Turkey Parlay Week 12
November 24th 2010 - Special K             

NE -6.5 / Dallas +3.5 / NYJ -9

I had the spread at around 13.5 points for this game. I'm not sure I would have the spread at 6.5 even if Stafford was playing. Make sure to give thanks to the oddsmakers for such a generous spread. The Lions have been getting blown out every Thanksgiving Day for the last 6 years. I don't expect this trend to change against the #1 ranked offense in the NFL. 
Prediction: Patriots 31-17

This is the toughest of all 3 games to call. The Cowboys look like a completely different team the last couple weeks with the Pillsbury Dough Boy coach gone. The Cowboys offense has been well balanced, with just as many rushing attempts as passing attempts. If Jon Kitna doesn't have to throw the ball 30+ times, the Cowboys will hang in this game until the end. The Saints kicking game may haunt them in this one.
Prediction: New Orleans 23-20

The Bengals have been an embarrassment so far this year. TO has even added fuel to the fire with his comments about Revis being an average corner. Maybe TO is right though. The Jets have just 5 interceptions for the season. The only team with less interceptions are the Buffalo Bills. It's time for the Jets defense to step up and be more opportunistic Thursday Night. They won't let another big 4th quarter lead slip away.
Prediction: Jets 34-13