WEEK 16 NFLL PREDICTIONS

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RECORDS LAST WEEK 11-5 RECORD FOR THE SEASON 139-83-1

Thursday, December 23, 2021, 7:20 PM San Francisco 49ers 8-6 @ Tennessee Titans 9-5 San Francisco got a win over Atlanta last week while the Titans suffered a loss in Pittsburgh. The 49ers offense has become extremely dangerous as Kittle has gotten healthy, Aiyuk is

showing his potential and Deebo is one of the most versatile weapons in the league. The Titans could use a win as they’ve already lost the number one seed and could still lose the division to the Colts. Tennessee has 13 giveaways since week 11, most in that span and I don’t think their turnover troubles end this week. 49ers 26 - Titans 23

Saturday, December 25th, 2021, 2:30 PM Cleveland Browns 7-7 @ Green Bay Packers 11-3 The Browns are just a mess offensively. Yes, they were without many starters last week, but even before that, this offense hasn’t clicked all season. Green Bay has scored 30+ points in the last 4 games, which is the longest active streak in the NFL. Aaron Rodgers is on pace to win his second straight MVP, and Green Bay will get the win on Christmas. Browns 20 - Packers 30

Saturday, December 25th, 2021, 7:15 PM Indianapolis Colts 8-6 @ Arizona Cardinals 10-4 Indy finally got a win over a good team and in dominant fashion, as they beat the Patriots 27-17 last Saturday. The Cardinals have lost two straight and were absolutely pummeled against the Lions 35-13. Arizona has lost 4 of 7 after starting 7-0 now, they have fallen from the number one seed to the fourth seed. The Cardinals allowed Craig Reynolds to have a day against them, so imagine what Jonathon Taylor will do. Colts 27 - Cardinals 26

Sunday, December 26, 2021, 12:00 PM New York Giants 4-10 @ Philadelphia Eagles 7-7 The Giants offense is horrendous, and with Daniel Jones now out for the season, somehow, things have gotten worse. The Eagles picked up a big win last week to stay in playoff contention and since week 8, have rushed for 214.4 yards per game, which is the most in the NFL in that time. I expect the Eagles run game and their great defense to lead them to victory once again. Giants 10 - Eagles 20

Los Angeles Rams 10-4 @ Minnesota Vikings 7-7

The Rams seem to have gotten things together on both sides of the ball, winning three straight games. The Vikings have won back-to-back and are still very much in the mix for the playoffs. This game could be very tricky as the Vikings are the more desperate team. I believe the coaching will play a huge factor, as I believe in McVay much more than Zimmer.Rams 28 - Vikings 24

Buffalo Bills 8-6 @ New England Patriots 9-5 A battle for first place in the AFC East, the Bills look to reclaim first place in New England. These teams met a few weeks back on a windy night in Buffalo where New England pulled out a 14-10 victory, with Mac Jones throwing only 3 passes. Buffalo picked up a dominant victory over the Panthers, while New England suffered their first loss in a while last week in Indy. Last time I picked New England, but this time, I’ll roll with Buffalo and their much more explosive offense. Bills 23 - Patriots 20

Tampa Bay Buccaneers 10-4 @ Carolina Panthers 5-9 The Bucs were shutout last week losing at home to the saints 9-0 to the Saints. This week however, they should have no trouble as the Panthers have lost 9 of their last 11 games since starting out 3-0. I expect Tampa even with all their injuries to come out ready to play and get the win. Bucs 31 - Panthers 14

Jacksonville Jaguars 2-12 @ New York Jets 3-11 A matchup between the first and second overall picks in last April’s draft, Trevor Lawrence and Zach Wilson, go head-to-head in MetLife. I expect a close game, but in the end, I think the Jets are the better team and get the win. Jaguars 17 - Jets 21

Detroit Lions 2-11-1 @ Atlanta Falcons 6-8 Detroit has probably been the best 2-11-1 team we’ve ever seen, and that showed last week in their impressive victory over the Cardinals. Atlanta lost in San Francisco last week, and could use a win to keep any chance at the playoffs alive. Atlanta is 0-5 at home this season, but I am going to pick them because I do think head coach, Arthur Smith, has done a fine job in his rookie season, and Atlanta has more talent than people think. Lions 20 - Falcons 21

Los Angeles Chargers 8-6 @ Houston Texans 3-11 The Chargers suffered a heartbreaking overtime loss to the Chiefs last week and Houston got a win over Jacksonville. It’s not too much to say here as LA will get the victory with ease in Houston. Chargers 28 - Texans 13

Baltimore Ravens8-6 @ Cincinnati Bengals 8-6 This game is for first place in the AFC North as the Ravens travel to play Cincy. These two teams met earlier in the season and Cincy dominated 41-17. Now, with Lamar probably back this week, but still banged up, I still expect Cincy to get the win as Baltimore is missing way too many key guys. Ravens 23 - Bengals 27

Sunday, December 26th, 2021, 3:05 PM

Chicago Bears 4-10 @ Seattle Seahawks 5-9 The Bears have something going for them with Justin Fields and Darnell Mooney, they just need a new coach to unlock their true potential. Chicago suffered a loss on Monday night to the Vikings while Seattle suffered what was basically a season ending defeat to the Rams on Tuesday. I think the Bears are better than given credit for, but Seattle and Russell Wilson will be way too much. Bears 17 - Seattle 26

Sunday, December 26th , 2021 3:25 PM

Pittsburgh Steelers 7-6-1 @ Kansas City Chiefs 10-4 This game is tricky, as the Chiefs seem to be having issues with COVID, and Pittsburgh is fighting for their playoff lives, so they’re desperate. If the Chiefs can get some guys off the COVID list, then I expect this game to be no problem, as the offense seems to be making progress averaging 41 points per game the last two weeks. Unless Mahomes is out, I’m going with the Chiefs. Steelers 16 - Chiefs 31

Denver Broncos 7-7 @ Las Vegas Raiders 7-7 This game will end someone’s season as the loser will basically be eliminated from playoff contention. The Broncos will be starting Drew Lock at quarterback this week, after Teddy Bridgewater suffered a scary concussion last week, in a loss against the Bengals. The Raiders have won three straight games against the Broncos including one this season. I do think Denver is the better team, and if they can run the ball, they should have no problem. Lock did give the offense some excitement last week, and I’ll take Denver to get the win. Broncos 23 - Raiders 16

Sunday, December 26th, 2021, 7:20 PM

Washington Football Team 6-8 @ Dallas Cowboys 10-4 Washington and Dallas played a couple weeks ago, a game in which Dallas dominated, but almost let Washington come back. Dallas is 4-0 versus their division opponents this season and I expect that record to move to 5-0 going against a Washington team in a short week. Football Team 14 - Cowboys 28

Monday, December 27th, 2021, 7:15 PM

Miami Dolphins 7-7 @ New Orleans Saints 7-7 This is a huge game for both teams as they are fighting to make the postseason. The Dolphins have won six straight games and look to be more of the team I thought they’d be before the season. The Saints got a massive win over the Bucs last week shutting Tom Brady out and moving to 7-7. The Saints defense has been elite for much of the season, and if they shut down Brady, I definitely believe they can shut down Tua. Dolphins 18 - Saints 21