NFL WEEK 16 PREDICTIONS
Lions @ Panthers
With Carolina having given up the 24th most rushing yards in the league and running back Craig Reynolds hurt for Detroit that could be greater opportunities for De’andre Swift and Jamal Williams which may not necessarily be a bad thing for the Lions. Our Pick: Lions
Seahawks @ Chiefs
With Seattle’s running game being their strength while the Chiefs strength is their defense this one will come down to what happens at the offensive line given all the running backs run their appropriate routes. The two quarterbacks involved in Geno Smith and Patrick Mahomes may not do so badly on the ground either. Our Pick: Seahawks
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Texans @ Titans
Derrick Henry will have to step up for the Tennessee running game in this one as backup Dontrell Hilliard was placed on the IR in week 15 but that shouldn’t be too much of a problem against one of the worst rush defenses in the NFL, statistically. As for the Texans, their depth in the running game will be tested as Dameon Pierce just got added onto the IR. Our Pick: Titans
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SF@TEN
The Titans somehow held Pittsburgh to 168 yards of offense and lost. Tennessee (9-5) still maintains a lead in the AFC South over Indianapolis. The 49ers have won five of their last six games with impressive wins over the Rams, Vikings, and Bengals among the wins. The Titans are 5-2 at home, which just happens to be the Niners’ record on the road. Tennessee rebounds with a victory… TENNESSEE 24, SAN FRANCISCO 20
CLE@GB
The Browns have been fighting uphill battles all season long. Last week, it was COVID issues. This week, it’s the juggernaut known as the Green Bay Packers. Green Bay has won three straight and has scored 31 or more points in each of its last four games. Cleveland has scored more than 24 points just once in its last eight games. Don’t expect that to change this week… GREEN BAY 33, CLEVELAND 23
IND@ARI
Indy is coming off a big win over New England last Saturday night. Arizona was upset by Detroit in a game in which the Cardinals played their worst football of the season. Arizona hasn’t looked good for a couple weeks. The Colts have won five of their last six games and are one of three AFC teams at 8-6 right now. Arizona (10-4) has now lost two straight. It’s hard to see them losing three… ARIZONA 24, INDIANAPOLIS 21
DET@ATL
The Detroit Lions led from beginning to end last week in a huge upset over Arizona. Can they do it two weeks in a row? Probably not, but the Falcons aren’t very good at home. Atlanta has six wins this season and just one of them is at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The Lions play hard, but winning two games in a row seems like a stretch for a 2-11-1 team… ATLANTA 20, DETROIT 17
JAX@NYJ
The Jags and Jets will be fighting for something on Sunday – the first pick in the 2022 NFL draft. As it stands right now, the Jags own the No. 1 pick with their 2-12 record. Detroit at 2-11-1 follows with the Jets and Houston in the race as well. The Jags haven’t won a game on the road yet this season. The Jets’ -178 point differential is the worst in the NFL. Somehow, they’ll find a way to win this one… NY JETS 23, JACKSONVILLE 20
NYG@PHI
The Giants are on a swan dive to the bottom of the NFC East standings. They have lost three straight, but the Giants last win came against these same Eagles. New York won 13-7 at home. The Giants have just one road win this season. WR Sterling Shephard tore his Achilles last week and is done for the season. The Giants have won the last two in the series with the Eagles but prior to that dropped eight straight. At home, Eagles prevail… PHILADELPHIA 30, NY GIANTS 20
TB@CAR
The Bucs are reeling after a 9-0 shutout loss to New Orleans. The Panthers are likely to pack it in for the rest of the season. Tampa Bay can still earn the No. 1 seed in the NFC and the schedule certainly helps. The Bucs play the Panthers twice and the Jets over their final three games. Even at Carolina, he Bucs will rebound from this loss and pick up the win… TAMPA BAY 29, CAROLINA 16
LAC@HOU
The Chargers own the No. 6 spot in the AFC playoffs and can at least maintain that with a win over Houston. The Texans (3-11) have two wins over the Jags this season as their claim to fame. They continue to battle for the No. 1 draft pick in next year’s draft. This is a game the Chargers should win and they will… CHARGERS 34, TEXANS 17
CHI@SEA
The Bears are just awful, but they may get to thank COVID for facing a Seahawks team that placed six players on the COVID list on Sunday. Seattle had won two straight and must play the Rams on Tuesday. They will have a short turnaround. The Bears play on Monday night against Minnesota. Seattle is playing better than Chicago – 1-7 in their last eight games – right now… SEATTLE 28, CHICAGO 20
PIT@KC
The Steelers beat Tennessee last week gaining just 168 yards of total offense. The defense forced four turnovers and four second-half field goals beat the Titans. Don’t expect that to happen in Kansas City where the Chiefs are on fire. KC has won seven straight and now has a two-game lead in the AFC West. The Chiefs defense has played well during that span too. Pittsburgh averages just over 20 points per game and owns a minus-44 point differential yet has a winning record at 7-6-1. At Arrowhead, the Chiefs win… KANSAS CITY 34, PITTSBURGH 20
DEN@LV
It’s one of the oldest of AFC rivalries. The Broncos and Raiders both still have a shot at the postseason. The winner of this game will move that much closer to securing a spot. Denver has three games remaining all against division opponents. The Raiders were 5-1 at one point this season, but they have been inconsistent since. Playing at home hasn’t done much to give the Raiders an advantage. The Broncos have the better playoff shot but they will probably be without QB Teddy Bridgewater… DENVER 28, LAS VEGAS 24
WAS@DAL
One of the NFL’s great rivalries takes place again in Dallas on Sunday night. The Cowboys beat Washington 27-20 just a few weeks ago. The Football Team has been a mess since COVID ran rampant through the roster. Washington must play on Tuesday night due to COVID and will have a short turnaround next week. That plus playing at home gives the Cowboys the edge… DALLAS 30, WASHINGTON 22
MIA@NO
The Dolphins get a primetime gig when they travel to New Orleans on Monday night. After starting the season 1-7, Miami has now won six straight games and actually still has a shot (a long one) at the playoffs. The Saints have won two straight pulling a huge upset last week beating NFC South leader Tampa Bay 9-0 for their second win over the Bucs this season. The defense has given up just nine points in two games and QB Taysom Hill is doing just enough for New Orleans… NEW ORLEANS 24, MIAMI 17 |