I went 10-6 last week. That puts me at 101-59 for the season. For a comparison, check out the “experts” over at ESPN.

Here are my picks for the NFL’s Week Twelve:

*Thursday, November 22, 2007*

RJ’S GAME OF THE WEEK: Green Bay 9-1 at Detroit 6-4 - 12:30 pm (Sheridan’s line: Green Bay by 3.5)

The Packers are looking ahead to their big matchup next week against Dallas. The Lions, who have dropped two straight, simply need to win this one more.

RJ’s Pick: Detroit by 3

New York Jets 2-8 at Dallas 9-1 - 4:15 pm (Sheridan’s line: Dallas by 14)

Congratulations to the Jets for getting their first win since September last week. They only have a few days to savor their one-game winning streak, however, before they get demolished by the Cowboys on Turkey Day. A one-sided blowout like this will put more people to sleep than tryptophan.

RJ’s Pick: Dallas by 24

Indianapolis 8-2 at Atlanta 3-7 - 8:15 pm (Sheridan’s line: Indianapolis by 11.5)

The Colts are still banged-up and struggling. The Falcons never know who they are going to start at quarterback. Indy is the superior team, but I expect this game to be close.

RJ’s Pick: Indianapolis by 5

*Sunday, November 25, 2007*

Buffalo 5-5 at Jacksonville 7-3 - 1:00 pm (Sheridan’s line: Jacksonville by 7.5)

The Bills defense was looking rather impressive this year until they allowed 56 points at home to the Patriots last week. The Jaguars have won two big games in a row, and trail the Colts by just one game in the AFC South.

RJ’s Pick: Jacksonville by 10

Houston 5-5 at Cleveland 6-4 - 1:00 pm (Sheridan’s line: Cleveland by 4)

The Texans aren’t out of it just yet! At 5-5, they are alone in last place in the AFC South, but would be in a tie for first place if they played in the AFC West. Their chances of making the playoffs as a Wild Card are somewhat slim, however, especially with their 0-3 division record and 3-4 conference record. The Browns continue to surprise and impress.

RJ’s Pick: Cleveland by 1

Minnesota 4-6 at New York Giants 7-3 - 1:00 pm (Sheridan’s line: New York Giants by 7.5)

There’s no reason to expect Minnesota to win this one. Although it’s always possible the Giants could lose it.

RJ’s Pick: New York Giants by 4

New Orleans 4-6 at Carolina 4-6 - 1:00 pm (Sheridan’s line: New Orleans by 2.5)

New Orleans has lost two in a row after winning four in a row (after losing four in a row to start the season). Now that we’ve recapped their entire year, I think it’s fair to say they are a streaky sort of team. Carolina has lost four in a row and is 0-4 at home. Whichever team loses is pretty much out of playoff contention.

RJ’s Pick: New Orleans by 6

RJ’S LAME-GAME OF THE WEEK: Oakland 2-8 at Kansas City 4-6 - 1:00 pm (Sheridan’s line: Kansas City by 6)

The Raiders have dropped six straight and are probably the second-worst team in the AFC. Kansas City has lost three in a row and has scored the fewest points in the AFC. The over/under for this game is just 34.5. Translation: BOR-ING.

RJ’s Pick: Kansas City by 3

Seattle 6-4 at Saint Louis 2-8 - 1:00 pm (Sheridan’s line: Seattle by 3)

The Seahawks are just 1-3 on the road this season. The Rams have won two straight. This game has some upset potential…but I wouldn’t bet on it.

RJ’s Pick: Seattle by 8

Tennessee 6-4 at Cincinnati 3-7 - 1:00 pm (Sheridan’s line: No line)

Tennessee has dropped two tough games in a row. (That’s what happens when Vince Young actually passes the ball.) The Bengals have given up the second-most points in the NFL. I expect a high-scoring, relatively-close game with a lot of turnovers on both sides.

(Bonus video footage of Vince Young [he appears at about 1:40] whining about the criticism he’s received from “Myrtle Hodges” … one can only assume he meant Merril Hoge. But it’s not just the names of ESPN analysts that Young has difficulty with; in fact, he manages to completely butcher the English language throughout the entire press conference. It’s almost like this guy scored a six on the Wonderlic or something!)

RJ’s Pick: Tennessee by 5

Washington 5-5 at Tampa Bay 6-4 - 1:00 pm (Sheridan’s line: Tampa Bay by 3.5)

The Redskins have dropped two in a row. The Buccaneers have won two in a row, and are 4-1 at home.

RJ’s Pick: Tampa Bay by 7

San Francisco 2-8 at Arizona 5-5 - 4:05 pm (Sheridan’s line: Arizona by 10.5)

San Francisco has lost eight in a row, and is now widely-regarded as the worst team in the NFC. Arizona has won two in a row and is in the playoff hunt.

RJ’s Pick: Arizona by 14

Baltimore 4-6 at San Diego 5-5 - 4:15 pm (Sheridan’s line: San Diego by 9.5)

Baltimore has now dropped four straight after last week’s heart-breaking loss at home to Cleveland. San Diego is absolutely schizophrenic this season, but they are 4-1 at home.

RJ’s Pick: San Diego by 4

Denver 5-5 at Chicago 4-6 - 4:15 pm (Sheridan’s line: No line)

The Broncos are back in business after winning their last two games. Chicago’s disappointing season continues.

RJ’s Pick: Denver by 2

Philadelphia 5-5 at New England 10-0 - 8:15 pm (Sheridan’s line: New England by 22)

The Eagles have won two straight to get back to .500. Donovan McNabb looked awful last week before leaving the game with a sprained ankle. The Patriots remain undefeated after obliterating Buffalo last week in their first game since having a bye week. I see New England favored by 22 and I just shake my head: nope, sorry, it won’t be that close.

RJ’s Pick: New England by 31

*Monday, November 26, 2007*

Miami 0-10 at Pittsburgh 7-3 - 8:30 pm (Sheridan’s line: Pittsburgh by 16)

The Dolphins remain winless, but at least their defense has been playing well over the last three games. The Steelers were shocked by the Jets last week, but I don’t expect any surprises here.

RJ’s Pick: Pittsburgh by 13

(If you’re interested, you can check out the full list of Danny Sheridan’s Odds and ESPN’s NFL “Expert” Picks.)

2007 Weekly Results
Week One - 11-5
Week Two - 9-7
Week Three - 10-6
Week Four - 7-7
Week Five - 9-5
Week Six - 10-3
Week Seven - 9-5
Week Eight - 10-3
Week Nine - 9-5
Week Ten - 7-7
Week Eleven – 10-6