Chip Shots: Butkus D. Dogg's Friday Fearless Forecast (Week 18)

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Chip Shots: Butkus D. Dogg's Friday Fearless Forecast (Week 18)

Butkus D. Dogg's Friday Fearless Forecast (Week 18)

Happy New Year! Every once in awhile, I screw up. Last week was that week as I only went 2-3. I'm still in shock that Minnesota could beat Washington and that San Diego lied down so easily against Detroit, but it happened. Oh well. I'm still a robust 116-39 on the year. Remember my bowl picks get entered in at the end of the college season, which is in a couple of weeks. I'm not too encouraged based on the early results.

The Fat Dog was wondering what our New Year's eve plans were. He keeps running around yelling "Par-tee, par-tee." What he doesn't understand is that this New Year's eve will be like every other New year's eve around here. The bald guy will watch the Peach Bowl and fall asleep in his chair before halftime. If he manages to stay awake, he'll turn on ABC at 10:30 and complain about how he can't understand a word Dick Clark is saying. That's how we roll.

So, if the Fat Dog is expecting an evening full of merriment, he'd better sneak out and crash the party of our upstairs neighbors, the Stompanoto brothers, because it sure won't happen in this house. Who knows? Maybe I'll sneak out with him.

Let's close out 2011 with a nice, big sweep. Five teams, all pro, straight up. May your ball drop where you want it to this year:

Chicago vs. Minnesota: Both of these teams can't wait to get to the first tee box. For the Bears, it's been "what might have been" and for the Vikings it's "what never was." Still, the Vikings are playing better and the Bears are really banged up. Take Minnesota.
Detroit vs. Green Bay: Green Bay has nothing to play for but survival. The last thing they want is one of those Detroit cheap shot artists taking somebody important out. Look for a lot of Aaron Rodgers in a baseball cap. I think Detroit will try to assign some meaning to the game by trying to beat the Packers, even though the Packers will practically let them. This game is like a glorified exhibition game. Take Detroit.
NY J-E-T-S Jets Jets Jets vs. Miami: The Jets need this win to make the playoffs. If not, Rex Ryan's over sized butt is going to become very warm as he leaves the field. Take the Jets.
Kansas City vs. Denver: Any team that can make Aaron Rodgers look mortal should have a field day with Tim Tebow. Take Kansas City
Dallas vs. NY Giants: It all comes down to this: Two maddeningly inconsistent teams meeting for a winner take all trip to the playoffs. In the end, the Giants defense and Tony Romo's hand will be the key factors. Take the Giants.