Baltimore Ravens at Denver Broncos

Though the Ravens will once again be riding the emotions of Ray Lewis’ impending retirement, they’ll be forced to endure not only Denver’s harsh elements and elevation, but also a Broncos team coming off 11 straight wins.

With two somewhat similar teams, this game will be decided by the Broncos’ home field advantage and, of course, Peyton Manning’s superiority to Joe Flacco.

Broncos 24, Ravens 19

Green Bay Packers at San Francisco 49ers

While the Packers have enjoyed a nice run of late, the 49ers have been a lock for the playoffs since early November, rea...

One of the biggest debates in all of professional sports is, undoubtedly, the designated hitter in Major League Baseball.  The American League uses it, the National League doesn’t, and nobody can seem to agree on whether or not it should be used at all.

I’m going to settle this debate once and for all.  The designated hitter should go the way of Crystal Pepsi and spray-on hair — banished straight to hell.

Why I hate the designated hitter is simple:  it’s a form of cheating.

Now, I’m sure you’re asking, How in the hell is using the DH cheating?

I don’t mean it’s cheating in the w...

Denver Broncos offensive coordinator Mike McCoy has a busy weekend ahead of him.  While his 13-3, top seeded Broncos enjoy a bye week in the AFC Playoffs, McCoy will interview for head coaching positions with the Arizona Cardinals, Philadelphia Eagles, Buffalo Bills and Chicago Bears.

Given that McCoy is a top target for the four teams courting him for vacant head coaching positions, the smartest decision for McCoy may actually be the Bears.

In the Bears, McCoy would inherit a team capable of winning right away...

Indianapolis Colts (+7) at Baltimore Ravens

With the Ravens reeling (they’ve lost five of their last six), look for the Colts to rally behind head coach Chuck Pagano one more time.  Though emotions will be high in Baltimore in the wake of Ray Lewis’ retirement announcement, the Colts enter Baltimore having won five of their last six and will look to take advantage of a depleted Ravens defense that has fallen to the bottom half of the NFL’s defensive ranks.

It’s a tough call, but I’m picking the Colts in a close one, 17-13.

Cincinnati Bengals (+4.5) at Houston Texans

Since disposing of the B...