Detroit Lions (+7.5) @ Green Bay Packers- The Lions could make this a close game given that they have won the past two meetings against the Packers, and held Green Bay to only 17 points in their last game.
Buffalo Bills (+6.5) @ New England Patriots - The Bills are playing well but have lost 13 straight in Foxborough. While the Patriots struggled against the Jets last week, the Patriots put up 37 points in its first meeting at Buffalo. Still, it looks as if Rob Gronkowski and other key contributors will be out in this one so this one has a potential to be a close game.
The division and a homefield game for the playoffs
will be on the line in this game at Lambeau Field
Jacksonville Jaguars @ Houston Texans (-7.5) - Houston is unlikely to make it to the postseason but will still be playing for a playoff spot. Houston beat Jacksonville 27-13 in its last meeting.
Indianapolis Colts (-7.5) @ Tennessee Titans - While the Colts have already won the division, they may want to put forth a better effort after a big loss to the Cowboys. Chuck Pagano has said that he wants some momentum to carry into the playoffs so look for the Colts to play most of its starters in this one.
Cleveland Browns @ Baltimore Ravens (13.5) - Johnny Manziell partying has resulted in the tardiness of some Cleveland Browns players to practice. Baltimore will look to try to secure a playoff spot as they need to either win or tie to the Cleveland Browns and a San Diego Chargers loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.
Buffalo Bills (+6.5) @ New England Patriots - The Bills are playing well but have lost 13 straight in Foxborough. While the Patriots struggled against the Jets last week, the Patriots put up 37 points in its first meeting at Buffalo. Still, it looks as if Rob Gronkowski and other key contributors will be out in this one so this one has a potential to be a close game.
A list of New England inactive players
New York Jets (+7) @ Miami Dolphins - Rex Ryan is already cleaning out his office. The Jets are playing for nothing more than a draft pick. The Dolphins have also been eliminated from the playoffs so this game could potentially be close against division rivals.
Carolina Panthers (+3) @ Atlanta Falcons - These two six win teams will be playing for a playoff spot. It looks as if Cam Newton is playing better ball who has as many rushing touchdowns in the past two weeks (2) as he did in the first eleven.
Chicago Bears @ Minnesota Vikings(-7) - Jay Cutler is back as the team's starting quarterback. Still, Minnesota plays better ball at home than on the road and it looks like Coach Trestman will be fired from the Bears.
San Diego Chargers (-2.5) @ Kansas City Chiefs - The Chiefs will be without Alex Smith in this one which should be enough to give San Diego the edge. If Chargers get out ahead, it will be tough for the Chiefs and Chase Daniels to lead them back to victory. Philip Rivers has also done well at the end of the regular season.
Best record in the regular season finale since 2006. pic.twitter.com/UonRG1ITbV
— NFL on ESPN (@ESPNNFL) December 28, 2014
Philadelphia Eagles @ New York Giants - Neither team has much to play for. The Giants have been playing better ball as of late. Peyton Manning has got it together with the help of Odell Beckham who has 6 touchdowns in the past 3 weeks. Sanchez's play has not been up to par against division opponents like the Cowboys and the Redskins.
Dallas Cowboys (-6.5) @ Washington Redskins (+6.5) - This is the first time in a long time that Dallas has clinched a playoff spot going into the final week of the postseason. Dallas's motivation for this game may be minimal since the conditions for the Cowboys to secure a first round bye (Green Bay and Seattle losing at home) is unlikely. Washington played hard against the Eagles last week and even though it will hurt their draft position, the coaching staff and its quarterback are playing for its future and will likely put out a full effort to win the game. Still, Dallas is so far undefeated on the road this season and should pull out the win here unless Dallas pulls out its starters.
Here's an interesting clip of Alfred Morris being mic'd up against Eagles as the Washington Redskins played spoiler last week against the Eagles.
Here's an interesting clip of Alfred Morris being mic'd up against Eagles as the Washington Redskins played spoiler last week against the Eagles.
New Orleans Saints (-5) @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers - The Saints have nothing to play for other than pride. The Bucs in the meantime are playing for the chance for a number 1 pick which means they are better off losing this game than winning it.
Arizona Cardinals @ San Francisco (-6.5)
I just looked Harbaugh in his eyes and thanked him for leading us to some of the best times of our lives. Give Respect when it's Due.
— Bam Davis (@AnthonyDavis76) December 28, 2014
It is the end of an era with the 49ers as Jim Harbaugh will go to Michigan. While Arizona is playing for a potential first round bye, they will be starting their fourth string quarterback Logan Thomas. Drew Stanton could be back next week in time for the playoffs who has been out after catching an infection in the hospital.
Oakland Raiders @ Denver Broncos (-14) - The Denver Broncos are still playing for a #2 seed and look for them to try to pile up the points against the Raiders which they already did earlier this year.
Cincinnati Bengals (+3.5) @ Pittsburgh Steelers - These are two of the hottest teams in the NFL right now. The Bengals are coming off a 37-28 win against the Broncos. If the Bengals can run the ball, they should be able to win this game.
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