Day 61: NFL Picks

Once again a busy Friday is upon us so we're making time for NFL picks and that's it. We apologize and we'll be back on Monday.

NFL PICK 'EM

Last week              Ben: 4-3               Boz: 4-3
Season                   Ben: 42-29           Boz: 40-31

1) New England (7-4) at Miami (5-6)

Ben: NEW ENGLAND. I thought Miami would make a run for the playoffs, but I feel like New England is overall a better team, and they'll end the 'Phins playoff hopes.

Boz: NEW ENGLAND. The Patriots have struggled on the road this season but those losses have come against good teams. The Patriots will win this one big as Tom Brady, Randy Moss, and Wes Welker put up big numbers.

2) Philadelphia (7-4) at Atlanta (6-5)

Ben: PHILADELPHIA. I had Atlanta down until I remember that Matt Ryan will not play, and that's the end for the Falcons. Simple as that.

Boz: PHILADELPHIA. Both teams have injuries but I think not having Matt Ryan trumps not having Desean Jackson. The Eagles have plenty of other playmakers to make up for it if Jackson doesn't play. Chris Redmond won't be able to make up for not having Matt Ryan against the Eagles defense.

3) Detroit (2-9) at Cincinnati (8-3)

Ben: DETROIT. I feel like my 9 losses picking the Lions so far this season might as well keep rising.

Boz: CINCINNATI. The Lions look to have some type of future but this game isn't being played in the future.

4) Tennessee (5-6) at Indianapolis (11-0)

Ben: INDIANAPOLIS. I really like what Vince Young has helped the Titans do, but this game is at Lucas Oil Stadium and Peyton Manning is still the QB for the Colts.

Boz: TENNESSEE. I know Ben is taking the Colts because he never picks against Peyton Manning. I need to pick up a game so I'm hoping that those close games catch up to Indy. Come on Vince!

5) St. Louis (1-10) at Chicago (4-7)

Ben: CHICAGO. Culter and the Bears as a whole have disappointed all year, but they are still better then St. Louie.

Boz: CHICAGO. The Bears better win this game and Cutler better have a good game. If they lose to the Rams, Lovie Smith might as well start packing his bags.

6) Dallas (8-3) at New York Giants (6-5)

Ben: NEW YORK. I gotta think that the Giants bust out of this slump this week.

Boz: DALLAS. The Giants are really banged up and just aren't the same team we thought they were six games ago. The Cowboys offense will be too much to keep up with.

7) Minnesota (10-1) at Arizona (7-4)

Ben: MINNESOTA. The Vikings are great this year, and they have barely been stopped this season.

Boz: MINNESOTA. No matter whether Kurt Warner is playing or not, the defense is still not good enough to contain both Brett Favre and Adrian Peterson. I know the Cardinals offense is very good, but the defense is not.

8) Baltimore (6-5) at Green Bay (7-4)

Ben: BALTIMORE. I feel like Baltimore's offense is good enough to let them stay in the game, and the defense will make a big play late to get them the win.

Boz: GREEN BAY. It's tough to win at Lambeau this time of year and the Packers are playing good football. There are only three or four quarterbacks playing better than Aaron Rodgers right now and the running attack for the Pack has been back on track.