NFL Week 11 Picks: Identifying Underdogs Sure to Be Buried

Underdogs have actually fared well this season compared to years past, but that doesn't mean they're all pulling upsets each week. 

Here are the three underdogs that won't shock the league in Week 11. 

Tampa Bay Buccaneers 

The Buccaneers are losers of three straight, and their quarterback, Josh Freeman, has four touchdowns and seven interceptions over that span. 

We all know about the Packers. They're on fire, and Aaron Rodgers has shown no signs of slowing down. 

Their defense usually plays a little better at home, too. 

Coming into the season, this game looked to have all the makings of a fantastic NFC showdown with huge playoff implications. 

After the disappointment we've seen from not only Josh Freeman but also LeGarrette Blount (who hasn't been terrible) and Mike Williams, you'll understand why I think this game is going to be another Green Bay Packers blowout. 

San Diego Chargers 

Jay Cutler finally gets back at Philip Rivers for this.

It has always bothered the heck out of me.

The Bears defense is clicking right now, with Julius Peppers getting constant pressure off the edge, Brian Urlacher and Lance Briggs controlling the middle and the secondary taking advantage of any poor decisions by opposing quarterbacks. 

Rivers has turned the ball over more than any other signal caller this season (21 total).

With a ravaged offensive line in front of him, Rivers won't have much time to get rid of the football.

On defense, we saw how the Raiders ran over San Diego last Thursday—expect more of the same from MVP candidate Matt Forte in the Bears victory. 

Arizona Cardinals 

The Cardinals are coming off a huge road win against the train wreck that has become of the Philadelphia Eagles. 

John Skelton was great in the second half last week, but this week, playing in San Francisco against the 49ers, he faces a much stiffer test. 

How about the best defense in football?

The 49ers will get it done by running the football and by totally eliminating the Cardinals running game with their stout defensive front and Patrick Willis and NaVorro Bowman. 

It could be close at the beginning, but San Fran's efficiency will lead them to a 9-1 start.