Sunday, December 26, 2021

2021 Week 16 Picks


Joe Burrow says "fortunately, there's not a lot to do in Cincinnati," 
which has helped the Bengals from going out and getting COVID-19

Detroit Lions (+6)
@ Atlanta Falcons - Perhaps the Lions can get a boost with Deandre Swift back in the lineup.  

Baltimore Ravens @ Cincinnati Bengals (-2.5) - With Huntley out, one should expect the Bengals to pull away against Josh Johnson who last played with the Washington Football Team.

Los Angeles Rams (-3) @ Minnesota Vikings -  Dalvin Cook entered the Covid protocol meaning the Rams should have a leg up in this one.  

Buffalo Bills (+2.5) @ New England Patriots -  Maybe the Bills matchup poorly with the Patriots, although I'm just expecting perhaps a split between the division rivals this season.

Jacksonville Jaguars @ New York Jets(-2.5) - Neither team has been great although the Jets have played better at home lately.  

New York Giants @ Philadelphia Eagles (-10) - Jake Fromm makes the start over Mike Glennon.  The Eagles have finally gotten their running game going and look to continue their winning ways against the lesser teams of the NCF East without their starting quarterbacks.  

Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ Carolina Panthers (+10.5) - Tampa Bay typically bounces back from terrible performances.  The injuries to their key skill position players are concerning though including MIke Evans, Chris Godwin, and Leonard Fournette.  Still, perhaps guys like Gronkowski and Giovanni Bernard can fill in the gaps.  


Los Angeles Chargers @ Houston Texans (+9.5) - The Chargers will attempt to pull away against a Texans  team coming off a win against the Jaguars.  The Texans defense has been surprisingly solid but their running game hasn't been great.   Davis Mills has been competent although this game could become problematic if it becomes a shootout.  Austin Eckler is out which could limit the Chargers upside of completing the blowout although perhaps Justin Jackson can fill in the gaps.  

Chicago Bears @ Seattle Seahawks (-6.5) - No Justin Fields in this one, which means the return of Nick Foles.  Neither team has much to play for other than pride.  Perhaps the Seahawks can do enough to pull away although nothing is a given with Seattle who blew a lead to the Rams last week.

Pittsburgh Steelers (+7.5) @ Kanas City Chiefs - The Steelers look to keep their playoff hopes alive against a Kansas City Chiefs team that will be without a few players including star tight end Travis Kelce.  At least the Chiefs have Kelce which should be enough to pull away.

Denver Broncos @ Las Vegas Raiders (-1.5) - The Raiders look to continue winning.  THey aren't exactly explosive but should do well enough against the anemic Bronco's offense.

Washington Football Team @ Dallas Cowboys (-10.5)- Washington appears to be getting a few players back from Covid although they will be without Landon Collins for the rest of the season.  Washington must win this game to keep its playoff hopes alive.

Miami Dolphins (+3) @ New Orleans Saints - With Taysom Hill out, the Saints could potentially struggle against a Dolphins team that started the season 1-7 and is now 7-7.  

Week 14 against the Spread - 11-4

Week 14 Straight Up- 10-5

Week 14 Locks - 1-0

2021 Against the Spread- 113-105

2021 Straight Up- 123-85-1
2021 Locks - 10-5

2020 Against the Spread- 124-140-6
2020 Week Straight Up - 173-97-1
2020 Locks- 24-24-2

2019 Season Against the Spread- 128-113-3
2019 Season Straight Up- 158-103
2019 Locks - 21-19-2
2020 Postseason against the Spread- 8-3
2020 Postseason Straight Up- 7-4


2018 Season against the Spread- 112-107-7
2018 Season Straight Up- 137-86-2
2018 Locks- 21-16-2

2017-18 Against the Spread- 121-125-7
2017-18 Season Straight Up - 167-92

2016-17 Against the Spread - 141-115-7
2016-17 Straight Up - 101-41

2015-16 Against the Spread - 140-110 


 

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