NFL Week 16 Picks - Early Games
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NFL Week 16 Early Games All times Eastern
Results:
4:30 pm Washington Redskins at Tennessee Titans (-10, 37) - Both teams are in contention for a playoff spot, so don't expect the Redskins to just roll over and die, even with third stringer, Josh Johnson, at QB. Johnson's no rookie, he's been on the sidelines for seven years, so he's mature enough to not give the game away. The 'Skins eked out an important, 16-13, win at Jacksonville last week and the team is planning on winning out and heading to the playoffs. They have Philadelphia next, so this is a must win for Washington. The Titans are likewise looking to win their final two games. At 8-6, they need a win here and host Indianapolis next week. They've won three straight and are very much alive, but the pressure is enormous. A tight game to the finish is expected. Coin Flip: Washington PREDICTION: Titans 24 Redskins 21
A case can be made for either team, but Baltimore has won four of their last five, the only loss a 27-24 OT defeat at KC in week 14. This being a pretty even match, the Ravens with points has a certain appeal, especially since the Chargers may suffer a little letdown after defeating the Chiefs, 29-28, last Thursday. Coin Flip: LA Chargers PREDICTION: Ravens 31 Chargers 24
1:00 pm Atlanta Falcons at Carolina Panthers (-3, 47) - Both teams are likely out of the playoff hunt (5-9 Atlanta definitely is, Carolina is on the cusp at 6-8), so this game is of limited importance. The Panthers are beaten, having lost six straight, and QB Cam Newton may be concealing an injured shoulder. Matt Ryan has no issues, health-wise, so look for him to light up this divisional opponent and sweep the season series. Atlanta won in week two, 31-24. Coin Flip: Atlanta PREDICTION: Flacons 30 Panthers 13
Meanwhile, the Bills are feeling good about the future - and the present. Since Josh Allen returned, he's 2-2, including last week's 14-13 squeaker over the Lions. The two recent losses were close calls: 21-17 at Miami; 27-23 against the Jets. Allen has given the offense some life and the defense is pretty stingy. The Bills may not win here, but they'll make the Patriots aware that they're a force with which to reckon going forward. Coin Flip: Buffalo PREDICTION: Bills 23 Patriots 20
The Browns are a hot commodity with Baker Mayfield at quarterback. They've won four of five and are seeking a .500 season, which, they would achieve with a home win. This is their final home game of the season, so they won't let their die-hard fans down. Coin Flip: Cleveland PREDICTION: Browns 28 Bengals 14
Coin Flip: NY Jets PREDICTION: Jets 24 Packers 17
The Texans had their nine-game win streak snapped by the Colts in week 14, but got back on the winning track with a win over the Jets in New York, 29-22, last week. The Eagles have won three of four, knocking off the Rams last week, 30-23, and have Nick Files at quarterback, which gives them an edge. Houston is also on the road for the second straight week. Coin Flip: Philadelphia PREDICTION: Eagles 20 Texans 13
Coin Flip: Jacksonville PREDICTION: Dolphins 26 Jaguars 20
Minnesota won the first meeting back in November, 24-9, and the Lions are arguably worse now and the Vikings even better. Coin Flip: Detroit PREDICTION: Vikings 34 Lions 14
They are getting the best Andrew Luck has to offer, and the defense has also stepped up recently. The Giants are playing out the string and probably will be in this through three quarters, but the Colts should put up a couple of late scores to clinch it. Coin Flip: NY Giants PREDICTION: Colts 31 Giants 17
The path is clear for Dallas. Win this final home game and knock off the Giants in New York next week and you're the division champ and in the playoffs. Tampa Bay has been eliminated for a few weeks now, so players may be playing for jobs next season, but their hearts won't be into the game as much as those of the Dallas players. Coin Flip: Tampa Bay PREDICTION: Cowboys 31 Buccaneers 6
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