Sunday, December 4, 2022

2022 Week 13 NFL Picks

 

Pittsburgh Steelers (-1) @ Atlanta Falcons - The Steelers’ defense feels like it should be able to contain the Falcons running offense enough even if it’s on the road.  Najee Harris is banged up, but the Falcons run defense last week was shoddy against Brian Robinson and the Commanders.

 

Denver Broncos @ Baltimore Ravens (-8.5) – Russell Wilson has really struggled while the Ravens have managed to blow big leads.  One thing for sure, the Ravens probably will not blow a big lead although perhaps the Broncos defense can keep it close despite the poor play of Russel Wilson.

 

Green Bay Packers (-4) @ Chicago Bears - No starting quarterback for either team is a possibility.  The Packers showed some fight when Jordan Love came into the game although the Bears defense will have a week to prepare.  Still, the Bears drop off could potentially be worse without Justin Fields whose mobility is what drives the Bear offense. 

 

Jacksonville Jaguars (-1) @ Detroit Lions - The Jaguars played well last week while the Lions continue to outperform expectations relative to the spread.  

Cleveland Browns (-7) @ Houston Texans – Deshaun Watson makes his debut after his suspension against his former team.  The Texans appear to have solidified themselves as the worst team.  Even if the Texans’ defense is decent the Browns should be able to contain Davis Mills. 

New York Jets @ Minnesota Vikings (-3) - Mike White looks to be a decent upgrade although the Bears were not much of a test.  The Vikings could create pass pressure which would make White struggle.   While the Jets defense could force Cousins into mistakes, Justin Jefferson is a like a cheat code in a video game which should propel the Vikings past the Jets. 

Washington Commanders (-2.5) @ New York Giants – The Commanders get back Chase Young.  The Giants need to get back to Saquon Barkley being the key to the offense.  Daniel Jones does have a good record against Washington although the Commanders did manage to beat the Giants last season with Taylor Heinekie twice.

 

Tennessee Titans @ Philadelphia Eagles (-5) - The Titans struggled last week against the Bengals although the running offense of Derrick Henry could keep it close.

 

Seattle Seahawks (-7.5) @ Los Angeles Rams- Without Stafford and Cooper Kupp, the Seahawks should be able to handle the Rams even on the road.

 

Miami Dolphins @ San Francisco 49ers (-3) – The Dolphins with Tua have been great and explosive although the 49ers are playing at another level and homefield could make it hard for the Dolphins to keep pace.     

Kansas City Chiefs (-2) @ Cincinnati Bengals – This is a potential revenge game for the Chief’s playoff loss and Jamarr Chase is still out.

Los Angeles Chargers (-1.5) @ Las Vegas Raiders – The Raiders have been playing great, but the Chargers may have their number especially since I can’t trust Derrick Carr to be consistent.

Indianapolis Colts (+10.5) @ Dallas Cowboys – It could get ugly for the Colts but for some reason I have faith in Jeff Saturday.  

New Orleans Saints @ Tampa Buccaneers (-3.5) - These are not the Sean Payton lead Saints even if Tom Brady has struggled relative to his offensive line.


 Week 12 Against the Spread - 8-8

Week 12 Straight Up -  11-5

2022 Against the spread - 92-81-4

2022 Straight up - 108-70

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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