2013 Free Agency & Draft

This year saw many moves throughout the NFL in free agency. The April draft also allowed teams to address many of the needs they had from free agency moves. Here are the latest moves made in the last few months through the draft and trade:

 

 

Arizona Cardinals

Key Losses: WR Stephen Williams (Seahawks), LB Quentin Groves (Browns), LB Stewart Bradley (Broncos), CB Greg Toler (Colts), CB William Gay (Steelers), S Adrian Wilson (Patriots)

Draft Pick-ups: G Jonathan Cooper, ILB Kevin Minter, CB Tyrann Mathieu, DE Alex Okafor, G Earl Watford, RB Stepfan Taylor, WR Ryan Swope, RB Andre Ellington, TE D.C. Jefferson

Free Agent Pick-ups: QB Drew Stanton (Colts), RB Rashard Mendenhall (Steelers), RB Steven Jackson (Rams), DE Frostee Rucker (Browns), Matt Shaughnessy (Raiders), LB Lorenzo Alexander (Redskins), LB Jasper Brinkley (Vikings), CB Antoine Cason (Chargers), Jerraud Powers (Colts), S Jonathon Amaya (Dolphins), S Yeremiah Bell (Jets)

 

Atlanta Falcons

Key Losses: DE Lawrence Sidbury (Colts), DT Vance Walker (Raiders), CB Brent Grimes (Dolphins), CB Chris Owens (Browns), CB Dunta Robinson (Chiefs)

Draft Pick-ups: CB Desmond Trufant, CB Robert Alford, DE Malliciah Goodman, TE Levine Toilolo, DE Stansly Maponga, DB Kemal Ishmael, SS Zeke Motta, QB Sean Renfree

Free Agent Pick-ups: DE Osi Umenyiora (Giants)

 

Baltimore Ravens

 Key Losses: LB Ray Lewis (retired), S Ed Reed (Texans), WR Anquan Boldin (49ers), LB Paul Kruger (Browns), LB Dannell Ellerbe (Dolphins), CB Cary Williams (Eagles), S Bernard Pollard (Titans)

Draft Pick-ups: SS Matt Elam, ILB Arthur Brown, DT Brandon Williams, DE John Simon, RB Kyle Juszczyk, T Rick Wagner, DT Kapron Lewis-Moore, C Ryan Jensen, WR Aaron Mellette, CB Marc Anthony

Free Agent Pick-ups: DE Elvis Dumervil (Broncos), DE Marcus Spears (Cowboys), DT Chris Canty (Giants), S Michael Huff (Raiders)

 

Buffalo Bills

Key Losses: QB Ryan Fitzpatrick (Titans), S George Wilson (Titans), LB Shawne Merriman (retired)

Draft Pick-ups: QB EJ Manuel, WR Robert Woods, LB Kiko Alonso, WR Marquise Goodwin, CB Duke Williams, FS Jonathan Meeks, K Dustin Hopkins, TE Chris Gragg

Free Agent Pick-ups: LB Manny Lawson (Bengals)

 

Carolina Panthers

Key Losses: WR Louis Murphy (Giants), TE Gary Barnidge (Browns), LB James Anderson (Bears), LB Jason Phillips (Eagles)

Draft Pick-ups: DT Star Lotulelei, DT Kawann Short, G Edmund Kugbila, OLB AJ Klein, RB Kenjon Barner,

Free Agent Pick-ups: WR Ted Ginn Jr (49ers), LB Chase Blackburn (Giants), CB Drayton Florence (Lions), CB D.J. Moore (Panthers), S Michael Mitchell (Raiders)

 

Chicago Bears

Key Losses: QB Jason Campbell (Browns), TE Matt Spaeth (Steelers), LB Geno Hayes (Jags), LB Nick Roach (Raiders), CB D.J. Moore, LB Brian Urlacher (retired)

Draft Pick-ups: T Kyle Long, ILB Jon Bostic, OLB Khaseem Greene, T Jordan Mills, LB Cornelius Washington, WR Marquess Wilson

Free Agent Pick-ups: TE Martellus Bennett (Giants), TE Steve Maneri (Chiefs), DT Turk McBride (Saints), LB James Anderson (Panthers), LB DJ Williams (Broncos), S Tom Zbikowski (Colts)

 

Cincinnati Bengals

Key Losses: QB Bruce Gradkowski (Steelers), DT Pat Sims (Raiders), LB Manny Lawson (Bills), LB Dan Skuta (49ers)

Draft Pick-ups: TE Tyler Eifert, RB Giovani Bernard, DE Margus Hunt, SS Shawn Williams, OLB Sean Porter, T Tanner Hawkinson, RB Rex Burkhead, WR Cobi Hamilton, T Reid Fragel, C TJ Johnson

Free Agent Pick-ups: QB Josh Johnson (Browns), LB James Harrison (Steelers)

 

Cleveland Browns

Key Losses: QB Josh Johnson (Bengals), TE Ben Watson (Saints), DE Frostee Rucker (Cardinals), WR Josh Cribbs (Raiders), LB Kaluka Maiava (Raiders)

Draft Pick-ups: OLB Barkevious Mingo, CB Leon McFadden, FS Jamoris Slaughter, DE Armonty Bryant, G Garrett Gilkey

Free Agent Pick-ups: QB Jason Campbell, TE Gary Barnidge (Panthers), OT Rashad Butler (Texans), DT Desmond Bryant (Raiders), LB Quentin Groves (Cardinals), LB Paul Kruger (Ravens), CB Chris Owens (Falcons)

 

Dallas Cowboys

Key Losses: WR Kevin Ogletree (Bucs), TE John Phillips (Chargers), DE Marcus Spears (Ravens), DE Kenyon Coleman (Saints), LB Victor Butler (Saints), LB Dan Connor (Giants)

Draft Pick-ups: C Travis Frederick, TE Gavin Escobar, WR Terrance Williams, FS JJ Wilcox, CB BW Webb, RB Joseph Randle, OLB DeVonte Holloman

Free Agent Pick-ups: LB Justin Durant (Lions), LB Ernie Sims (Colts),S Will Allen (Steelers)

 

Denver Broncos

Key Losses: DE Elvis Dumervil (Ravens), DE Jason Hunter (Raiders), LB DJ Williams (Bears)

Draft Pick-ups: DT Sylvester Williams, RB Montee Ball, CB Kayvon Webster, DL Quanterus Smith, WR Tavarres King, T Vinston Painter, QB Zac Dysert

Free Agent Pick-ups: WR Wes Welker (Patriots), DT Terrance Knighton (Jags), LB Stewart Bradley (Cardinals), CB Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie (Eagles)

 

Detroit Lions

Key Losses: DE Cliff Avril (Seahawks), DT Sammie Lee Hill (Titans), LB Justin Durant (Cowboys), CB Drayton Florence (Panthers)

 Draft Pick-ups: DE Ezekiel Ansah, CB Darius Slay, G Larry Warford, DE Devin Taylor, P Sam Martin, WR Corey Fuller, RB Theo Riddick, TE Michael Williams, LB Brandon Hepburn

Free Agent Pick-ups: RB Reggie Bush (Dolphins), DT Jason Jones (Seahawks), S Glover Quin (Texans)

 

Green Bay Packers

Key Losses: WR Greg Jennings (Vikings), TE Tom Crabtree (Bucs), LB Erik Walden (Colts), S Charles Woodson (Raiders), WR Donald Driver (retired)

Draft Pick-ups: DE Datone Jones, RB Eddie Lacy, T David Bakhtiari, C JC Tretter, RB Johnathan Franklin, CB Micah Hyde, DT Josh Boyd, LB Nate Palmer, WR CJ Johnson, WR Kevin Dorsey, LB Sam Barrington

Free Agent Pick-ups: None

 

Houston Texans

Key Losses: RB Justin Forsett (Jaguars), TE James Casey (Eagles), OT Rashad Butler (Browns), LB Connor Barwin (Eagles), S Glover Quin (Lions), S Alan Ball

Draft Pick-ups: WR DeAndre Hopkins, FS DJ Swearinger, T Brennan Williams, DE Sam Montgomery, DE Trevardo Williams, T David Quessenberry, WR Alan Bonner, DT Chris Jones, TE Ryan Griffin

Free Agent Pick-ups: RB Greg Jones (Jaguars)

 

Indianapolis Colts

Key Losses: QB Drew Stanton (Cardinals), WR Donnie Avery (Chiefs), LB Dwight Freeney (Chargers), LB Ernie Sims (Cowboys), LB Moise Fokou (Titans), CB Jerraud Powers (Cardinals), S Tom Zbikowski (Bears)

Draft Pick-ups: DE Bjoern Werner, G Hugh Thornton, C Khaled Holmes, DT Montori Hughes, FS John Boyett, RB Kerwynn Williams, TE Justice Cunningham

Free Agent Pick-ups: QB Matt Hasselback (Titans), DE Lawrence Sidbury (Falcons), DT Aubrayo Franklin (Chargers), DT Ricky Jean-Francois (49ers), LB Erik Walden (Packers), CB Greg Toler (Cardinals), S LaRon Landry (Jets)

 

Jacksonville Jaguars

Key Losses: QB John Parker Wilson, RB Greg Jones (Texans), DT Terrance Knighton (Broncos), CB Aaron Ross (Giants), CB Derek Cox (Chargers)

Draft Pick-ups: T Luke Joeckel, FS Jonathan Cyprien, CB Dwayne Gratz, WR Ace Sanders, WR Denard Robinson, FS Josh Evans, DB Jeremy Harris, CB Demetrius McCray

Free Agent Pick-ups: RB Justin Forsett (Texans), DT Roy Miller (Bucs), LB Geno Hayes (Bears), S Alan Ball (Texans)

 

Kansas City Chiefs

Key Losses: QB Matt Cassel, TE Steve Maneri, DE Ropati Pitoitua (Titans), DT Glenn Dorsey (49ers)

Draft Pick-ups: T Eric Fisher, TE Travis Kelce, RB Knile Davis, OLB Nico Johnson, CB Sanders Commings, C Eric Kush, FB Braden Wilson, DL Mike Catapano

Free Agent Pick-ups: QB Chase Daniel (Saints), RB Ryan D'Imperio (Vikings), WR Donnie Avery (Chiefs), QB Alex Smith (49ers), TE Anthony Fasano (Dolphins), DT Mike DeVito (Jets), LB Chad Kilgore (Raiders), CB Dunta Robinson (Falcons), CB Sean Smith (Dolphins)

 

Miami Dolphins

Key Losses: RB Reggie Bush (Lions), WR Marlon Moore (49ers), TE Anthony Fasano (Chiefs), OT Jake Long (Rams), DT Vaughn Martin (Chargers), DT Tony McDaniel (Seahawks), LB Kevin Burnett (Raiders), CB Sean Smith (Chiefs), S Jonathon Amaya (Cardinals)

Draft Pick-ups: OLB Dion Jordan, CB Jamar Taylor, G Dallas Thomas, CB Will Davis, OLB Jelani Jenkins, TE Dion Sims, RB Mike Gillislee, K Caleb Sturgis, DB Don Jones

 Free Agent Pick-ups: WR Mike Wallace, LB Dannell Ellerbe (Ravens), LB Philip Wheeler (Raiders), CB Brent Grimes (Falcons)

 

Minnesota Vikings

Key Losses: RB Ryan D'Imperio (Chiefs), WR Michael Jenkins, LB Jasper Brinkley (Cardinals)

Draft Pick-ups: DT Sharrif Floyd, CB Xavier Rhodes, WR Cordarrelle Patterson, OLB Gerald Hodges, P Jeff Locke, G Jeff Baca, OLB Michael Mauti, G Travis Bond, DT Everett Dawkins

Free Agent Pick-ups: QB Matt Cassel, WR Greg Jennings

 

New England Patriots

Key Losses: RB Danny Woodhead (Chargers), WR Wes Welker (Broncos), DT Ron Brace (Redskins), S Patrick Chung (Eagles)

Draft Pick-ups: OLB Jamie Collins, WR Aaron Dobson, CB Logan Ryan, DB Duron Harmon, WR Josh Boyce, DE Michael Buchanan, LB Steve Beauharnais

Free Agent Pick-ups: WR Danny Amendola, WR Michael Jenkins, S Adrian Wilson (Cardinals)

 

New Orleans Saints

Key Losses: QB Chase Daniel (Chiefs), DT Turk McBride (Bears), LB Jonathan Casillas (Bucs), CB Johnny Patrick (Chargers)

Draft Pick-ups: FS Kenny Vaccaro, T Terron Armstead, DT Jonathan Jenkins, WR Kenny Stills, DE Rufus Johnson

Free Agent Pick-ups: TE Ben Watson (Browns), DE Kenyon Coleman (Cowboys), LB Victor Butler (Cowboys), CB Keenan Lewis (Steelers)

 

New York Giants

Key Losses: TE Martellus Bennett (Bears), DE Osi Umenyiora (Falcons), DT Chris Canty (Ravens), LB Chase Blackburn (Panthers), S Kenny Phillips (Eagles)

Draft Pick-ups: T Justin Pugh, DT Johnathan Hankins, DE Damontre Moore, QB Ryan Nassib, S Cooper Taylor, G Eric Herman, RB Michael Cox,

Free Agent Pick-ups: RB Leon Washington (Seahawks), WR Louis Murphy (Panthers), TE Brandon Myers (Raiders), DT Cullen Jenkins (Eagles), LB Dan Connor (Cowboys), CB Aaron Ross (Jags), S Ryan Mundy (Steelers)

 

New York Jets

Key Losses: RB Shonn Greene (Titans), DT Mike DeVito (Chiefs), CB Darrelle Revis (Bucs), S Yeremiah Bell (Cardinals), S  LaRon Landry (Colts)

Draft Pick-ups: CB Dee Milliner, DT Sheldon Richardson, QB Geno Smith, G Brian Winters, T Oday Aboushi, DT William Campbell, FB Tommy Bohanon

Free Agent Pick-ups: RB Mike Goodson (Raiders), DT Antonio Garay (Chargers), LB Antwan Barnes (Chargers)

 

Oakland Raiders

Key Losses: RB Mike Goodson (Jets), TE Brandon Myers (Giants), DE Matt Shaughnessy (Cardinals), DT Desmond Bryant (Browns), LB Chad Kilgore (Chiefs), LB Philip Wheeler (Dolphins), S Michael Huff (Ravens), S Michael Mitchell (Panthers)

Draft Pick-ups: CB DJ Hayden, T Menelik Watson, LB Sio Moore, QB Tyler Wilson, TE Nick Kasa, QB Latavius Murray, TE Mychal Rivera, DT Stacy McGee, WR Brice Butler, DE David Bass

Free Agent Pick-ups: DE Jason Hunter (Broncos), DT Pat Sims (Bengals), DT Vance Walker (Falcons), WR Josh Cribbs (Browns), LB Kevin Burnett (Dolphins), LB Kaluka Maiava (Browns), S Charles Woodson (Packers), LB Nick Roach (Bears)

 

Philadelphia Eagles

Key Losses: DE Darryl Tapp (Redskins), DT Cullen Jenkins (Giants), DT Derek Landri (Eagles), CB Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie (Broncos)

Draft Pick-ups: T Lane Johnson, TE Zach Ertz, DT Bennie Logan, QB Matt Barkley, FS Earl Wolff, DE Joe Kruger, CB Jordan Poyer, DE David King

Free Agent Pick-ups: TE James Casey (Texans), DT Isaac Sopoaga (49ers), LB Connor Barwin (Texans), LB Jason Phillips (Panthers), CB Bradley Fletcher (Rams), CB Cary Williams (Ravens), S Patrick Chung (Patriots), S Kenny Phillips (Giants)

 

Pittsburgh Steelers

 Key Losses: RB Rashard Mendenhall (Cardinals), WR Mike Wallace, LB James Harrison (Bengals), CB Keenan Lewis (Saints), S Will Allen (Cowboys), S Ryan Mundy (Giants)

Draft Pick-ups: OLB Jarvis Jones, RB LeVeon Bell, WR Markus Wheaton, FS Shamarko Thomas, QB Landry Jones, CB Terry Hawthorne, WR Justin Brown, LB Vince Williams, DT Nicholas Williams

Free Agent Pick-ups: QB Bruce Gradkowski (Bengals), QB John Parker Wilson, TE Matt Spaeth (Bears), CB William Gay (Cardinals)

 

San Diego Chargers

Key Losses: DT Aubrayo Franklin (Colts), DT Vaughn Martin (Dolphins), DT Antonio Garay (Jets), LB Antwan Barnes (Jets), CB Antoine Cason (Cardinals)

Draft Pick-ups: T DJ Fluker, ILB Manti Te’o, WR Keenan Allen, CB Steve Williams, DE Tourek Williams, QB Brad Sorensen

Free Agent Pick-ups: RB Danny Woodhead (Patriots), TE John Phillips (Cowboys), LB Dwight Freeney (Colts), CB Johnny Patrick (Saints), CB Derek Cox (Jags)

 

San Francisco 49ers

Key Losses: QB Alex Smith (Chiefs), WR Ted Ginn Jr (Panthers), TE Delanie Walker (Titans), DT Ricky Jean-Francois (Colts), DT Isaac Sopoaga (Eagles), S Dashon Goldson (Bucs)

Draft Pick-ups: FS Eric Reid, DE Cornellius Carradine, TE Vance McDonald, OLB Corey Lemonier, WR Quinton Patton, RB Marcus Lattimore, DL Quinton Dial, LB Nick Moody, QB BJ Daniels, T Carter Bykowski, DB Marcus Cooper

Free Agent Pick-ups: WR Marlon Moore (Dolphins), DT Glenn Dorsey (Chiefs), LB Dan Skuta (Bengals), S Craig Dahl (Rams)

 

Seattle Seahawks

Key Losses: RB Leon Washington (Giants), DT Jason Jones (Lions)

Draft Pick-ups: RB Christine Michael, DT Jordan Hill, WR Chris Harper, DT Jesse Williams, CB Tharold Simon, TE Luke Wilson, RB Spencer Ware, G Ryan Seymour, LB Ty Powell, DT Jared Smith, T Michael Bowie

Free Agent Pick-ups: WR Stephen Williams (Cardinals), DE Michael Bennett (Bucs), DE Cliff Avril (Lions), DT Tony McDaniel (Dolphins)

 

St. Louis Rams

 Key Losses: RB Steven Jackson (Falcons), WR Brandon Gibson (Dolphins), CB Bradley Fletcher (Eagles), S Craig Dahl (49ers)

Draft Pick-ups: WR Tavon Austin, ILB Alec Ogletree, FS TJ McDonald, WR Stedman Bailey, C Barrett Jones, FS Brandon McGee, RB Zac Stacy

Free Agent Pick-ups: TE Jared Cook (Titans), OT Jake Long

 

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Key Losses: DE Michael Bennett (Seahawks), DT Roy Miller (Jags), CB E.J. Biggers (Redskins)

Draft Pick-ups: CB Johnathan Banks, QB Mike Glennon, DT Akeem Spence, DE William Gholston, DE Steven Means, RB Mike James

Free Agent Pick-ups: WR Kevin Ogletree (Cowboys), TE Tom Crabtree (Packers), DT Derek Landri (Bucs), LB Jonathan Casillas (Saints), CB Darrelle Revis (Jets), S Dashon Goldson

 

Tennessee Titans

Key Losses: QB Matt Hasselback (Colts), TE Jared Cook (Rams)

Draft Pick-ups: G Chance Warmack, WR Justin Hunter, CB Blidi Wreh-Wilson, OLB Zaviar Gooden, C Brian Schwenke, DE Lavar Edwards, CB Khalid Wooten, FS Daimion Stafford

Free Agent Pick-ups: QB Ryan Fitzpatrick (Bills), RB Shonn Greene (Jets), TE Delanie Walker (49ers), DE Ropati Pitoitua (Chiefs), DT Sammie Lee Hill (Lions), LB Moise Fokou (Colts), S Bernard Pollard (Ravens), S George Wilson (Bills)

Washington Redskins

Key Losses: LB Lorenzo Alexander (Cardinals)

Draft Pick-ups: CB David Amerson, TE Jordan Reed, SS Phillip Thomas, RB Chris Thompson, OLB Brandon Jenkins, FS Baccari Rambo, RB Jawan Jamison

Free Agent Pick-ups: DE Darryl Tapp (Eagles), DT Ron Brace (Patriots), CB E.J. Biggers (Bucs)

The Sad Story of Titus Young

After being arrested three times in one week, the story of Titus Young appears to be more than just one of a troubled young man, but of a man struggling with mental illness.

Young was first arrested for a DUI, and later that same day arrested for trying to break into an impound lot to retrieve his impounded vehicle. The end of the week saw him arrested again this time for breaking into a home and assaulting a police officer. He was being held on $75,000 bond.

After the last arrest Young's father spoke out advising the media that his son suffered from mental illness. Former teammate Stephen Tulloch also spoke of seeing paperwork about Young's mental illness. The focus on Young now has changed from one of laughs to one of sympathy. Is Young another young man who has suffered from a brain injury and now has some mental illness because of it.

In recent years the impact of what multiple concussions and brain collisions can do to the brain of football players. The dementia of many former players and the suicide of several others has made this issue even more important and relevant in recent years. Every time a player steps out onto the field he risks suffering a concussion and potentially suffering from chronic traumatic encephalopathy, dementia, alzheimers or other mental disorders in their later years.

Young played through high school, college and his two years in the NFL. His chances of having suffered a concussion in any of those years are enormous. The chance his disorder stems from a concussion cannot be known for sure. Whether or not this is the case, it is clear that Young is in need of help, and a league bent on trying to improve their image and lessen the issue of what concussions do to players in the long run, should help him. The league is not obligated to help everyone, but they should feel a moral obligation to help those that this game helps to destroy.

Conference Championship Playoffs

Finished 3-4 last week on playoff picks...let's go..

San Francisco 49ers (1-0) vs Atlanta Falcons (1-0)

49ers come in off a win last week against the Packers at home. QB Colin Kaepernick completed 17 of 31 for 263 yds 2 TDs and 1 INT and rushed for 181 yds on 16 carries and 2 additional TDs. Both RB Frank Gore & Anthony Dixon scored 1 TD apiece. 49ers defense finished in the top half of the league and did very well last week. Falcons come in off a win last week against the Seahawks at home. QB Matt Ryan completed 24 of 35 for 250 yds 3 TDs and 2 INTs. Falcons had a top 5 defense all season that sruggled a bit in this game. While the Falcons are tough to beat at home, the 49ers have a much more potent offense. Prediction: 49ers

Baltimore Ravens (2-0) vs New England Patriots (1-0)

Ravens come in off a win last week against the Broncos in Denver. QB Joe Flacco completed 18 of 34 for 331 yds and 3 TDs. RB Ray Rice rushed for 1 additional TD. Ravens had a top 5 defense all season. Patriots come in off a win last week against the Texans at home. QB Tom Brady completed 25 of 40 for 344 yds and 3 TDs. RB Stevan Ridley rushed for 1 additional TD. Patriots defense finished in the top half but their offense finished in the top 10. This will be a great matchup. Prediction: Patriots

Divisional Playoff Predictions

Finished 3-1 last week for playoff picks. Let's get started:

Baltimore Ravens (1-0) vs Denver Broncos (0-0)

Ravens come in off a win last week against the Colts at home. QB Joe Flacco completed 12 of 23 for 282 yds and 2 TDs. RB Vonta Leach scored 1 additional TD. Ravens defense has been ranked in the top 5 all season. Broncos come in off a first round bye. They come in off an 11 game winning streak. Prediction: Broncos

Green Bay Packers (1-0) vs San Francisco 49ers (0-0)

Packers come in off a win last week against the Vikings at home. QB Aaron Rodgers completed 1 TD and RB John Kuhn received the lone TD pass and rushed for 1 additional TD. Packers midlevel defense got off to a slow start but have played better late. 49ers come in off a first round bye. This team has played well behind the play of QB Colin Kaepernick. 49ers have a top 10 defense. Prediction: 49ers

Seattle Seahawks (1-0) vs Atlanta Falcons (0-0)

Seahawks come in off a win last week against the Redskins in Washington DC. QB Russell Wilson completed 15 of 26 for 187 yds and 1 TD. RB Marshawn Lynch rushed for 132 yds on 20 carries and 1 additional TD. Seattle has a midranked defense that stepped up last week. Falcons come in off a bye last week. Falcons midpack offense is made up for by their top 5 defense. Seahawks #2 ranked offense can outscore the Falcons if they can get past their high ranked D. Prediction: Falcons

Houston Texans (1-0) vs New England Patriots (0-0)

Texans come in off a win last week against the Bengals at home. QB Matt Schaub completed 29 of 38 for 262 yds 0 TD and 1 INT. RB Arian Foster rushed for 140 yds on 32 carries and 1 TD. Texand have a top 5 defense. Patriots come in off a first round bye last week. Patriots have a top 10 offense and a midlevel defense. They are tough to beat at home. The last match up of these 2 teams was a blowout by the Patriots so Texans will be out for revenge. Prediction: Patriots

Wild card Playoff Predictions

Cincinnati Bengals (0-0) vs Houston Texans (0-0)

Texans lost their last 3 out of 4 games and have struggled down the stretch, but should beat the 6th seed Bengals on their home field.  Prediction: Texans

Minnesota Vikings (0-0) vs Green Bay Packers (0-0)

Vikings come in off a win against the Packers last week, but Packers are a tough team to beat at home. Expect a good game in this one. Prediction: Packers

Indianapolis Colts (0-0) vs Baltimore Ravens (0-0)

Colts have been on a streak and looked good in their last few games, but they face a tough Ravens team on their home field. This will be a battle of Ravens D against Colts offense. The return of Ray Lewis should provide a boost to the Ravens. Prediction: Ravens

Seattle Seahawks (0-0) vs Washington Redskins (0-0)

Seahawks has a top 5 offense. They were undefeated at home but struggled on the road only winning 3 games away from Seattle. Redskins have won 7 straight games to take the NFC East division. They have a top half defense and offense. Both teams play phenomenal behind their rookie QBs. This will be a great game. Prediction: Redskins

Week 17 Predictions

The final picks of the regular season. We had a good run so let's end on a high note. Let's go...

New York Jets (6-9) vs Buffalo Bills (5-10)

Jets come in off a loss last week against the Chargers at home. QB Mark Sanchez will get the start this week after being benched for QB Greg McElroy last week. RB Shonn Greene rushed for 2 TDs last week. Jets defense has been depleted by injuries and never recovered this season. Bills come in off a loss last week against the Dolphins in Miami. QB Ryan Fitzpatrick completed 20 of 35 for 240 yds 1 TD and 1 INT with WR Brad Smith catching the lone TD pass. RB CJ Spiller rushed for 138 yds on 22 carries. Bills have a poorly ranked defense. Prediction: Jets

Carolina Panthers (6-9) vs New Orleans Saints (7-8)

Panthers come in off a win last week against the Raiders in Carolina. QB Cam Newton completed 18 of 29 for 170 yds 1 passing TD, 1 rushing TD and 1 INT with WR Steve Smith catching the lone TD pass. Panthers have a lower third defense. Saints come in off a win against the Cowboys in Dallas. QB Drew Brees completed 37 of 53 for 446 yds and 3 TDs with WR Lance Moore receiving 1 of those. RB Mark Ingram rushed for 1 additional TD. Saints have a midranked defense. Prediction: Saints

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (6-9) vs Atlanta Falcons (13-2)

Bucs come in off a loss last week against the Rams at home. QB Josh Freeman 30 of 54 for 372 yds 1 TD and 4 INTs with WR Mike Williams catching the lone TD pass. RB Doug Martin was held under 65 yds and Bucs lower third defense has been a letdown this entire season. Falcons come in off a win last week against the Lions in Detroit. QB Matt Ryan completed 25 of 32 for 279 yds and 4 TDs with WR Roddy White receiving 2 of those TDs. Falcons have a top 5 defense. Prediction: Falcons

Chicago Bears (9-6) vs Detroit Lions (4-11)

Bears come in off a win against the Cardinals in Arizona. QB Jay Cutler completed 12 of 26 for 146 yds and 1 TD with WR Brandon Marshall receiving the lone TD. RB Matt Forte rushed for 1 additional TD. Bears have a midranked defense. Lions come in off a loss last week against the Falcons at home. QB Matthew Stafford threw 0 TDs and 1 INT. RB Mikel Leshoure rushed for 1 TD. Lions low ranked defense has been a major disappointment. Prediction: Bears

Philadelphia Eagles (4-11) vs New York Giants (8-7)

Eagles come in off a loss last week against the Redskins at home. QB Nick Foles is out with a broken right hand so QB Michael Vick will get the start. RB Dion Lewis rushed for 1 TD. Eagles low ranked injury plagued defense has been a 4th quarter let down. Giants come in off a loss last week against the Ravens in Baltimore. QB Eli Manning completed 14 of 28 for 150 yds and 1 TD. RB David Wilson rushed for 1 additional TD. Giants midranked defense has been hampered by key injuries. Prediction: Giants

Jacksonville Jaguars (2-13) vs Tennessee Titans (5-10)

Jags come in off a loss last week against the Patriots at home. QB Chad Henne threw 1 TD and 3 INTs with WR Justin Blackmon receiving the lone TD. Jags have lost RB Maurice Jones Drew and have the worst defense in the league. Titans come in off a blowout loss to the Packers in Green Bay. QB Jake Locker threw 1 TD and 2 INTs with WR Kenny Britt catching the lone TD. RB Chris Johnson has had a disappointing season and defense has been low ranked throughout. Prediction: Titans

Houston Texans (12-3) vs Indianapolis Colts (10-5)

Texans come in off a loss last week to the Vikings at home. Texans failed to score a single TD in the game but still have a prolific offense and a top 5 defense. Colts come in off a win against the Chiefs in Kansas City. QB Andrew Luck completed 17 of 35 for 205 yds and 1 TD with WR Reggie Wayne catching the lone TD pass. Colts running game has struggled but midranked defense has kept them in games. Prediction: Texans

Cleveland Browns (5-10) vs Pittsburgh Steelers (7-8)

Browns come in off a loss last week against the Broncos in Denver. With QBs Brandon Weeden & Colt McCoy both out, QB Thaddeus Lewis will start. Browns low ranked defense has struggled all season. Steelers come in off a loss last week against the Bengals at home. QB Ben Roethlisberger completed 14 of 28 for 220 yds 1 TD and 2 INTs with WR Antonio Brown catching the lone TD. Steelers running game and defense has struggled all season long. Prediction: Steelers

Baltimore Ravens (10-5) vs Cincinnati Bengals (9-6)

Ravens come in off a win last week against the Giants at home. QB Joe Flacco completed 25 of 36 for 309 yds and 2 passing TDs and 1 rushing TD. WRTorrey Smith caught 1 TD pass and RB Ray Rice rushed 107 yds on 24 carries and received the other TD pass. Ravens have a top 5 defense. Bengals come in off a win last week against the Steelers at home. Bengals did not score a single offensive touchdown last week but have been efficient all season and their defense has kept games close. Prediction: Ravens

Arizona Cardinals (5-10) vs San Francisco 49ers (10-4-1)

Cardinals come in off a loss last week against the Bears at home. Cards did not score an offensive TD. This team has lost 10 out of their last 11 games due to their lack of a scoring offense. 49ers come in off a loss last week against the Seahawks in Seattle. QB Colin Kaepernick completed 19 of 36 for 244 yds 1 TD and 1 INT. 49ers has a top 10 defense. Prediction: 49ers

Oakland Raiders (4-11) vs San Diego Chargers (6-9)

Raiders come in off a loss last week against the Panthers in Carolina. Raiders fail to score a single TD and have one of the worst defenses in the league. Chargers come in off a win last week against the Jets in New York. QB Philip Rivers completed 11 of 22 for 165  yds and 2 TDs. Chargers have a lower third defense. Prediction: Chargers

Kansas City Chiefs (2-13) vs Denver Broncos (12-3)

Chiefs come in off a loss last week against the Colts at home. QB Brady Quinn threw 0 TDs and 2 INTs. RB Jamaal Charles rushed for 226 yds on 22 carries and 1 TD. Chiefs have the second to last defense in the league. Broncos come in off a win last week against the Browns at home. QB Peyton Manning completed 30 of 43 for 339 yds 3 TDs and 1 INT with WR Eric Decker catching 2 of those TD passes. RB Jacob Hester rushed for 1 additional TD. Broncos have a top 10 defense. Prediction: Broncos

Green Bay Packers (11-4) vs Minnesota Vikings (9-6)

Packers come in off a win last week against the Titans at home. QB Aaron Rodgers completed 27 of 38 for 342 yds 3 passing TDs and 1 rushing TD. RB Ryan Grant rushed for 2 additional TDs. Packers have a midpack defense. Vikings come in off a win last week against the Texans in Houston. QB Christian Ponder completed 16 of 30 for 174 yds and 1 TD. RB Toby Gerhart rushed for 1 additional TD. Vikings have a midrange defense. Prediction: Packers

Miami Dolphins (7-8) vs New England Patriots (11-4)

Dolphins come in off a win last week against the Bills at home. QB Ryan Tannehill completed 13 of 25 for 130 yds and 2 TDs with RB Reggie Bush receiving both TD passes and rushing for 1 additional TD. Dolphins have a lower third defense. Patriots come in off a win last week against the Jags in Jacksonville. QB Tom Brady completed 24 of 41 for 267 yds 2 TDs and 2 INTs with WR Wes Walker receiving 1 of those TDs. Patriots have a high ranked defense. Prediction: Patriots

St. Louis Rams (7-7-1) vs Seattle Seahawks (10-5)

Rams come in off a win last week against the Bucs in Tampa Bay. QB Sam Bradford completed 13 of 27 for 196 yds 2 TDs and 1 INT. RB Steven Jackson rushed for 1 additional TD. Rams have a mediocre defense. Seahawks come in off a win last week against the 49ers at home. QB Russell Wilson completed 15 of 21 for 171 yds 4 TDs and 1 INT. RB Marshawn Lynch rushed for 111 yds on 26 carries 1 rushing TD and 1 receiving TD. Seahawks have a top 5 offense and a midranked defense. Prediction: Seahawaks

Dallas Cowboys (8-7) vs Washington Redskins (9-6)

Cowboys come in off a loss last week against the Saints at home. QB Tony Romo completed 26 of 43 for 416 yds and 4 TDs with WR Dez Bryant making 9 receptions for 224 yds and 2 of those TDs. Cowboys midpack defense played inconsistent all season. Redskins come in off a win last week against the Eagles in Philadelphia. QB Robert Griffin III completed 16 of 24 for 198 yds 2 TDs and 1 INT. RB Alfred Morris rushed for 1 additional TD. Redskins have a midpack defense that has kept games close all season. Prediction: Redskins

Week 16 Predictions

Last week wasnt bad but we can do better..let's go

Atlanta Falcons (12-2) vs Detroit Lions (4-10)

Falcons come in off a shutout win against the Giants last week at home. QB Matt Ryan completed 23 of 28 for 270 yds and 3 TDs with TE Tony Gonzalez receiving 1 of those. RB Michael Turner rushed for 1 additional TD. Falcons have a top 5 defense despite key injuries. Lions come in off a loss last week against the Cardinals in Arizona. QB Matthew Stafford threw 0 TDs and 3 INTs. RB Mikel Leshoure rushed for 1 TD. Lions defense has turned into a major disappointment this season. Prediction: Falcons

Minnesota Vikings (8-6) vs Houston Texans (12-2)

Vikings come in off a win last week against the Rams in St. Louis. QB Christian Ponder rushed for 1 TD but RB Adrian Peterson rushed for 212 yds on 24 carries and 1 TD. Vikings have a midpack defense. Texans come in off a win last week against the Colts at home. QB Matt Schaub completed 23 of 31 for 261 yds and 1 TD. WR Andre Johnson had 11 receptions for 151 yds and the lone TD catch. RB Arian Foster did not rush for a TD but had 165 yds on 27 carries. Texans have a top 5 defense. Prediction: Texans

St. Louis Rams (6-7-1) vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers (6-8)

Rams come in off a loss last week against theVikings at home. QB Sam Bradford completed 35 of 55 for 377 yds 3 TDs and 1 INT with WR Danny Amendola receiving 1 of those TDs. RB Steven Jackson has only scored 3 TDs all season. The Rams have a poorly ranked defense. Bucs come in off shutout loss against the Saints in New Orleans. QB Josh Freeman threw 0 TDs and 4 INTs. RB Doug Martin was held to just 16 yds. Bucs lower third defense has been a liability. Prediction: Bucs

Washington Redskins (8-6) vs Philadelphia Eagles (4-10)

Redskins come in off a win last week against the Browns in Cleveland. QB Kirk Cousins completed 26 of 37 for 329 yds 2 TDs and 1 INT with WR Leonard Hankerson catching both TDs. RB Alfred Morris rushed for 2 additional TDs. Redskins midranked defense has played well in the last few weeks. Eagles come in off a loss last week against the Bengals at home. Both QB Michael Vick and RB LeSean McCoy will be back this week but with their poorly ranked defense they will struggle to win their last 2 games. Prediction: Redskins

New Orleans Saints (6-8) vs Dallas Cowboys (8-6)

Saints come in off a shutout win last week against the Bucs at home. QB Drew Brees completed 26 of 39 for 307 yds and 4 TDs. RB Mark Ingram rushed for 1 additional TD. Saints midranked defense has struggled this season. Cowboys come in off a win last week against the Steelers at home. QB Tony Romo completed 30 of 42 for 341 yds and 2 TDs with WR Dez Bryant receiving 1 of those. RB DeMarco Murray rushed for 1 additional TD. Cowboys midranked defense needs to win out to make the playoffs. Prediction: Cowboys

Indianapolis Colts (9-5) vs Kansas City Chiefs (2-12)

Colts come in off a loss last week against the Texans in Houston. QB Andrew Luck completed 13 of 27 for 186 yds and 2 TDs. RB Vick Ballard rushed for 105 yds on 18 carries. Colts mid pack defense has kept them competitive. Chiefs come in off a loss last week against the Raiders in Oakland. QB Brady Quinn threw 0 TDs and 1 INT. Chiefs have the worst ranked defense in the league. Prediction: Colts


New England Patriots (10-4) vs Jacksonville Jaguars (2-12)

Patriots come in off a loss last week against the 49ers at home. QB Tom Brady completed 36 of 65 for 443 yds 1 TD and 2 INTs. RB Stevan Ridley was held to just 23 yds. Patriots mid range defense has played solid for majority of the season. Jags come in off a loss last week against the Dolphins in Miami. QB Chad Henne did not complete a single TD. Jags have the 2nd worst defense in the league. Prediction: Patriots

Cincinnati Bengals (8-6) vs Pittsburgh Steelers (7-7)

Bengals come in off a win last week against the Eagles in Philadelphia. QB Andy Dalton completed 13 of 27 for 127 yds and 1 TD with WR AJ Green catching the lone TD pass. RB BenJarvus Green-Ellis rushed for 106 yds on 25 carries and 1 additional TD. Bengals mid ranked defense have played well the last few weeks. Steelers come in off a loss last week against the Cowboys in Dallas. QB Ben Roethlisberger completed 24 of 40 for 339 yds 2 TDs and 1 INT with TE Heath Miller receiving 1 of those TDs. RB Jonathan Dwyer rushed for 1 additional TD. Steelers have a top 5 defense. Prediction: Bengals

Buffalo Bills (5-9) vs Miami Dolphins (6-8)

Bills come in off a loss last week against the Seahawks at home. QB Ryan Fitzpatrick completed 21 of 38 for 217 yds 1 TD and 2 INTs with WR Stevie Johnson catching the lone TD. RB CJ Spiller rushed for 103 yds on 17 carries and 1 additional TD. Bills have a low ranked defense. Dolphins come in off a win last week against the Jags at home. QB Ryan Tannehill completed 22 of 28 for 220 yds and 2 TDs with TE Anthony Fasano catching 1 of those. RB Reggie Bush rushed for 104 yds on 21 carries. Dolphins have a low mid defense. Prediction: Dolphins

Oakland Raiders (4-10) vs Carolina Panthers (5-9)

Raiders come in off a win last week against the Chiefs at home. Despite the win Raiders did not score a single TD and relied on their poorly ranked defense to shutout the Chiefs. Panthers come in off a win last week against the Chargers in San Diego. QB Cam Newton completed 19 of 33 for 231 yds and 2 TDs with WR Steve Smith catching 1 of the TD passes. Panthers RBs have scored a total of 4 TDs combined and defense is in the lower third. Prediction: Panthers

Tennessee Titans (5-9) vs Green Bay Packers (10-4)

Titans come in off a win last week against the Jets at home. QB Jaker Locker completed 13 of 22 for 149 yds. RB Chris Johnson rushed for 122 yds on 21 carries and 1 TD. Titans have a low ranked defense. Packers come in off a win last week against the Bears in Chicago. QB Aaron Rodgers completed 23 of 36 for 291 yds and 3 TDs. Packers have a top third defense. Prediction: Packers

San Diego Chargers (5-9) vs New York Jets (6-8)

Chargers come in off a loss last week against the Panthers at home. QB Philip Rivers completed 16 of 23 for 121 yds and 1 TD with TE Antonio Gates making the lone TD catch.  Chargers have a low ranked defense. Jets come in off a loss last week to the Titans in Tennessee. Jets have decided to switch to QB Greg McElroy this week. Jets defense is low ranked and playing poorly. Prediction: Chargers

Cleveland Browns (5-9) vs Denver Broncos (11-3)

Browns come in off a loss last week against the Redskins at home. QB Brandon Weeden completed 21 of 35 for 244 yds 1 TD and 2 INTs. RB Trent Richardson rushed for 2 TDs. Browns have a low ranked defense. Broncos come in off a win last week against the Ravens in Baltimore. QB Peyton Manning completed 17 of 28 for 204 yds and 1 TD. WR Eric Decker had 8 receptions for 133 yds and the lone TD catch and RB Knowshon Moreno rushed for 118 yds on 22 carries and 1 additional TD. Broncos have a top 10 defense. Prediction: Broncos

Chicago Bears (8-6) vs Arizona Cardinals (5-9)

Bears come in off a loss last week against the Packers at home. QB Jay Cutler completed 12 of 21 for 135 yds 1 TD and 1 INT with WR Brandon Marshall catching the lone TD. RB Matt Forte has only rushed for 3 TDs all season and Bears defense is in the middle of the pack. Cardinals come in off a win last week against the Lions at home. QB  Ryan Lindley threw 0 TDs and 1 INT. RB Beanie Wells rushed for 3 TDs. Arizona has a top half defense that plays well despite a poor offense. Prediction: Bears

New York Giants (8-6) vs Baltimore Ravens (9-5)

Giants come in off a shutout loss last week against the Falcons in Atlanta. QB Eli Manning threw 2 INTs in the game. Giant midpack defense should recover for the last 2 games of the season. Ravens come in off a loss last week against the Broncos at home. QB Joe Flacco completed 20 of 40 for 254 yds 2 TDs and 1 INT. RB Ray Rice was held under 40 yds rushing. Ravens injury plagued defense is still in the top 10 but has struggled. Prediction: Ravens

San Francisco 49ers (10-3-1) vs Seattle Seahawks (9-5)

49ers come in off a win last week against the Patriots in New England. QB Colin Kaepernick completed 14 of 25 for 216 yds 4 TDs and 1 INT. WR Michael Crabtree made 7 receptions for 107 yds and 2 TDs and RB Frank Gore recovered a Kaepernick fumble for a TD. 49ers have a top 10 defense. Seahawks come in off a win last week against the Bills in Buffalo. QB Russell Wilson completed 14 of 23 for 205 yds and 1 TD. RB Marshawn Lynch rushed for 113 yds on 10 carries and 1 additional TD. Seahawks have a midrange defense with a top 5 offense and are undefeated at home this season. Prediction: Seahawks