BLTD Week 12 Pick 'Em

Another week, another set of picks for you to comb through.
After a sub-par Week 11, the GERE Network trio looks to turn around their fortunes.
John continues to lead the way in the Fanduel Pick ‘Em, with Perez close behind. A very bad Week 11 for Ryan has him in last place.
John: 66-34
Perez: 64-36 (2 GB)
Ryan: 63-37 (3 GB)
As you heard on the Better Live Than Dead podcast, John, Perez, and Ryan are unanimous on the following picks: Kansas City over Oakland, Philadelphia over Tennessee, New England over Detroit, Green Bay over Minnesota, Indianapolis over Jacksonville, Chicago over Tampa Bay. Cleveland over Atlanta, San Francisco over Washington, Denver over Miami, and Dallas over the New York Giants.
Now, time to find out the rest of the matchups and dive a little deeper into why each team was picked.
Cincinnati Bengals vs. Houston Texans
Perez and Ryan selected the Cincinnati Bengals. John selected the Houston Texans.
John tells GERENetwork.com, “I picked Houston because of J.J. Watt. Andy Dalton gets flustered easily. and J.J. Watt is just killing people this year. The defense will hold up Cincy’s shaky offense and Houston’s lackluster offense will do just enough to win.”
Arizona Cardinals vs. Seattle Seahawks
John and Ryan selected the Arizona Cardinals. Perez selected the Seattle Seahawks.
“I believe the quarterback play for Seattle will be the difference in this one,” Perez tells GERENetwork.com. “With Arizona having a backup quarterback, Seattle’s defense will be something Stanton may not be ready for. I think they will be able to rattle him, make him make mistakes.”
San Diego Chargers vs. St. Louis Rams
John and Perez selected the St. Louis Rams. Ryan selected the San Diego Chargers.
“Last week, the St. Louis Rams exposed the seemingly unbeatable Denver Broncos,” Ryan said to GERENetwork.com “St. Louis beat San Francisco and Denver, but did not have a good day against Arizona. The Cardinals were able to pick the Rams’ defense apart, and I think San Diego will do the same. Philip Rivers is quietly one of the best quarterbacks in the league, and Ryan Mathews is as healthy as he’ll be. Also, San Diego is fighting for their playoff rights after Kansas City’s loss to Oakland opened the door this week.”
Baltimore Ravens vs. New Orleans Saints
Perez and Ryan selected the Baltimore Ravens. John selected the New Orleans Saints.
“New Orleans simply will win because I picked them to win the Super Bowl,” John says to GERENetwork.com. “I am holding my ground that Brees and company will catch fire. It has gotta start somewhere, so why not with Baltimore?”
Buffalo Bills vs. New York Jets
Perez and Ryan selected the Buffalo Bills. John selected the New York Jets.
“It is typical of the Bills to bottom out at the end of the season,” John tells GERENetwork.com. “It is also typical Jets to start to win and piss away their chances at a top 5 draft pick.”