NFL WEEK 15 PICKS AND PREDICTIONS

NFL WEEK 15 PICKS AND PREDICTIONS

With three weeks remaining in the regular season, playoff races are heating up. With certain results, more postseason spots will be clinched.

LOS ANGELES CHARGERS AT KANSAS CITY CHIEFS (-3.5)

The Chiefs (11-2) are trying to lock up the AFC West and a first-round bye. While the Chargers (10-3) are excellent, it’s a big ask for them to come out to Kansas City on a short week and beat the Chiefs, in the cold, at Arrowhead Stadium. Especially without Melvin Gordon and Austin Ekeler.

Pick: Kansas City 34, Los Angeles 27

HOUSTON TEXANS (-6) AT NEW YORK JETS

The first of two Saturday games is between Houston (9-4) and New York (4-9). The Jets are playing out the string while the Texans can clinch their division with a win coupled by an Indianapolis loss. It’s tough to see Houston losing in this spot.

Pick: Houston 30, New York 23

CLEVELAND BROWNS AT DENVER BRONCOS (-3)

A week ago, it seemed like the Broncos (6-7) would need this game for their playoff push. Now, it’s about whether the Browns (5-7-1) can shock the world by running the table and putting themselves in the mix for the AFC North crown. It’s unlikely, but it’s possible if Baker Mayfield and Co. can win in Denver.

Pick: Denver 23, Cleveland 21

ARIZONA CARDINALS AT ATLANTA FALCONS (-8.5)

Who would watch this game? Atlanta (4-9) has no reason to care. The Cardinals (3-10) aren’t good enough to win without major help. Just an ugly game.

Pick: Atlanta 27, Arizona 20

DALLAS COWBOYS AT INDIANAPOLIS COLTS (-3)

A very good game rife with playoff implications. If the Cowboys (8-5) can win their sixth straight game, they will clinch the NFC East. A win for the Colts (7-6) would move them much closer to a potential wild card berth, although a loss would all but doom them. A huge contest for both sides.

Pick: Indianapolis 28, Dallas 24

DETROIT LIONS AT BUFFALO BILLS (-2.5)

Why would you do this to yourself? However, has to be said… Josh Allen would be the best running back the Lions have had since Barry Sanders.

Pick: Buffalo 19, Detroit 16

GREEN BAY PACKERS AT CHICAGO BEARS (-5.5)

The Bears (9-4) have the league’s best defense. The Packers (5-7-1) are essentially playing for nothing, and the offense hasn’t looked good in months. Chicago can clinch the NFC North on Sunday afternoon, and that’s exactly what is going to happen.

Pick: Chicago 26, Green Bay 19

MIAMI DOLPHINS AT MINNESOTA VIKINGS (-7)

The Vikings (6-6-1) are now firing people because they aren’t anywhere close to what expectations had them at. Meanwhile, the Dolphins (7-6) pulled a miracle on Sunday and remain very much in the AFC playoff picture. The loser, on the other hand, is in deep trouble.

Pick: Minnesota 29, Miami 24

OAKLAND RAIDERS AT CINCINNATI BENGALS (-3)

The Bengals (5-7) are insanely cooked, although they put up a fight last week. The Raiders (3-10) shocked everyone by beating the Steelers on Sunday, but can they win twice in a row? Ehhhh….

Pick: Cincinnati 27, Oakland 23

TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS AT BALTIMORE RAVENS (-8)

It’s hard to see the Buccaneers (5-8) winning this game. Baltimore (7-6) has to win, it has a punishing defense and the Ravens can just run the ball for days. Plus, the tilt is in Charm City. If Tampa Bay pulls off the upset, it’ll be because the defense steps up.

Pick: Baltimore 31, Tampa Bay 20

TENNESSEE TITANS AT NEW YORK GIANTS (-2.5)

The Titans (7-6) have to win this game, but don’t sleep on the Giants (5-8). New York has played much better as of late, and with Saquon Barkley running all over teams, Tennessee might have real problems in this one.

Pick: New York 30, Tennessee 26

WASHINGTON REDSKINS AT JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS (-7)

Welp, Colin Kaepernick just won his case.

Pick: Jacksonville 13, Washington 9

SEATTLE SEAHAWKS (-6) AT SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS

The Seahawks (8-5) can clinch a playoff spot by beating the 49ers (3-10). Considering Seattle waxed San Francisco only two weeks ago, it’s hard to see much changing when a postseason berth is on the line.

Pick: Seattle 34, San Francisco 24

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS AT PITTSBURGH STEELERS (NO LINE)

This is the witching hour for the Steelers (7-5-1). Pittsburgh has to win or it faces the real possibility of not making the playoffs. On the other sideline, New England (9-4) is coming off a ridiculous loss that should have the Patriots quite focused leading into the week. And, if they lose, there’s a real chance they play on Wild Card weekend.

Pick: Pittsburgh 41, New England 37

PHILADELPHIA EAGLES AT LOS ANGELES RAMS (-9)

The Rams (11-2) are going to take out all their frustrations on the Eagles (6-7), who basically eliminated themselves from playoff contention on Sunday with their loss to Dallas. It’s hard to envision a scenario where Philadelphia makes this a tight game come the fourth quarter.

Pick: Los Angeles 31, Philadelphia 21

NEW ORLEANS SAINTS (-6.5) AT CAROLINA PANTHERS

This was going to be one of the best games of the season only a month ago. Now? The Saints (11-2) are trying to secure home-field advantage, but the Panthers (6-7) are playing for absolutely nothing after losing five straight.

Pick: New Orleans 27, Carolina 22

LAST WEEK: 10-6
SEASON: 128-77-2