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The Armchair Quarterback’s Guide To The NFL: Week 12

By Lyle Graversen

Dec 15, 2013; Oakland, CA, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith (11) stands on the field during a break in the action against the Oakland Raiders in the second quarter at O.co Coliseum. The Chiefs defeated the Raiders 56-31. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 15, 2013; Oakland, CA, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith (11) stands on the field during a break in the action against the Oakland Raiders in the second quarter at O.co Coliseum. The Chiefs defeated the Raiders 56-31. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports /
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December 15, 2013; Oakland, CA, USA; General view of the line of scrimmage between the Oakland Raiders and the Kansas City Chiefs during the first quarter at O.co Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
December 15, 2013; Oakland, CA, USA; General view of the line of scrimmage between the Oakland Raiders and the Kansas City Chiefs during the first quarter at O.co Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /

Kansas City Chiefs at Oakland Raiders

Homer Alert: I try really hard not to let my Chiefs fan status effect my weekly picks (I picked Seattle last week!), but in this game I’m having a hard time seeing anything but a KC win. The Chiefs are currently one of the hottest teams in the NFL, winning seven of their last eight games. Meanwhile, the Raiders are still winless on the season. The Raiders are the lowest scoring team in the league and the Chiefs have allowed the second fewest points per game. I think Jamaal Charles has another good day and the Chiefs take care of business on the road.

Chiefs 27
Raiders 13

Cleveland Browns at Atlanta Falcons

I literally had to skip over this game and come back to it after I had done all the others because I can’t make up my mind. On one hand, the Browns have one of the better pass defenses and could take Matt Ryan out of his rhythm. If Ryan does have a bad day I don’t see any way the Falcons win. On the other hand, picking the Browns to go into the dome in Atlanta and outscore the Falcons seems like a risky pick. When in doubt I usually go with the home team, but I’m thinking Josh Gordon’s return may just spark the Browns. This game’s a coin flip, but I’ll take the Browns in a close one.

Browns 21
Falcons 20

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