Hot off the Grill - NFL Week 13 Preview

While the college conference championships take the stage today, the NFL is back tomorrow with an important slate of Week 13 games. Which ones should you keep an eye on? Who's in line for a big upset? Find all your NFL answers right here at RSS!

Big Kielbasa's Game Of the Week - Tennessee (5-6) vs. Indianapolis (11-0)

-You would have imagined at the beginning of the season this would be the game to decide the AFC South, with both teams coming off successful seasons last year. But after that pesky 0-6 start by the Titans, and another long unbeaten run by the Colts, this encounter was an afterthought a month ago. But with the heroics of Vince Young, the game once again has meaning for the Titans. They are the ones with everything to play for in this game. Realistically, they still need to win out to make the playoffs. Meanwhile, the Colts can literally not show up the next three weeks and still be in decent shape to clinch the #1 seed. Because of that desperation factor, and the magic VY has found in his second act, we'll go with the upset. PICK - Titans

Beer Brat's Spotlight Game Of the Week - Minnesota (10-1) at Arizona (7-4)

The second of the triumvirate of top teams with a tough game this week are the Vikings, who travel west to meet the Cardinals. While the Vikings are renown this year for their amazing performances, we've been sure to give you the real scoop...they really haven't beaten anyone this year. One has to wonder when their luck will run out, honestly, do you expect Brett Favre to stay healthy, Brad Childress to not make mistakes, or their young receivers to keep making plays. Then again, if the Vikings follow the lead of speed demons Adrian Peterson and Bernard Berrian (who are lucky to get away with slaps on the wrist for their +100MPH driving), maybe they'll outrun all the competition. Their luck will keep up one more week as Kurt Warner's status is uncertain at best.- PICK-Vikings

Chorizo's Upset Of the Week - NY Giants (6-5) vs. Dallas (8-3)

-With the recent form of these two teams, this may be our boldest upset pick of the season. The Giants have been flat out terrible since the early part of the season. Brandon Jacobs is running more like Kathie Lee Gifford than Frank Gifford, Eli Manning's foot still hurts, and the G-Men demoted long-time starters Fred Robbins and Osi Umenyiora to the second unit in practice. Still...there's one overriding factor to steer you towards the Giants, and that's the calendar. Wade Phillips is already feeling the heat, and the Cowboys haven't even started their December slate yet. It's time for Tony Romo and the Cowboys patented December swoon, which will start this weekend in the Meadowlands. PICK-Giants

Andouille's Under the Radar Game - New Orleans (11-0) at Washington (3-8)

-Not quite enough of a threat for our upset pick, but the sausage from the bayou deserves the Saints as our UTR game this Sunday. Without anyone noticing, the Redskins are suddenly looking closer to a competent NFL team. Factor that with the letdown for the Saints, who will be coming off the biggest regular season win in franchise history, and it's easy to see how this will be closer than the experts think. Still, there's just too much talent for the Who Dat to lose here. PICK-Saints

Hot Dog Of The Week - New England Patriots-QB-Tom Brady

-It's a good thing Tom Brady had Gisele to go home to after his Patriots got smacked around by the Saints on Monday night. But, if any one player in the league can make a quick turnaround, it's Brady. He threw for over 300 yards in his first meeting with the Dolphins this year and historically has done well against Miami. Plus, Belichick and company will be desperate to put a hurt on some unlucky foe after embarrassing defeats to Indianapolis and New Orleans. Put Mr. Brady down for a big game.

Extra Toppings -

-Is anyone else shocked with how little attention Michael Vick's return to Atlanta is getting this week. Maybe it's the historic start of the Colts and Saints. Maybe it's all of the important college football this weekend. Or, it could be the fact that he has 6 yards passing this year.

-Still, expect his response to be closer to Brett Favre's return to Lambeau than a roaring welcome back. Remember, Vick lied to not only the Commish, but the Falcons and their fans. Don't expect them to forgive and forget yet, I know I wouldn't.

-Ironic that Mark Sanchez injured himself by neglecting to slide after being tutored on the subject by Joe Girardi. I'm confused, does that say more about Sanchez's stubbornness, or Girardi's teaching ability?

-At least Rex Ryan is still in the running for Most Quips by an NFL Coach this season, at this point it seems like all he cares about.

-One last Jets point, this is the reason many Browns fans weren't sad to see Braylon Edwards go. Too bad we've already got 10 worthy Candidates for D'Oh moments of the decade.

-Other teams who should be on upset alert this week, Denver traveling to Kansas City and Carolina hosting Tampa Bay. Of course, Carolina losing to anyone with Matt Moore starting at QB can't really be considered an upset.

-Maybe the surest upset bet, the Rams (1-10) at the Bears (4-7). Bears LB Lance Briggs is out with an injury, as well as Orlando Pace, which might actually be a good thing for Chicago. But, the bigger problems for the Bears besides Steven Jackson running through them have been off the field. Speaking of...

Randall's Got His Eye On You...Chicago Bears-LB-Brian Urlacher

-For someone who's out for the season, you might think this is an odd choice for someone under pressure this week. But, that's where Bears LB Brian Urlacher finds himself after some scathing commentary of his current team's performance at Minnesota. Analyzing Chicago's offense after the Jay Cutler trade, Urlacher said, “Look, I love Jay, and I understand he’s a great player who can take us a long way, and I still have faith in him. But I hate the way our identity has changed. We used to establish the run and wear teams down and try not to make mistakes, and we’d rely on our defense to keep us in the game and make big plays to put us in position to win. Kyle Orton might not be the flashiest quarterback, but the guy is a winner, and that formula worked for us. I hate to say it, but that’s the truth.” Remind me Brian, how many playoff games did the great Kyle Orton win...oh yeah, ZERO! And what about Matt Forte, running behind one of the worst offensive lines in football, "We don’t make anyone [expletive] miss. I guess I just don’t realize what great tacklers these [opposing defenders] are. They’re amazing.” Gee, that's real helpful Brian, thanks for your contributions to the team this year after your injury. While Urlacher and Cutler like to play nice for the media, it's easy to tell these two clash like plaid and polka-dots. Can these two coexist when both are healthy next season? Will there even be a next season for Lovie and staff? One things for sure, there are just as many problems for the Bears in the locker room than on the field.

That's it for our Hot off the Grill Preview. Stay tuned for our Decade Series this week and also some college basketball coverage. Also, we know you'll be pumped for the final YCS of the regular season and the awarding of the RSS Heisman vote! Until then, enjoy the pigskin, and bye for now!