.
The Old Timer says: Washington.  Always a tight game.

Miami Dolphins -9 at ST. LOUIS RAMS
The Kid says: Dolphins.  All year long, we’ve been trying to explain away that the ‘Fins aren’t that good.  Well, it’s Week 13 now and they are still rolling.  I’ll give the nine over the hapless Rams.
The Cane says: Rams.
The Old Timer says: Rams.  Miami is better, but not that much better.

Baltimore Ravens -6.5 at CINCINNATI BENGALS
The Kid says: Ravens.  I’ve been on their bandwagon for a number of weeks now and this one seems like a no-brainer even though they are a touchdown favorite on the road.  I think it’s obvious that the Bungles have packed it in for the year, and Marvin Lewis better work on updating that resume for Monster.com.
The Cane says: Bengals.
The Old Timer says: Cincy.

Indianapolis Colts -4.5 at CLEVELAND BROWNS
The Kid says: Colts.  This is one of those games where it almost seems too good to be true, but I’ll definitely give 4.5 with Indy, who seems to have finally found somewhat of a roll.
The Cane says: Brownies.
The Old Timer says: Colts.

SAN DIEGO CHARGERS -5.5 vs. Atlanta Falcons
The Kid says: Chargers.  Not sure why I am taking the team who is basically out of the playoff hunt against a team that really needs the win, but this is a gut feeling for me.
The Cane says: Falcons.
The Old Timer says: Chargers.  Tomlinson goes wild.

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS -1 vs. Pittsburgh Steelers
The Kid says: Pats.  Until I see someone take them out, I’ll keep taking the Pats.  Matt Cassel is officially on a roll, and hey kid, how would you like to move to San Francisco next year?
The Cane says: Steel City.
The Old Timer says: New England.  Belichick outsmarts the Steelers.

OAKLAND RAIDERS -3 vs. Kansas City Chiefs
The Kid says: Chiefs.  I don’t care what the Raiders did to Denver last week, I’ll never give points with them.  The Chiefs still have a pulse, while the Raiders flatlined five years ago and have never recovered.
The Cane says: Raiders.
The Old Timer says: Oakland.  Two turtles racing to the finish line.

MINNESOTA VIKINGS -3.5 vs. Chicago Bears
The Kid says: Vikings.  In these tough NFC North battles, I usually take the home team.  Sorry, there isn’t more analysis on this one, but that was the sole factor I used to pick this one.
The Cane says: Da Bears.
The Old Timer says: Minny.

HOUSTON TEXANS -3.5 vs. Jacksonville Jaguars
The Kid says: Jacksonville.   I just don’t see the Texans as a legitimate threat against decent teams.  Now, I’m far from saying that Jacksonville is good, but I think they can do enough to win this one.
The Cane says: Houston.
The Old Timer says: Jags.  Texans Not Good Enough To Be Giving.