Pittsburgh Steelers @ Cleveland Browns (Thurs)

This is the perfect game for the reeling Steelers. In fact, I specifically stayed away from picking Pittsburgh all season in my eliminator pool so I could pick them late in the season against Cleveland. Simply put, Cleveland doesn't stand a chance against Pittsburgh. They never do and probably never will.

However, I did find it entertaining that Hines Ward will most likely miss this game due to injury (He is "very questionable" at the time of this writing). Doesn't he understand that the Steelers playoff chances are on life support and his team needs him? He should just lie to the doctor and tough it out.

New Orleans Saints @ Atlanta Falcons

And win number 13 will come courtesy of the Atlanta Falcons. I would've been picking against the Falcons regardless, but last week they looked just plain awful. I do realize they were missing their three biggest stars on offense but as of right now none of the three are guaranteed to play. Even if they do, they won't be 100% and the Saints should completely bowl them over. Let's just hope the Saints finish them early this week instead of turning it into a nail-biter like they did against Washington.

Green Bay Packers @ Chicago Bears

I was tempted to pick the Bears for a few reasons until I realized Jay Cutler was still their starting QB and Lovie Smith was still their Head Coach. News is spreading that Charlie Weiss may be interested in becoming the offensive coordinator for Chicago, which could actually be a good thing for the Bears next season, but they will need to get some more weapons on offense. I like Devin Hester as much as any fan of Miami, but he isn't a number one receiver, and neither is anyone else currently on the Bears roster. Greg Olsen doesn't count; a tight end shouldn't be your number one weapon. I see them finishing right around 6-10 which may be good enough to grab a receiver in the first round…oh wait…they traded that pick for Cutler. Sorry Chicago.

Denver Broncos @ Indianapolis Colts

I'm just going to keep picking against the Colts until they finally lose. It's nothing personal against Indianapolis; I just think they are really due for a loss. Unlike the Saints in the NFC, the Colts just about have the first seed wrapped up. The absolute best the Bengals and Chargers can finish is 13-3, which means Indy basically has to just win one more game to clinch home field throughout the playoffs. I've watched football long enough to know that the Colts don't care at all about going undefeated and will start resting starters soon, which means they are bound to drop one.

Buffalo Bills @ Kansas City Chiefs

The Bills really should win this game, but if there is one thing I've learned throughout my life, it's that the Bills never do what they are expected to do. I know last year was last year and it's totally different than this year, but both teams were pretty bad last season and the Bills hammered the Chiefs in Arrowhead 54-31. Terrible logic on my part, I know, but the Bills really are the better team. Over/Under on Matt Cassel interceptions: two. I'm taking the over. He'll throw at least three before possibly getting benched. In the event that this happens, it should be fairly entertaining to watch Todd Haley's face turn different shades of red throughout the afternoon.

New York Jets @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers

The Jets are only one game out of first place in the AFC East, which is exactly why they will lose to Tampa Bay this week. The Buccaneers are terrible and have no business winning, but the Jets will find some way to let their fans down after getting them all excited the past two weeks. It's just one of those things that don't really make sense on paper, but if you follow teams like the Jets long enough, you're fully prepared for it.

Miami Dolphins @ Jacksonville Jaguars

Miami is a confusing team. They barely lost to Indianapolis and New Orleans, both of which were easily winnable at one point late in the game. They barely pull out a win against Tampa Bay and then get crushed two weeks later at Buffalo, only to beat New England the following week at home. Honestly, it makes no sense.

The Jaguars have gone 5-1 at home so far this season, which is odd because they have no home field advantage. In fact, this game might sell out only because they are playing another team in Florida. Regardless of all that, Jacksonville is firmly in the driver's seat for a wild card berth and they should be able to handle Miami at home (if things made sense).

For the record, I have zero confidence in this pick.

Detroit Lions @ Baltimore Ravens

The Ravens desperately need to start winning to stay ahead of Pittsburgh in the race for the playoffs. Luckily for them, they have Detroit this week and Chicago next week, both at home. There is a very good chance that Baltimore could have a full one game lead on Pittsburgh heading into the game in Pittsburgh in Week 16.

I know there has been talk about Joe Flacco regressing, which I don't entirely disagree with, but let's remember that he is only in his second year. The NFL is a league of adjustments and teams are adjusting to his play, which they couldn't do last year because they were all unfamiliar with him. With all of this in mind, he did have his team dangerously close to the Super Bowl last season in the third straight road playoff game, which is quite an accomplishment for a rookie QB and not something done by a fluke. So settle down people, Joe Flacco is going to be just fine.

Seattle Seahawks @ Houston Texans

I'm picking Houston in this game because I've seen them play and haven't seen a second of Seahawks football this season. Literally. Besides highlights and clips online, I haven't watched anything they've done this year. I'm not apologizing for this. They are in the NFC West and I just don't care enough about that horrid division to watch them.

Cincinnati Bengals @ Minnesota Vikings

The Vikings are now two games back of the Saints for the first seed in the NFC, which is going to be very hard to make up seeing that the Saints probably won't lose at all during the regular season. That being said, the Bengals can actually clinch their division with a win this Sunday. Call me crazy, but the Bengals won't let that opportunity pass them by. And yes, I'm looking forward to seeing Chad Ochocinco scoring and trying something completely ridiculous to celebrate.

Carolina Panthers @ New England Patriots

Remember the 59-0 blowout the Patriots handed the Titans in Week Six? This could be worse.

St. Louis Rams @ Tennessee Titans

It's too little too late for the Titans, but this win should at least keep their slim hopes alive for at least one more week.

Washington Redskins @ Oakland Raiders

I'm going with the Raiders for obvious reasons even though they will most likely have a letdown game and give Washington the win. Everyone in Oakland will be riding high after a huge upset victory against Pittsburgh, and then Bruce Gradkowski will remind everyone that he is in fact Bruce Gradkowski. I have a bad feeling about this game. On a side note, for a very terrible team, the Raiders have probably the highest amount of quality wins. Out of only four victories, three came against Philadelphia, Cincinnati, and Pittsburgh. All of which are most likely going to the playoffs. I can't think of another team with so few wins and the majority coming against good teams. Maybe they aren't as far off as we thought.

San Diego Chargers @ Dallas Cowboys

This is actually a tough game to pick for me. However, my pick comes down to two factors. The Chargers are currently on a seven game winning streak and this game is being played in December. Sorry Dallas, I don't mean to pile on, but until you prove you can win in December, you can no longer be trusted. Of course now they will win to rope me back in.

Philadelphia Eagles @ New York Giants

This is also a tough game after the Giants showed they weren't completely dead last week. I'm going with Philadelphia mostly because the Giants have been the more inconsistent team and the Eagles were my preseason pick to represent the NFC in the Super Bowl, so I have to stick to it now.

Arizona Cardinals @ San Francisco 49ers

Congratulations to Arizona for winning their second straight NFC West crown.

Last Week: 9-7

NFL Season: 126-79

Scott's Picks:

Pittsburgh Steelers @ Cleveland Browns (Thurs)

New Orleans Saints @ Atlanta Falcons

Green Bay Packers @ Chicago Bears

Denver Broncos @ Indianapolis Colts

Buffalo Bills @ Kansas City Chiefs

New York Jets @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Miami Dolphins @ Jacksonville Jaguars

Detroit Lions @ Baltimore Ravens

Seattle Seahawks @ Houston Texans

Cincinnati Bengals @ Minnesota Vikings

Carolina Panthers @ New England Patriots

St. Louis Rams @ Tennessee Titans

Washington Redskins @ Oakland Raiders

San Diego Chargers @ Dallas Cowboys

Philadelphia Eagles @ New York Giants

Arizona Cardinals @ San Francisco 49ers

Last Week: 10-6

NFL Season: 129-76