NFL Week 16 is here. I went 10-6 last week …..and now I’m (146-80 overall straight-up)….. This season has FLOWN by.. only a few weeks left until the PLAYOFFS!
For the few of you sorry saps left in FF playoffs, GOOD LUCK!
The number of stars rank the best games, in my opinion, to sink your precious time into watching.
Thursday Night Football (DEC 11) EASTERN TIME Broadcast
Tennessee at Jacksonville 8:25PM NFL
Point Spread : -3 JAGUARS
O/U : 40.5
The loser is the winner. The loser is in prime position to have a top 3 selection in the 2015 draft. Who wants it more???!
Prediction: 10 – 7 Jaguars
Saturday Football (DEC 20)
Philadelphia at Washington 4:30 PM NFL
Point Spread : -7.5 EAGLES
O/U: 51.0
A tough NFCE game. The Eagles are on a two game slide. The Redksins are starting RG3…. enough said..
Prediction: 33 – 10 Eagles
San Diego at San Francisco 1:00 PM CBS
Point Spread : -2 49ERS
O/U: 42.5
The 49ers are playing for pride and…. who am I kidding, they suck and are going down in flames right… RIGHT?? The WR Kennan Allen injury is concerning from the SD side… LB Borland is out on SF side.. ugly game.
Prediction: 17 – 14 Chargers
Sunday Football (DEC 21)
Minnesota at Miami 1:00 PM FOX
Point Spread : -6.5 DOLPHINS
O/U: 42.5
The Vikings have some nice pieces. They are building for next year, so why ruin it by winning more games this year. This is Tannehill’s time to shine.. along with that sneaky good rookie WR Landry.
Prediction: 24 – 17 Fish
Baltimore at Houston 1:00 PM CBS
Point Spread : -5 RAVENS
0/U: 41.5
If Houston had a decent QB, then I could see them winning. But they are starting a 3rd string QB (not named at time of article submisson)… they can keep it close with their D and a rushing attack. The Ravens need the win to get into the playoffs… the JJ Watt TD watch is on one again.
Prediction: 27 – 14 Ravens
Detroit at Chicago 1:00 PM FOX
Point Spread : -7.5 LIONS
0/U: 45.5
If the Bears continue their inept play, everyone will get “justifiably” fired in Chicago. I’ll just say that the Detriot D will score more than the Bears O… is this a bold proclamation, not really.
Prediction: 24 – 7 Lions
Cleveland at Carolina 1:00 PM CBS
Point Spread : -4 PANTHERS
O/U: 49.5
If Hoyer was starting, I would give the Browns a good shot… but with Manziel starting… there is no way in hell??? The Panthers are in the playoff hunt and will come out fired up to play.
Prediction: 28 – 10 Panthers
Atlanta at New Orleans 1:00 PM FOX (**)
Point Spread : -6.5 SAINTS
O/U: 56.0
The one thing that will happen in this game.. a ton of points. The last team with the ball will win… because these defenses both suck. Did I mention the Saints suck at home? I need a KFC bucket to watch this game…
Prediction: 44 – 41 Falcons
Green Bay at Tampa Bay 1:00 PM FOX
Point Spread : -11.5 PACKERS
O/U: 48.5
This game has Packers “danger” written all over it. I’m banking on Rodgers bouncing back in a big way… but he is 0-2 in Tampa lifetime. I would not lay the lumber on this game either.. closer than it should be.
Prediction: 33 – 24 Packers
Kansas City at Pittsburgh 1:00 PM CBS (*)
Point Spread : -3 STEELERS
O/U: 46.5
One of the hardest game to figure out. Both teamsfighting for a WC slot. I guess you go with the home team… but this game will feature 2 of the best RBs in 2014. I expect a lower scoring game and plenty of drama.
Prediction: 24 – 21 Steelers
New England at NY Jets 1:00 PM CBS
Point Spread : -10.5 PATRIOTS
O/U: 47.5
An AFCE showdown, with the final time Sexy Rexy will get a shot to beat the Patriots as the Jets HC. A mis-match on paper, but I think it might be a close contest, due to motivation to play hard for the outgoing HC Ryan.
Prediction: 27 – 21 Patriots
NY Giants at St. Louis 4:05 PM FOX (***)
Point Spread : -5 RAMS
O/U: 43.5
The Rams defense let me down last week. Big time. The Giants dynamic duel of OBJ and E Manning will continue to flourish, but the rest of the team will not be a factor. Late legatron FG to win this stinker.
Prediction: 21 – 18 Rams
Buffalo at Oakland 4:25 PM CBS
Point Spread : -5.5 BILLS
O/U: 39.0
The Bills showed how good they can be on defense last week. They roll into Oakland and smash the woeful Raiders. As long as Kyle Orton plays within himself, they will get an easy win… if he tries to become Superman…
Prediction: 37 – 10 Bills
Indianapolis at Dallas 4:25 PM CBS (****)
Point Spread : -3 COWBOYS
O/U: 55.5
This should be a great match-up of 2 playoff caliber teams. The status of Cowboy RB Murray is the biggest news. If he plays, they likely win… if not, they have less than 50/50 shot. I’m going with the Colts on a gut play in this game.
Prediction: 37 – 31 Colts
Sunday Night Football
Seattle at Arizona 8:30 PM NBC (*****)
Point Spread : -9 SEAHAWKS
O/U: 36.5
The game of the week by far. Playoff implications for the NFC. Who you going to trust… QB Lindley or QB Wilson. Is this even a fair question? This should be hard hitting and lower scoring game. A key ST foul up might change this game. First to 10 points wins!
Prediction: 16 – 9 Seahawks
Monday Night Football (DEC 22)
Denver at Cincinnati 8:30 PM ESPN (****)
Point Spread : -3 BRONCOS
O/U: 47.5
This game has two teams that are hard to read right now. Neither team blows people out lately. The Broncos defense took 2 hits at starting LB this week… not sure they can replace that production or stop the rush. Homefield advantage wins right?
Prediction: 27 – 20 Broncos
Peace out SKAsians.
CharlietheUnicorn
“Go Hawks”
