| Week: 1 · 2 · 3 · 4 · 5 · 6 · 7 · 8 · 9 · 10 · 11 · 12 · 13 · 14 · 15 · 16 · 17 |
| Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012 | ||
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers 22, Atlanta Falcons 17 | ||
 | 17 | The Falcons don't plan to rest their starters, so they will play to win. The Bucs are playing like they've packed it in. Atlanta rolls against a Bucs team that just hasn't played well the past couple of weeks. Result: Atlanta Falcons 17, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 22 |
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| NY Jets 9, Buffalo Bills 28 | ||
 | 13 | Bet you can't wait for this one? These two have been major disappointments. Get ready for changes in the offseason. Buffalo has been bad the past two weeks but bounces back here. The Jets have packed their bags for vacation time. Result: Buffalo Bills 28, NY Jets 9 |
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| Baltimore Ravens 17, Cincinnati Bengals 23 | ||
 | 17 | This game means nothing for the Bengals because they are locked into the sixth seed. It could mean something for the Ravens, who could move up to the third seed. Even so, I expect the Bengals to play to win. They want to roll into the playoffs feeling good. Cincinnati will get after Joe Flacco with the pass rush. Bengals take it. Result: Cincinnati Bengals 23, Baltimore Ravens 17 |
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| Chicago Bears 26, Detroit Lions 24 | ||
 | 21 | The Lions can be big spoilers for the Bears, who are alive. But Detroit hasn't played well at all this season. Can the Lions win one here to carry over? They can, and they will. The Bears can't handle Calvin Johnson here. Result: Detroit Lions 24, Chicago Bears 26 |
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| Houston Texans 16, Indianapolis Colts 28 | ||
 | 31 | The Colts have nothing to play for, but coach Chuck Pagano will be back on the sideline. That's motivation enough. The Texans are playing to keep the top seed in the conference. They are also trying to bounce back from a bad loss at home to the Vikings. They run it well, and the Colts have problems with the run. That shows up. Result: Houston Texans 16, Indianapolis Colts 28 |
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| Carolina Panthers 44, New Orleans Saints 38 | ||
 | 27 | The Saints would love to close out this tough season with a nice home victory. It won't be easy. Carolina is playing much better in the second half. But this will be about Drew Brees putting up more big numbers in the Superdome. He outplays Cam Newton. Result: New Orleans Saints 38, Carolina Panthers 44 |
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| Philadelphia Eagles 7, NY Giants 42 | ||
 | 30 | The Giants are barely alive, but they have to win here to have any chance. The Eagles will start Mike Vick here in what is likely his last game with the team. Can he show off for a new employer? The Giants haven't been good on defense, so I think he can. This will be high scoring and fun to watch. Result: NY Giants 42, Philadelphia Eagles 7 |
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| Cleveland Browns 10, Pittsburgh Steelers 24 | ||
 | 17 | The Steelers are done, so where is the motivation? The Browns have been done for a while and they are playing consecutive road games. They are also banged up. The Steelers will get it cranked up here, and then fret about some of their lost opportunities. Result: Pittsburgh Steelers 24, Cleveland Browns 10 |
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| Jacksonville Jaguars 20, Tennessee Titans 38 | ||
 | 21 | These two teams have been miserable most of the season. Jacksonville played hard last week in losing to the Patriots, but now closing out on the road will be tough. The Titans need a bounce-back game after losing 55-7 to the Packers last week. They get it. Result: Tennessee Titans 38, Jacksonville Jaguars 20 |
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| Green Bay Packers 34, Minnesota Vikings 37 | ||
 | 28 | The Packers are playing to get a bye in the NFC. The Vikings are playing for a chance to get into the playoffs. The Vikings showed well last week at Houston and they have Adrian Peterson to pound the Packers. But this Packers team is getting it cranked up. Look for Aaron Rodgers to come up big. Result: Green Bay Packers 34, Minnesota Vikings 37 |
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| Miami Dolphins 0, New England Patriots 28 | ||
 | 24 | The Patriots didn't look good last week against Jacksonville, and they lost at home to the 49ers two weeks ago. This game matters for potential seeding reasons. The Dolphins have exceeded expectations this season and Joe Philbin has them playing hard. This will be closer than expected. Result: New England Patriots 28, Miami Dolphins 0 |
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| Kansas City Chiefs 3, Denver Broncos 38 | ||
 | 13 | The Broncos have a chance to get the top seed in the AFC and the Chiefs are playing for nothing. Plus, the Broncos are riding high now. Kansas City isn't very good. Look for Peyton Manning to keep on rolling in this one. Broncos big. Result: Denver Broncos 38, Kansas City Chiefs 3 |
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| Oakland Raiders 21, San Diego Chargers 24 | ||
 | 20 | This is a meaningless game, but the Chargers have to show the home fans something after getting rocked at home two weeks ago. Oakland is playing consecutive road games with little to play for at all. Matt Leinart starts at quarterback. San Diego takes it. Result: San Diego Chargers 24, Oakland Raiders 21 |
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| Arizona Cardinals 13, San Francisco 49ers 27 | ||
 | 10 | The 49ers have to win to win the NFC West. If not, Seattle can take it. The 49ers also need to rebound from a tough loss last week to the Seahawks. Getting back home helps. So does playing a Cardinals team that isn't a threat on offense. Result: San Francisco 49ers 27, Arizona Cardinals 13 |
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| St. Louis Rams 13, Seattle Seahawks 20 | ||
 | 21 | The Seahawks are flying high, while the Rams are playing consecutive road games. That's tough, especially being out of it. But Seattle will have a little letdown after their beat-down of the 49ers. The Rams will keep it close. Result: Seattle Seahawks 20, St. Louis Rams 13 |
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| Dallas Cowboys 18, Washington Redskins 28 | ||
 | 31 | This is a playoff game. The winner wins the NFC East. The Cowboys are out if they lose. The Redskins will still have some hope. This should be another high-scoring game. I look for Tony Romo and the Cowboys to outduel Robert Griffin III. Result: Dallas Cowboys 18, Washington Redskins 28 |
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| PRISCO'S WEEKLY WINNING PERCENTAGE | |||||||||||||||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | total |
| 62% | 81% | 43% | 66% | 71% | 42% | 76% | 71% | 57% | 71% | 71% | 68% | 68% | 62% | 56% | 68% | 62% | 64% |
