SUNDAY (1PM): All Games - PART II

GAME CHART
4-11 (2-5 away)	phi		@		NYG		8-7 (5-2 home)
avg DEF ppg		26.8		25.8		avg OFF ppg
avg OFF ppg		18.2		22.5		avg DEF ppg
pass DEF rank		11th		12th		pass OFF rank
rush DEF rank		22nd		17th		rush OFF rank
pass OFF rank		14th		28th		pass DEF rank
rush OFF rank		11th		25th		rush DEF rank
defensive formation		4-3		4-3		defensive formation
LB Kendricks (OUT) DT Cox (OUT) TE Moore (DOUB)		key injuries				CB Amukamara (DOUB) CB Hosley (DOUB) DT Canty (DOUB)
FORECAST
Cloudy
STAT ALERT
-          NYG QB Manning has not passed for 300+ yds in 8 weeks -          PHI has 1 win in their last 11 outings
ANALYST INSIGHT
PHI is forced to start QB Michael Vick. That is not a good thing considering backup QB Foles had a rhythm going that Vick never found and this will likely be Vick’s last game as an Eagle – R. THE HANDLE The Eagles have gotten a little better play on defense lately, and the healthy presence of a driven QB Vick and RB LeSean McCoy are mild trump cards – V. IYER The Giants are playing for pride, along with a sliver of hope that they could make it to the playoffs if enough other teams lose.  If the Giants find a way in, there’s a pretty good chance they won’t lose again – M. FLORIO The Eagles aren’t going to let up against their hated rivals and QB Mike Vick will be playing with something to prove – D. BILICKI
FINAL PREDICTION
NYG		SU		vs SPR		PHI (+7.5)
Eagles QB Michael Vick will make a game of this outing. With potential suitors intently watching (PHI undoubtedly will release the QB in the off-season), Vick is sure to put on a show this weekend at the Meadowlands before the New Jersey faithful. With a playoff berth still tabled for the reigning Super Bowl champions, expect NYG QB Eli Manning & Co. to force the issue against the Eagles Achilles heel, their defence, in this spot, a unit that remains as susceptible as any in the league to the big play. Regardless of all the above, however, no matter the outcome of this matchup, the end result is almost assuredly meaningless for either squad involved.

GAME CHART
5-10 (1-6 away)	cle		@		PIT		7-8 (4-3 home)
avg DEF ppg		22.9		20.8		avg OFF ppg
avg OFF ppg		19.5		20.3		avg DEF ppg
pass DEF rank		27th		11th		pass OFF rank
rush DEF rank		19th		26th		rush OFF rank
pass OFF rank		20th		1st		pass DEF rank
rush OFF rank		25th		2nd		rush DEF rank
defensive formation		4-3		3-4		defensive formation
RB Richardson (OUT)		key injuries				LB McFadden (OUT) CB Brown (OUT) T Adams (OUT) WR Wallace (OUT)
FORECAST
Cloudy
STAT ALERT
N/A
ANALYST INSIGHT
The Browns are beat up on offense and may have a scaled-back game plan, which is not the best way to handle everything that Dick LeBeau and the Steelers' defense can throw at an inexperienced team – V. IYER The Browns have gone in the tank over the last couple of weeks, and at this point I’m not sure I’d pick them to win on the road against anyone – M.D. SMITH With rampant changes looming in Cleveland, the Steelers still have enough gas in the tank to avoid getting punked by the franchise they’ve owned since 1999 – M. FLORIO
FINAL PREDICTION
PIT		SU		vs SPR		PIT (NL)
The Steelers are near an immortal lock at Heinz Field most seasons. Though the club faltered before their faithful fan base this 2012-13 campaign on numerous occasions (a factor that all but assured their playoff knockout this season), a final home game win vs a Browns squad minus their greatest offensive weapon, RB Trent Richardson, is a no-brainer pick. Don’t expect a thumping of the Browns here as CLE is a division rival and has proven a formidable foe at times this season to many an opponent. Nevertheless, rest assured a Regular Season concluding record of .500 is all but guaranteed as of 4PM EST this Sunday for Steeltown.

GAME CHART
2-13 (1-6 away)	jax		@		TEN		5-10 (3-4 home)
avg DEF ppg		27.1		19.5		avg OFF ppg
avg OFF ppg		15.7		30.1		avg DEF ppg
pass DEF rank		24th		21st		pass OFF rank
rush DEF rank		31st		21st		rush OFF rank
pass OFF rank		22nd		26th		pass DEF rank
rush OFF rank		30th		23rd		rush DEF rank
defensive formation		4-3		4-3		defensive formation
G Nwaneri (OUT)		key injuries				none
FORECAST
Sunny
STAT ALERT
-          JAX has scored on average 12 ppg in their last 4 outings
ANALYST INSIGHT
Jaguars tripped up Titans in earlier meeting this season and losing twice to this hapless divisional opponent is not an option – R. THE HANDLE Look for a lot of handoffs to TEN RB Chris Johnson, who can speed through Jacksonville's defense for good chunks of yards. The Jaguars’ offense will attack well through the air with QB Chad Henne, but the absence of top receiver Cecil Shorts hurts – V. IYER Last time the Titans suffered a humiliating blowout loss and were called out by their owner, they responded by winning the next game. I think they’ll do it again – M.D. SMITH No sense in the Jags ruining their chance to pick first overall, right? – D. BILICKI
FINAL PREDICTION
TEN		SU		vs SPR		TEN (-5.5)
As ugly a game as they come. Home field advantage, RB Chris Johnson’s return to Pro Bowl form and a big play young QB in the making should all but guarantee a convincing victory by the Titans over the toothless Jags this weekend in Nashville. JAX QB Henne will attempt to make big plays in this division matchup as his performance here will hold weight as to where he signs in the off-season as a backup QB. Nevertheless, the injured state of star-to-be wideout Cecil Shorts III will greatly hinder his pass attack aspirations and will all but assure a one-sided final result in this effort for TEN.

GAME CHART
10-5 (4-3 away)	bal		@		CIN		9-6 (3-4 home)
avg DEF ppg		21.4		24.5		avg OFF ppg
avg OFF ppg		25.4		20.2		avg DEF ppg
pass DEF rank		17th		16th		pass OFF rank
rush DEF rank		24th		14th		rush OFF rank
pass OFF rank		13th		10th		pass DEF rank
rush OFF rank		15th		8th		rush DEF rank
defensive formation		3-4		4-3		defensive formation
none		key injuries				K Nugent (OUT)
FORECAST
Sunny
STAT ALERT
-          CIN has won 6 of last 7 games -          BAL TE Pitta has a TD in 4 of last 5 games
ANALYST INSIGHT
CIN coach Marvin Lewis will employ a regular lineup while BAL coach John Harbaugh will preserve his guys – R. THE HANDLE I think the Ravens will be a little more motivated to build on the momentum from last week’s win over the Giants and will take this one – M.D. SMITH Nothing at stake here, so take the points, even if it is under a field goal – D. BILICKI
FINAL PREDICTION
CIN		SU		vs SPR		CIN (-2.5)
BAL appeared like the well-oiled teams of Ravens yore last week in their convincing home victory over the reigning Super Bowl champions, the New York Giants. With that in mind, look for the club to ease back on the throttle this weekend and preserve the good head space and health of their crew for their coming playoff run. The Bengals have been a vulnerable squad when on home field this season, one of the few winning teams in the NFL with a losing record before their local faithful. Look for Nasty ‘Nati head coach Marvin Lewis to push hard for a win this weekend with the looming possibility of yet another first-round knockout dangling over his ball club’s collective heads.

	Pro*Line #	avg @road	prediction	QB	prediction	avg @home	Pro*Line #
Flacco	20.5	19.6			OVER	21.0	21.5	Dalton
	Pro*Line #	avg @road	prediction	RB	prediction	avg @home	Pro*Line #
Rice (N/A)	82.5	85.6	UNDER			68.9		Green-Ellis
	Pro*Line #	avg @road	prediction	WR	prediction	avg @home	Pro*Line #
Boldin		3.9			OVER	5.3	6.5	Green

avg sacks		prediction	SACKS (PRO*LINE #)	prediction	avg sacks
2.3		UNDER	5.5	UNDER	2.9
season total		prediction	FUMBLES (PRO*LINE #)	prediction	season total
5		UNDER	1.5	UNDER	10
season total 40+		prediction	LONG PASS (PRO*LINE #)	prediction	season total 40+
12		OVER	45.5	OVER	13
season total 20+		prediction	LONG RUSH (PRO*LINE #)	prediction	season total 20+
8		OVER	25.5	OVER	13
season total 50+	season total 40-49	prediction	LONG FGM (PRO*LINE #)	prediction	season total 40-49	season total 50+
4-4	9-11		45.5		6-9	1-2
avg yds PTR		prediction	LONG PTR (PRO*LINE #)	prediction	avg yds PTR
8.0		UNDER	17.5	UNDER	7.8
avg half		prediction	1ST HALF (PRO*LINE #)	prediction	avg half
12.7		OVER	20.5	OVER	12.3
avg half		prediction	2ND HALF (PRO*LINE #)	prediction	avg half
12.7			20.5		12.3