Phil's Picks, Week 16
THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL
Packers (10-1) @ Cowboys (10-1)
Could determine the top two seeds in the NFC playoff bracket. Too bad the majority of the country won't get the chance to see the game.
PICK: COWBOYS
Zach's thought: I hate those special Cowboys jerseys. But the team is really good. Cowboys.

SUNDAY GAMES
Texans (5-6) @ Titans (6-5)
Tennessee has gone 0-3 without Albert Haynesworth in the lineup.
PICK: TEXANS
Zach's thought: Pretty much a must win for both. I still think Tennessee is better. Titans

Jaguars (8-3) @ Colts (9-2)
Indianapolis can put themselves in great position to win the AFC South with a win here.
PICK: COLTS
Zach's thought: Jacksonville usually gives Indy a run for it in the dome. But I'm still taking the Colts.

Chargers (6-5) @ Chiefs (4-7)
San Diego needs to forget that they are 1-4 on the road this season.
PICK: CHARGERS
Zach's thought: Last week's home loss to Oakland killed any faith I had in Kansas City. Chargers.

Falcons (3-8) @ Rams (2-9)
Hope you're not trying to sell tickets for this one.
PICK: RAMS
Zach's thought: Two boring teams in a meaningless game played in one of the worst football facilities in the league. Rams.

Jets (2-9) @ Dolphins (0-11)
If Miami loses here, the 0-16 season suddenly becomes a very real possibility.
PICK: DOLPHINS
Zach's thought: I'm taking New York, but I'm pulling for Miami. Having been through 1999 and 2000 with the Browns, I have a lot of sympathy for Miami right now.

Lions (6-5) @ Vikings (5-6)
All of a sudden, the Lions are in danger of wasting their 6-2 start.
PICK: VIKINGS
Zach's thought: They've already wasted it. Vikings.

Seahawks (7-4) @ Eagles (5-6)
After playing the game of their life against New England last week, the Eagles need to guard against a letdown.
PICK: SEAHAWKS
Zach's thought: Eagles need it more. Eagles.

Bills (5-6) @ Redskins (5-6)
How will Washington play just days after the tragic death of Sean Taylor?
PICK: BILLS
Zach's thought: At this point, who cares about football in Washington? Redskins.

49ers (3-8) @ Panthers (4-7)
Carolina is bad. San Francisco is worse.
PICK: PANTHERS
Zach's thought: Perhaps, but the 49ers are healthier. Barely. 49ers.

Broncos (5-6) @ Raiders (3-8)
Choking away a 14 point lead in the fourth quarter last week may be what keeps Denver out of this year's postseason.
PICK: BRONCOS
Zach's thought: Denver is never that good anyway. But I think they'll win this one.

Browns (7-4) @ Cardinals (5-6)
Look for Cleveland to take advantage of Arizona's hurting secondary.
PICK: BROWNS
Zach's thought: You have to like the way the Browns are playing. They can't feel like they're ever out of a game. Browns.

Giants (7-4) @ Bears (5-6)
Bad: Eli Manning threw four interceptions last week. Worse: Three picks were returned for touchdowns.
PICK: BEARS
Zach's thought: Pretty much a must-win for each. The biggest question may be whether Tom Coughlin will kick to Devin Hester. Giants.

Buccaneers (7-4) @ Saints (5-6)
Which New Orleans team will show up? Going with the home field here.
PICK: SAINTS
Zach's thought: People keep thinking the Saints will turn it around. It's week 13, and they haven't yet. Buccaneers.

SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL
Bengals (4-7) @ Steelers (8-3)
Will the field be any better after the Monday night debacle?
PICK: STEELERS
Zach's thought: The Bengals are just inconsistent. A loss here means another non-winning season. Cincinnati has had one since 1990. Steelers.

MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL
Patriots (11-0) @ Ravens (4-7)
The 1972 Dolphins may as well keep the bubbly on ice for at least one more week.
PICK: PATRIOTS
Zach's thought: I want New England to lose, but I don't want a jerk like Brian Billick to beat a jerk like Bill Belichick. Patriots.

LAST WEEK: 8-5 Z: 8-5
OVERALL: 114-62 Z: 109-67