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The NFL is bragging about how for the first time since 1935, Thanksgiving Day features three games with all six teams at .500 or better.Considering how mediocre so many teams are this season, Pro Picks isnt sure how to take that stat.Regardless, there are two very significant divisional matchups on Thursday at the traditional holiday sites, Dallas and Detroit. And an important inter-division contest in Indianapolis.The Colts (5-5) have won two in a row, but the most recent victory was costly, particularly with the Sunday-Thursday timeframe for their game with the Steelers. Andrew Luck entered the concussion protocol on Monday.The backup quarterback for Indianapolis (No. 17 in AP Pro32) is Scott Tolzien. Not exactly in Lucks class, you say?Weve got a guy that comes to work every single day and prepares like a starter ever since hes been in this building, Colts coach Chuck Pagano says of Tolzien, whos in his fourth NFL season, has thrown 91 passes (all with Green Bay when Aaron Rodgers was hurt) and has not taken a snap this year.He understands and knows this offense and if thats the case, hell go out and play winning football.Sorry, we dont buy it.Yes, the Steelers (also 5-5, No. 16 in AP Pro32), are no powerhouse this season, especially on defense. But theyve got more than enough against the Luck-less Colts.BEST BET: STEELERS, 33-13No. 11 Minnesota (plus 2 1-2) at No. 10 DetroitWe have to pick an upset, though were lukewarm on this one.UPSET SPECIAL: VIKINGS, 20-19No. 8 Washington (plus 7) at No. 1 DallasRedskins should have won first meeting. They will keep this close, but ...COWBOYS, 24-21No. 23 San Diego (plus 1) at No. 13 (tie) TexansTexans got raw deal in Mexico City, make up for it at home.TEXANS, 23-20No. 24 Green Bay (plus 3 1-2) at No. 13 (tie) Philadelphia, Monday nightNo way we can pick this version of the Packers.EAGLES, 30-22No. 27 Los Angeles (plus 7) at No. 25 New OrleansNo way we can pick Jared Goffs Rams.SAINTS, 26-10No. 20 Tennessee (pick-em) at No. 29 ChicagoLine reflects QB issues in Chicago -- among many other issues.TITANS, 21-12No. 6 (tie) New York Giants (minus 7) at No. 32 Cleveland.Time for the Browns to end that 0-fer? Think not.GIANTS, 27-10No. 2 Seattle (minus 5 1-2) at No. 19 Tampa BayAn intriguing game, despite the disparity in records.SEAHAWKS, 20-17No. 22 Carolina (plus 4) at No. 4 OaklandPanthers will play Raiders tough, but wont get the win.RAIDERS, 28-27No. 6 (tie) Kansas City (plus 3) at No. 5 DenverWinner here is in great shape for playoff spot.BRONCOS, 23-21No. 3 New England (minus 8) at No. 28 New York JetsNot getting burned by Patriots as Best Bet again. Still ...PATRIOTS, 30-20No. 30 Jacksonville (plus 7 1-2) at No. 18 BuffaloAlmost a must win in Bills pursuit of elusive postseason berth.BILLS, 20-16No. 26 Cincinnati (plus 2 1-2) at No. 15 BaltimoreBengals have returned to Bungles status, and are banged-up.RAVENS: 14-13No. 21 Arizona (plus 3) at No. 9 AtlantaAmong the many disappointing teams, Cardinals might be biggest flop.FALCONS, 31-27No. 31 San Francisco (plus 7 1-2) at No. 12 MiamiBeginning to believe in gritty Dolphins.DOLPHINS, 23-10---Last Week: Against spread (11-3). 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Shawne Merriman Jersey Retro ., and Rudi Swiegers of Kipling, Sask., took sixth spot on Saturday in pairs at the NHK Trophy ISU Grand Prix figure skating competition. Curtis DeLoatch Jersey Retro . A knee to the thigh might have stung him the most, but his sixth straight double-double made up for the brief burst of pain.Gareth Bale is out of Real Madrids crucial encounter at the top of La Liga at home to Villarreal on Wednesday night, live on Sky Sports 3 HD from 9pm. Bale has not been selected in Reals squad because of a minor leg injury, as Zinedine Zidanes side aim to climb to the top of the table.Wales international Bale has started 18 of 33 league games this season due to injury, missing seven weeks with a calf problem, and he ended Mondays training session early after feeling discomfort. We hope its only a strain and I hope hell be with us on Saturday, Zidane told a news conference. The strain is in the back of his leg.He is young and can improve. He has a long future here because he has a long contract here. I have a very good relationship with him, he is a simple guy and his Spanish is improving. Remaining fixtures Barcelona Atletico Madrid Real Madrid Deportivo (a) - 13th Athletic Bilbao (a) - 5th Villarreal (h) - 4th Sporting Gijon (h) - 18th Malaga (h) - 8th Rayo Vallecano (a) - 16th Real Betis (a) - 14th Rayo Vallecano (h) - 16th Real Sociedad (a) - 10th Espanyol (h) - 15th Levante (a) - 19th Valencia (h) - 12th Granada (a) - 17th Celta Vigo (h) - 6th Deportivo (a) - 13th As it stands, Barcelona lead the La Liga table on 76 points with Atletico Madrid by virtue of their head-to-head record, while Real sit one point behind in third.ddddddddddddThe Villarreal match comes as part of a congested fixture list for Real as they prepare to play three games in six days, but will take confidence from being on a six-game winning streak in the league.Real have made up nine points on Barca in the last three games, beginning with a 2-1 win over the champions at the Nou Camp, but Zidane said he does not wish the players to get carried away. Gareth Bale scored the third goal in Real Madrids 5-1 win at Getafe last weekend We know we havent won anything yet and have it all to play for, he said. Im not thinking about Barcelona, Im thinking more about what we have to do.You always have difficult moments in the season but that doesnt mean anything because they are still first in the table, added Zidane on Barcas dramatic fall in fortunes.They are above us and all we can do is win all our games. Zidane does not want his players to get carried away despite Real Madrids strong run of form Like Real Madrid, Villarreal also have a continental semi-final on the horizon, with Liverpool awaiting in the Europa League semi-finals.Villarreal lost 2-1 to Rayo Vallecano last Sunday, ending a run of four straight wins in all competitions. ' ' '