Week 14 NFL Point Spreads

5) NY Giants (+3) at Carolina

What do you get when you match-up two mediocre teams from the NFC? A potential playoff preview. Even though Carolina and the Giants are 6-6, both of these squads can very easily make the post-season. That is great evidence that parity in the NFL has never been greater.

The Panthers are coming off a loss at Philadelphia, while the Giants have lost four straight games after a 23-20 defeat to Dallas. Despite the Giants’ woes, they actually feel good about themselves just for playing Dallas tough. That shows just how far this team has fallen over the last month. Week 14 NFL Point Spread Giants +3

4) Denver (+7.5) at San Diego

Denver (7-5) lost to Seattle on Sunday night, and will sink or swim with rookie quarterback Jay Cutler. Cutler had a “deer in the headlights” look against the Seahawks, and it is not likely to get better in a hostile environment. To add injury to insult, linebacker Al Wilson has a sprained neck and his status is up in the air.

San Diego (10-2) is considered the best team in the NFL right now, even ahead of Indianapolis. Running back, LaDainian Tomlinson can not be contained, and the passing game and defense are also formidable. A win by the Chargers not only helps their playoff positioning, it could help knock Denver out of the playoffs. Week 14 NFL Point Spread Broncos +7.5

3) Baltimore (+3) at Kansas City

Baltimore (9-3) still has a two-game lead over Cincinnati in the AFC North even after losing to the Bengals last Thursday night. The Ravens’ defense is now number one in the NFL (ahead of Chicago), but the offense is still lagging behind. If Baltimore can win this game, they have a great chance of finishing the year at 13-3.

Kansas City (7-5) did something last week that a playoff team can not afford to do, lose to an inferior opponent. The Cleveland Browns are a pesky team, but they were still 3-8 heading into their 31-28 win over Kansas City. The good news for the Chiefs is they are 14-2 straight up in their last 16 games at Arrowhead Stadium. Week 14 NFL Point Spread Ravens +3

2) Indianapolis (-1.5) at Jacksonville

Indianapolis (10-2) is tied with San Diego for the best record in the AFC and three games up over Jacksonville in the AFC South. The Colts need to keep on winning as they know home field advantage means a much better chance of making it to the Super Bowl (although it didn’t help them last year).

Jacksonville (7-5) got a crucial road win at Miami last week, but they are still fighting with four other teams for two AFC Wild Card spots. The Jaguars are 5-1 at home this year after going 6-2 there last year. One of those home losses in 2005 was a 26-18 defeat versus Indianapolis. Week 14 NFL Point Spread Colts -1.5

1) New Orleans (+6.5) at Dallas

New Orleans is 8-4 and has a two game lead over Carolina and Atlanta in the NFC South division. Despite their accomplishments, many experts are not sold on this team. A win on Sunday night would certainly change that perception, and they will have a better chance if receiver Marques Colston comes back as expected from his ankle injury.

Everyone in the City of Dallas is in love with quarterback Tony Romo, except former starter Drew Bledsoe. After taking control of the NFC East division with a win at the Giants last week, the Cowboys (8-4) are now 5-1 in the Romo era. Dallas is also shooting for a first round bye in the playoffs, and this is a must-win in that regard. Week 14 NFL Point Spread Saints +6.5

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