Sunday, December 4, 2011

NFL Picks Week 13: Wild-Card Contenders That Will Stay Alive with Wins

The NFL playoffs are fast approaching, and that means the margin for error for competing teams is getting smaller by the week.

The Tennessee Titans will continue to surprise in Week 13 as Chris Johnson and company take their talents on the road to battle the struggling Buffalo Bills.

Tim Tebow and the Denver Broncos are poised for another W on the road at slumping Minnesota, who released quarterback Donovan McNabb earlier this week.?

Don't wait for the results to find out who will reign supreme this weekend. Here are three teams that will come one game closer to the ultimate goal in Week 13:

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Tennessee Titans over Buffalo Bills

The Bills have lost four straight games and show no signs of being the early-season contenders we thought they were a month ago. Ryan Fitzpatrick and the offense have been declining, and injuries are a serious problem for this team.

The Titans will ride the fresh legs of Chris Johnson, who broke out last week for 190 yards rushing against Tampa Bay to lead the Titans to their third road victory of 2011. A win would effectively eliminate Buffalo from the playoff race and keep Tennessee's hopes very much alive at 7-5.

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Chicago Bears over Kansas City Chiefs

Who isn't beating up on the Chiefs these days? Kansas City has looked dreadful without quarterback Matt Cassel, losing to the Patriots and Steelers in blowout fashion.

However, the Chicago Bears now find themselves in the same circumstance after losing quarterback Jay Cutler for the season to a busted thumb. A tough loss at Oakland last week will have them hungry and awake this weekend at Soldier Field, though.

The Bears are beasts at home this season, 5-1 overall, and the Chiefs are flat out lost.

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New York Jets over Washington Redskins

Don't be fooled by the Redskins' road win in Seattle last week. Washington is still a lost cause this year, and on Sunday they'll supply another much-needed win for the New York Jets.?

The Jets are barely alive in the AFC at the moment; 6-5 means there is hope, but slim hope. Four of those five losses have come on the road this season, so this game will be tough.?

Odds are, the fans in attendance will be booing the 'Skins, so Jets QB Mark Sanchez is off the hook for this week. New York wins and gets right back into the postseason picture.?

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Source: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/966910-nfl-picks-week-13-wild-card-contenders-that-will-stay-alive-with-wins

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