Tommy the Dago Presents-NFL Week 15

Don't look now, but I've had four consecutive winning weeks. Sure, my mom is responsible for one of them, but I came outta her, so I get some credit, right?

I was smart enough to ask her, too.

With so many teams still in the playoff hunt, it should make for an interesting week, and hopefully things will clear up a little bit afterwards.

Best Bets, as always, are in CAPS.

Falcons (+3.5) vs. Cowboys
Tony Romo looked uncomfortable against New Orleans, and a healthy John Abraham won't help him feel any better. Plus T.O. is too worried about the voices in his head, and that won't help Dallas either.

Vikings (-3) vs. Jets
The Jets had it so easy if they wanted it, but I think it's becoming more evident that the Jets are a mediocre team with an easy schedule. Not a playoff team.

RAVENS (-11) vs. Browns
If Cleveland scores 6 points, they should consider it a victory.

Patriots (-11.5) vs. Texans
Tom Brady struggle with the Dolphins, but then I learn that he broke up with Bridget Moynahan. Now I know last week was an aberration. Besides, there's nothing that will help soothe a quarterback more than the Texans secondary.

Bills (-1) vs. Dolphins
I've been saying for weeks that Buffalo is that team that'll just cover from here on out. Of course I figured they'd be underdogs in this game, but no matter. I ain't goin out like no punk.

Panthers vs. Steelers (Pick)
As far as I know right now, Jake Delhomme is not playing. To be honest, the way the Panthers roll, I'm not sure they'd beat Pittsburgh with him anyway. So I'll take the Steelers.

SAINTS (-10) vs. Redskins
This is the classic game where I'm all over a team's nuts, then they play a crap team the next week, and I go big on em, and then they don't cover. Just you watch.

Titans (+3.5) vs. Jaguars
New rule for the rest of this season. If Vince Young is getting points, I'm going with Vince Young.

Bears (-14) vs. Buccaneers
Word is that Jon Gruden is going to use a QB committee for this game. That's always a good sign for a team. The only question about this game, is how many guns does Tank Johnson bring to Soldier Field with him?

Packers (-5.5) vs. Lions
God, I hate the NFC North. Well, actually I love the NFC North cuz it's six wins for the Bears every season. I just hate having to pick between the other teams.

Cardinals (+3) vs. Broncos
It hasn't been talked about very much, but the Cardinals have played well the last few weeks. Matt Leinart is coming along nicely, while fellow rookie Jay Cutler is flapping in the wind.

Giants vs. Eagles (+6)
Call me crazy, but I like this Eagles team with Jeff Garcia.

Raiders vs. Rams (+2.5)
Remember when both of these teams played in LA? Now neither do. That's crazy. Know what's not so crazy? I'm not 100% convinced that the best football team in LA right now, USC, couldn't beat both of them.

Chargers (-9) vs. Chiefs
So NBC is hyping this one as LT vs. LJ, and rightfully so. The thing is, for some reason the Chiefs thought it would be smart to talk smack about LT and the Chargers. They called them soft. Ya, that's what you want to do with the guy who already has 29 touchdowns this season, talk smack to him. Hey, KC. You lost to the Browns.

Colts vs. BENGALS (+3.5)
Last year, these teams played each other and there was no defense. Indy beat Cincy by 3. This year Cincy has a D, and Indy doesn't. Cincy by six. On the plus side, at least we finally have an interesting Monday Night Football matchup.