RECORD LAST WEEK: 11-3-1
RECORD FOR THE SEASON 122-71-2
Thursday, December 8, 7:15 PM CT
Las Vegas Raiders 5-7 @ Los Angeles Rams 3-9
The Raiders have won three straight games and have climbed back into playoff contention, now, they face a reeling Rams team that just claimed quarterback Baker Mayfield off waivers Tuesday. The Raiders are unstoppable right now, as Davante Adams and Josh Jacobs are going absolutely nuclear week in and week out. The Raiders should win their fourth straight against a beat-up Rams team.
Raiders 27 - Rams 17
Confidence level: 8
Sunday, December 11, Noon games
Cleveland Browns 5-7 @ Cincinnati Bengals 8-4
The Browns got Deshaun Watson back last week and they defeated the Texans despite Watson’s struggles, now they face a Bengals team riding the high of beating the Chiefs once again. Joe Burrow has yet to defeat the Browns in his short career and although I do expect the Browns to keep it close in the end, the Bengals should get the win.
Browns 24 - Bengals 28
Confidence level: 6
Philadelphia Eagles 11-1 @ New York Giants 7-4-1
The Eagles were dominant in their win over the Titans last week now they face an NFC East foe in the Giants, who tied last week against the Commanders. The Giants know they need these games in order to keep their wild card standing, but with the way the Eagles are rolling right now, I can't see them losing to the Giants.
Eagles 24 Giants 20
Confidence level: 9
Jacksonville Jaguars 4-8 @ Tennessee Titans 7-5
Both these teams got humiliated last week and will look to bounce back. The Jaguars have been dominated by the Titans over the last decade, and I’m sure there’s a warrant out for the arrest of Derrick Henry in Jacksonville The Titans should get back on track this week.
Jaguars 16 - Titans 31
Confidence level:10
New York Jets 7-5 @ Buffalo Bills 9-3
This game will be fun. The Jets play extremely hard and have positioned themselves with a chance to make the playoffs for the first time since 2010. The Bills are well-rested after playing last Thursday and seem to be finding their offense once again. The Jets lost a close one to the Vikings last week but Mike White has brought a major spark to the offense. The Jets beat the Bills in their last meeting, but this time in Buffalo, Josh Allen and company get the win.
Jets 20 - Bills 27
Confidence level: 7
Baltimore Ravens 8-4 @ Pittsburgh Steelers 5-7
The Ravens season flashed before their eyes when Lamar Jackson left last week’s win against
the Broncos with a knee sprain. Tyler Huntley probably will have the start this week against a
Steelers team on a two-game win streak. Ravens and Steelers games always seem to come down to the wire and Huntley is more than capable of winning this one, but I think the Steelers get their third straight win.
Ravens 17 - Steelers 19
Confidence level: 1
Houston Texans 1-10-1 @ Dallas Cowboys 9-3
The case can be made that nobody is playing better football than the Cowboys right now, and with the Texans coming to town, who seem to be a lock for the first pick in this upcoming Draft, Dallas should keep rolling.
Texans 10 - Cowboys 31
Confidence level:10
Minnesota Vikings 10-2 @ Detroit Lions 5-7
This game is hard to choose because the Vikings sit with the second-best record in the NFC, but the Lions are on fire right now, and honestly, should’ve beaten the Vikings earlier this season in their first matchup. I have been a strong supporter of the Lions even before the season started and with the poor play of the Vikings defense, I’m going to roll with the Lions at home.
Vikings 27 - Lions 30
Confidence level : 3
Sunday, December 11, 3PM CT games
Kansas City Chiefs 9-3 @ Denver Broncos 3-9
The Chiefs are probably fuming after their loss to the Bengals last week, and they get to take that anger out on the worst offense in football. The Broncos suffered a 10-9 defeat to the Ravens as the offense once again, let down this elite defense. Mahomes should continue his unbeaten road record against the AFC West, and stay undefeated against the Broncos.
Chiefs 28 - Broncos 9
Confidence level 10
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 6-6 @ San Francisco 49ers 8-4
The Bucs are not playing good football, don’t be fooled by their win against the Saints last week, that was more of the Saints making dumb mistakes than the Bucs winning the game. They now have to travel to San Francisco and play the 49ers who, even after losing Jimmy G last week, didn't miss a beat against the Dolphins. Even with Brock Purdy starting, I have the 49ers beating the Bucs.
Bucs 17 - 49ers 23
Confidence level : 4
Carolina Panthers 4-8 @ Seattle Seahawks 7-5
The Panthers travel to Seattle to play a surprising Seahawks team that is in playoff contention.Geno Smith is playing very well right now, and has been all season really, and the Seahawks should be able to win this week.
Panthers 19 - Seahawks 27
Confidence level: 7
Sunday, December 11, 7:20 PM CT
Miami Dolphins 8-4 @ Los Angeles Chargers 6-6
This game is going to have social media in a frenzy. The debate between Tua Tagovailoa and Justin Herbert has grown in recent months, and although Herbert is clearly better, it would help if he won this game. The Chargers absolutely need this game, and what should be a shootout between two good offenses vs two poor defenses. I'll take Herbert to keep the Chargers playoff hopes alive.
Dolphins 30 - Chargers 33
Confidence level: 4
Monday, December 12, 7:15 PM CT
New England Patriots 6-6 @ Arizona Cardinals 4-8
Arizona is coming off a bye, but New England is well rested as well, after playing last Thursday in a loss to the Bills. This game is hard to judge because I think Arizona and their offense have the potential to win this game, but the coaching difference might be too great to overcome, so give me New England on the road.
Patriots 23 - Cardinals 20
Confidence level: 3
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