Saturday, December 24, 2022

2022 Week 16 NFL Picks

Philadelphia Eagles (+5) @ Dallas Cowboys - Jalen Hurts is out but Gardner Minshew makes his debut. The key of the game for the Eagles will be is if they can slow down Dallas's running attack. 

Seattle Seahawks (+9.5) @ Kansas City Chiefs  - Seattle will be without Tyler Lockett. Geno will likely bounce back against the Chiefs defense although Kansas City's offense has been on fire as Mahomes looks to make his MVP case.


New York Giants @ Minnesota Vikings (- 3.5) - Kirk Cousins has struggled against the Giants although the Vikings seem to just manage to do enough to win.


Washington Commanders (+7) @ San Francisco 49ers - The officials may have caused Washington to lose although a few errors by Talor Heinikckie also didn't help. The Commanders will get Chase Young back. While the 49ers will be without Deebo Samuels, they will still hae Christian McCaffrey and a pretty good 4ers defense. Washington's defense will need to key in on Purdy an it will be important for Heinickie to play well enough to convert key opportunities while limiting turnovers.

 

Cincinnati (-3.5) @ New England  - The Patriots may respond with a much better effort than they had against the Raiders although the Bengals seems to be playing really well even overcoming a huge deficit to the Tampa Bay Bucs which may carry over into this game.


Buffalo Bills @ Chicago Bears (+9)- Justin Fields and the Bears managed to keep it close against the Eagles and will look to do the same against the Buffalo Bills although Josh Allen does have the potential to break it open.


Detroit Lions (-2.5) @ Carolina Panthers- The Lions have been playing really well although I suppose many are still skeptical of the coaching acumen of Dan Campbell.  Darnold has been solid although he may need to have a really good game to keep pace with Detroit's offense


Atlanta Falcons (+7.5) @ Baltimore Ravens  - Lamar Jackson is still out although if the Ravens rush defense can contain the Falcons, they could still come away with a win.


New Orleans Saints @ Cleveland Browns (-3)- The Browns offense has become below average with DeShaun Watson at the helm and the unfavorable weather means that Cleveland will have to rely upon its running game. This weather may favor the Browns against the visiting Saints who may not be accustomed to the cold weather.

 

Houston Texans @Tennessee Titans (-5)- The Titans will be without Ryan Tannehill although that may mean an extra dose of Derrick Henry. Treylon Burks returns. It will be important for the Titans to get off to a big lead. Although their defense could do a good job.


Las Vegas Raiders @ Pittsburgh Steelers (-3.5) - The Raiders came away with a surprising win against New England although the Steelers look to continue their winning ways.

 

Green Bay Packers @Miami Dolphins (-4) - Miami lost aclose one against the Bills. They have more than enough to take care of Aaron Rodgers who simply does not have the offensive weapons on paper to keep up with the Dolphins. Although Tua can sometimes be unreliable on 3rd down, the Dolphins should do enough to win unless Green Bay's defense can somehow contain Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle.


Denver Broncos @ LA Rams (+2.5) - One should expect a low scoring game. While their could be several Broncos fans in the arena, for some reason I think the Rams can do enough at home to win.


Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ Arizona Cardinals (+6.5) - With the Cardinals on their 3rd string quarterback, the Bucs should find a way to win even with the propensity to find ways to lose games.


Los Angeles Chargers(-4)  @ Indianapolis Colts - The Colts had one of the biggest let downs against the Vikings last week. They are playing surprisingly well although the Chargers should find a way to come out on top.


 Week 15 Against the Spread - 8-7-1

Week 15 Straight Up -  10-6

2022 Against the spread - 113-101-5

2022 Straight up - 140-80-1

2021 Against the Spread- 151-127-1

2021 Straight Up- 162-101-1
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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