Broncos-Cardinals and Week 15 Picks

Looks like it will be Colt McCoy against Brett Rypien on Sunday in Denver. Russell Wilson will most likely be out with a concussion and Kyler Murray tore his ACL last week. Either way, I don't expect the Broncos to win

Prediction: Arizona (PICK) over DENVER

Final Score: Cardinals-19 Broncos-16

Onto the picks for Week 15....

Last Week's Record: 7-6-0

Overall Record: 105-91-13

(HOME TEAM IN CAPS)

MINNESOTA (-4) over Indianapolis: The Vikings are 10-3 and looking to clinch the NFC North. The Colts are 4-8-1 and playing out the string. Look for a dominant win for Minnesota on Saturday afternoon.

CLEVELAND (-2) over Baltimore: The Ravens are 9-4 and need a win to keep pace in the AFC North. The Browns are 5-8, but have Deshaun Watson back from suspension. Lamar Jackson is still out for the Ravens, and there is uncertainty if Tyler Huntley will play due to a concussion. I like the Browns at home to pull off the upset.

BUFFALO (-7) over Miami: The Bills are 10-3 and fighting for the #1 seed in the AFC. The Dolphins are 8-5, coming off two losses in a row, and fighting for a wild card spot. This seems like a tough spot for the Dolphins on Saturday night in Buffalo.

NEW ORLEANS (-3) over Atlanta: The Saints are 4-9, and the Falcons are 5-8. Somehow, both of these teams are still alive in the NFC South. I think the Saints will get the win at home.

CAROLINA (-2) over Pittsburgh: Carolina is 5-8 and only a game back in the NFC South. They have played better since they fire Matt Rhule. The Steelers are 5-8 and might be without Kenny Pickett this week. I like the Panthers to keep it rolling at home.

CHICAGO (+9) over Philadelphia: The Eagles are 12-1 and cruising to the #1 seed in the NFC. The Bears are 3-10 but they have gotten a lot out of Justin Fields this year. The Eagles will win but look for the Bears to keep it close.

Kansas City (-14) over HOUSTON: The Chiefs are 10-3 and closing in on another AFC West crown. The Texans are 1-11-1 and looking at the #1 overall pick in April's draft. I like the Chiefs to roll and take care of business. 

JACKSONVILLE (+5) over Dallas: The Jags are 5-8 and only two games out of the wild card and the AFC South lead. They still have a chance. The Cowboys are 10-3 but it is unlikely they will catch the Eagles for the NFC East lead. Look for the Jags to keep it close at home.

JETS (PICK) over Detroit: The Jets are 7-6 and tied for the last wild card spot in the AFC. Although they are 1-2 since Mike White took over at QB, their offense looks better. The Lions are 6-7 but have won 6 out of their last 7 games. They could find a way to get into the playoffs. I think the Jets hold serve at home and get to 8-6.

New England (PICK) over LAS VEGAS:  The Patriots are 7-6 and tied for the last playoff spot in the AFC. The Raiders are 5-8 after a brutal loss to the Rams last week. I think the Pats will find a way to win an ugly game in Vegas.

Tennessee (+3) over CHARGERS: The Titans are 7-6 and need a win in this spot. This is when Mike Vrabel usually gets his team to step up and play well. The Chargers are 7-6 and fighting for that last spot in the AFC wild card picture. They can lose here and still make it with their last three games. I'll take the more desperate Titans. 

Cincinnati (-3) over TAMPA BAY: The Bengals are 9-4 and are looking to take the AFC North over Baltimore. They have been playing really well since Halloween. I like them in this spot over the 6-7 Bucs, who are struggling. 

Giants (+5) over WASHINGTON: This game got flexed to Sunday Night Football and it features these two NFC East rivals coming in at 7-5-1. They tied each other in the Meadowlands a few weeks ago. I have a gut feeling the Giants will find a way to pull this one out somehow someway. 

GREEN BAY (-7) over Rams: This looked liked an amazing matchup when the schedule was released in May, but the Packers are 5-8 and the Rams are 4-9. Baker Mayfield will get the start for the Rams after his great comeback win over the Raiders last week. Mayfield got claimed off waivers only a few days prior to that game. I think the Packers and Aaron Rodgers will put an end to Baker's little run here and win at home on Monday Night Football.