2012 Five Game Parlay - Week 14

Posted by Ted Schuster on 12/09/2012 | 2 Comments

Tags: NFL, NFL Picks, Parlay, Five Game Parlay

It is on to Week 14 in the Five Game Parlay as Drew Phelps has closed within a game of the lead in the overall standings.  Jeff Mans is still looking for a late surge while the battle for last heats up between Michael Stein and the beautiful Hannah Landrigan.  There is some ground to be made up by many this week so here are the Week 14 picks.

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Ted Schuster of Fantasy Alarm (@Tedschuster)

New York Jets @ Jacksonville Jaguars +2.5

This is my lock of the week.  I am not sure how the Jets are a road favorite at this point against any one.  Love the Jaguars straight up!!!

Atlanta Falcons @ Carolina Panthers +3

The Panthers should have won in Atlanta earlier in the season but pissed away that game.  Cam Newton has been really good lately and I think the Carolina defense makes just enough stops on defense to pull off the win.

Philadelphia Eagles @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers -7

No defense in the league has been as bad as the Eagles the last 6 weeks (yes even Oakland).  Tampa Bay should light up the scoreboard.

Arizona Cardinals @ Seattle Seahawks -10

The Seahawks have been great at home and the Cardinals have lost eight straight games.  Ken Whisenhunt should be fired at this point.  10 is a big number but I will take it.

Houston Texans +3.5 @ New England Patriots

The New England defense is still an issue and I expect the Texans to keep this game at least tight.  Houston may not win but should stay within a FG.

Michael Stein of Fantasy Judgment (@FantasyJudgment)

New Orleans +5.5 @ New York Giants

It is that time of year for the Giants to look like their playoff chances are going down the drain.  Their lead in the NFC East is down to one game over both the Redskins and Cowboys.  This is the kind of game the Giants would typically lose because they haven’t established a true home-field advantage yet at Met Life Stadium and they are going against one of the best QB’s in the league.  Big Blue’s defense is black and blue, and will likely get torched to add insult to injury.  PREDICTION:  New Orleans 34  NY Giants 24

Houston @ New England -3.5

The Texans have been tremendous all season, but they got blown out when they played a really good team in Green Bay earlier this year.  The Patriots are a tough matchup for Houston’s solid defense, and I think Brady and company will find ways to overcome the losses of Gronkowski and Edelman.  PREDICTION:  New England 31  Houston 20

New York Jets -2.5 @ Jacksonville Jaguars

Last week’s Jets vs. Cardinals game was arguably one of the worst in NFL history.  This matchup against Jacksonville could be almost as bad, especially with the Jaguars completely banged up at running back.  The Jets defense should be able to shut them down and hold onto an ugly win.  PREDICTION:  NY Jets 16  Jacksonville 10

Dallas Cowboys +3 @ Cincinnati Bengals

The Cowboys have been their typical up and down all season, and now they find themselves only a game out of first place.  The Bengals are fighting for their playoff lives as well, but with DeMarco Murray back in the fold I think Dallas should be able to pull off the upset in Cincinnati.  Plus, it may still be a little too early for Tony Romo’s vintage f***up to cost them a critical game.  PREDICTION:  Dallas 30  Cincinnati 24

San Diego Chargers @ Pittsburgh Steelers -7

Big Ben is back this weekend against the awful Chargers.  The Steelers are a completely different team when he is on the field, so look for Mike Wallace and the other receivers to be a much bigger part of the offense.  San Diego has nothing to play for and is bracing themselves for a major overhaul in the coming months.  Look for Pittsburgh to continue to solidify its position as one of the AFC wild cards.  PREDICTION:  Pittsburgh 27  San Diego 14