2012-13 Picks - NFL - Week 10

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Sunday, November 11 - Game of the Week
HOU @ CHI | Bears - You know how there's a point in the season where you go from being "a good team" to "a legitimate Superbowl contender"? This is that game; for both the Texans and the Bears. Both teams have similar recent history, too. The Texans were on the road to the big show right up until the last game of the season where they lost Matt Schaub for the playoffs. The same goes for the Bears. Injuries to Forte and Cutler shattered their chances before they really got rolling. Both teams are healthy and ready to clash their 7-1 records for a big test right at mid-season. Weather conditions, and the right blend of energy and offense should get the Bears their 8th win of the season.

Thursday, November 8
IND @ JAC | Colts - The team shaving its collective head in support of Coach Pagano indicates the sort of chemistry and passion that can carry throughout the entire season.

Sunday, November 11
SD @ TB | Buccaneers - This just feels weird, but apparently Doug Martin is a stud. I found myself having to look him up last week.
TEN @ MIA | Dolphins - Hartline is expecting to play and Tannehill has been playing unexpectedly well.
BUF @ NE | Patriots - Fresh off a bye week against the franchise whipping boys? Pats roll.
OAK @ BAL | Ravens - Totally different team without Ray, but Oakland is banged up and generally playing pretty poorly this year.
DEN @ CAR | Broncos - Crazy what impact one man can make. We saw it with Tebow and his presence  Now we see it with Peyton and his poise, pre-snap skills and experience. Two steps in the right direction for Denver.
NYG @ CIN | Giants - Giants have been a bit shaky these past few weeks, but getting a quick lead should allow them to put pressure on the QB.
DET @ MIN | Vikings - A.P., Ponder and company have looked good this season -- most importantly, better than the Lions. Where's Megatron?
ATL @ NO | Saints - Picking the Saints is probably why my overall season picking record is generally not up to par -- but I'm still not a believer in the Falcons and I have trouble picking against Brees.
NYJ @ SEA | Seahawks - Tebow Time, please?
DAL @ PHI | Cowboys - I feel better picking the Cowboys against the lowly Eagles. Two 3-5 teams with coaches and playoff aspirations on the chopping block. Should be fun.
STL @ SF | Rams - Call me crazy, but I'm picking the Rams...Just got a feelin'.

Monday, November 12
KC @ PIT | Steelers - Is Matt Cassell still even the QB? Steelers...

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