Prediction: OAKLAND (+2) over Denver
Final Score: Raiders-26 Broncos-18
Now, onto the picks for Week 16 in the NFL............
Last Week's Record: 9-6-1
Overall Record: 109-101-11
(HOME TEAM IN CAPS)
TENNESSEE (-9) over Washington: Somehow, the Redskins are still alive the playoff picture at 7-7 despite having to go with 4th string QB Josh Johnson. The Titans are 8-6 and on the verge of getting into the playoffs. Take the Titans at home on Saturday afternoon to get to 9-6.
LA CHARGERS (-4) over Baltimore: Very interesting game in the AFC on Saturday night. The Chargers are 11-3 and still have a chance to win the AFC West and get the #1 seed. The Ravens are 8-6 and still in contention for a Wild Card and possibly even the AFC North title. This game should be close throughout, but I think the Chargers will win by a touchdown late.
PHILLY (-2) over Houston: Another huge game with playoff ramifications. The Eagles are 7-7 and still have a chance at the playoffs after their big win over the Rams last week. Nick Foles played well in relief of the injured Carson Wentz, and they can definitely get to 8-7 with a big win here at home. The Texans are 10-4 and fighting for a first round bye, but I think they will get tripped up here. Remember, the Texans went to NY last week to play the Jets, and now they head back up East to play the Eagles. They might be tired.
Minnesota (-5) over DETROIT: The Vikings are 7-6-1 and have to win to make the playoffs. There is no way they can get tripped up at 5-9 Detroit. I think they will take care of their business.
Tampa Bay (+9) over DALLAS: I think the Cowboys win the game outright, but I have a feeling this game is close. It's just a hunch and I think Dallas gets it done and clinches the NFC East, but it won't be easy.
CLEVELAND (-8) over Cincy: The Browns are 6-7-1 and Baker Mayfield has the franchise playing with a different mindset. They can actually still make the playoffs. The fans will be fired up for the Browns this week at home, and I think they will get to 7-7-1 with a rout over the Bengals.
INDY (-8) over NY Giants: The Colts are 8-6 and are on the verge of a playoff spot. They won't slip up here at home to the 5-9 Giants. I think this game is a blowout from start to finish./
MIAMI (-4) over Jacksonville: The Dolphins are 7-7 and still have a chance at the playoffs,. They will get to 8-7 with a win over the lifeless Jags at home this week.
NEW ENGLAND (-10) over Buffalo: The Pats have lost two in a row and are now 9-5. They can still get a bye but they need to win their last two and the Texans have to lose one game. I can't see the Pats stubbing their toe at home to the Bills.
NY JETS (+3) over Green Bay: Meaningless game between two teams that are out of the playoff picture.
Atlanta (-3) over CAROLINA: Another meaningless game between two teams that are out of the playoff picture.
LA Rams (-12) over ARIZONA: I'm not worried about the Rams as much as everyone else is. I'll think they will be fine come playoff time. A lot of teams get worn down at the end of the season. They will get back on track with a blowout win over the 3-11 Cardinals.
Chicago (-2) over SAN FRANCISCO: The Niners have won two in a row, but I don't think the Bears will fall into this trap this week. The Bears can still get a bye after locking up the NFC North last week. They will get to 11-4 after a solid road win this week.
NEW ORLEANS (-6) over Pittsburgh: The Saints can lock up the #1 seed in the NFC and homefield advantage throughout with a win here. The Steelers are 8-5-1 and a loss here would be damaging but there is still a path for them to make the playoffs. I'll take the Saints at home to wrap up the NFC's top spot.
Kansas City (-2) over SEATTLE: The Chiefs are battling with the Chargers for the top seed in the AFC and the AFC West crown. The Seahawks are 8-6 and need a win to clinch a playoff spot. Seattle can get in with a win over the Cardinals next week, and the Chiefs need this game more. I think KC plays one of their best games of the year and rolls out of Seattle with a win.
Overall Record: 109-101-11
(HOME TEAM IN CAPS)
TENNESSEE (-9) over Washington: Somehow, the Redskins are still alive the playoff picture at 7-7 despite having to go with 4th string QB Josh Johnson. The Titans are 8-6 and on the verge of getting into the playoffs. Take the Titans at home on Saturday afternoon to get to 9-6.
LA CHARGERS (-4) over Baltimore: Very interesting game in the AFC on Saturday night. The Chargers are 11-3 and still have a chance to win the AFC West and get the #1 seed. The Ravens are 8-6 and still in contention for a Wild Card and possibly even the AFC North title. This game should be close throughout, but I think the Chargers will win by a touchdown late.
PHILLY (-2) over Houston: Another huge game with playoff ramifications. The Eagles are 7-7 and still have a chance at the playoffs after their big win over the Rams last week. Nick Foles played well in relief of the injured Carson Wentz, and they can definitely get to 8-7 with a big win here at home. The Texans are 10-4 and fighting for a first round bye, but I think they will get tripped up here. Remember, the Texans went to NY last week to play the Jets, and now they head back up East to play the Eagles. They might be tired.
Minnesota (-5) over DETROIT: The Vikings are 7-6-1 and have to win to make the playoffs. There is no way they can get tripped up at 5-9 Detroit. I think they will take care of their business.
Tampa Bay (+9) over DALLAS: I think the Cowboys win the game outright, but I have a feeling this game is close. It's just a hunch and I think Dallas gets it done and clinches the NFC East, but it won't be easy.
CLEVELAND (-8) over Cincy: The Browns are 6-7-1 and Baker Mayfield has the franchise playing with a different mindset. They can actually still make the playoffs. The fans will be fired up for the Browns this week at home, and I think they will get to 7-7-1 with a rout over the Bengals.
INDY (-8) over NY Giants: The Colts are 8-6 and are on the verge of a playoff spot. They won't slip up here at home to the 5-9 Giants. I think this game is a blowout from start to finish./
MIAMI (-4) over Jacksonville: The Dolphins are 7-7 and still have a chance at the playoffs,. They will get to 8-7 with a win over the lifeless Jags at home this week.
NEW ENGLAND (-10) over Buffalo: The Pats have lost two in a row and are now 9-5. They can still get a bye but they need to win their last two and the Texans have to lose one game. I can't see the Pats stubbing their toe at home to the Bills.
NY JETS (+3) over Green Bay: Meaningless game between two teams that are out of the playoff picture.
Atlanta (-3) over CAROLINA: Another meaningless game between two teams that are out of the playoff picture.
LA Rams (-12) over ARIZONA: I'm not worried about the Rams as much as everyone else is. I'll think they will be fine come playoff time. A lot of teams get worn down at the end of the season. They will get back on track with a blowout win over the 3-11 Cardinals.
Chicago (-2) over SAN FRANCISCO: The Niners have won two in a row, but I don't think the Bears will fall into this trap this week. The Bears can still get a bye after locking up the NFC North last week. They will get to 11-4 after a solid road win this week.
NEW ORLEANS (-6) over Pittsburgh: The Saints can lock up the #1 seed in the NFC and homefield advantage throughout with a win here. The Steelers are 8-5-1 and a loss here would be damaging but there is still a path for them to make the playoffs. I'll take the Saints at home to wrap up the NFC's top spot.
Kansas City (-2) over SEATTLE: The Chiefs are battling with the Chargers for the top seed in the AFC and the AFC West crown. The Seahawks are 8-6 and need a win to clinch a playoff spot. Seattle can get in with a win over the Cardinals next week, and the Chiefs need this game more. I think KC plays one of their best games of the year and rolls out of Seattle with a win.
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