Here's Peter King on WEEI with Dale Arnold and Bob Neumeier this week: "Yeah, I think it's going to be a close game, with New England winning 20-16."

Try 42-15, dork. Is it me, or is Peter King the biggest anti-Patriot? No matter, because we're all the Pro Patriots and the Patriots just clobbered Cleveland on Sunday.

Bethel Johnson gunned the game up with a 93-yard kickoff return for a touchdown. Corey Dillon polished the quarter off with a 4-yard touchdown, his first of two on the day that ended with 100 yards at the half, and he sat out the rest of the game with a sore hamstring.

"Corey ran hard and had another good day," Patriots coach Bill Belichick said. "I think our running game is starting to develop a little bit of consistency. That is always good at this time of year."

Randall Gay opened the third quarter with an fumble recovery for a touchdown, thanks to a nice block from Willie McGinest.

"That's what we needed," said Quarterback Tom Brady (11 for 20 for 157 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT) "We were looking for a big play to start the game and Bethel provided that for us. Our secondary made big plays. `Blue' [Gay's nickname] had a great game. It was a total team effort."

Kevin Faulk had a rushing touchdown and David Patten caught a pass in the endzone. And of course what is a Patriots update without a report from Rodney "Mister" Harrison, who had one interception and nearly a second.

Brady Threw to nine different receivers in the game, and the Patriots rushed or 225 yard, 412 total yards. The Patriots held the ball for over 39 minutes.

The Bengals, the other O-HI-O team travels to the Razor next week.

Let Me Out: Davis Resigns

Cleveland head coach Butch Davis pulled a Dave Wannstedt on Tuesday, and resigned from the Browns after three seasons.

Davis had three years left on his contract, worth $12 million.

Davis had a 24-36 record in his four seasons in Cleveland.

Ironically, both Davis and Wannstedt were assistants in Dallas during the Jimmy Johnson years. It goes to show that just because a team is successful, does not mean the parts will be successful on their own. We may have this discussion in the next few years if (and when) Romeo Crennel, Charlie Weis, and possibly (and probably) Scott Pioli are lured away from New England to head up their own teams.

Davis was unable to garner success in Cleveland, particularly with all the control he had. Ditto to Wannstedt. Giving the coach control over the football operations is not a bad thing, but sometimes it's giving it to the wrong guy that causes a bad situation.

Davis does not plan to coach next season.

Offensive coordinator Terry Robiskie will be interim coach for the rest of the season, and has stated he want the job permanently. Good luck!

Weekend Break Down

BEARS (5-7) 24, Vikings (7-5) 14 - FINAL: Upset! Big win for da Bears, as the Annual Sinking of the Viking Ship is well underway.

LIONS (5-7) 26, Cardinals (4-8) 12 - FINAL: Dopey battle of the network losers.

Bengals (6-6) 27, RAVENS (7-5) 26 - FINAL: Upset! The Bengals get to .500 ball, and Baltimore has lost two in a row. What is happening to the Ravens?

RAMS (6-6) 16, 49ers (1-11) 6 - FINAL: I see the six point for the Niners and all I can think is that it must suck being Tim Rattay and not even being able to get a touchdown.

BUCCANEERS (5-7) 27, Falcons (9-3) 0 - FINAL: Upset! Whoa! The Bucs blank the Mike Vicks? Are we in the correct year? Is this still Jon Gruden's team? Has Dan Reeves returned to Atlanta? Tampa prevents a division clincher for the Falcons.

Patriots (11-1) 42, BROWNS (3-9) 15 - FINAL: Upset -- not! Terry Robiskie's first of five job interviews goes badly. At the beginning of the game, he has energy and excitement. By the end he looks like Butch Davis. On the other side, Corey Dillon rushes 100 yards and 2 TDs - in the first half before leaving the game with a hamstring injury.

Panthers (5-7) 32, SAINTS (4-8) 21 - FINAL: Southern fired going no where this season-fest. Does anyone want to watch the Saints play anyone?

Bills (6-6) 42, DOLPHINS (2-10) 32 - FINAL: Drew Bledsoe, 4 TDs. This is almost like a game from ten years ago. The Bills are up to .500 ball and reaching for a playoff spot.

JETS (9-3) 29, Texans (5-7) 7 - FINAL: Tight game in the first half, Jets blow out in the second. Chad Pennington returns to drive his team to a Wild Card leading record. The Texans needed this win, and their playoff hopes might be done for the season.

COLTS (9-3) 51, Titans (4-8) 24 - FINAL: Snoozer...Manning No. 2 tosses another four....snooozer.

CHARGERS (9-3) 20, Broncos (7-5) 17 - FINAL: I loved the looks of stupid astonishment on the face of Mike Shanahan at the end of this game. He couldn't believe they blew it. Hey. Mike, it happens.

Chiefs (4-8) 34, RAIDERS (4-8) 27 - FINAL: Battle for the Bottom of the AFC West. Tie game so far.

REDSKINS (4-8) 31, Giants (5-7) 7 - FINAL: Hey, Eli, you're 0-3 in starts. How does it feel? Tom Coughlin doesn't have quarterback problems these days. It's the rest of his offense that stinks. Improve the offense and see if your quarterback's numbers improve. Just ask Joe Gibbs.

EAGLES (11-1) 47, Packers (7-5) 17 - FINAL: Not even as close as the score reads. Brett Favre left the game when Green Bay had only three points, ending his 36 game with a touchdown streak.

Steelers (11-1) 17 JAGUARS (6-6) 16 - FINAL: All Jacksonville needed to do inside the two minute was work the clock, score a touchdown, and prevent Pittsburgh from getting a first down with time ticking. And they blew it.

Dallas (4-7) at Seattle (6-5) Tonight 9 PM ABC

Playoff Outlook

Spooky Week 13 has some new losers, kiddies.

Those who lose first, vacation first

Miami (2-10):  I never thought I'd see such a bad Miami team. Well, I've seen it, and I like it.
Oakland (4-8):  Hey, Al Davis, are you sure Norv Turner is the guy for the Raiders?
Kansas City (4-8):  Lost of points, big scores, lousy record. Try again next season.
Cleveland (3-9): Without a real coach, the Browns were still downed.
Tennessee (4-8): If Jeff Fisher survives Black Monday this year, and I think he will, he should be thinking about which quarterback he'll draft in April. Now.
Dallas (4-7): Poor Bill. He's having a cardiac season, and most of it is from dealing with Jerry Jones.
Washington (4-8):  Joe Gibbs was seen collecting die cast race cars at an Exxon over the weekend.
Arizona (4-8): Dead in the desert.
Detroit (5-7): Maybe Mooch should take the Notre Dame job, cause there ain't nuttin going on in Detroit.
Chicago (5-7): Da Bears are on the fence. Next year they may jump over, but not this year.
Carolina (5-7): Died right after "Super Bowl II" in August.
Tampa Bay (5-7): they could run the table, and slide into the wild card. Could. Maybe. Probably not.
New Orleans (4-8): The Saints suck so bad that if losing had interest, they'd be a loser for another 50 years.
Houston (5-7): Lost it. The Texans made an argument a few weeks ago for a chance at the playoffs, but that's all but gonzo.
New Jersey Giants (5-7): Too much inconsistency on the offense to garner anything but an early vacation.
San Francisco (1-11): Dead.

Teams Who Could Be Contenders

New Jersey Jets (9-3): Watch out, the Bills are right on your tail!
Buffalo (6-6): Would the real Drew Bledsoe please throw a touchdown pass?
Baltimore (7-5): The Ravens are all but out of it.
Cincinnati (6-6): Big upset over Baltimore this week. They might have a chance to slip in the wild card.
Jacksonville (6-6): They blew, and I mean blew that game Sunday night. Team is too immature to win the close ones.
Seattle (6-5): The NFC West is so weak these days it would come to no surprise to see a sub-.500 win the division, like the Hawks.
St. Louis (6-6): Dying, but not quite dead yet.
Minnesota (7-5): For sale by owner.
Green Bay (7-5): Five straight was nice, but no TDs from Favre with a bad defensive appearance has put the Pack a few steps behind.

Teams with Records for the Envious

New England (11-1): Another week of hammering an AFC North team. They need to run the table to stay neck and neck with Pittsburgh.
San Diego (9-3): Martyball or whatever the Chargers are doing, works. Very well.
Denver (7-5): I've never seen the Broncos drop so fast.
Pittsburgh (11-1): Playing weaker each week of exposure.
Indianapolis (9-3): A few more hundred passing yards should get Manning No. 2 his division flag.
Atlanta (9-3): They will play at Lincoln Financial Field in late January. And lose.

Teams with Trophies

Philly (11-1): The NFC Championship goes through Philly.

I flubbed last week and had Atlanta as the winner of the NFC South. That was incorrect. They have yet to win a thing. Apologies for the error.

Oddities of Week 14's Matchups

Cincinnati (6-6) at New England (11-1), 1PM. Tour of O-HI-O, Part II, this time at the Razor. Corey Dillon has a chance to show off his new colors to his old team, and rack up the yards/points.

Cleveland (3-9) at Buffalo (6-6) , 1PM. Cleveland meets a hot AFC East team for the second straight week, this time on the road. Bledsoe is looking for his first Buffalo playoff. It'll probably be his last.

Indianapolis (9-3) at Houston (5-7), 1PM. AFC Southerner. Manning No. 2 will probably throw 7 TDs for 1,800 yards.

N.Y. Giants (5-7) at Baltimore (7-5), 1PM. Jim Fassel greets his old team as an assistant. And neither one is playing well.

N.Y. Jets (9-3) at Pittsburgh (11-1), 4:05 PM. I never root for the Jets. Today I will. Don't blow it, Herman Edwards.

Detroit (5-7) at Green Bay (7-5), 4:15 PM. NFC Northerner. Green Bay needs the playoff points.

San Francisco (1-11) at Arizona(4-8), 4:15 PM. NFC Westerner for bottom of the barrel. Oh, wait, San Fran already has that spot.

St. Louis (6-6) at Carolina (5-7), 4:15 PM. Battle of the New England Super Bowl Losers.

Philadelphia (11-1) at Washington (4-8), 8:30 PM. NFC Easterner in Prime Time. Joe Gibbs would like nothing better than a division win, especially over the D-Champ.

League News

Tampa Bay released kicker Martin Gramatica.

Signs of the Apocalypse

I still see the Smoking Skeleton Lady I wrote about a few weeks ago. She's looking more and more like a mummy. Imagine having her as a mommy!

Top Ten List of the Week

1. The Patriots really knocked out the Browns. And I don't care if they lost their coach and two QBs this week or not, the Patriots went ahead and took control very early on. That is what is keeping them winning.

2. The Bethel Johnson return for a touchdown was massive. That's the Special Teams threat that will keep opponents on their toes and in fear.

3. Does anyone know why we didn't get Corey Dillon a few years sooner? 100 yards, 2 TDs, played only the first half (and one 2-yard dash in the second). Incredible. And speaking of Dillon, I love that Visa ad, "Not in Our House" with Dillon and the Patriots. That's right. Not in our house.

4. One of the things that I was impressed with in the Patriots game this weekend, aside from the blow out victory, was the way Cleveland was working. Not a great team, and certainly a huge work in progress, but Luke McGown might be ok behind center, and I like Terry Robieski. He looked winded at the end of the game, but that Round 1 interview was trying, give him at least that much.

5. Jacksonville, you blew it. Blew it, blew it. They needed to do three things at the end of the game: work on that two minute clock some more, get the offensive touchdown, and the defense needed to hold the Steelers to long and threes, impossible and fours. Didn't do any of that, and they lost.

6. The Bills may be on a late season resurgence. With the talent in the AFC, they will probably miss the playoffs, but Bledsoe's stock is going back up.

7. Once again, Peter King gets the Idiot Pundit of the Week Award. He had the Patriots Number 2 on his "Fine 15" list last week, saying they are on the edge, not quite better than the Steelers. I'm sure his excuse this week will revolve around beating Cleveland like they did was expected to be easy - even though he said it was going to be a close game. Dude, that sucker was over in the second quarter. O-V-E-R.

8. The Brett Favre TD streak ends at 36 games. Nice streak. So why did it take the backup to get solid points on the board, Brett? Reality: Defensive game. The Philly defense kept the Packers at bay (no pun intended), while the Green Bay defense slept on the job.

9. How does Jon Gruden and the Bucs suck so bad for two years, and then dismantle the Falcons, 27-0? And Brian Griese was playing, how insulting is that to Atlanta.

10. Donovan McNabb and Peyton Manning combined for 9 TDs Sunday. Imagine if they played one another. In the Super Bowl. The broken records would be endless.