RAMS +14.5 over SEAHAWKS
These Thursday Nighters have been nightmares to match, or “poop fests” as Richard Sherman put it so eloquently. The Seahawks will be bouncing back in a big way as they normally do, but Wilson is struggling pretty hard and I think the Rams will bounce back and play some inspired football with a new Head Coach. LA’s getting the loss, but I think they got the spread covered.
DOLPHINS -2.5 over JETS
Despite being at home this week, the Jets have gotten obliterated in their last 2 games and I don’t see them turning it around against the Dolphins – despite them playing without their starting QB.
PACKERS -5.5 over BEARS
This line should be way higher, but someone, somewhere must have some faith in Matt Barkley. Packers have won 3 straight and are playing like the team we all thought they would be at the beginning of the season.
TEXANS -6.0 over JAGUARS
I don’t trust the Texans but I REALLY don’t trust the Jaguars. Add the fact that the Jags are on the road and there is your 6 point spread.
BILLS -10.0 over BROWNS
Although some have predicted otherwise, I don’t see this being a trap game. I think both Rex Ryan and Tyrod Taylor know this game could ultimately decide their future with the Bills and they will be pulling out all the stops in this one.
RAVENS -5.5 over EAGLES
Eagles have been pretty garbage on the road (1-6) and their defensive prowess has slowly dissipated. Look for Joe Flacco to have a big game in this tilt.
CHIEFS -5.5 over TITANS
Mariota threw for just 88 yards last week… that is worrisome. This is a big game for both teams and KC’s defence just might be the difference. I’m not liking this matchup for the Titans at all.
GIANTS -4.0 over LIONS
As evidenced by my picks this week, I’m liking home teams to dominate in week 15. The same can be said for the Giants against a banged up Matt Stafford and Theo Riddick – who may not even play.
COLTS +4.5 over VIKINGS
Tough road battle for the Colts but I think they rebound from last week.
STEELERS -3.0 over BENGALS
Bell is coming off a historic game and I don’t see him slowing down – this game may be a shootout so take the over, but I like Pittsburgh to come out on top.
SAINTS -2.5 over CARDINALS
I think I say this every week when picking the Saints; I just can’t pick against Drew Brees.
FALCONS -13.5 over 49ERS
This is a crazy spread and yet I am still taking the Falcons. That’s how highly I think of the 49ers. If Julio is playing then it’s a no brainer and the spread may even increase.
PATRIOTS -3.0 over BRONCOS
A solid rivalry but I don’t see the Broncos putting up enough offence to match New England’s, even without Rob Gronkowski.
RAIDERS -3.0 over CHARGERS
Derek Carr will rebound and prove to everyone that one bad game was just an aberration. Amari Cooper has to be better as well, and should be.
COWBOYS -7.0 over BUCS
Cowboys will be eager for redemption after last week’s loss. Watch for Zeke to explode as he almost always does.
REDSKINS -6.5 over PANTHERS
Carolina actually has some decent defence, but I am adamant in my stance that Washington is the most underrated team in the league.