NFL Winners & Losers: Week 15

1) Giants (11-2) @ Cowboys (8-5)
Man, the Cowboys have a lot riding on this game. A win would keep us on an inside track for a wild card spot while a loss would most likely put us on the outside looking in, since this is a conference game. That collapse in Pittsburgh was HUGE. Speaking of Pittsburgh, they similarly lost/collapsed in heart breaking fashion in Week 8 to NYG by being outscored 12-0 in the 4th. The next week they came back and whupped the, then 6-2, Redskins 23-6. Hopefully we can bounce back like that.

Anyway, I got 2 conflicting stats for you this week and something's gotta give: 1) The Giants are 16-1 on the road since they lost the 2007 season opener at Texas Stadium 45-35. 2) The Cowboys are 5-0 on NBC Sunday Night Football, dating back to that same '07 season opener. Guess when this game is to be played?? You got it, 8:15pm Sunday night on NBC. Which streak will win out?? I don't know, but I'm gonna have some faith (and some onions lol) and go Cowboys winners, Giants losers.

2) Steelers (10-3) @ Ravens (9-4)
I'll be watching this game VERY closely on Sunday because I can use how the Ravens play the Steelers as a barometer to know if the Cowboys have a chance in Week 16 when we meet lol. I think the Steelers will win this one and clinch the division, but hopefully they expose something that we can exploit. Steelers winners, Ravens losers.

3) Buccaneers (9-4) @ Falcons (8-5)
Isn't this great?? The 2 biggest threats to the Cowboys' playoff spot are playing each other. ATL is 5-1 at home and, after Monday's loss @CAR, Tampa is just 3-4 on the road. As a Cowboy fan, looking at that stat makes me wanna cry because we need these bum ass Buccaneers to win to help keep our playoff hopes alive, but their road record is discouraging (especially when you realize 2 of those 3 came @KC and @DET). Falcons winners, Bucs losers.

4) Broncos (8-5) @ Panthers (10-3)
The inconsistent Denver Broncos were dealt another blow this week as they placed their 5th running back, Peyton Hillis, on IR. Tatem Bell, who working at a cell phone store in the mall before being resigned last month (that's actually a true story lol), will fill in and be the Broncos' 7th starting RB this season (yes 7th, not 6th because Selvin Young never went on IR after he got hurt).

Anyway, the Panthers are now 7-0 at home this season and though the Broncos are the sole team to beat the Falcons in the Georgiadome, I just don't see them winning this game. I'd like them to, but after the way DeAngelo Williams and Jonathan Stewart ran all over Tampa, I doubt Denver's terrible defense can stop them from running for 300 yards again. Panthers winners, Broncos losers.

5) Vikings (8-5) @ Cardinals (8-5)
Ooh, a late season match-up between two division leaders! The Vikings need to stay still right where they are because if the Cowboys get the #6 seed, we'll get to play them in the 1st round and after they barely beat the Lions again last week, that might not be such a bad thing lol. Too bad that probably will never happen because the Vikes don't stand a chance again the Cards at home. Cardinals winners, Vikings losers.

6) Saints (7-6) @ Bears (7-6)
If the Bears win and the Vikings lose, they'll be right back in the thick of things in the NFC North. The big question in this game will be if the Saints' offense can translate to "high of 33°F, low of 21°F" weather. History says no because the last times these 2 teams played was once in December and once in January, both in Chicago, and both wins for the home team. Not to mention the Saints are just 1-5 on the road lol. Bears winners, Saints losers.

That was a close one, but I got the win to start out 1-0 again this week. Yay me lol.

7) Titans (12-1) @ Texans (6-7)
At first I had this game higher, but then I realized that though it'll probably be a good divisional match-up, its basically meaningless. The Titans have the AFC all but locked up, and the Texans couldn't make the playoffs in they won all 3 of their last games. Doesn't matter anyway because the Titans will win, no problem. Titans winners, Texans losers.

8) 49ers (5-8) @ Dolphins (8-5)
Maybe more coaches need to start dropping their pants because its obviously worked for the Mike Singletary and the 49ers lol. Hey, maybe that's how Bill Parcells turned the Dolphins around so fast?? Terrible visual lol. Anyway, the Dolphins will make this game a lot closer than it has to be (as usual) and sneak one out to remain in the running for the AFC East crown. Dolphins winners, Niners losers.

9) Bills (6-7) @ Jets (8-5)
So are we done with the notion of a "Subway Superbowl" between the Jets and Giants?? I mean besides the fact that its impossible to have a "Subway Superbowl" when both of the teams play in New Jersey, the Jets are looking like they might not even make the playoffs. I'm not saying they won't, but you gotta make it to the dance before you can start talking. Anyway, the Jets shouldn't have much trouble with the Bills...but then again I said the same thing when the played the Raiders and 49ers and that didn't work out so well, huh? lol. Jets winners, Bills losers.

10) Patriots (8-5) @ Raiders (3-10)
If this was a few weeks ago, I might've gave the Raiders a chance, but the Pats need this one too bad now so I think they'll take out this lame duck Raiders team this Sunday in Cali. It all really depends on how Matt Cassel reacts to his father's passing. At this point we don't even know if he'll play, but if he does he'll either be Brett Favre or Kanye West. Pats winners, Raiders losers.

11) Browns (4-9) @ Eagles (7-5-1)
Oh goodness, after 2 semi-impressive wins, everybody is back on the Eagles' dick. People are actually talking about playoffs for the Eagles! Can you believe that?? These niggas are 7-5-1, there is NO way their making the playoffs lol. Even with the odds totally against them, a win over the Browns will just heat up these false playoff hopes because its a 3 horse race between Tampa, Dallas, and Atlanta. Whatever, I know how finicky these NFL "analysts" can be from week to week so I won't hold it against them. Eagles winners, Browns losers.

12) Lions (0-13) @ Colts (9-4)
Don't look now but the Colts have won 6 in a row and are headed in the playoffs with a pull head of steam. I wouldn't be surprised if I saw Peyton holding his 2nd Lombardy trophy come February, but they'll continue to take thing one week at a time and enjoy sneaking up on everybody in the playoffs throughout January. Colts winners, Lions losers.

13) Chargers (5-8) @ Chiefs (2-11)
The last time these 2 teams played it ended up being a lot closer than anyone (even those living in Kansas City) would predicted. That was in San Diego, this is in KC. Though I'm actually thinking the Chiefs might pull it out, I'm gonna rock with the Chargers after 10 days of rest. Chargers winners, Chiefs losers.

14) Redskins (7-6) @ Bengals (1-12-1)
What happened to the Redskins?? November, that's what! Maybe they'll get back to the winning side of things this week against the Bengals...or maybe they'll go the Eagles' route and tie them. You never know. I'll give them the benefit of the doubt since Cincy is so terrible. Redskins winners, Bengals losers.

15) Seahawks (2-11) @ Rams (2-11)
This is the least attractive divisional game on the schedule. The Seahawks actually almost won last Sunday so I'll give them this game. Hawks winners, Rams losers.

16) Packers (5-8) @ Jaguars (4-9)
Man, talk about falling off. At least the Jags had the common courtesy of fuckin' up all season, but these arrogant ass Packers were actually leading their division a few weeks ago. What happened?? I don't know, but somebody has to win this game. Though the Pack has lost the last few weeks, at least they're keeping it close, unlike the Jags. Packers winners, Jaguars losers.

Last Week Record: 11-5 (.688)
Overall Record: 98-48 (.671)
So Far This Week: 11-4 (---)