If I was in the NFC East, I’d win the division with my mediocre 9-7 record from last week’s picks. I mean, who else can say they picked the Broncos over the Texans?
Anyways, here are my Week 15 picks.
Upset: Jets 21, Ravens 20
This has the feel of a typical trap game. The Ravens are the better team, and that’s obvious. But Lamar Jackson is a question mark nursing an injury, so does Coach Harbaugh really put him out there if he’s less than 100 percent on a short week? The Jets sneak away with a win.
Texans 20, Titans 34
The Titans are rolling while the Texans are reeling after losing badly to the Broncos. Tannehill and co. will win decisively … again.
Patriots 24, Bengals 10
This is another game with the trap feeling, and apparently, the Patriots thought so, too. Thanks to knowing the play calls, the Patriots will come away with the win.
Buccaneers 34, Lions 24
Jameis Winston will throw a pair of bad interceptions again but also have three touchdown passes. The Lions are just playing out their schedule.
Bears 20, Packers 24
The Bears are playing better as of late, especially defensively, but I can’t go against Aaron Rodgers at home.
Upset: Broncos 27 Chiefs 24
Drew Lock will lead his team to a road division upset, proving again that he is their guy. Meanwhile, the murmurs will start about Andy Reid’s team limping into the playoffs.
Dolphins 27, Giants 24
Depending on the health of Daniel Jones, this could be the last time we see Eli Manning and with the question marks in Miami, maybe Ryan Fitzpatrick, as well. Fitzmagic will ride again, and Miami will get the win.
Upset: Eagles 27, Redskins 31
Although they pulled out an overtime win against the Giants, the Redskins are a better team. Dwayne Haskins will get the win in this game, proving yet again that no one wants to win the NFC East.
Seahawks 31, Panthers 17
Russell Wilson will rebound after a disappointing game. It’ll help that they’re playing the Panthers, who are on a downward spiral.
Jaguars 17, Raiders 31
The final game in Oakland will be bittersweet for the Raiders. Gardner Minshew and the Jaguars won’t be able to overcome the electricity in the building.
Browns 31, Cardinals 28
This game comes down to the running back, and the Browns have the better backfield.
Vikings 34, Chargers 30
Kirk Cousins gets the better of Philip Rivers. The Vikings will continue their playoff push.
Rams 34, Cowboys 17
Like the Eagles, the Cowboys will prove that they’re not fired up about a pursuit to win the NFC East, either. The Rams will win big in Dallas.
Falcons 24, 49ers 31
I think this game will be much closer than it would’ve looked a few weeks ago. The Falcons have played better, but the 49ers proved they can go score-for-score and still win.
Bills 17, Steelers 27
All signs point to the Steelers having both JuJu Smith-Schuster and James Conner back for this game. That will lead to a victory for the home team.
Colts 17, Saints 31
Drew Brees plus Monday Night plus closing in on another record (Peyton Manning’s career touchdowns) equal a Saints victory.
