Prisco Picks: Week 10

 
 
CBSSports.com Senior Writer Pete Prisco predicts the score of each NFL game every week.
 
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Thursday, Nov. 8, 2012
Indianapolis Colts 27, Jacksonville Jaguars 10
28The Colts are riding high at 5-3, but one of the teams they lost to was the Jaguars. The Jaguars have been horrible at home. Why does that change here? Colts take it. Andrew Luck rolls again, even with a dinged-up offensive line.
Result: Indianapolis Colts 27, Jacksonville Jaguars 10
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Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012
Oakland Raiders 20, Baltimore Ravens 55
30This is a long trip for the Raiders, which is tough. But it's even tougher when your defense can't stop anybody. Baltimore's offense hasn't been great, but they get it going here. The Raiders won’t be able to keep up.
Result: Baltimore Ravens 55, Oakland Raiders 20
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Denver Broncos 36, Carolina Panthers 14
33The Broncos are playing back-to-back road games, which is tough. But they are playing at a high level and they have the pass rush to contain Cam Newton. The Panthers won't be able to contain Peyton Manning and his passing game. Broncos roll.
Result: Denver Broncos 36, Carolina Panthers 14
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NY Giants 13, Cincinnati Bengals 31
30The Giants have to get the offense going again after two so-so games. That means Eli Manning. His brother had some success against the Bengals last week. Now Eli does. The Bengals had problems with the Denver pass rush. They will have more against the Giants.
Result: NY Giants 13, Cincinnati Bengals 31
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Tennessee Titans 37, Miami Dolphins 3
24The Dolphins lost a tough one on the road last week to the Colts, but now get to regroup against a Titans team that is reeling. Tennessee wants to run Chris Johnson, but Miami is stingy on the ground. That means Matt Hasselbeck has to get it done, but can he? Ryan Tannehill is playing well. Dolphins easy.
Result: Miami Dolphins 3, Tennessee Titans 37
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Detroit Lions 24, Minnesota Vikings 34
23The Vikings are having major issues on offense, especially throwing it. But the Lions have issues in their secondary, which gets Christian Ponder going. The Vikings will also run it with Adrian Peterson. Minnesota's defense has struggled lately, but they get back on track here.
Result: Minnesota Vikings 34, Detroit Lions 24
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Buffalo Bills 31, New England Patriots 37
31When they met earlier this season, the Patriots ran through the defense with ease in a blowout. Things haven't changed much for the Buffalo defense. So look for New England, coming off a bye, to blow the Bills out. Tom Brady has a big day.
Result: New England Patriots 37, Buffalo Bills 31
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Atlanta Falcons 27, New Orleans Saints 31
35The Saints are talking like they are back. We will see here. The Falcons are explosive on offense at times, which isn't a good thing for a New Orleans defense that can't stop anybody. Drew Brees will have some nice numbers, but in the end the Faclons will find a way to stay unbeaten.
Result: Atlanta Falcons 27, New Orleans Saints 31
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San Diego Chargers 24, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 34
31Are the Bucs for real? We will know here. San Diego is making a long trip, which is tough, Tampa Bay can move the football on offense, but San Diego's defense is solid. The Chargers have struggled on offense, but the Bucs struggle on defense. I look for Tampa Bay to keep it rolling.
Result: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 34, San Diego Chargers 24
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NY Jets 7, Seattle Seahawks 28
27The Jets are coming off their bye with a brutal trip to play a team that is tough at home. It won't be easy for the struggling Jets' offense. Seattle's cover corners will shut down the outside receivers and the Jets will have problems moving it. Seattle easily. Russell Wilson plays better at home.
Result: Seattle Seahawks 28, NY Jets 7
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Dallas Cowboys 38, Philadelphia Eagles 23
28This is almost a playoff-elimination game. Dallas is playing a second successive road game, while the Eagles are on a short week. The Cowboys have the better team. They will get after Mike Vick against that undermanned line. Dallas stays alive in the division race.
Result: Dallas Cowboys 38, Philadelphia Eagles 23
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St. Louis Rams 24, San Francisco 49ers 24
27Both teams are coming off a bye, so they will be rested. The way the 49ers played at Arizona, they might have wished they could have continued without the bye. The defense is special, but they will get the offense cranked up here against a St. Louis defense that was shredded the last two times out. Alex Smith has a good day.
Result: San Francisco 49ers 24, St. Louis Rams 24
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Houston Texans 13, Chicago Bears 6
20This is the game of the week, featuring two of the class teams in the league right now. Both teams are good on defense and want to run the football. So who does it better? I think the misdirection of the Texans will show up here. They will take advantage of Chicago's aggressive style. Houston gets a tough road victory.
Result: Houston Texans 13, Chicago Bears 6
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Monday, Nov. 12, 2012
Kansas City Chiefs 13, Pittsburgh Steelers 16
30This is a horrible spot for the Chiefs, playing the Steelers in prime time. If it's a Sunday game, they might get a look-ahead. Not here. Steelers offensive coordinator Todd Haley would love to take it out on his old team. He does, thanks to Ben Roethlisberger.
Result: Pittsburgh Steelers 16, Kansas City Chiefs 13
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