NFL Picks and Predictions – Week 6

Dec 29, 2013; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Detroit Lions running back Reggie Bush (21) runs with the ball to score a touchdown in the third quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at Mall of America Field at H.H.H. Metrodome. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports

Lions vs. Vikings

The Lions passing game is in trouble as super star wide receiver Calvin Johnson is out with an injury.  They don’t have much of a running game so the burden falls upon quarterback Matthew Stafford to keep the offense going.  But luckily for the Lions their defense is one of the NFL’s best.

Although the Vikings get back exciting rookie Teddy Bridgewater from an ankle injury he won’t be catching the Lions defense off guard and I think they’ll be ready for him.  The Vikings are at home and are favored but I look for the Lions to grit out the NFC North win on the road.          NFL Picks

Winner:  Lions

Score prediction:       20-19  Lions   

Points spread:      Vikings -1.5

Over/under:  43.5 – Under

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