AFC West - Week 12
 

Let's take a look at what's coming up next week (all times EST).

Buffalo Bills at Kansas City Chiefs (1:00PM)

We've already got a thread devoted to this game. Personally, if our defense continues to play like it has been the past few weeks and the Chiefs don't make stupid turnovers on offense, I see a close win for the Chiefs.

San Diego Chargers at Jacksonville Jaguars (1:00PM)

San Diego has a horrible record on the East Coast and I don't see it getting any better this week. Jacksonville has slowly been turning their season around and while they're not world-beaters, they'll be Charger-beaters.

Oakland Raiders at Tennessee Titans (1:00PM)

As much as I really want to vote against the Raiders here based on my long-formed antipathy toward the Silver and Black, Tennessee just has not been impressive this year. They've won a few games, but also lost several they shouldn't have. The only advantage the Titans have is it's a home game, but that's probably not enough. I see the Raiders in a close game.

New England Patriots at Denver Broncos (8:30PM)

Denver is always tough at home and they've got a good, opportunistic defense. However, Brock vs. Brady doesn't bring up visions of the old Manning/Brady match-ups. Unless the Patriots take even more injuries in tonight's game, I see this one going the Patriots way.


Projected at the end of Week 12:

Broncos 8 - 3
Chiefs 6 - 5
Raiders 5 - 6
Chargers 2 - 9

As always, YMMV.

Noooooooooooo

Damn good idea for a thread... hell, looks like a solid theme for a series.

Well, looked like you were taking a break this year, so I thought someone ought to step in.

(Besides, I need to get my post count up. *grin*)

All good. Suggestion though - add some bolding and colors.

The Jags should throttle the Chargers, keeping them in the discussion for the final 2 spots.

Oakland... geez, things have fallen a bit and if they lose in TN - maybe they're not on a turnaround, which is unfortunate.

Chiefs hosting the Bills - lots of drama, but need to see how they play NE tonight. I'd like to see the Bills win and beat up the Patriots a bit, maybe just give Gronk a reason to take the next 10 days off. :D

I don't see how the Chargers avoid losing by 13 at Jacksonville, the Jags should torch the Chargers. 27 - 13, Jags.

Raiders - I'd like to think they can win with that offense @ TN, but they are young and have proven to be inconsistent. If this isn't the same ol' Raiders, they'll find a way to win by 10. 17-14, Raiders

Bills @ Chiefs
Big stakes game here as both teams are 5-5. Chiefs are on a roll and the Bills are on the ropes if Taylor misses the game.

Defensively, it's #7 overall KC vs #17 overall BUF. Rushing defense (yards allowed) isn't that much different, KC is about 4 yards per game better. Passing yards allowed, KC is about 20 yards better.

Chiefs give up 19 per game while the Bills give up 22.
Bills are 3-2 on the road and KC is 2-2 at home.

Offensively - rushing yards per game, Bills are 5th (137 ypg) and KC is 9th (120 ypg). Passing offense, neither is a threat with KC at 22 and BUF at 29.

Geography plays a big role here and the crowd should be euphoric. KC should win this one if they stay true to the last few weeks and don't let Alex get into a spot where he has to win it.

I would think this one ends up KC 20 - Bills 17.

Patriots @ Broncos...

Who the hell knows? I'm not expecting a win and I'll let you guys carve this one up, but my guess would be Patriots 23 - Broncos 17. Call it reverse mojo, if you like. I don't see it being a blowout or high scoring, I think Denver can keep it close, but in the end, Tom and Gronk will find a way.

Broncos beat Patriots
Raiders beat Titans
Bills beat Chiefs
Jaguars beat Chargers

Cool story bro

I'll follow you. I mean, your predictions in the previous weeks have been spot on. LMAO

You are pointing at 2 single game predictions. I only got 3 wrong last Sunday. KC being one of them

quick and to the point

People only criticize when you get it wrong. Remember that

I know, I know.