NFL
NFL picks week 12
By ROGER MILLS
Published November 28, 2004
Bucs (4-6) at Panthers (3-7)
COMMENT: More talent helps the Bucs prevail in battle of the wounded.
MILLS' PICK: Bucs 21, Panthers 10
NICHOLAS' PICK: Bucs 18, Panthers 10
Jaguars (6-4) at Vikings (6-4)
COMMENT: Confidence is coming back for the Vikings, maybe Randy Moss too.
MILLS' PICK: Vikings 24, Jaguars 20
NICHOLAS' PICK: Vikings 22, Jaguars 16
Eagles (9-1) at Giants (5-5)
COMMENT: This heated rivalry will be close. Until T.O. makes a play.
MILLS' PICK: Eagles 31, Giants 24
NICHOLAS' PICK: Eagles 30, Giants 18
Titans (4-6) at Texans (4-6)
COMMENT: As long as Steve McNair's playing, the Titans are winning.
MILLS' PICK: Titans 17, Texans 14
NICHOLAS' PICK: Texans 16, Titans 12
Redskins (3-7) at Steelers (9-1)
COMMENT: Who's the bigger bust, Mark Brunell or Joe Gibbs?
MILLS' PICK: Steelers 27, Redskins 10
NICHOLAS' PICK: Steelers 26, Redskins 13
Browns (3-7) at Bengals (4-6)
COMMENT: Simple, Bengals rebound after a tough loss to the Steelers.
MILLS' PICK: Bengals 18, Browns 15
NICHOLAS' PICK: Bengals 16, Browns 12
Chargers (7-3) at Kansas City (3-7)
COMMENT: Who's the bigger bust, Dick Vermeil or Gunther Cunningham?
MILLS' PICK: Chargers 34, Chiefs 27
NICHOLAS' PICK: Chargers 32, Chiefs 22
Saints (4-6) at Falcons (8-2)
COMMENT: Don't want to give the Falcons credit? Ask the Saints on Monday.
MILLS' PICK: Falcons 28, Saints 10
NICHOLAS' PICK: Falcons 20, Saints 12
Dolphins (1-9) at 49ers (1-9)
COMMENT: The question is, which one deserves a second win?
MILLS' PICK: 49ers 13, Dolphins 10
NICHOLAS' PICK: 49ers 18, Dolphins 13
Bills (4-6) at Seahawks (6-4)
COMMENT: Drew Beldsoe doesn't have that magic in consecutive games.
MILLS' PICK: Seahawks 20, Bills 17
NICHOLAS' PICK: Seahawks 18, Bills 16
Jets (7-3) at Cardinals (4-6)
COMMENT: Momentum is in the Jets favor. So, time to pick the Cardinals.
MILLS' PICK: Cardinals 20, Jets 19
NICHOLAS' PICK: Jets 21, Cardinals 17
Ravens (7-3) at Patriots (9-1)
COMMENT: As good as the Patriots have been, this time they slip at home.
MILLS' PICK: Ravens 20, Patriots 18
NICHOLAS' PICK: Patriots 28, Ravens 22
Raiders (3-7) at Broncos (7-3)
COMMENT: On any given Sunday, right? Please!
MILLS' PICK: Broncos 34, Raiders 20
NICHOLAS' PICK: Broncos 22, Raiders 17
Records
Last week: Roger 12-4 overall, 9-6-1 vs. spread. Nicholas 12-4 overall, 11-4-1 vs. spread.
Season: roger 98-62 overall, 80-76-4 vs. spread. Nicholas 91-69 overall, 81-75-4 vs. spread
[Last modified November 28, 2004, 01:02:30]
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