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Fearless Rick & Coin Flip NFL Week 16 Early Games
All times Eastern
Week 15 Results:
ALL TIMES EASTERN
Thursday, December 19
Denver Broncos at Los Angeles Chargers (-3, 41.5), 8:15 pm (Prime Video) - In he first meeting back in October, the Chargers scored a 23-16 win at Denver, but the Broncos have won four straight and are a game up on the Chargers, who have lost their last two, including a humbling 40-17 home loss to Tampa Bay last week.
Denver appears to have momentum and while LA's defense is still one to respect, the offense sometimes is less than fully efficient.
Even a loss here doesn't eliminated the Chargers. It's likely that both teams will be in the playoffs along with either Pittsburgh or Baltimore.
Coin Flip: Los Angeles Chargers
Fearless Rick's Pick: Broncos 24 Chargers 17
Houston Texans at Kansas City Chiefs (-3, 41.5), 1:00 pm (NBC) - Patrick Mahomes is likely to play, which spells trouble for the Texans, who have already clinched the AFC South and really have little to gain, win or lose.
The Chiefs, however, are coveting the first round bye if they can maintain their lead over the Bills, though they do have a one-game cushion (13-1 vs. 10-3). Should Buffalo and KC end up with identical records, the Bills would get the bye, due to their 30-17 win on November 17. Kansas City still has two road games - at Pittsburgh and Denver - remaining, so they will be looking to win their home finale.
Coin Flip: Kansas City
Fearless Rick's Pick: Chiefs 23 Texans 13
A win by more than three points gives the Ravens a leg up, and they are likely to dominate at home and win by possibly quite a bit more.
Coin Flip: Pittsburgh
Fearless Rick's Pick: Ravens 30 Steelers 14
New York Giants at Atlanta Falcons (-9, 42.5), 1:00 pm (FOX) - The Falcons are going with Michael Penix Jr. at QB as he appears to be the future for Atlanta and he should fare well in his first NFL start.
The Giants are just miserable at 2-12 and injuries to a multitude of starters with at least 12 listed as questionable, including both QBs, Drew Lock and Tommy DeVito.
This may not be very much fun to watch unless you're a die-hard Falcon fan or Giant hater. The Falcons are just a game back of Tampa Bay in the division, so they should be motivated. Could very well be the UNDER game of the week.
Coin Flip: Atlanta
Fearless Rick's Pick: Falcons 23 Giants 6
Arizona remains a game back of the Rams and Seahawks in the NFC West and can still win the division, which looks like the most likely path to the playoffs. They are at the Rams next week and home for the 49ers in Week 18, so this is a game they really must win.
Coin Flip: Arizona
Fearless Rick's Pick: Cardinals 28 Panthers 17
The Bengals are just 1-6 at home, having last won on their own field on November 3, topping Las Vegas, 41-24, but they've had just one home game since, a 44-38 loss to Pittsburgh.
Joe Burrow and gang should give the fans something to smile about.
Coin Flip: Cincinnati
Fearless Rick's Pick: Bengals 31 Browns 17
That 23-20 loss on Thanksgiving was a complete fluke. Don't expect the Lions to give Chicago any chance at making this another close game. Coach Dan Campbell has lit a fire under his players after last week's loss to Buffalo.
Coin Flip: Chicago
Fearless Rick's Pick: Lions 38 Bears 13
It's hard to say which team is worse, the 3-11 Titans or the 5-9 Colts. Looking for Tennessee to win the turnover battle for a change and maybe get Calvin Ridley loose in the secondary.
Coin Flip: Tennessee
Fearless Rick's Pick: Titans 24 Colts 20
A few things are certain here, however. The Jets are not going to the playoffs. The Rams need to keep winning and take the NFC West, currently tied at 8-6 with Seattle, whom they've already beaten once and host in Week 18. LA should win this one as they are 4-3 on the road and 3-1 against AFC teams.
Coin Flip: New York Jets
Fearless Rick's Pick: Rams 27 Jets 20
The Eagles are eyeing the first round bye, currently tied with the Lions and Vikings at 12-2, but they would lose out to Detroit as both they and Minnesota have two conference losses while Detroit only has one. Of course, the Lions and Vikings play in Week 18, which could determine everything.
Considering the implications and the fact that Philly already beat Washington, 26-18, in Week 11 (and their 10-game winning streak), the Eagles should come out on top here.
Coin Flip: Washington
Fearless Rick's Pick: Eagles 27 Commanders 16
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