Here are my NFL Week 16 Picks:
(I was 12-4 last week)
Bye teams: none
Atl @ Det – The Falcons aren’t perfect, far from it. But they annihilated the Giants last week and they get to play an awful Lions team that has lost six in a row. Matty Ice will dominate.
Oak @ Car – In a game of eliminated teams, even the winner doesn’t win. The Panthers have been playing fairly well, and the Raiders are 1-5 on the road this season. Cam!
NO @ Dal – Although technically still alive, the Saints don’t have a real chance at the playoffs. They’d have to beat a hot Cowboys team to keep their hopes alive, and I doubt they can do it.
Ten @ GB – Should be a lopsided victory for the Packers, as the Titans have allowed an embarrasing number of points this season. Rodgers and Co. are prepping for a deep playoff run.
Min @ Hou – The Vikings are a team that I definitely did not see coming. Adrian Peterson is running wild, but I think that stops this week. The Texans are the real deal and will come away with a win.
NE @ Jax – And I thought the Packers game was one-sided. I don’t care that the Pats got beat by the Niners, that won’t happen again this week. The Jaguars are pathetic.
Ind @ KC – The Colts are not a very good road team, and the Chiefs defense can actually be formidable at times. But Luck has more to play for right now and will fight for the win.
Buf @ Mia – The Bills have had such a disappointing season. Three seasons, actually. With the Dolphins playing pretty well right now, I don’t foresee any circling of the wagons this week.
SD @ NYJ – Well Gang Green finally came to their senses and benched Sanchez. Problem is A) they’re not starting Tebow, and 2) they’re already out of the playoffs. Chargers.
Was @ Phi – Will RG3 be back this week? Didn’t matter last Sunday, as Cousins stepped up and played well. No matter who plays at QB, the Eagles still suck and everyone there is getting fired.
Cin @ Pit – I like this matchup; divison rivals fighting for the last playoff spot. The Steelers have been hurting, but Big Ben ALWAYS beats the Bungles and he will this week at home.
STL @ TB – Doesn’t matter, don’t care. Neither team is awful but neither team is good. The Bucs will win by virtue of home-field, but don’t get excited about it. I guess there’s always next year.
Cle @ Den – Thank you, Peyton, for coming to Denver. The Broncos are on a nine game win streak and couldn’t be hotter. Call it a trap game, but Manning doesn’t fall for those.
Chi @ Ari – Talk about collapses. The Cards finally stopped theirs, but not before being eliminated. The Bears are currently riding theirs and are getting booed out of town. Cardinals by a nose.
NYG @ Bal – Which embarrassed team with pull it out this week? The Giants are playing for their lives, while the Ravens have already wrapped up a playoff spot. G-men win in a bloody one.
SF @ Sea – A great SNF matchup between two teams fighting for the division title. Both teams have scored and allowed almost the exact same amount of points. So the deciding factor will be the 12th Man; the Seahawks are undefeated at home.