NFL Predictions Week 14: New Orleans Saints and Favorites That Will Easily Cover

As the end of the 2011 NFL season draws near, there are still plenty of opportunities to pick up more winnings. The favorites of Week 14 won't be tested too much, which is why several people will lean their way.  

It's been a difficult season to predict, but some of the matchups in these final weeks are much easier to judge. 

It's fun to root for underdogs sometimes, but this week a few of them don't stand a chance. With that said, here are three favorites who will easily cover the spread. 

New Orleans Saints -4 

Drew Brees and company hit the road this week to take on the Tennessee Titans, and they won't have any problems on Sunday. 

Yes, the Titans play much better at home and are starting to find their groove, but they're no match for the Saints' high-powered offense. 

New Orleans' run game is picking up with Mark Ingram, and Brees is on fire right now. Tennessee will put up a good fight, but it doesn't have an answer for the Saints. 

Prediction: Saints 30, Titans 20

Pittsburgh Steelers -14 

This may seem like a lot of points, but the Steelers will host the lowly Cleveland Browns, who have no shot at winning this game. 

Ben Roethlisberger is 12-1 in his career against the Browns, and Cleveland has lost seven straight games in Pittsburgh. 

ESPN's John Buccigross tweeted just how bad the Browns have been this season. 

Taking on the best defense in the NFL this Thursday night, the Browns are doomed. The Steelers will dominate the entire game, covering the spread with ease. 

Prediction: Steelers 34, Browns 13 

New England Patriots -8 

They may be playing on the road, but the Patriots are going to thrive on Sunday. The Washington Redskins will attempt to be competitive, but the fact of the matter is, their offense isn't good enough to hang with New England. 

Tom Brady will have a field day in Washington, and Mike Shanahan will steer from the run game to try and beat the Patriots through the air. 

Yes, it is their weak spot, but the Redskins don't have a strong enough quarterback to excel on Sunday. Brady and company will get an early lead and never look back. 

Prediction: Patriots 38, Redskins 24