The Chipper’s Top 5

Washington Redskins (7-6) vs. Cleveland Browns (5-8)

A hobbled RGIII against a tough Browns defense puts the advantage firmly in the Browns’ corner. So does the fact that Josh Gordon can’t be stopped by the overrated DeAngelo Hall. Yes, the Browns have won three in a row and look to make it 4….

Prediction:  Browns 21 Redskins 17

Denver Broncos (10-3) vs. Baltimore Ravens (9-4)

Baltimore’s ailing defense will need to contain Peyton Manning, and Joe Flacco will just be trying to outscore him. The Broncos not only have something to prove, but Peyton Manning and the Broncos have had extra time to prepare since the Broncos played last Thursday.

Prediction:  Broncos 31 Ravens 24

Carolina Panthers (4-9) vs. San Diego Chargers (5-8)

The Chargers play well when the games are virtually meaningless. That’s what will continue at home against the up & down Panthers. The Carolina team we saw on Sunday is not the real Panthers.  What you saw against the Steelers from SD was the annual late-season surge.

Prediction:  Chargers 34 Panthers 21

Kansas City Chiefs (2-11) vs. Oakland Raiders (3-10)

May be fun to watch just for nostalgia reasons…but really, who cares?  Sorry Row and David.

Prediction:  Raiders 1 Chiefs 0

San Francisco 49ers (9-3-1) vs. New England Patriots (10-3)

The San Francisco defense is unlike anything Brady has seen this year, and I’m not so sure the New England front five can stop the Smith Brothers off the edge. The 49ers get the win on the road in New England. San Fran D-lineman Aldon Smith will inch closer to the single-season sack record.  Oooooohhhh I hate the Patriots……

Prediction:  49ers 24 Patriots 23