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Can G-Moniy Keep His Hot Streak Going? Here’s His Week 14 NFL Picks

I have been on fire the last 2 weeks. I went 13-2 on my picks last week and 12-3 the week before that so I definitely have to keep this…

Denver Broncos v Houston Texans

HOUSTON, TEXAS – DECEMBER 03: Jimmie Ward #1 and head coach DeMeco Ryans of the Houston Texans celebrate after Ward made an interception in the fourth quarter against the Denver Broncos at NRG Stadium on December 03, 2023 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images)

I have been on fire the last 2 weeks. I went 13-2 on my picks last week and 12-3 the week before that so I definitely have to keep this good momentum going. Here are my week 14 picks:

Thursday, Dec 7th

Pittsburgh Steelers vs New England Patriots - This used to be a good rivalry game...now it's meh...Steelers win 23-7

Sunday, Dec 10th

New Orleans Saints vs. Carolina Panthers - The Saints need this win to stay alive for the division lead and they'll win this game 24-10

 

New York Jets vs. Houston Texans - Too much drama on the NY side, Texans will win 27-7

Atlanta Falcons vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - The Falcons need this win to pull away from everyone in the division and I think they'll win 20-18

Chicago Bears vs. Detroit Lions - The Lions are going to continue to build off of last week's win by defeating Chicago 30-17

 

Cincinnati Bengals vs. Indianapolis Colts - Both teams are missing their starting QB but I have more faith in the Colts at this point. 27-20 Indianapolis

 

Cleveland Browns vs. Jacksonville Jaguars - I can't see Cleveland winning this without Dashaun Watson. Jaguars win 25-17

Baltimore Ravens vs. Los Angeles Rams - The Rams have fallen short this year when it mattered and that's gonna happen again on Sunday. Ravens win 33-21

Las Vegas Raiders vs. Minnesota Vikings - I'm giving Minnesota the edge since Justin Jefferson should be ready after being gone since Week 5. Vikings win 27-13

San Francisco 49ers vs. Seattle Seahawks - I really need the Seahawks to win this game and I think after the big game they had in Dallas they should put up a better fight than they did Thanksgiving night. It doesn't matter, San Francisco is still going to win 27-24

Los Angeles Chargers vs. Denver Broncos - The Broncos need this game to stay in the playoff hunt so they will win 28-24

Kansas City Chiefs vs. Buffalo Bills - This is my upset alert game. Buffalo played lights out against the Eagles 2 weeks ago and even tho they lost I believe they spent their bye week working out the kinks. Bills win 30-27

 

Dallas Cowboys vs. Philadelphia Eagles - This is the biggest game of the season for my Cowboys. Winning this game puts them in 1st place in the division. Winning this game and division is the only way they can play any playoff games at home. Meanwhile The Eagles need to bounce back after the beatdown they took from the 49ers. Dallas wins 35-24

 

Monday, Dec 11th

Miami Dolphins vs. Tennessee Titans - Miami continues it's momentum by rolling thru Tennessee. Dolphins win 30-23

New York Giants vs. Green Bay Packers - Green Bay is coming off of their best win of the season beating the Kansas City Chiefs. Expect them to beat up on the Giants 24-13

Teams on Bye: Washington Commanders and Arizona Cardinals.

 

Ranking The 5 Best NBA Uniforms Of The 90’s

Arguably, the 1990's may have been the greatest cultural decade in America. Legendary rock music stormed onto the scene, hip-hop was in its "golden era," Blockbuster video was the place to be, and the NBA featured some of the greatest basketball talent to ever play the game. During the '90s, NBA teams also sported some classic uniforms.

Many of these looks are making a comeback. In fact, my kids' in-town youth programs even opted to forgo the traditional jersey with the town name on it this year. Instead, each team was assigned the name of a NBA squad. Better yet, their uniforms are all a nod to the classic looks from the '90s. We're talking the likes of Phoenix Suns, Charlotte Hornets, and Orlando Magic originals.

In order to compile this ranking of which five teams in the NBA rocked the best and most classic uniforms, some conditions needed to be set.

Best 1990 NBA Uniform Criteria

Yes, the Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Lakers were prominent franchises during this decade (All 6 of Michael Jordan's championships happened in the '90s). However, teams that have not changed their uniform design presently are excluded. So, teams like the Bulls, Lakers, Celtics, Knicks, Spurs and Trail Blazers are out.

Here is what I was looking for. The teams from the 1990's had the perfect combination of classic uniforms, that were worn by beloved players. Furthermore, these looks still represent tradition and memorable years where the teams saw some success. For example, if you were to ask a NBA fan what do you envision when I say the name Karl Malone, the answer would be "The Mailman" taking the rock to the hoop in his physical one-hand-on-the-head pose, wearing the purple and yellow Jazz insignia.

Color Codes

It's important to note, each player was able to seek their own sneaker endorsement at this time (much like today). However, pro basketball players had to follow some guidelines with what they could wear. Often it was a white or black sneaker only.

The irony here is that although the creative color options were limited, the sneaker game from the '90s was also legendary. Air Jordan Jumpman's from throughout this decade remain some of the most sought-after (and expensive) shoes.

In addition, there was a uniform format of the '90s. Teams strictly wore white at home, and color away.

Not that we have fully set the stage as to what the best decade in the NBA looked like, let's rank the five most legendary 90's uniforms.

*Honorable mention for teams not included in this list include the Houston Rockets and Denver Nuggets.

#5 Utah Jazz

This Jazz logo is back these days. However, the purple away threads with yellow Utah Jazz across the chest remains a very 1990's look. The basketball embedded in the "J" brings the logo to new level. The home look was exactly the same , it just featured a white uniform. Jazz Legends that wore this include Karl Malone and John Stockton.

Shawn Kemp #40 of the Seattle Supersonics drives against Karl Malone #32 of the Utah Jazz.

Photo: Otto Greule Jr. / Getty Images

#4 Orlando Magic

This was the original Magic look. The team's first season was in 1989, and they wore the white pinstripe home, and black pinstripe aways until 1998. The team made it to their first Finals appearance, sporting this look in 1995. Magic legends who wore this include Shaquille O'Neal and Penny Hardaway.

Forward Antonio McDyess of the Denver Nuggets goes up for two as Orlando Magic center Shaquille O''Neal covers him during a game at the Orlando Arena in Orlando, Florida

Photo: All Sport / Getty Images

#3 Phoenix Suns

The Suns sported a similar design model to the Jazz with a prominent graphic wrapped around the chest. The Suns made the list for two reasons. First, this look was such an upgrade from the previous uniform design, which really bland. Second, it was synonymous with that infamous team that took the Chicago Bulls to six games in the 1993 Finals. Suns legends that wore this include Charles Barkley and Dan Majerle.

Forward Charles Barkley of the Phoenix Suns goes up for two during a game against the Chicago Bulls

Photo: Jonathan Daniel /Allsport / Getty Images

#2 Seattle Supersonics

Oh wow. The green with the white Sonics ribbon and yellow numbers is as classic '90s basketball as you can get. The green and yellow may also be the best color combination in NBA history. It just fit Seattle and even rock stars like Pearl Jam's Jeff Ament wore these jerseys loud and proud. The Sonics should have never gone away from them in mid-'90s and Seattle should have never let the Sonics go. Supersonics legends who wore this include Shawn Kemp and Gary Payton.

Xavier McDaniel #34 of the Seattle Supersonics looks on during a game.

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#1 Charlotte Hornets

The teal and purple were just so out of the ordinary. When the Hornets came into the league in 1988 they immediately took the court marching to their own beat. They embraced the clip-art bumble bee. In contrast, both their home and away jersey only said "Charlotte" across the chest as opposed to "Hornets." A more modern, upgraded look is what the team wears now. It slightly pays respect to their beyond entertaining teams of the '90s.  Hornets legends that wore this include Larry "Grandmama" Johnson and Alonzo Mourning.

#2 Larry Johnson of the Charlotte Hornets at the free throw line about to take a shot.

Photo: Jonathan Daniel / Getty Images