Dylan's Week 17 Picks

I can't believe that it's already the last week of the season.  My picks have been pretty good this year, and I'm hoping it continues in final week!

Panthers at Falcons:  PANTHERS.  I started this Panthers bandwagon, and now it's getting pretty crowded.  The Panthers will have no problem taking care of business in Atlanta and securing the NFC South and a first-round playoff bye.

Texans at Titans:  TITANS.  The Texans are just playing for the #1 pick at this point.  But the Titans probably want a higher pick as well....

Browns at Steelers:  STEELERS.  The Steelers will beat the Browns in convincing fashion and then hope that the Dolphins, Ravens, and Chargers all lose.


WASH:  Redskins at Giants:  GIANTS.  These two have been remarkably inconsistent all year, and I don't want this game affecting my record.

Ravens at Bengals:  BENGALS.  I think the Bengals will take care of business and secure the #3 seed while keeping their hated rivals out of the postseason.

Jaguars at Colts:  COLTS.  The Colts will win, although the Jags have a good chance at covering the -11 spread.

UPSET:  Jets at Dolphins:  JETS.  You know what?  I think that the Dolphins are pathetic enough to let Geno Smith take them out of the playoff race.  In a year where both squads have been incredibly inconsistent, I could see a better finish than both of them missing the playoffs and finishing 8-8.

Lions at Vikings:  LIONS.  All the Lions collapse jokes aside, I really do think they will win their season finale against the AP-less Vikings.

Packers at Bears:  PACKERS.  With Aaron Rodgers back, the Packers should take this game by multiple scores.  I might have even picked them if Flynn was still starting.

Bills at Patriots:  PATRIOTS.  I'm not buying the hype this week about a Patriots Week 17 meltdown.  Brady and company will take care of business and secure a 1st round bye.

LOCK:  Bucs at Saints:  SAINTS.  Too bad for the Cardinals fans out there, but the Saints will have no trouble wrapping up a playoff spot with a home victory over one of the NFC's worst teams.

Broncos at Raiders:  BRONCOS.  Denver shouldn't have much trouble here....but they will in the playoffs.

49ers at Cardinals:  49ERS.  As much as I've liked the Cardinals' run, I think they're in over their heads against a 49ers team that has a lot to play for from a seeding perspective. 

Chiefs at Chargers:  CHARGERS.  Chiefs have nothing to play for; Chargers have everything to play for.

Rams at Seahawks:  SEAHAWKS.  Seattle will cruise to a win and take home field advantage in the NFC.

Eagles at Cowboys: EAGLES.  This won't even be a game.  Even if Romo was playing (and maybe even moreso, since it's week 17), the Cowboys are outmatched on both sides of the ball.  I could see the Eagles going up 21-0 in the first quarter.