Here are my picks for week fifteen of the 2016 NFL season.
Thursday, December 15th
Los Angeles Rams (4-9) vs Seattle Seahawks (8-4-1)- 8:25, NBC/NFLN: Los Angeles is coming off a disastrous home loss against the Atlanta Falcons, which led to the firing of Jeff Fisher. Seattle is coming off a disastrous road loss in Lambeau against the Packers in which Russell Wilson threw five interceptions in. The Rams have played well against the Seahawks the past few times, but I don't see it here. Russell Wilson will bounce back as well as the Hawks D.
Prediction: Seattle 30, Los Angeles 13.
Saturday, December 17th
Miami Dolphins (8-5) vs New York Jets (4-9)- 8:25, NFLN: Miami is coming off a nice overtime home win over the Arizona Cardinals, although they lost Ryan Tannehill for the season with a ACL/MCL sprain. The Jets are coming off an overtime road win in Santa Clara against the 49ers. Matt Moore or TJ Yates will start for the Dolphins and that is a massive drop off from Ryan Tannehill. Give me Bryce Petty (who showed some promise last week) and the Jets to pull off the upset victory at home.
Prediction: NY Jets 20, Miami 16.
Sunday, December 18th
Green Bay Packers (7-6) vs Chicago Bears (3-10)- 1:00, FOX: Green Bay is coming off a terrific home win over the Seattle Seahawks. Chicago is coming off a heartbreaking divisional road loss in Detroit against the Lions. The Pack proved last week that they're back and there won't be a letdown in Chicago against a putrid Bears team.
Prediction: Green Bay 33, Chicago 17.
Jacksonville Jaguars (2-11) vs Houston Texans (7-6)- 1:00, CBS: Jacksonville is coming off a tough home loss against the Minnesota Vikings. Houston is coming off a big divisional road win in Indianapolis against the Colts. This game is unwatchable, but give me the Texans at home over a hapless Jags team that is bound to fire Gus Bradley soon.
Prediction: Houston 22, Jacksonville 16.
Cleveland Browns (0-13) vs Buffalo Bills (6-7)- 1:00, CBS: Cleveland is coming off a divisional home loss against the Cincinnati Bengals. Buffalo is coming off a disappointing home loss against the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Bills should win this game although the Rex Ryan rumors will continue to float.
Prediction: Buffalo 27, Cleveland 176.
Philadelphia Eagles (5-8) vs Baltimore Ravens (7-6)- 1:00, CBS: Philadelphia is coming off a heartbreaking divisional home loss against the Washington Redskins. Baltimore is coming off a tough road loss in Foxboro against the Patriots. The Ravens need this game to keep there playoff hopes alive and I believe they'll bounce back here and win at home against an Eagles team that has sputtered.
Prediction: Baltimore 30, Philadelphia 20.
Tennessee Titans (7-6) vs Kansas City Chiefs (10-3)- 1:00, CBS: Tennessee is coming off a huge home win over the Denver Broncos to keep their division hopes alive. Kansas City is coming off a huge Thursday night divisional home win over the Oakland Raiders. The Chiefs have been rolling lately and they'll continue to roll towards a possible first round bye with a win here.
Prediction: Kansas City 27, Tennessee 17.
Detroit Lions (9-4) vs New York Giants (9-4)- 1:00, FOX: Detroit is coming off a big divisional home win over the Chicago Bears. The Giants are coming an enormous Sunday night home win over the Dallas Cowboys. Both of these teams need a win here to ensure themselves a playoff spot, but with Matthew Stafford dealing with a hand injury, give me the Giants to win another big game at home led by the terrific defense.
Prediction: NY Giants 24, Detroit 20.
Indianapolis Colts (6-7) vs Minnesota Vikings (7-6)- 1:00, CBS: Indianapolis is coming off a very disappointing divisional home loss against the Houston Texans. Minnesota is coming off a big road win in Jacksonville against the Jaguars to keep their playoff hopes alive. The Vikes defense has played very well the last few weeks and I believe they'll slow down Andrew Luck and the Colts offense here at home.
Prediction: Minnesota 20, Indanapolis 17.
Pittsburgh Steelers (8-5) vs Cincinnati Bengals (5-7-1)- 1:00, CBS: Pittsburgh is coming off a big road win in Buffalo against the Bills to get sole possession of first place in the AFC North. Cincinnati is coming off a divisional road win in Cleveland against the hapless Browns. The Steelers are rolling of both sides of the ball right now and I don't see how the Bengals can stop Le'Veon Bell.
Prediction: Pittsburgh 27, Cincinnati 20.
New Orleans Saints (5-8) vs Arizona Cardinals (5-7-1)- 4:05, FOX: New Orleans is coming off a tough divisional road loss in Tampa against the Buccaneers. Arizona is coming off a tough road loss in Miami against the Dolphins. The Cardinals just cut Michael Floyd due to his DUI arrest, but Floyd has disappointed this season. Despite all of that, give me the Cards at home.
Prediction: Arizona 30, New Orleans 24.
Oakland Raiders (10-3) vs San Diego Chargers (5-8)- 4:25, CBS: Oakland is coming off a tough Thursday night divisional road loss in Kansas City against the Chiefs. San Diego is coming off a tough road loss in Carolina against the Panthers. Don't be surprised if this is closer than people think, but the Raiders will pull it out on the road.
Prediction: Oakland 31, San Diego 26.
New England Patriots (11-2) vs Denver Broncos (8-5)- 4:25, CBS: Here is the game of the day! New England is coming off a big home win over the Baltimore Ravens. Denver is coming off a disappointing road loss in Nashville against the Titans. You know what? Give me the upset here. The Pats tend to struggle in Denver and the Broncos defense will rise to the occasion here.
Prediction: Denver 26, New England 23.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (8-5) vs Dallas Cowboys (11-2)- 8:30, NBC: Tampa Bay is coming off a huge divisional home win over the New Orleans Saints. Dallas is coming off a brutal Sunday night divisional road loss in East Rutherford against the Giants. I like Dak Prescott and the Cowboys offense to bounce back here at home and end the Bucs five game winning streak.
Prediction: Dallas 27, Tampa Bay 23.
Monday, December 19th
Carolina Panthers (5-8) vs Washington Redskins (7-5-1)- 8:30, ESPN: Carolina is coming off a nice bounce back home win over the San Diego Chargers. Washington is coming off a huge divisional road win in Philadelphia against the Eagles to keep their playoff hopes alive. The Skins have been terrific at home all season and they'll win another huge game against the disappointing Panthers.
Prediction: Washington 33, Carolina 24.
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