NFL Best Bets: 2011 season, Week 13

I knew that our picks had ranged this season from wildly inconsistent to outright brutal, but it had been awhile since we looked at the totals. So this morning I did the math. It’s been even worse than I thought. Tony started off alright, going 6-2 in the season’s opening two weeks. It’s been all downhill from there. He’s 16-24 since for a total of 22-26. He rallied a bit in week 12, hitting three of four. My totals are even worse at 21-26-1, though I’ve been on a bit of a good run the last three weeks, rallying at 8-4. I also hit three of four last week. So maybe we can salvage something from these picks by the time the season ends. Here goes with week 13. Good luck. Andy Denver (+1.5) vs Minnesota – This is moving toward being a pick ‘em game as the week rolls on. Minnesota is still okay against the run, but not as good as it has been in recent years. Remi Ayodele has been invisible in his attempt to replace Pat Williams at nose tackle. Tim Tebo...