UTTQ Predictions: Week 14

HOUSTON 24 , CINCINNATI 14
In a showdown of rookie QBs, TJ Yates gets his second career start, after playing well last week. The Bengals on the other hand were beat up by the Steelers. The Texans D has been and should be dominate in this match up while it looks like the Bengals will be without top pass rusher Carlos Dunlap. Look for a lot of Arian Foster and Ben Tate to bring this one home for Houston.

NEW ORLEANS 30, TENNESSEE 21
It's very easy to forget the Titans at 7-5 have a very real shot at one of the AFC wild card spots and with the apparent return to form of Chris Johnson, Tennessee is a dangerous team. However, the Saints are playing at a very high level behind Drew Brees who should lead his team to victory.

CHICAGO 10, DENVER 17
It's hard to believe that only two weeks ago the Bears were flying high and looked to be one of the dominant teams in the NFC. Now fast forward to present day and Chicago heads into Denver without Jay Cutler AND Matt Forte. Uh-oh. While the Bears still have a good shot at the playoffs, Caleb Hanie has got to get something going soon. As for the Broncos, Tim Tebow just keeps on winning and seems to be getting more comfortable with the passing game each week. Look for Denver to continue its strong playoff push with a W.

SAN FRANCISCO 27, ARIZONA 14
Coming off a shutout of St. Louis, the 49ers D showed it could still perform at a high level even without Patrick Willis who's status for Sunday looks doubtful. The Cardinals have seemingly found a spark as they're 4-1 in their past five games. However that one loss was to San Francisco who should come out on top again in this rematch.

OAKLAND 17, GREEN BAY 35
After a scare last week for the Packers against the Giants, the suddenly hapless Raiders come into town following a blowout loss to the Dolphins. Oakland has had quite the up and down season, looking dominant at times and horrendous at others. Regardless Green Bay looks destined for 16-0 and should improve their record here.

BUFFALO 20, SAN DIEGO 24
The wheels have completely fallen off for the Bills while the Chargers seemed to find some of the dominant play they're capable of against the Jags. San Diego still has an outside shot at the AFC West crown though they need to continue their hot play. Against a Buffalo team that just can't seem to win these days, I say they get it done.

NEW YORK GIANTS 33, DALLAS 35
In what looks to be the best match up of the weekend, the Giants come into Dallas with the NFC East title seemingly on the line. It's hard to gauge who has the advantage after both teams lost last weekend, though the Cowboys lost a game they should have won against Arizona and New York almost upset the Packers. The 'Boys are 5-1 at home and should get Miles Austin back which should add even more to a high powered offense. Dallas has been known to letdown in big games though I think Tony Romo finally puts together a great game when the Cowboys need it.

ST LOUIS 10, SEATTLE 13
In a MNF football match up for the ages (which your UTTQ editors will be in attendance) two really bad teams square off in a completely meaningless game. Sam Bradford's status is in doubt which may lead to Tom Brandstater getting his first career start (yay?). On the other side, the Seahawks have played better with Tavaris Jackson being pretty good as of late. However you slice it though, this does not look to be the makings of a high powered affair. Well hey, at least we get to see Josh Brown's eagerly awaited return to Seattle!