NFL Week 13 Picks: Woodshed Watch for League's Most Pathetic Teams

The only good thing that comes out of a pathetic season is a high draft pick and the perspective of, there's nowhere else to go but up.

And with the worst in mind, here are three of the league's worst teams heading into Week 13.

Indianapolis Colts (at Patriots)

The winless Colts remain winless after Week 13. Heading into New England is no easy task even for some of the best NFL teams, so how can we expect the 0-11 Colts to win?

We can't, and they won't. First, there's no answer to stop Tom Brady let alone a good enough pass defense to play man-coverage. If they double up on anyone, say Wes Welker, well that leaves Deion Branch and Rob Gronkowski even more open.

Offensively, they can't move the ball except sparingly on the ground. That said, an average ground game won't keep pace with the Pats' in this weeks biggest blowout.

Patriots over Colts

St. Louis Rams (at 49ers)

The next biggest blowout of the week comes between the 9-2 49ers at home against their polar opposite, 2-9 Rams. Despite being division rivals that has had no affect on how lopsided this so-called rivalry is.

As for their 2011 game, the 49ers have one of the best ground games and RBs in Frank Gore, and the Rams rank dead last in defending the run. Therefore, don't expect Frisco to do anything but run the football.

Sure there'll be a few play-action's here and there to test the fluidity of their passing game, but San Fran is living and dying on the ground old-school style between the tackles.

If the Rams somehow keep this close, it's only because they stacked 11 defenders near and around the box while Frisco refused to throw regardless. But that won't happen.

49ers over Rams

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (vs. Panthers)

They may have gotten off to a good start, but Tampa Bay has become one of the NFL's worst teams. Since beginning 4-2 they've dropped five straight and are now 4-7.

This week they play host to the young and confident Carolina Panthers who have a Top 10 offense in rushing and passing. Also unfortunately for Tampa, their defense ranks just No. 28 against the pass and No. 30 against the rush.

So in hindsight, the Bucs' only shot is to somehow stay on pace with their mediocre (at best) offense. Running the football may work once in a while however, RB LeGarrette Blount is just too inconsistent to be a major factor.

Now include the versatility of rookie QB Cam Newton and Carolina gets a sound win over the Buccaneers sinking ship (oh the irony).

Panthers over Buccaneers

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