NFL 2010 Week 12 Picks

Yes, we're running late this week, but all of that sleep from the turkey is the only reason.  Let's see what we have on tap for the rest of this week.

Green Bay @ Atlanta - A very interesting game.  One team that's all pass and defense, the Packers, against a well rounded team at home, the Falcons.  I keep saying that the Packers can't keep this up, but for some reason they continue to win.  Winner - Falcons.


Pittsburgh @ Buffalo - Unless the Steelers bus has an accident en route to the stadium, this one is easy.  Winner - Steelers.


Carolina @ Cleveland - Talk about another easy one.  The Browns should be able to run the score up on this bad Panthers team and it's in Cleveland,.......Winner - Browns. 


Jacksonville @ New York Giants - Ok, this is it.  The Jaguars can not win this game.  They have been playing some good football as of late and have gotten some pretty lucky bounces, but there's no way they go to the New Meadowlands and win this game.  Bradshaw lost his starting spot and this Giants team has to be steamed with the way they played last week.  Winner - Giants. 


Minnesota @ Washington - Is this the old QB Bowl?  McNabb isn't quite 40 yet, although his body might beg to differ, but this is a bad game and hopefully not too many people have to watch.  The Vikings have been my pick all year, but they have let me down at every turn.  Again, I don't know why I pick them, but maybe they answer the bell for Leslie better than they do Childress.  Winner - Vikings. 


Tennessee @ Houston - No VY, and we're getting a third stringer starting.  This is just the type of game that the Titans would man up and win.  The Texans need this win badly and I could imagine Jeff Fisher taking a head coaching position in Houston next year with all of the craziness that's going on in the Titans locker room.  Note to Vince Young, if you are man enough to cuss someone out, be man enough to apologize in the same manner, to his face.  Winner - Texans.


Kansas City @ Seattle - This is the statement game of the year for the Chiefs, are they for real?  I think so.  Seattle has played well about half the season and you never know which team will show up, but this Chiefs team has the playoffs in their grasp and this is one of those gotta win games.  Winner - Chiefs.


Miami @ Oakland - More Gradkowski for the Raiders and I think I'm going to try out for the Dolphins starting QB spot.  Miami has the long road trip this week and if they game plan like they did against the Bears (not one Wildcat formation) then this game is already over.  Going with the Silver and Black.  Winner - Raiders. 


St. Louis @ Denver - Cheaters never win!!!  Well sometimes they do (ask the Patriots) and sometimes the fruit from those teams fall very close to the tree (ask Denver).  The Rams are just too young and I imagine that the Mile High air is going to hurt the Rams especially this late in the season.  Winner - Broncos. 


Philadelphia @ Chicago - I can guarantee one thing, Cutler won't throw a pick to Asante Samuels because he'll be out of this game with a knee injury.  I imagine that Cutler will still try to find him on the sidelines though.  This is the game for the Bears to show whether they are real or if this is all a facade and smoke and mirrors.  They have the defensive front to keep Vick in check, but everyone if going to have to play well.  Briggs is the man that will shine if the Bears win.  Winner - Eagles. 


Tampa Bay @ Baltimore - This game screams defense but I'm not sure if the Bucs can hold up their end of the bargain.  It's late in the year and the Ravens don't usually play badly because this is moving time (moving up the ranks).  LeGarrette Blount, meet the Ravens defense, we'll have the Epsom salt ready for you after the game.  Winner - Ravens. 


San Diego @ Indianapolis - Can Rivers do it two weeks in a row?  He had a spectacular game last week, but this Colts team is hungry and both teams need a win to keep up with the Patriots.  Manning just isn't the same guy without his full complement of receivers, but he's still going to stick it to the Chargers defense.  The Colts defense can get to Rivers and Gates is out yet again.  Rivers' options appear to be similar to Manning.  Which QB is better?  Winner - Chargers. 


San Francisco @ Arizona - Is anyone going to be watching this game?  I mean most people in Arizona and California won't so I expect to have a Monday Night Football black out.  Of course it will be on, but I'm not tuning in to watch Derek Anderson and whomever the 49ers trot out there to play this game.  Hopefully Troy Smith has a great game on Monday Night so that Chucky and Jaws don't have to go on and on with filler for this game.  Winner - 49ers. 


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One Up, Jordan's Response to LeBron

Well, I knew that Jordan would come back at LBJ after he hit him with the 'should I just sell my shiny new shoes' line in his commercial.  Nevertheless, here's Jordan's response.  Moose, I know that you are going to love hitting play on this one.  Is a tough hit, but right on point.  Thanks MoneyChaserTV.








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Happy Thanksgiving

Please take time to enjoy the people and not the things in your life.  Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family. 

NFL 2010 Week 12 Thanksgiving Day Picks

Ok, Happy Thanksgiving.  Been cooking all morning and arguing about the Miami Heat with different people after their loss last night (I might have to post all of that stuff).  But I digress, let's take a look at the Turkey Day Games in the NFL.


New England @ Detroit - The Lions have been playing well and they are playing a dinged up Tom Brady.  Can the Lions finally play close enough to get a win on a nationally televised game with the world snacking on turkey?  I want to,...I mean I really want to, but I just can't.  Look for Suh to have a big game for the Lions.  Winner - Patriots. 


New Orleans @ Dallas - This is a big game for the Cowboys.  I loss here and I think we stop hearing about all of this Tony Romo returning stuff.  The Saints travel to Jerry's House and they should be getting Reggie Bush back today.  I am a little concerned for Bush because he hasn't been hit in that leg yet and I imagine that the Cowboys will be told to tackle low.  If that Cowboys defensive line can get some pressure on Brees, I expect this one to be closer than many think.  I think that the Saints are the better team, but for some reason, I gotta go with my gut on this one.  Winner - Cowboys.


Cincinatti @ New York Jets - Even the trash talk from this game doesn't have me excited.  Like I said, the Bengals are officially off of my pick list this year.  The Jets have found a way to win over the last few weeks and that has to account for something.  At the end of the day, I think they get way too much pressure on Carson Palmer and we may even see his brother in this game (replacing Carson).  If the Jets win this game, I can't wait to see TO's press conference.  This might make my entire day.  Winner - Jets. 


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NBA 2010 Top 50 NBA Players (as of 11-15-10)

We’ve got the Top 50 NBA players for your perusal.  Where’s your favorite player ranked?  Fair assessment or not?    

 

	Player	Team	MPG	PPG	RPG	APG	FG%
1	Gasol, Pau	lal	38.80	23.20	12.30	4.20	0.547	199.6952
2	Paul, Chris	nor	33.67	17.56	5.11	10.11	0.514	193.9571
3	Horford, Al	atl	31.18	17.36	9.09	3.27	0.642	190.6851
4	Scola, Luis	hou	34.67	22.11	10.78	2.33	0.516	183.9199
5	Millsap, Paul	uta	37.09	21.73	9.00	2.82	0.605	179.8627
6	Nash, Steve	pho	33.50	19.50	3.90	9.60	0.500	177.8358
7	Westbrook, Russell	okl	37.90	23.50	5.50	7.70	0.452	174.6379
8	Howard, Dwight	orl	32.80	21.20	10.90	1.50	0.574	173.5671
9	Anthony, Carmelo	den	37.50	24.50	9.40	2.90	0.489	173.3467
10	Bryant, Kobe	lal	33.30	25.20	5.80	5.30	0.435	171.8056
11	Parker, Tony	san	34.22	18.33	3.33	7.67	0.511	170.7597
12	Nowitzki, Dirk	dal	36.11	23.00	8.56	1.67	0.538	167.4038
13	Love, Kevin	min	30.83	18.50	14.33	1.50	0.413	166.3750
14	Wade, Dwyane	mia	35.00	24.70	6.00	3.20	0.488	164.2821
15	Hibbert, Roy	ind	30.88	16.13	9.63	3.50	0.462	163.3512
16	Ellis, Monta	gsw	39.27	26.55	4.09	4.82	0.514	159.7841
17	James, Lebron	mia	37.70	22.30	5.60	8.90	0.432	159.3932
18	Rose, Derrick	chi	37.50	23.63	3.75	9.50	0.448	157.6708
19	Duncan, Tim	san	29.33	13.44	8.89	2.22	0.515	157.4583
20	Noah, Joakim	chi	39.13	16.50	13.25	2.25	0.535	156.3546
21	Thomas, Tyrus	cha	21.50	12.10	6.10	0.70	0.494	154.0973
22	Harris, Devin	njn	30.30	17.80	2.80	6.80	0.504	153.7814
23	Smith, Josh	atl	34.82	15.09	9.82	4.09	0.508	152.3538
24	Garnett, Kevin	bos	34.70	15.40	10.40	1.90	0.496	151.6837
25	Williams, Deron	uta	39.73	22.18	4.73	10.18	0.466	151.6482
26	Odom, Lamar	lal	34.30	15.10	10.90	3.40	0.586	149.1093
27	Gibson, Taj	chi	29.25	14.25	6.38	1.38	0.602	147.3782
28	Martin, Kevin	hou	32.56	24.11	3.33	2.78	0.470	146.0154
29	Brand, Elton	phi	33.90	16.30	7.90	1.90	0.560	145.2493
30	Randolph, Zach	mem	34.00	16.00	10.86	2.00	0.484	144.3805
31	Rondo, Rajon	bos	40.90	10.80	5.20	15.10	0.465	143.5440
32	Hansbrough, Tyler	ind	16.86	8.43	4.14	1.00	0.568	142.9725
33	Ginobili, Manu	san	32.89	21.33	2.89	4.33	0.465	142.1875
34	West, David	nor	31.00	16.22	6.11	1.89	0.500	142.1407
35	Ibaka, Serge	okl	30.40	12.20	7.90	0.20	0.588	141.1910
36	Gay, Rudy	mem	41.82	23.73	7.27	2.82	0.493	140.9918
37	Durant, Kevin	okl	41.40	28.40	6.60	2.50	0.417	140.7911
38	Curry, Stephen	gsw	33.33	19.44	3.33	6.11	0.468	140.3606
39	Bass, Brandon	orl	21.40	9.70	5.40	1.40	0.475	138.9568
40	Richardson, Jason	pho	33.10	21.20	5.20	1.60	0.475	138.7251
41	Okafor, Emeka	nor	29.78	11.67	9.22	0.33	0.615	138.5326
42	Stoudemire, Amare	nyk	34.50	20.80	8.10	2.20	0.457	137.9638
43	Mohammed, Nazr	cha	18.82	9.09	5.73	0.45	0.530	137.4831
44	Warrick, Hakim	pho	25.60	13.10	4.70	0.90	0.634	136.9102
45	Miller, Andre	por	32.27	13.18	3.18	7.64	0.477	136.8204
46	Beasley, Michael	min	31.55	21.18	5.18	1.73	0.484	136.6383
47	Lee, David	gsw	34.75	14.25	11.25	2.75	0.464	136.3652
48	Terry, Jason	dal	34.78	19.67	2.11	4.33	0.511	135.5075
49	Collison, Darren	ind	29.25	15.13	2.25	4.13	0.465	135.2179
50	Wall, John	was	39.13	18.13	4.00	9.75	0.439	135.2109