It is Thanksgiving week, which usually marks the start of the home stretch of the season.  There is no shortage of suspense, even in the AFC South.  Houston, Tennessee and Indy are all still in the playoff hunt, while the big question in Jacksonville is whether the Jaguars will tie the franchise's all time worst single season record-and STILL manage to miss out on the #1 overall pick.

 

On to the picks...

 

Pittsburgh (5-5) at Indy (5-5)
-The Steelers and their uncharacteristically soft defense travels to Indy for a Turkey day battle against the Colts.  Just found out Indy QB Andrew Luck is going through the concussion protocol due to a couple of hits suffered against Tennessee, and may not be cleared in time to play Thursday.  If Luck can't go, Scott Tolzien will get the start.  Tolzien of the 91 career passes.  Steelers win 30-14.

 

Tennessee (5-6)
at Chicago (2-8)
-The Bears don't have anyone as good as Luck on offense.  Tennessee bounces back 23-16.

 

Jacksonville (2-8)
at Buffalo (5-5)
-Let's see, a self admitted  not natural passer with a propensity for throwing ducks travels to Buffalo in late November winds to face a team still in the playoff hunt.  What could possibly go wrong?  Bills 24 Jaguars 10.

 

San Diego (4-6)
at Houston (6-4)
-San Diego is a dangerous team despite the injuries.  But Houston is at home and still fighting for a playoff spot.  Houston wins 24-21.

 

Last week:  2-1

Overall:      21-13

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