NFL picks

Let's get some NFL picks on the record before the 1 p.m. kickoffs. I went 2-1 in Thanksgiving picks and am now 41-19 on the year in pro picks.

Vikings at Bears, 1 p.m. FOX
Jay Cutler will start for the Bears after not playing against the 49ers last week with a concussion. He will be the difference against a Minnesota team that has not been good on the road this year.
Bears 23, Vikings 14

Falcons at Buccaneers, 1 p.m. FOX
The Bucs are at home and going for their fifth straight win after a 2-4 start. Atlanta has been shaky in recent weeks. I think this will be a shootout and Tampa Bay gets a big win.
Buccaneers 31, Falcons 30

49ers at Saints, 4:25 p.m. FOX
Colin Kaepernick is expected to start for the 49ers for a second straight week after a terrific week last Monday against the Bears. Tough to know if Kaepernick is starting because of his production or because Alex Smith is still a bit concussed. Still, I think the 49ers will look good on offense and the New Orleans defense is still one of the worst in the league. The Saints have been playing better but I don't think they beat a team like the 49ers.
49ers 28, Saints 24

Packers at Giants, 8:20 p.m. NBC
Green Bay is looking good right now and the Giants aren't. New York is coming off a bye and will probably starting making its annual push soon, but I like the Packers in this one. Aaron Rodgers should be able to pick the Giants' secondary apart.
Packers 31, Giants 27

Panthers at Eagles, 8:30 p.m. Monday night ESPN
Two of the most disappointing teams in the NFL meet in Philly on Monday night. Michael Vick and LeSean McCoy are out for the Eagles. I like Cam Newton and the Panthers.
Panthers 23, Eagles 20

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