Pigskin Picks NFL Week 14

The Chiefs and the Eagles came at my week 13 picks with a hatchet. 1-2, not pretty as the L's creep up towards my Ws. Thanksgiving weekend really set it back and got us all turned around. Let's try to right the ship in Pigskin Picks NFL Week 14. As always Pigskin Picks is brought to you by Parx Casino and Sportsbook – this is how you win – must be 21 – gambling problem call 1-800-gambler.

Last Week's Record: 1-2. Overall Record: 26-20.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ Atlanta Falcons ATL -1.5

I don't often have faith in Baker Mayfield, but Atlanta's best corner may be out A.J. Terrell may be out with a concussion. Their other starting corner Jeff Okudah also missed practice on Thursday with an ankle injury. If Terrell is out, future hall of famer Mike Evans has a great chance to go off. If Okudah is also out, this one might get away from Atlanta. Atlanta's offense still struggles to score. They only beat Tampa by 3 with 2 healthy corners. I'll lean that Terrell is out and Evans has a day.

Pick - Tampa Bay

Denver Broncos @ Los Angeles Chargers LAC -3

The Broncos just had their 5 game win streak snapped. I don't like Sean Payton, but he's done a really good job turning the offense around. I'm also not super fond of Russell Wilson, but I think the Broncos get right back on the horse (on themselves?) and not only cover, but win outright. This Chargers team is bound for a coaching change come Black Monday. The Broncos have a real shot in a clogged AFC playoff picture. Take the points and an inspired Broncos team.

PICK - Denver

Eagles @ Cowboys DAL -3.5

I mentioned in our Pigskin Picks NFL Week 14 on air segment that if it were any other Eagles QB heading into this game I'd be taking Dallas. Until Jalen Hurts proves his will to get better is less than we believe it is, I'll ride with him. He along with the Eagles got punched right in the mouth Sunday. The Niners not only ran their mouth, they backed it up. Now the Eagles have to show that it was a 1 time thing and not a blue print on how to beat them. 49ers DE Nick Bosa thinks they figured out Hurts and laid out that blueprint. It's up to Hurts, Brian Johnson and Nick Sirianni to prove that to be false. Eagles haven't won in Dallas since 2017, but Jalen hasn't played in Dallas since he had his 1st full season as a starter. Take the points. I might be blinded by Eagles green, but I think Hurts keeps this team's hold on the division and 1 seed in the NFC.

PICK - Eagles

Go Birds!

A dark cloud hangs low over the city of Philadelphia today. Sports fans are walking with their heads hung low, bags under their eyes from staying up too late thinking about the loss. We're tired, and more importantly, we're disappointed. The Philadelphia Eagles lost their game.

So many things contributed to this devastating loss. It hurts to see such a good team get beaten. It hurts to watch another team celebrate in your stadium. At the moment, it seems nothing will make it better.

Here we are, just hours after the Eagles failed to get the win. Right now, we may all be feeling icky. But, you have to remember, it was just a game! You also have to remember that it could be worse (as a fanbase, we have experienced two crushing Super Bowl losses in recent history. Ouch). We've been through worse. It's disappointing, sure, but we've seen losses. We know what it's like. Remember, adversity makes good teams even better.

I'm not here to make promises for the future, nor am I here to explain away all that went wrong. I am here today, instead, to maybe help you out.

Exercise is always a good way to get any icky and unwanted emotions out. If the weather is okay, take the time to go out for a walk. Fresh air will always do you a world of good.

Try not to talk about the loss, of course. Or do, it may be cathartic to get it out. Being in the company of others helps you work out your emotions about the disappointing loss.

The 76ers season is going on. The Flyers have hit the ice. Express your fandom for another team! It's not the same, I know. And you may fear yet another disappointment. But it's better to have loved and lost than to have never loved at all. Sixers and Flyers play multiple games a week. Life goes on.

I personally shut the TV off as soon as the final second ticks off the clock. You don't want to see another team celebrate your team's loss, so don't. Avoid social media. There are far too many trolls who love to argue. Avoid national sports analysis TV shows. They're never on our side, anyway. Don't go looking for Eagles content on social media. Don't wallow in the bad vibes.

Make today your cheat day. Who cares? Food is yummy. Food makes things better. Fill that Eagles-loss-sized hole in your heart with a cheeseburger or some pasta. There's nothing wrong with treating yourself to something that makes you happy. Go ahead. Get the milkshake after dinner.

It's hard, right? But this is how we've felt before and will feel again. Losses happen! There will always be good times to balance out the bad. They have always happened and there are always more to come. They are a good team. We can't help but love them. They have amazing personalities and are dang good at what they do. Don't forget Super Bowl LII.