Sunday, January 2, 2022

2021 Week 17 Picks


The DeShaun Watson-less Texans now have as many wins 
as the Watson led Texans last season 


New York Giants @ Chicago Bears (-6)- The Giants appear to be a mess as Mike Glennon makes another start.  Due to injuries, the Bears are playing QB roulette as Andy Dalton suits up in this game.  The Bears defense is looking to slow down the Giants 

Jacksonville Jaguars @ New England Patriots (-15.5)-  The Patriots should be due for a bounce back game after playing two good teams.  The Jaguars have struggled and will continue to do so without James Robinson. Trevor Lawrence was drafted number 1 but could end up losing to his third rookie quarterback this season.  

Los Angeles Rams (+3.5) @ Baltimore Ravens-  Huntley makes his return from Covid and could struggle against a strong Rams defense.  

Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ New York Jets (+13)- This could be a get right game for the Bucs against a putrid Jets team.  Mike Evans makes his return.  Although one can't discount the Jets pulling a decent performance at home.


Atlanta Falcons @ Buffalo Bills (-14.5)- The Falcons simply cannot protect Matt Ryan.  Perhaps the Falcons may finally move on from Ryan this offseason.  Devin Singletary has been carrying the running back workload and that success will likely continue against a poor Falcons running defense.  

Kanas City Chiefs @ Cincinnati Bengals (+5.5) - The Chiefs could pull out a win although they have several players coming off of Covid.  Joe Burrow has been playing lights out although consistency has plagued him all season.  

Miami Dolphins (+3.5) @ Tennessee Titans - Two teams are playing really well here.  Right now, I'm going with the dolphins who had a wake up call after losing to the Jaguars.

Las Vegas Raiders @ Indianapolis Colts (-7.5) - Carson Wentz passes the Covid protocol and makes his return.  The Raiders have really struggled without Darren Waller.  

Philadelphia Eagles (-4) @ Washington Football Team - Washington actually kept it competitive with a practice squad QB last like around but they had a putrid performance from their defense in the 2nd half which continued into last weeks game against Dallas.  Perhaps Washington will play with more pride although it may be time to write them off with guys like Landon Collins and Antonio Gibson being out in this game.

Denver Broncos @ Los Angeles Chargers (-5.5) -  The Broncos are ready for this season to end.  Their defense has actually had decent performances but the Chargers will try to get back on track with several players returning from Covid.

Houston Texans (+13.5) @ San Francisco 49ers - Mike Shanahan is coming off a loss and playing a team where he coached before.  The Texans have been getting underrated by the bookmaker especially Davis Mills.

Detroit Lions @ Seattle Seahawks (-6.5) - Russell Wilson needs a get right game right?  Still the Lions have been surging but one should expect that to come to an end this week especially without Jared Goff.

Arizona Cardinals @ Dallas Cowboys (-5)- Dallas played lights against Washington.  Kyler Murray has struggled without DeAndre Hopkins. The Cardinals secondary has also been below average and will be without Wilson.


Carolina Panthers @ New Orleans Saints (-7)-  New Orleans got blown out by the Dolphins last Monday Night but the Panthers have not been playing well.  Plus the Saints get back Taysom Hill.

Minnesota Vikings @ Green Bay Packers (-6.5)(LOCK)- Dalvin Cook returns but Kirk Cousins is out due to the Covid protocol.  Rodgers is playing injured but looks to make himself evenackers attempt to even the series.

Cleveland Browns @ Pittsburgh Steelers (+3)- The Steelers defense has struggled lately although they did enough to slow down the Browns in their earlier meeting.  

Week 16 against the Spread - 11-5

Week 16 Straight Up- 12-4

2021 Against the Spread- 124-110

2021 Straight Up- 135-89-1
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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