Today’s Games
From: NFL Network
Bills 19 – Dolphins 14
Call it troublesome — or tiresome — to put faith in either of these AFC East foes. The Dolphins are coming off their strongest showing of the season. If Jay Cutlerregresses, it will be interesting to see whether running back Kenyan Drake can carry a heavy load for Miami again. The Bills are mired in the longest playoff drought in pro sports, but they still carry decent prospects of playing in January. Here’s what Buffalo would like: the Chargers winning at Arrowhead; the Cowboys taking down the Raiders; the struggling Titans tripping up against the 49ers. All three outcomes are possible, if not probable. Next week in New England might be problematic, though.
Fun fact: LeSean McCoy is just 39 rushing yards shy of 10,000 for his career. I don’t think most people realize he’s that high up the rushing charts.
Saints 37 – Jets 14
Patriots 30 – Steelers 24
From: Pete Prisco…CBS Sports
Miami at Buffalo
The Dolphins impressed by beating the Patriots Monday night, including a good showing by Jay Cutler. That was good Cutler. Can it continue? I think it does here, provided there isn’t another Buffalo blizzard. This is essentially a playoff game, with the loser out. I think the Dolphins will win it.
Pick: Dolphins 28, Bills 20
New York Jets at New Orleans
The Jets will be starting Bryce Petty in this game, which will make it a lot tougher. They are also playing consecutive road games outside the division, which is even tougher for a team playing out the string. The Saints will be rested after playing last Thursday. This will be ugly.
Pick: Saints 34, Jets 10
New England at Pittsburgh
This is the game of the week and will go a long way to deciding the top seed in the conference. The Steelers have been winning, but they have had major issues on defense. That’s why Tom Brady and company will put up a big number and win this one. It will be a shootout, fun to watch, but Brady has dominated the Steelers and will do so here.
Pick: Patriots 35, Steelers 31
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