Week 15 Picks

We get two NFL Network games that will be seen by no one, both of which involve of the currently undefeated teams in the league. We'll pick those games now and then do the rest of the league on Sunday morning as usual.

Let's get Week 15 started....

Indianapolis (-3) at Jacksonville

Gabe: Jacksonville - I firmly believe the Colts are not going 16-0. I've been doubting them all year and they have been making me look like a fool. Well, the Colts are banged up. They are playing on a short week. Jacksonville is a divisional opponent and knows the Colts well. The Jags always play the Colts tough and would love nothing more than to be the team that ends to Colts winning streak. So, I'll take Mojo D to run wild over the Colts tattered defense and lead the Jags to win a close, physical game. Upset special? Sure, why not.

Dave: Indianapolis - Sure, the Colts are on a short week. So are the Jags. Sure, the Colts are banged up, but 50% of the Colts has to be better than all of a Jags team that quit two months ago, right? Remember, this is the same Jags team that got a 41-0 curb-stomping from the Seahawks a while back. THE SEAHAWKS! The thing about Indy is that when you think they're going to finally have a let down, they don't. They could have legitimately lost to any of the last few teams they've played(Pats, Texans, Titans, Broncos) and they didn't. The Colts might be missing half the roster but they still have Peyton Manning and, in a night game, that's hard to pick against. I like the Colts by 6.

Dallas (+7.5) at New Orleans

Gabe: New Orleans - I firmly believe the Saints ARE going 16-0. Their coach as already said they are going to play for an unbeaten season, which I think is a great move heading into the playoffs. On top of all that the Cowboys Roy Williams opened his yap with a guarantee this week. I think the Cowboys continue their tiresomely talked about December swoon. I love Drew Breeeeees and the rest of the Saints at home in this spot. Saints by 14.

Dave: New Orleans - You can't go running your mouth when a. you're the highest paid receiver on your team and you're 4th on the team in receiving, b. have hands that are made of titanium and c. play on a team that is absolutely terrible in December. The Saints D isn't great, but on any given Sunday, it finds a way to be better than the opponent's offense. As for the Cowboys' offense, it's Plaxico Burress....as in, it can't stop shooting itself in the foot(or leg, however you want to complete the analogy). I like Drew Brees to expose the Cowboys' secondary(and with DeMarcus Ware woozy, he won't have to worry about the Cowboys' only pass rush threat constantly in his face) and I like Flozell Adams to commit about 8 penalties and not get suspended. Saints by 10.