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To all my readers who have followed me from my xanga, welcome to The Conzz's Sports Lounge. This site will cover everything and anything from my NFL weekly picks, to just my general opinion on various matters in sports. I look forward to entertaining you with my opinions on the world of sports, and hope this starts out well.

Without further ado, lets get this blog started with the Week 16 NFL Picks.

According to xanga.com/tommyconzz , we all saw that I went 8-8 in my first week of making my picks public. With my Yahoo picks I am 50% correct with my picks on the season with the spread, but I have a win percentage of .526 and a total record of 112-101-11. As for this week:

Steelers (-7.5) over RAMS

Marc Bulger and the Rams have shown some spunk over the last few weeks. To be honest, I like what I see and they play in what I feel is a relatively weak division. Everybody jumped on the 49ers bandwagon early this year, and everybody will be doing the same with the Cardinals next season. I am not saying St. Louis will be in the playoffs next season, but they should at least contend. Seattle is head and shoulders above everyone in the NFC West anyway. The Steelers desperately need this game, I feel Roethlisberger and that offense comes out and put the pedal to the metal early and often.

Cowboys (-10.5) over PANTHERS

It is interesting to think what the Panthers could have been like this year with a real quarterback. They have gone through this season parading out David Carr and Vinny Testaverde and a quick 4-2 start has now faltered into a 6-8 late season swoon. Give them some respect though, they lost games to playoff contenders like Indianapolis, Tennessee, Green Bay, a resurgent New Orleans squad, and Jacksonville. Its been a tough road for them since that 25-10 win over Arizona. However, there is no excuse for dropping one to Atlanta. This is why I say Tony Romo and the 'Boys rebound Saturday night and show people why they are the best team in the NFC.

JAGUARS (-13.5) over Raiders

I really like this Jacksonville team. They are young, they have a chip on their shoulder, and I think they are potentially dangerous in the playoffs. It is hard to lose to the same team three times in one season, and this is why you can bet Indy is hoping they do not run into them in the second round.

LIONS (-4.5) over Chiefs

Rumor has it that the Jets and the Chiefs are negotiating a trade for Chad Pennington and Lavernues Coles for a first round pick next year and a few other draft picks. I guess Herm Edwards is getting bored with watching a dismal Chiefs offense and wants to relive the days of an even more dismal Jets offense.

COLTS (-7) over Texans

Houston has proven a lot to the NFL this year. They have shown they weren't idiots for drafting Mario Williams for starters. Secondly, 7-7 is probably more than anyone ever thought they could have accomplished this season. Give it to Gary Kubiak, Matt Schaub, and the Houston Texans franchise. If it wasn't for the fact that playing .500 football is good enough for last place in the AFC South, I'd say they would be perrenial playoff contenders.

Eagles (+3) over SAINTS

Fly Eagles Fly! The Eagles did quite a number on the Cowboys last week. They look like they are fighting for their jobs since they have no realistic playoff shot...Well, in the case of Donovan McNabb and Andy Reid they might actually be fighting for their jobs.

BILLS (+3) over Giants

This is a real fun game to keep an eye on. Buffalo has got to be angry about the situation that occurred over the last week. First, you have to play in a blizzard on the road. Second, your plane gets snowed in Cleveland. Third, you have to take a 13 hour bus ride home. And finally, the worst part has to be you get off that bus and realize your are in Buffalo, New York. You think the Bills are going to come out angry? Yeah, my money is on the Bills circling the wagons around the Giants, forcing the G-Men to fight for their playoff lives in week 17.

BEARS (+8.5) over Packers

I am going to pick The Pack to actually win the game here, but Chicago showed some spunk against Minnesota last week. I say Favre dominates this game, but the Bears keep within a touchdown. As long as the Bears avoid the turnovers the game shall be close.

Browns (-3) over BENGALS

At the beginning of the season did we really think that these two teams would be in the positions they are now? Even after the 51-45 shootout, it didnt seem possible. The Bengals are once again starting to look more like the Bungles of yesteryear. Their season has been brutal to watch, and even their victories are ugly. Bengals management should basically deliver Marvin Lewis the ultimatum next season of making the playoffs or your fired. The Bengals at least did the NFL a favor last week, because the 49ers win gives the Patriots a worse shot at getting Darren McFadden in the draft.

Falcons (+10) over CARDINALS

Atlanta just has to be due for a good game. This might have to be the worst time possible for Atlanta sports. The Braves went another year without winning the NL East, the Michael Vick situation, and the fact that nobody...it even seems like Arthur Blank too....does not want to fix this mess the Falcons are entrenched in. Lets give Atlanta sports fans a close game here at least against Arizona.

Buccanneers (-6) over 49ERS

Jeff Garcia is proving he might be one of the most underrated quarterbacks in recent times in the NFL. He has led the Bucs to being the last place team to a first place team. I give them a lot of credit. If Cadillac Williams can stay healthy next season, this team might cause some real damage in the playoffs next season despite what might appear to be a one-and-done performance this year. Also, the 49ers should be punished for being this bad because they have allowed the potential of New England becoming even stronger.

TITANS (-8.5) over Jets

I am really getting ticked off at Jets fans who say Chad Pennington should still be starting. Lets look at this...Games Chad won: 1 Games Kellen Clemens won: 2. Big woop I know, but I also think if Clemens stays in the game last week against the Patriots the game might be closer than it was. Chad starting the rest of the way basically will ensure that the Jets receive the 2nd or 3rd draft choice. Kellen Clemens is the future Jets fans, let go of Chad for the love of God.

PATRIOTS (-22) over Dolphins

The Bellichick-Parcells feud might light up again now that Parcells is close to signing with his third AFC East squad. I wonder if he leaves Miami and goes to Buffalo if Roger Goodell will rename the AFC East, the Bill Parcells division? Other than that Miami got off the schneid last week. It will be the only hilight of this season, so Dolphins fans just don't even bother watching this one. It will be ugly early and often.

SEAHAWKS (Pick' Em) over Ravens

Easiest game of the week to pick. Seattle will have full control and the Ravens' front office might start reconsidering the idea of bringing Brian Billick back. It should not take close to a decade to build an offense.

VIKINGS (-6) over Redskins

Great NFC battle. Both of these teams are fightinig for playoff spots, and if Washington pulls it out and Buffalo beats the Giants, the Redskins will still be alive. It will be a hard fought battle, and look for none other than Adrian Peterson to make the difference in this one.

Broncos (+8.5) over CHARGERS

Chargers are playing well, but these two teams always play each other hard. It will be a close one, but I still feel the Chargers will pull this one out. It should be a fun game to watch, but LT will probably have the deciding factor in this one.


Thats it for now. Once again, Welcome to The Conzz's Sports Lounge. Look forward to bringing you more news as we go along.

Peace playas,
The Conzz