NFL Picks - Week 14 - the ManSpeak

FOXBORO, MA - DECEMBER 06: Tom Brady of the New England Patriots throws a pass in the first half against the New York Jets at Gillette Stadium on December 6, 2010 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

Tom Brady is likely going to be the MVP of the NFL, but can he
lead his Patriot into Solider Field and defeat the Chicago Bears?

The NFL season is coming to a close and there certainly are some key match-ups in Week 14.

Kansas City has a chance to basically seal the AFC West division title with a win on the road at the San Diego Chargers.

The New England Patriots are traveling to Chicago to face the surprisingly tough Bears at Soldier Field.

And does anybody have any doubt that the New York Jets will get back on track at home against the Miami Dolphins?

Lets pick some games and you'll find out.

(6-6) Miami Dolphins (+6) vs (9-3) New York Jets

Last week against the New England Patriots the Jets were embarrassed on national television.

"We got pummeled, we played terrible, but it's one game," Jets head coach Rex Ryan said.

The question is, will the Jets be able to get back on track?

The defense was not able to phase Tom Brady last week and the exotic blitz packages did not work.

But Dolphins quarterback Chad Henne is no Tom Brady so the match-up you would think goes in favor of the Jets.

There is one problem though. The Dolphins have a 5-1 road record this season and their running style of play is conducive to also negating the blitz and winning on the road.

Pay attention to the match-up between Brandon Marshall and Darelle Revis. I think Marshall has fun on 'Revis Island.' Miami Dolphins 23 New York Jets 21

(10-2) New England Patriots vs (9-3) Chicago Bears (+3)

Tom Brady is easily the MVP of the NFL at this point in the season.

But how will the MVP handle the Chicago Bears at blistery and frozen Soldier Field against one of the league's top defenses?

The Bears have turned their season around and are easily one of the most overlooked teams in recent history. Bears quarterback Jay Cutler knows how big this game is for his progressing Bears.

"We can't be satisfied with where we are right now," Cutler said.

The Bears sound motivated and they should be as this is easily the biggest test they have had all season.

I think the defense gets it done for the Bears in an ugly game in ugly conditions. You won't see a Bill Belicheck team be unprepared very often, but it will happen in Chicago. Chicago Bears 24 New England 17

(8-4) Kansas City Chiefs (+10) vs (6-6) San Diego Chargers

It has been well documented that Matt Cassel likely will not play after having emergency surgery this week.

The odds-makers seem to think that this is a big deal judging by the huge 10 point spread.

The Chargers have injuries of their own though, with TE Antonio Gates still nursing a painful toe injury and running back Ryan Matthews likely to miss again this week.

The Chiefs will definitely miss Matt Cassel, but look for them to let their newly minted running back Jamaal Charles to lead the Chiefs to at least cover the spread. I say they still beat the Chargers even without Cassel. Kansas City 27 San Diego 24

(6-6) St. Louis Rams (+9) vs (9-3) New Orleans Saints

This is pretty simple.

If the playoffs were to start today, the defending Super Bowl champs would be going on the road to St. Louis to face the Rams at the Edward Jones dome.

The Saints will punish the Rams in this possible playoff preview, especially since the Rams will be without top corner back Ron Bartell, not good when you are facing Drew Brees and one of the top offenses in the NFL.

The Saints will romp the Rams and easily cover this spread. New Orleans 38 St. Louis 13

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