NFL Picks Week 13: Who Will Win Weekend's Divisional Showdowns?

Three out the 16 games on the NFL schedule in Week 13 are divisional clashes. Only one of those games looks like a good one from the outside looking in. 

Still, divisional games are always special. The underdog always wants to go out there and show the favorite who's boss. 

So, without further adieu, let's take a look at this week's divisional clashes and figure out what we can expect.

Cincinnati Bengals vs. Pittsburgh Steelers

The Bengals and Steelers played a great game earlier in the season. The Bengals fought valiantly, but were ultimately on the losing end of the scoreboard. 

That game was in Cincinnati. This one is in Pittsburgh. While they have dropped two games to the Ravens this year, the Steelers have been consistent all season.

They have beaten some of the NFL's best teams this year. Cincinnati is good and will be the AFC North's team to beat in the future, but they are still at least a year removed from that level. The Steelers will win this one.

Prediction: Steelers 23, Bengals 17

Baltimore Ravens vs. Cleveland Browns

Baltimore is in the middle of a great year. Still, they have fallen into something of a pattern. All three of their losses have been on the road, after a big win, against a clearly inferior team. While all three of those apply here, I am looking for the Ravens to reverse that trend. 

The Browns just don't have the offense to get an upset in this one. They lack serious big-play ability and Baltimore's defense is too hard to run on.

Joe Flacco makes the necessary passes. Look for Torrey Smith to make a big play or two. While the Browns defense is good, the Ravens will do plenty to win on Sunday. 

Prediction: Ravens 24, Browns 10

St. Louis Rams vs. San Francisco 49ers

A case could be made that the 49ers will lack some motivation in this one. Still, a win officially clinches the NFC West. It also gives them another advantage over the Saints, who they will potentially be battling for the No. 2 spot in the conference. Common opponents is a tiebreaker and the Rams beat the Saints earlier in the year.

On the field, the Rams will have a hard time generating any offense against the 49ers defense. That's one of the best units in the league and Sam Bradford's status is very much in doubt.

The Rams have good players on defense, but guys like Vernon Davis, Frank Gore and even Delanie Walker are difficult matchups for them. The 49ers will win this one easily.

Prediction: 49ers 27, Rams 7