Week 17 NFL Picks

Last Week: 10-6 / 8-8

Dallas Cowboys (-7) @ Washington Commanders

Neither team has anything to play for, but Washington might be down to their third QB.

Detroit Lions @ Minnesota Vikings (+6)

Lions need to win to keep their slim playoff hopes alive. Vikings are down to their third QB.

Denver Broncos (-13.5) @ Kansas City Chiefs

Chiefs are playing out the string with their third string QB.

Houston Texans (+2.5) @ Los Angeles Chargers

Heavyweight battle in LA. Texans clinch a playoff berth with a win.

Baltimore Ravens @ Green Bay Packers (-2.5)

Packers can clinch a playoff spot with a win, Ravens are eliminated with a loss.

Chicago Bears (+3) @ San Francisco 49ers

One team will keep their hopes alive for the #1 seed.

Pittsburgh Steelers (-3.5) @ Cleveland Browns

Steelers can clinch the division with a victory.

New England Patriots @ New York Jets (+13.5)

Total mismatch on paper, but I’m not laying two TDs.

New Orleans Saints (-2.5) @ Tennessee Titans

Both teams have been bottom dwellers most of the season, but have shown signs of improvement. I think the Saints are further ahead in their rebuild.

Jacksonville Jaguars (-6.5) @ Indianapolis Colts

Jaguars continue their march to a division title and possible #1 seed and complete the Colts collapse.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ Miami Dolphins (+5.5)

Buccaneers need this one more.

Seattle Seahawks @ Carolina Panthers (+7.5)

Even at home I don’t see Carolina upsetting Seattle.

Arizona Cardinals (+7) @ Cincinnati Bengals

I expect an entertaining, high scoring affair between two eliminated teams.

New York Giants @ Las Vegas Raiders (-1.5)

Who scheduled this for the penultimate week of the season?

Philadelphia Eagles @ Buffalo Bills (-1.5)

Buffalo needs a victory more.

Los Angeles Rams (-8.5) @ Atlanta Falcons

I expect the Rams to roll.