PIKER'S PICKS: NFL WEEK 17

Week 16 Results:  11-5
Season-to-Date:  104-115-5

Mirroring the week-in, week-out yo-yo effect of the NFL, Piker's Picks' worst week of the season was followed by its best.  After a horrendous 4-12 in Week 15, Piker posted a tremendous 11-5 in Week 16.  Maybe it was pure coincidence, but once the Dolphins showed their true colors and the weight of expectations was released, Piker loosened up and found a groove.  Not only did the Lions cover against the hapless home-field 'Phins, they actually won the game.  For Miami, losses at home to Cleveland, Buffalo, and Detroit resulted in a 1-7 home record for the season.  Pathetic numbers for a team with playoff aspirations.  A regime change is as imminent as the permanent demotion of Chad Henne to career backup.  Philly's no-show at home on Tuesday against Minny was a shocker, as Piker had begun counting his chickens before they hatched and assumed a 12-4 finish.  That elusive .500 mark for the season is looking bleak with Piker 11 games under heading into today's action...

Miami
@New England    -5.5

Buffalo
@NY Jets             -1

Cincinnati
@Baltimore           -9.5

Tampa Bay
@New Orleans     -7.5

Carolina
@Atlanta               -14.5

Minnesota
@Detroit                -3

Oakland
@Kansas City       -3.5

Pittsburgh              -5.5
@Cleveland

Jacksonville
@Houston              -3

Arizona
@San Francisco     -6

Chicago
@Green Bay           -10

Tennessee
@Indianapolis          -9.5

San Diego                -3.5
@Denver

Dallas
@Philadelphia          -3

NY Giants                -3.5
@Washington

St. Louis                   -3
@Seattle