Phil's NFL Picks: Week 15
THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL
Broncos (6-7) @ Texans (6-7)
Loser is probably out of the playoff hunt.
PICK: TEXANS
Zach's thought: One of the three steps for a Browns playoff spot has been secured. Texans.

SATURDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL
Bengals (5-8) @ 49ers (3-10)
It's the Super Bowl XXIII rematch that nobody wanted.
PICK: BENGALS
Zach's thought: This game looked so much better in June. Bengals.

SUNDAY GAMES
Bills (7-6) @ Browns (8-5)
Cleveland has won their last five games at home.
PICK: BROWNS
Zach's thought: I'll be there. Go Browns! Browns.

Titans (7-6) @ Chiefs (4-9)
Tennessee needs this game to keep themselves in the race for a wildcard spot.
PICK: TITANS
Zach's thought: The pressure is on the Titans here. Titans.

Packers (11-2) @ Rams (3-10)
Ryan Grant has transformed Green Bay from a good team to a Super Bowl capable team.
PICK: PACKERS
Zach's thought: It is remarkable what has happened to these frachises.

Ravens (4-9) @ Dolphins (0-13)
Both teams have quit for the season.
PICK: RAVENS
Zach's thought: This game will be like football in reverse. Ravens.

Jets (3-10) @ Patriots (13-0)
The point spread cannot be high enough for this game.
PICK: PATRIOTS
Zach's thought: Maybe horrid weather will give the Jets a chance? Oh, I talk crazy sometimes. Patriots.

Cardinals (6-7) @ Saints (6-7)
Ugly stat of week 14 was Kurt Warner throwing five interceptions.
PICK: SAINTS
Zach's Thought: Ugly stat of this week: Neither team has been eliminated from the playoff picture.

Jaguars (9-4) @ Steelers (9-4)
Bet Pittsburgh's players refrain for guaranteeing a win this week.
PICK: JAGUARS
Zach's thought: A win and a Browns loss gives Pittsburgh the North. Steelers.

Falcons (3-10) @ Buccaneers (8-5)
Bobby Petrino's NFL coaching career lasted all of 13 games.
PICK: BUCCANEERS
Zach's thought: Falcons may not care anymore, but can you blame them? Bucs.

Seahawks (9-4) @ Panthers (5-8)
Last time anyone saw Julius Peppers was on the back of a milk carton.
PICK: SEAHAWKS
Zach's thought: You have to wonder what games like this do to TV ratings. Seahawks.

Colts (11-2) @ Raiders (4-9)
After this game, the NFL looks into creating a mercy rule.
PICK: COLTS
Zach's thought: Pretty much a one-sided affair. Colts.

Eagles (5-8) @ Cowboys (12-1)
Last week's scare to Detroit should have Dallas ready to play a divisional rival.
PICK: COWBOYS
Zach's thought: I bet the Eagles give the Cowboys a run for it. Cowboys.

Lions (6-7) @ Chargers (8-5)
Memo to John Kitna: About that 10-win season guarantee...
PICK: CHARGERS
Zach's thought: A few weeks ago, this would have been a key flex opportunity. Now it's an opportunity for a nap. Chargers.

SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL
Redskins (6-7) @ Giants (9-4)
One has to feel for Jason Campbell, who got hurt after finally starting to really find his place as Washington's QB.
PICK: GIANTS
Zach's thought: New York is much more dangerous on the road. But it will still win. Giants.

MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL
Bears (5-8) @ Vikings (7-6)
Does it even matter who plays QB for Chicago at this point?
PICK: VIKINGS
Zach's thought: Big game for the Vikings. Vikings.

LAST WEEK: 14-2 Z: 15-1
OVERALL: 138-70 Z: 135-73

PLAYOFF UPDATE

NFC

1. Cowboys - Clinched the NFC East

2. Packers - Clinched the NFC North

3. Seahawks - Clinched the NFC West

AFC

1. Patriots - Clinched the AFC East

2. Colts - Clinched a playoff birth