Week 17 Picks

- Italicized for win

- Bolded for spread

Chicago @ Minnesota (-12.5) - The Bears have 2 wins in their past 3 games, but two of those wins came against below average teams from Ohio.  The Vikings are still attempting to secure a first round bye.

Cleveland (+6) @ Pittsburgh - Even though the Steelers will be without Big Ben, Antonio Brown, and LeVeon Bell, the Steelers will most likely take care of business against the 0-15 Browns although it could be close down the stretch.

Dallas (-3) @ Philadelphia - The Eagles will likely be playing their backups in a meaningless game for them.

Green Bay @ Detroit (-7) - The Lions look to complete the season sweep against the Packers which will historically taken with a grain of salt due to the absence of Aaron Rodgers.

Houston @ Indianapolis (-6) - Injuries appear to have hit the Texans hard including Jadaveon Clowney and Deandre Hopkins.

New York Jets @ New England (-15.5) - The Patriots will put it all on the line against a poor team since they are playing for homefield throughout the playoffs.

Washington (-4) @ NY Giants - Washington has appeared to found its stride against lesser opponents like the Broncos and Cardinals.  The Giants who have amassed two wins are one of those lesser teams.

Carolina @ Atlanta (-4)  - The Panthers are still playing for a divisional bye so they could keep it close.  That being said, the Falcons would be eliminated from the playoffs if they lost so look for them to put up a better effort at home.

Buffalo (-2.5) @ Miami - A tough divisional matchup on the road for the Bills but they need this one to keep their playoff hopes alive.

Cincinnati @ Baltimore (-9) - The Bengals were already shut out at home by the Ravens earlier this season.

Kansas City @ Denver (-3) - The Chiefs will most likely rest their starters in a game that does not matter for them.

Jacksonville @ Tennessee (-1.5) - I am not a big believer in this Titans team but they are at home against a team that they already beat by 21 points earlier this season.

Oakland (+7) @ LA Chargers  - The Raiders have been too inconsistent to pick here for a win, but could make it close against a division rival.

San Francisco (-5) @ LA Rams - The Rams have nothing to play for.  Look for Jimmy G to stay undefeated as a starting quarterback.

New Orleans (-6) @ Tampa Bay - The Saints are playing for a division title.  The Bucs have covered the past few weeks, but I don't see that trend continuing against a Saints team that beat them by a 20 point margin earlier in the season.

Arizona (+8.5) @ Seattle  - Seattle looks to keeps its playoff hopes alive.  The Cardinals' defense could keep it close which has given up only 22 points in their last 3 games.

Week 16 Picks Against the Spread - 7-7-2
Week 16 Picks Straight up - 12-4
2017-18 Against the Spread- 109-111-7
2017-18 Season Straight Up - 151-81
2016-17 Against the Spread - 141-115-7
2016-17 Straight Up - 101-41
2015-16 Against the Spread - 140-107