Cincinnati Bengals -2.5 vs New York Jets

I agree with Rex Ryan that the Jets are very dangerous, a great defense makes any team dangerous. I also do not begrudge the Jets for the way in which they won their last two games to make the playoffs. Lastly, I don’t think Rex Ryan’s loud mouth has any negative impact on the Jets nor does it serve as additional motivation for the opposition. All that said, I like the Bengals today. From a defensive yardage standpoint, the Bengals defense actually gives up less yards than the Jets top-ranked defense. To me that means that Mark Sanchez needs to make some throws today and I don’t have the confidence that Sanchez will be able to do that, not on the road, not in the cold. I would not be surprised by a Jet win, but my money will be on the Bengals.

Philadelphia Eagles +4 @ Dallas Cowboys

The Eagles played the Cowboys last week without their Center, Nick Cole, and it showed. Cole is listed as probable today and that gives me confidence that you will not see the Eagles offense struggle has it did last week. The Cowboys late and post season struggles are well documented and spoken about at length. I do not know that there should be too much placed on that, but I also don’t know that they should be completely ignored either. These two teams despise each other and will really get after it today. I like the Eagles to show everyone why they have been the best NFC team over the past decade. As long as Andy Reid’s clock management isn’t needed today the Eagles will win this game.