DLT's Deadlocks - NFL 2016 Weekly Picks Week 14

As our beloved pewter clad Buccaneers have begun to rise from the ashes of mediocrity, so to has yours truly. For the third consecutive week, I was at least at 80% on my picks and was 2-1 on my upset specials.

After a season long of suck, I'm hopefully rallying to the finish here.

Last Week: 12-3 80% Upset Specials: 2-1 67%
Season: 118-72 62% Upset Specials: 15-19 44%

Thursday Night

Chiefs 27, Raiders 24 - This may be the first TNF game (the Bucs aren't playing in) that I'm actually excited about.

Sunday

Steelers 31, Bills 24 - Pittsburgh making their late season push while Buffalo makes their annual plunge back to also-ran.

Upset Special: Broncos 23, Titans 20 - Sorry, I just don't buy the Flaming Thumbtacks are good enough to beat Denver, even with Paxton Lynch playing.

Washington NFL Franchise 27, Eagles 23 - If Washington loses this one, they're in big trouble.

Dolphins 21, Cardinals 17 - Sorry, just don't think a road win is in the Cards.

Upset Special #2: Chargers 30, Panthers 21 - San Diego bounces back from a tough loss while Carolina continues its nightmare season.

Upset Special #3: Browns 24, Bengals 21 - I know, crazy. But this is the last best chance for the Browns to avoid 0-16.

Lions 31, Bears 10 - Detroit inches closer to the NFC North title.

Colts 23, Texans 17 - Indy somehow gets in control of the AFC South.

Vikings 17, Jaguars 3 - Minnesota's defense keeps their playoff hopes alive.

49ers 13, Jets 10 - J-E-T-S = Just End The Season.

Bucs 30, Saints 20 - The Buccos learn from last season and don't take the Saints lightly.

Falcons 37, Rams 17 - Sure, Jeff Fisher deserves an extension. Riiiiiiight.

Seahawks 27, Packers 17 - Seahags end the Packers while keeping the pressure on Dallas.

Sunday Night

Cowboys 30, Giants 17 - Dallas gets revenge for their own loss of the season and wraps up the NFC East.

Monday Night

Patriots 21, Ravens 17 - New England proclaims its dominance in the AFC.