| Packers |
over |
49ers |
This is a tricky game for the Packers, who would normally be favorites in this situation. Rodgers is 4-6 against the 49ers (including playoffs) and it won't help not having Jones, Lazard and Bakhtiariare battling injuries. San Fran will be without Jimmy G and Kittle, among others. That should lead to an unpredictable finish. |
| Broncos |
over |
Falcons |
Toss-up pick on this one. The Falcons play a hot-and-cold Broncos team led by Lock, who pushed a thrilling comeback against the Chargers last Week. Atlanta's defense has improved a touch with Raheem Morris. This could go either way. |
| Seahawks |
over |
Bills |
Seattle is a slight road favorite in another possible thriller home game for the Bills. Russell is completing 73.9% of his passes on the road this season, and he might make enough plays to keep the Seahawks ahead in an early shootout. |
| Titans |
over |
Bears |
The Bears are a good pick knowing they are 5-2 ATS as an underdog this season, but will Foles be able to generate enough offense to keep up with the Titans? Tennessee averages 34.8 PPG at home and has a good chance to break a two-game losing skid. |
| Colts |
over |
Ravens |
Possible upset pick. Rivers is heating up, and he's passed for three TDs in each of Indy's last two games. Jackson's completion percentage has stayed under 60% the last three weeks, and the Colts match up well on defense. |
| Chiefs |
over |
Panthers |
Teddy B. avoided serious injury in a loss last week, and CMC might be able to return to the lineup. That will help against the Chiefs, but it won't be enough. KC has won their last two games by an average of 26.5 PPG. |
| Vikings |
over |
Lions |
Are we seeing Minnesota surging? Cook put on a show against the Packers, and the Vikings have won the last three meetings with Detroit. Cousins is 4-0 against Detroit since coming to Minnesota, and he averages 250 passing yards with nine total TDs and one INT in those games. Going with the track record. |
| Giants |
over |
Washington |
The Giants won an ugly first meeting, but Jones will have to do more in the passing game to win on the road. Even in a short week, we think New York makes enough plays to win. Bad NFC East football breeds ugly games, and this won't be an exception. |
| Texans |
over |
Jaguars |
Both teams had bye weeks to prepare for this battle of 1-6 teams. The Texans have won the last five meetings in this series, and the Jaguars have scored 14 points or less in those games. Going with the trend on this one. |
| Raiders |
over |
Chargers |
The Chargers have become similar to the Falcons for blowing second-half leads, and that has overshadowed the play of rookie QB Herbert. If the Raiders truly are a playoff contender, then they win this game. |
| Steelers |
over |
Cowboys |
This could get ugly for Dallas. These franchises have played head-to-head in three Supers Bowls. Dallas' season of misery continues against Pittsburgh, which matches its win total from last season with an eighth victory. |
| Dolphins |
over |
Cardinals |
Another toss-up game. Tua and Kyler meet for the first time since the Orange Bowl, but this time it's a matchup to stay in the playoff race. Miami is an underdog this season, and they have given up 17 points or less in their last three wins. Their unexpected success against the NFC West continues. |
| Saints |
over |
Buccaneers |
Total homer pick here, mostly because of how close this game will be. Two hot NFC teams meet in a rematch from Week 1. Brees didn't make any big mistakes in the first meeting, and it's on Brady to even the season series. Big weapons like Can't Guard Mike and Sanders should be back on the field, while the Bucs could see AB play as well. Should be a great game. |
| Patriots |
over |
Jets |
The Patriots have lost four in a row, and they have failed to score more than 21 PPG in that stretch. The Jets haven't scored more than 10 PPG in their last four losses. New England and New York QBs have combined for seven TD passes and 18 INTs this season. But the Patriots have better coaching, so I'm giving it to them. |