cover32’s NFL Pick’ems Week 13
Week 12 of the NFL season was one of great impacts and implications to the playoff picture. As the playoff race heats up and the postseason nears, each pressing week promises to be more captivating than the last. With the implications of every game mounting, week 13 could be the most crucial of the season.
Each week the cover32 national content team will give you their picks for five of the week’s best and most challenging NFL matchups. A running tally will be kept to see which of the team’s writers knows the most about the NFL and can pick’em the best.
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cover32’s Week 13 NFL Pick’ems
Miles Dittberner (20-9)
Picks: Patriots, Broncos, Redskins, Raiders, Packers
Even with the upgrade at quarterback, the Rams are not going anywhere fast. New England should have little trouble handling the Rams at home. The Jaguars’ offense is heavily outmatched by the Broncos’ Super Bowl caliber defense and with Siemian playing better, this one is a no-brainer. The Redskins have been on a tear and will continue to roll over the struggling Cardinals. The Raiders have found ways to get it done week after week and will do it again against Buffalo this week. The Texans have struggled on the road and Osweiler will have difficulty keeping pace with Rodgers as the Packers win in a blowout.
Last week: Giants, Dolphins, Falcons, Titans, Bills; (5-0)
Brandon Scott (19-10)
Picks: Patriots, Broncos, Falcons, Saints, Chargers
Fortunately the Los Angeles Rams play on the road this week, after the home field Eric Dickerson turmoil. Unfortunately, for them, it’s against the Patriots as New England wins. Denver rebounds from a tough home loss on the road in Jacksonville. Atlanta continues to quell the talk of a late season collapse with a win over the visiting Chiefs. The playoff chances for both New Orleans and San Diego are minuscule, but both teams seem to be playing their best football of the year right now – chalk up another win for each.
Last week: Saints, Titans, Giants, Dolphins, Broncos; (4-1)
Justin Ekstrom (18-10)
Picks: Cowboys, Patriots, Seahawks, Broncos, Packers
The Packers finally escaped the “Cribby Curse” (nickname amongst friends) with their first win since I started choosing them to be victorious. After another 4-1 record, the same trust in Vegas and their largest betting lines will be used this week. Starting with the Thursday Night Football game, Dallas takes out the Vikings with ease as the purple should think about getting healthy and trying for a 4-0 finish to the season. New England and Seattle hold steady at home; Denver gets the best of Jacksonville on the road. Also, the Packers’ jinx will try to get back on track as they defeat the Houston Texans at home. Another 4-1 weekly record would be fantastic as we hit the final stretch of the season.
Last week: Seahawks, Patriots, Giants, Dolphins, Packers; (4-1)
Michael Jaycox (15-13)
Picks: Bills, Packers, Saints, Ravens, Steelers
I think this is the week we learn which teams are contenders and which teams are pretenders. All the teams I have losing hold the better record, but I believe their opponents are more complete teams, and they’ll prove it down the homestretch of the season, starting on Sunday.
Last week: Redskins, Lions, Broncos, Chargers, Panthers; (2-3)
Austin Erwin (14-14)
Picks: Chiefs, Bengals, Rams, Raiders, Steelers
Week 13 features another interesting slate of games. Kansas City will travel to Atlanta to take on the Falcons. Look for the Chiefs to stay rolling and win a close game. The Bengals should also have a solid chance at earning victory this week. Despite a disappointing season, look for Cincinnati to grab a win at home over the inconsistent Philly squad. Now for the upset of the week. This is not a popular pick by any means. However, look for Jared Goff to spark the Rams and win in surprising fashion at New England. The Patriots aren’t invisible. The Bills will travel to Oakland to take on the red hot Raiders. Derek Carr and his squad have another opportunity to keep their winning streak alive. Lastly, the Giants and Steelers is perhaps the most intriguing matchup; two potential playoff teams looking to boost their chances. Heinz Field will be to hectic for the visiting Giants and the Steelers should come out on top.
Last week: Dolphins, Panthers, Chiefs, Bills, Cardinals; (3-2)
– Miles Dittberner, is the National Editor of cover32 and also covers the Minnesota Vikings. Like and follow on Facebook and Twitter.
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