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Week 16 found ways to be more brutal in Week 15 with some shocking results, including blowout victories in espick ’em games and road teams pulling off major upsets. That presents a greater challenge for Sporting News’ picks and predictions against the spread for Week 17.
There are 32 total games for all 32 teams over the final two weeks. It’s time to finish 2023 strong and get ready to ring in 2024 with a bang.
Sundays RedZone Picks:
Bills vs Patriots
Our Pick: Bills -14.0 @10/11
The Bills have found their stride through a playoff push, and it’s possible this is the last time Buffalo will see Bill Belichick as the Patriots’ head coach. Belichick is 37-12 against Buffalo all time, and that includes a 29-25 victory in Week 7. Buffalo wins, but it’s by no means comfortable.
Bears vs Falcons
Our Pick: Bears ML @4/6
The Falcons are a game back in the NFC South race, but they are just 2-5 S/U and average 13.5 points per game on the road. Justin Fields put up an average of 196.5 passing yards and 77.5 rushing yards in the last two home starts, both victories. Look for the Bears to thrive in the spoiler role as a home favorite.
Colts vs Raiders
Our Pick: Raiders ML @8/5 – Dog Pick
The Raiders are playing a tough brand of football with a physical rushing attack and dominant pass rush led by Maxx Crosby, and that could give an up-and-down Colts’ team problems – even at home. Indianapolis ranks 28th against the run at 130.7 points per game. This line is going to drop before Sunday.
Giants vs Rams
Our Picks: Over 43.5 @10/11
Will it be Tommy DeVito or Tyrod Taylor against the Rams? It might not matter. The Rams have averaged 32.4 points and 433.8 yards in their last five games. Los Angeles has covered the spread each of the last five weeks, too. Even with the early trip from the West Coast, the Rams keep it rolling with Matthew Stafford.
Eagles vs Cardinals
Our Pick: Eagles -11.5 @10/11
The Cardinals are 1-3 ATS as a double-digit underdog, but the Eagles have shown enough issues on defense that it’s possible for Kyler Murray and Jalen Hurts to engage in a shootout for at least three quarters. Philadelphia is 0-5 ATS when favored by more than six points this season. At some point they will break that trend, but the Cardinals find a way to hit the back-door cover late.
Commanders vs 49ers
Our Pick: Over 49.5 @10/11
San Francisco is in the mix for home-field advantage, but they cannot afford a slipup with the Eagles and Lions also in the hunt. The 49ers are 3-2 ATS as double-digit favorite and have eight victories of more than 14 points this season. Look for a bounce-back game from Brock Purdy. Will Jacoby Brissett get the start for Washington?
Ravens vs Dolphins
Our Pick: Over 46.5 @10/11
Rewind to that 2022 matchup. Tagovailoa passed for 469 yards and six TDs. Jackson had 318 passing yards, 119 rushing yards and four total TDs. Baltimore has scored 30 or more points in six games this season, so they are more than willing to get in a shootout. This will be the best game of the week.
Texans vs Titans
Our Pick: Texans ML @10/21
This is a rematch from a Week 15 matchup the Texans won 19-16, and C.J. Stroud (concussion) could return after a two-game absence. Ryan Tannehill took six sacks last week in his return to the starting job, and the Titans have suffered seven one-score losses this season. We’ll trust the Texans to keep their AFC South hopes alive.
Broncos vs Chargers
Our Pick: Broncos ML @20/37
The Broncos are still in the playoff mix, while the Chargers are on the brink of elimination. Denver had a shocking loss to New England at home on Christmas Eve, which broke a string of four straight home wins. The Broncos have won the last four home meetings against the Chargers by an average of 5.5 points per game.
Chiefs vs Bengals
Our Pick: Over 44.0 @10/11
The Chiefs continue to struggle with a 2-3 S/U record since their Week 10 bye. Kansas City has averaged 239 passing yards per game in that stretch, and a stop-and-start running game might be without Isiah Pacheco (concussion) again. Patrick Mahomes II had 10 rushing attempts in the Christmas Day loss to the Raiders. The Bengals are 2-1 ATS as a road underdog and are in desperation mode.
Vikings vs Packers
Our Pick: Packers 20/21
Both NFC North teams are clinging on to their playoff hopes. Jordan Love has 13 TDs and one interception in the Packers’ last six games, but a much-maligned defense has allowed 401.3 yards per game in the same stretch. Vikings quarterback Nick Mullens has thrown six interceptions the last two weeks. That is the difference here, too.
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