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It figures.The NFL season is winding down and my picks are getting better.It was a good Week 15 for me as I went 10-6 straight up and 9-6-1 against the spread.As we head to the final two weeks, I need some good weeks to catch some of my co-workers in our Expert Picks group.Can it be done? You bet, but Jonathan Isaac Jersey it might take a few 11-5 weeks in both categories, which will be challenging considering motivation in the final two weeks is a tough thing to gauge.But let's get off to a good Week 16 and then hope like heck Santa brings a bounty of winners in Week 17. at (-6.5)This is one of the dog games of the week. Broncos quarterback had a rough go of it last week in Kansas City, but he will bounce back here. The Lions are the perfect tonic. Broncos big.Pick: Broncos 28, Lions 13Make sure to check out our full Pick Six Podcast show in the player below while you peruse the best bets below. at (-6.5)These two have crashed in a big way the past six weeks, which means no playoffs for either. The Raiders are barely alive, but they won't make it. The Chargers were awful last week, but I think they bounce back here and play better.Pick: Chargers 30, Raiders 20 (+6.5) at Can the Bills win at Foxboro, where they are 2-16 since 2000? Yes, they can. The Patriots offense is limited, and that's never a good thing against a good defense. The concern is the Bills offense against that Patriots defense. Even so, look for to play well as the Bills pull off the upset. Pick: Bills 20, Patriots 17Who should you back against the spread, on the money line and the total in every Week 16 NFL game? And whichcontender goes down hard?. at (-6.5)The Rams are basically done in their playoff quest, but you know they would love to ruin the 49ers chances of being the top seed in the NFC. The Rams are playing consecutive road games, and without much to play for, the 49ers will win it.Pick:49ers 24, Rams 17Get into the playoff action by playing. Pick the games for your free chance to win $5,000 or start a fully customizable pool with friends. Terms Apply. at (+3)The Bucs are rolling, having won four consecutive games. But they are out of playoff contention, while the Texans can lock up the AFC South with D.J. Augustin Jersey a victory. That matters. But so does the way is playing. This will be a fun, high-scoring game as the Bucs take it.Pick: Bucs 31, Texans 30 at (-6.5)Here is a game matching two of the league's biggest flops this season. Both won games on the West Coast last week, but it was the Falcons who were the more impre sive team. That carries over here. has a big day.Pick: Falcons 30, Jaguars 23 (-10) at The Browns beat the Ravens in Baltimore in one of the season's biggest aberration games. Don't expect that to happen again. The Ravens are rolling on offense and the Browns have Dwayne Bacon Jersey been awful on defense lately. eats them alive in this one.Pick: Ravens 35, Browns 20 at (-7)The Colts are done in their playoff quest, and the Panthers have long been finished. They are turning to rookie at quarterback in this game, making his first start on the road. That's tough and the Colts will take advantage of that.Pick: Colts 23, Panthers 15 at (-1)This is a game where nobody wants to win for draft reasons. OK. So that's not true, even if it should be. The Dolphins at home will find a way to pull out a close one between two bad teams looking to the offseason.Pick: Dolphins 31, Bengals 27 (-2.5) at If the Steelers win their last two, they are in the playoffs. That means there will be focus here. The Jets were awful the last time out against Baltimore, but this isn't a Ravens-type offense. That's why the Jets will keep Markelle Fultz Jersey it close.Pick: Steelers 19, Jets 16 at (-2.5)Do I really have to make a pick on this game? Yes, so I will. I liked what I saw from the Redskins last week, especially . I think that will carry over as they get a victory over a division rival.Pick: Redskins 26, Giants 20 at (+3)This is a big game for both teams. The Saints needs it for seeding, while the Titans need it to legitimately stay in the playoff hunt. The Saints are playing on a short week, which could help the Titans. And I think it will. The Titans will win it behind a strong game from .Pick: Titans 24, Saints 21 at (+2.5)If the Cowboys win, they win the division. If the Eagles win, they likely will. So this is enormous. The Cowboys seemed to right things last week in beating the Rams, but that won't show up here. The Eagles at home will find enough offense from to pull off a tough, hard-fought victory.Pick: Eagles 23, Cowboys 20 (+9.5) at The Seahawks are the top seed in the NFC right now, and this game is big to try and achieve that. The Cardinals looked better on offense against the Browns, but this will be a tough challenge. Seattle is pushing for a lot more in this one, and that drive will be the difference. and gang stay as the top seed.Pick: Seahawks 27, Cardinals 20 (-5.5) at The Bears are out of the playoffs, while the Chiefs are hoping to improve their seed. This won't be an easy trip for Kansas City, but the way their defense is playing I think they will find a way. outplays Mitch Trubisky.Pick: Chiefs Darrell Armstrong Jersey 31, Bears 17 (+4.5) at This is for the division lead and should be a heck of a game. The Vikings are banged up and likely without star runner , but they will still run it without him against a suspect Green Bay run defense. The place will be rocking, but it's a big game and I will take over in that scenario. Packers win it.Pick: Packers 29, Vikings 28 |
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