10 Bold Predictions For NFL Week 14

By Timothy Downs

Every week, NFL enthusiasts are completely shocked by what they witness on Thursday, Sunday and Monday. With that in mind, here’s a look at 10 bold predictions for Week 14.

Timothy Downs is a Senior Writer for www.RantSports.com. You can ‘like him’ on Facebook add him on Google or follow him Twitter @Tidow1212

10 Bold Predictions For NFL Week 14

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Bill Belichick Coaches Circles Around Former Pupil Bill O'Brien, New England Embarrasses Houston — Houston Texans head coach Bill O'Brien coached under Bill Belichick for five seasons between 2007-11, and likely wants nothing more than to show Belichick that he helped create a monster. Unfortunately for the Texans, they are playing the Patriots at the worst possible time, as they have fallen to the No. 3 seed in the AFC playoff picture after two straight losses. Despite being riddled with a plethora of injuries, Tom Brady and Co. will march down the field like a herd of blood-thirsty marauders on New England's first drive and ultimately score a touchdown to set the tone for the entire contest. In the end, Belichick will have coached circles around his former student, and New England will leave town with a 10-point win.

Monday Night Football An Absolute Snoozefest — This New York Giants vs. Miami Dolphins contest on Monday night is going to be a sloppily played, incredibly boring game. Don't be surprised if you fall asleep as each of these painfully mediocre teams put forth a terrible effort.

Rex Ryan's Overrated Defense, LeSean McCoy Nowhere To Be Found In Philadelphia — The Buffalo Bills have showcased an intimidating defense only in Rex Ryan's mind this season, as the unit has given up a middle-of-the-pack 278 points thus far. Although Chip Kelly's offense has been inconsistent in 2015, it has shown signs of life of late, and will put forth a solid effort at home considering Philadelphia is still very much alive in the NFC East race. Bills RB LeSean McCoy will let overwhelming emotions get the best of him against the team that let him go, and he'll be rendered ineffective. In the end, the Bills will head back north with a heartbreaking loss and will have no choice but to accept that they are not a playoff caliber team.

Ben Roethlisberger, Pittsburgh Steelers Obliterate Cincinnati In Their Own Building — The Pittsburgh Steelers have dealt with an incredible amount of adversity this season, but at 7-5 are still very much alive not only in the Wild Card race, but also for the AFC North division title. In what can only be described as a game with undeniable playoff implications, the Steelers will catch the Cincinnati Bengals off guard on Sunday and hand the team a beat down of epic proportions. Cincinnati has been vulnerable against solid teams over the past month, and their defense is not built to handle Ben Roethlisberger and Co. no matter how banged up the Steelers' offense is. Pittsburgh will be leaving town with a 14-point road win to the chagrin of the Paul Brown Stadium faithful.

Derek Carr Electrifies, Oakland Hands Denver Devastating Home Loss — The Denver Broncos have showcased the NFL's premier defense in 2015, but even the most impregnable units falter at times. Led by an otherworldly showing from sophomore QB Derek Carr, who's having an elite campaign in 2015, the Oakland Raiders will shock the masses by exposing Denver's seemingly impregnable defense in the flats, up the seams, over the middle and essentially anywhere else Carr and Co. please. After shutting QB Brock Osweiler down for most of the afternoon, the Raiders will leave town with a huge AFC West win and renewed Wild Card hope.

Dallas Defeats Green Bay In Front Of Disgruntled Lambeau Field — The Green Bay Packers have not played well of late, and without a miraculous Hail Mary in Week 13 against Detroit, they would be headed into Week 14 action at 7-5. Despite a plethora of injuries, the Dallas Cowboys are alive in the NFC East race and head into this game with momentum after defeating the Washington Redskins in their own building on Monday night. Dallas' defense will frustrate Aaron Rodgers all game, holding the Packers to just 14 points, and Matt Cassel will do just enough to pull off a victory in the fourth quarter with a game-winning drive in front of the stunned Lambeau Field faithful.

Minnesota Bounces Back On National Television, Defeats Arizona By Seven — The Minnesota Vikings are licking their wounds this week after being absolutely pulverized by the Seattle Seahawks in Week 13, but don't expect Mike Zimmer's bunch to be down for long. Adrian Peterson is going to run wild all over Arizona's average run defense, which will loosen things up for Teddy Bridgewater and Co. in the pass attack. After frustrating Arizona QB Carson Palmer all game with overwhelming pocket pressure, the Vikings will leave the desert with a 9-4 record after cementing a seven-point win.

Atlanta Only Shows Up To Carolina In Physical Form, Loses By 14 — The Atlanta Falcons have lost five straight games and appear to be destined to finish at 7-9 or 8-8. Matt Ryan typically plays terribly on the road, and at times in Carolina this weekend, it will seem like Ryan and Co. only showed up in the physical form. Boneheaded mistake after boneheaded mistake will pile up, leaving the Falcons with no chance of competing. In the end, Atlanta will be headed back south with a devastating 14-point loss, which will all but end their season.

Seattle Needs Overtime To Win Trap Game With Baltimore — The Seattle Seahawks have looked like an elite team again over the last few weeks, but that doesn't mean they're a shoo-in to defeat the depleted Baltimore Ravens in their own building. The Seahawks typically struggle mightily when traveling east, and despite being absolutely ransacked by injuries, John Harbaugh's defense has played hard all season. After being caught off guard in what is the quintessential trap game, Russell Wilson will leave town with a win, but it'll be a tough one that comes in overtime.

Johnny Manziel Puts Forth Terrible Effort In Starting Opportunity, San Francisco Defeats Cleveland By 10 — The Cleveland Browns and QB Johnny Manziel's relationship has been nothing short of a roller coaster ride thus far since he was drafted in the first round in 2014. With Josh McCown out for the season and Austin Davis having no clue, Manziel draws the start against San Francisco this weekend. Unfortunately, the 49ers have been playing decent football of late and just defeated the Chicago Bears in their own building in Week 13. Manziel will be unable to get anything going and be essentially nonexistent in this one as the 49ers leave town with a 10-point win.

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