Week 16 NFL Predictions

Chargers (4-10) @ Raiders (6-8)

Thursday night’s game should be a fun interesting one, though both team are out of contention there may be a twist or turn to make things exciting. Last I heard it is possible Charles Woodson may get a few plays out there as a receiver, which he has not done since 2000. Got it make it fun since he is playing in his last couple games. The spread is 5.5 favoring Oakland, after the Chargers great week against Miami you would have faith in them, but I am still going Oakland 28-20.

Redskins (7-7) @ Eagles (6-8)

Big division match Saturday night as the Redskins look to defend their lead in the NFC East and take home the division title with a win. Eagles want to stay in the fight and though the Redskins have been a rather bad road team, they are just to hot right now. The spread is favoring the Eagles by three, but I am saying Redskins 27-24.

Patriots (12-2) @ Jets (9-5)

This game will be a fun one. The Patriots can’t stop losing people but Brady keeps winning anyway. Amendola appears to be out, but they added Steven Jackson to possibly solve their missing running game issue. The Jets defense has been strong, but will they be able to contain Gronk and Brady? The spread is only three favoring New England and I think they will do better. Patriots 27-22.

Texans (7-7) @ Titans (3-11)

Houston can clinch their playoff spot with a victory, while the Titans are now missing Mariota. Mettenberger did look rather good however though the Titans continued their woes. The Titans are actually favored by 4.5 points, but I got to go with the Texans and a 24-23 win.

Browns (3-11) @ Chiefs (9-5)

Sorry Manziel but the Chiefs are way to hot right now to overcome. The Browns have done well to get their fans excited with short bursts of success, followed by a lot of failure. While the Chiefs have gotten everyone in KC stoked with their big win streak as they try to take the AFC West from the Broncos. The spread is 12.5 but I say Chiefs 34-17.

Colts (6-8) @ Dolphins (5-9)

Both these teams have been disappointments this season and have been slumping a lot recently. Dolphins have dropped four of five while Colts have lost six of nine. There is no spread in this one but the Colts know they need to go undefeated, which is why I am going take Indy 23-21.

Jaguars (5-9) @ Saints (5-9)

The big story of this game is Drew Brees and if he can play. Brees was playing with foot pain last week and they found an issue by his heel. Though the Jags are 1-5 on the road, I think Bortles will have fun hitting Robinson for big yards and a lot of TDs. Spread favors the Saints by 4.5, but I am taking Jacksonville 31-24.

49ers (4-10) @ Lions (5-9)

Ok the 9ers are just sad. They can’t stop any form of offense and let their QB get hit consistently. Poor Gabbert is showing good stuff this season, but is not getting protected. The Lions have heated up taking four of six and shouldn’t have an issue putting a good amount of points on the board this week.  Look for Stafford to Tate for a good amount of yards, if you’re made to the playoff in fantasy. Spread favors the Lions by nine so I am going Lions 30-18.

Cowboys (4-10) @ Bills (6-8)

Both these teams came into the year thinking playoffs and Super Bowl, the Cowboys thought they could go all the way while Rex was saying he will catch the Patriots. Now both are thinking about where they will be in the draft. The Cowboys are going with their young rookie QB this week, as he looks to make a name for himself if Romo breaks more bones next year. The spread favors the Bills by six, but I think the Cowboys will make it closer than that. Bills 23-21.

Bears (5-9) @ Buccaneers (6-8)

This is a tough one to call, as Lovie Smith gets a shot at his old team. Both teams have not played well as of recent but I like Winston more than Cutler so I will agree with the three point spread favoring Tampa Bay. Bucs 24-20.

Panthers (14-0) @ Falcons (7-7)

The Panthers remain undefeated and Cam Newton each week lets us know why. They now head into the Falcons who took a huge dive halfway through the year. Though I am sure the Falcons would like to keep a perfect season from their division rival, they don’t have a chance of slowing down that offense and putting a lot of points up against that defense.  Panthers are favored by seven, but they will win by plenty more than that. Panthers 38-20.

Giants (6-8) @ Vikings (9-5)

The big story in this one is Beckham’s suspension after his brawls with Norman last week. Without their main receiver with Manning be able to keep with the Vikings? The spread favors the Vikings by 6.5 points, but the Giants always seem to at least make the games close. As long as the Giants don’t continue to miss tackles against AP they should be able to make it an intense matchup. Vikings 26-24.

Packers (10-4) @ Cardinals (12-2)

The Cardinals are looking to beat the only team who may take that first round bye away from them. Green Bay is going to be in need of some luck in order to get that week off, as they need Seattle to come through for them next week as well. But in reality the Packers can dream on, as David Johnson has been way too much of a beast to slow down. Palmer did have a finger issue last week, but Johnson carried that offense to their win. Cardinals are favored by 4.5 and since Rodgers has had a hard time trusting his receivers this year I got to agree. Cardinals 35-27.

Rams (6-8) @ Seahawks (9-5)

Now the Rams may have taken the first matchup between these two, but that was when the Seahawks were slumping. Now they are red hot taking seven of eight and have become contenders yet again. I expect a Seahawk and Panther NFC Championship. The spread favors the Seahawks by 13.5, which is a lot. I see a closer match, Seahawks 31-24.

Steelers (9-5) @ Ravens (4-10)

The Steelers showed us they are never out of it last week in their win over Denver. Look for Big Ben to have fun hitting his targets for big yards all game against a demolished Ravens roster. Spread is 10.5 in favor of Pittsburgh, so I am going to go Steelers 38-12.

Bengals (11-3) @ Broncos (10-4)

The Broncos come in with a two game losing streak, as QB question arise. But the Bengals are missing theirs as well, though McCarron showed us last week that he isn’t really a liability. The spread favors the Broncos by 3.5, but I like the Bengals in this one. Bengals 29-27.  

Record: 140-84 (.625)