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Week 16
The final games of the regular season are meant to solidify playoff seeding, but in Week 15 precious few postseason berths were clinched over a chaotic slate that featured three overtime games. When the dust — and snow — cleared, the Cowboys fell to the resurgent Jaguars, the Raiders picked a win over the Patriots out of thin air, and the A.F.C. wild-card spots were just as up for grabs as they had been before the weekend’s games kicked off.
Todays Picks:
Ravens vs Falcons
Ravens ML @10/29
The Ravens desperately need Lamar Jackson back, and we’ll pick this game as though he returns in a must-win situation if Baltimore wants to win the AFC North. The Ravens averaged 110 passing yards the last two weeks without Jackson. Baltimore bounces back, and the defense harasses Desmond Ridder in his second start.
Panthers vs Lions
Over 43.0 Points @10/11
The Lions have emerged as the season’s Fairy tale story after winning five of their last six games. The victory against the Jets last week was one Detroit would have coughed up in the past. Carolina is 4-3 at home and still in the NFC South race despite a 5-9 record. Detroit is 5-0 when it allows less than 100 yards rushing, and that’s happened the last three weeks.
Bears vs Bills
Over 44.5 Points @1/1
The Bills are big favorites at home to the Bears. Chicago quarterback Justin Fields will make a few plays, but the trouble spot in the defense, which hasn’t produced a turnover in the Bears’ last four home losses. That will not work against Josh Allen, who will keep Buffalo in the No. 1 seed in the AFC. The Bills are 1-4 ATS in their last five games when favored by more than seven points.
Browns vs Saints
Browns ML @5/8
The New Orleans Saints have not played well against AFC North teams this season, and former Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton will get one more shot at Cleveland. The Browns are 2-1 since Deshaun Watson returned from suspension, and the defense has allowed just 13.3 points per game in that stretch. Cleveland inches one step closer to .500.
Chiefs vs Seahawks
Chiefs -10.0 @10/11
The Seahawks have lost three of four games since the bye week, and the defense has allowed 28.5 points per game in that time marking a time to forget but that looks to worsen here. Kansas City, which escaped Houston with a victory. Kansas City is happy to be back at home after a three-game road stint – and they keep pace in the race for home-field advantage in the AFC.
Patriots vs Bengals
Bengals ML @20/33
The Bengals are in championship form with six victories on the bounce, and the defense has allowed just 88.3 rushing yards per game in that stretch. Can New England get that going to support Mac Jones against a strong pass rush? How will the Patriots get to Joe Burrow, who has 14 TDs and just four interceptions in that winning streak? We think this will be number 7 for the Bengals.
49ers vs Commanders
49ers ML @10/31
The 49ers had an extended break to prepare for Washington, and the offense will continue to evolve with Brock Purdy. The better story for San Francisco that has not allowed more than 275 yards in a game through a seven-game win streak. Washington better take advantage of every opportunity to have a chance, but will be a huge ask.
Steelers vs Raiders
Over 38.5 Points @10/11
Pittsburgh will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Immaculate Reception, the legendary 13-7 victory against the Raiders. This comes one week after Las Vegas won on one of the most-incredible game-ending plays in NFL history. The Steelers have won three of their last four games, and they have given up 17 points or less in that time. Will the Steelers win another defensive battle?
The National Football League is a professional American football league that consists of 32 teams, divided equally between the American Football Conference and the National Football Conference.
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