NFL Week 13 Picks: Underdogs That Will Win Outright

None of these underdogs are massive underdogs. It certainly wouldn't be shocking for them to win. 

But given the way that they have played this season, these favorites are all getting too much respect. But instead of focusing on the negative, let's go positive and look at the underdogs that will pull of a win.

All spreads according to Sportsbook.

Tennessee Titans (+2.5) at Buffalo Bills

While the Titans being in contention this late in the year is surprising to me, they are in a favorable matchup here. The Bills are on a serious slide right now, having lost four of their last five games.

Buffalo's defense leaves an awful lot to be desired, and Chris Johnson seems to be finding his form as the season progresses. Look for him to make the difference in this game.

On the other side of the ball, Tennessee's defense will do well against a sliding Buffalo offense. 

Prediction: Titans 24, Bills 14

Carolina Panthers (+3) at Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Frankly, the Panthers aren't a very good football team. Still, the Buccaneers look awful this year, especially considering how strong 2010 was for them. 

Look for the running attacks of both teams to go wild. Neither of these teams have much of a run defense at all. 

The difference will be Cam Newton and his overall ability. He'll have a strong game with his arm and legs. His playmakers are having a much better year than those who play for the Buccaneers.

Prediction: Panthers 27, Buccaneers 21 

Denver Broncos (+1.5) at Minnesota Vikings

The Broncos' defense has been stellar in recent weeks. Tim Tebow has been clutch, but the defense has been more responsible than anything for the team's 5-1 record in his six starts. 

Without Adrian Peterson playing for the Vikings, the Broncos are in excellent shape to win this one. If he was in the lineup, I would like the Vikings' chances much more. But without him, they are going to have a hard time generating any offense. 

This one won't be pretty, but the Broncos will do what's necessary to pull it off. 

Prediction: Broncos 16, Vikings 10