Eagles Fan in 'Skins Land

Christmas is finally just about here!  As Ralphie Parker would say, wonderful, glorious Christmas!  And there are two short weeks left in the NFL season, to boot.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20

Pittsburgh (-7.5) at St. Louis.  I don't want to say that the Steelers are reeling or anything, but doesn't this have a trap game feeling to anyone besides me?  With the Cinderella Browns breathing down their necks, this is suddenly -- and unexpectedly -- a huge game for Steeltown.  Pick: Rams, 21-20

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 22

Dallas (-10.5) at Carolina.  Normally, this wouldn't be much of a contest.  However, my Iggles beat up on the Cowboys last week, and hurt Tony Romo's widdle thumb in the process.  In front of girlfriend du jour Jessica Simpson, natch.  As Han Solo once said, I have a very bad feeling about this...  Pick: Cowboys, 21-20