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Our FREE NFL picks versus the spread are purely for entertainment purposes only. But, let's face it, being right (winning) is more fun than being wrong (losing).
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DAILY WEEK 16 LINES FROM SPORTSBOOK.COM
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SUMMARY OF PICKS BY CONTRIBUTORS
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Week: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17
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Picks are for entertainment purposes only.
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Picks and spreads are as of Saturday, December 24th at 7:18 a.m. ET
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Lines used are always as of the time the pick was made.
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Date/Time (ET)
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Favorite
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Spread
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Underdog
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Kevin
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Dan
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Sean
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Thu, Dec 22 at 8:20 p.m.
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Indianapolis Colts 19, Houston Texans 16
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Sat, Dec 24 at 1:00 p.m.
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CHIEFS
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2.5
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Raiders
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Sat, Dec 24 at 1:00 p.m.
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Broncos
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3.0
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BILLS
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DEN -3
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Sat, Dec 24 at 1:00 p.m.
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TITANS
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7.0
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Jaguars
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JAX +7
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Sat, Dec 24 at 1:00 p.m.
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BENGALS
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4.5
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Cardinals
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Sat, Dec 24 at 1:00 p.m.
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PATRIOTS
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9.5
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Dolphins
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MIA +9.5
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Sat, Dec 24 at 1:00 p.m.
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RAVENS
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12.5
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Browns
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BAL -12.5
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Sat, Dec 24 at 1:00 p.m.
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JETS
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3.0
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Giants
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Sat, Dec 24 at 1:00 p.m.
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REDSKINS
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7.0
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Vikings
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MIN +7
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Sat, Dec 24 at 1:00 p.m.
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PANTHERS
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7.5
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Buccaneers
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CAR -7.5
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Sat, Dec 24 at 1:00 p.m.
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STEELERS
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12.5
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Rams
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Sat, Dec 24 at 4:05 p.m.
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LIONS
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2.0
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Chargers
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SD +2
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Sat, Dec 24 at 4:15 p.m.
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49ers
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2.0
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SEAHAWKS
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Sat, Dec 24 at 4:15 p.m.
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COWBOYS
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1.0
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Eagles
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PHI +1
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PHI +1
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Sun, Dec 25 at 8:30 p.m.
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PACKERS
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12.0
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Bears
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Mon, Dec 26 at 8:35 p.m.
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SAINTS
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7.0
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Falcons
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CONTRIBUTOR
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GAME 1
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GAME 2
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GAME 3
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Kevin
2011 Record: 33-14-4 (70.2%)
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Broncos (-3) at Bills
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Eagles at Cowboys (-1)
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Dolphins at Patriots (-9.5)
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Broncos -3
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Eagles +1
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Dolphins +9.5
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Going into this week's games, the Broncos
control their destiny with a one-game lead in
the AFC West even after last week's loss to
the Patriots. The Broncos did not match up
well with the Patriots, but they do against the
Bills. In their past three games, the Bills
have allowed three 100-yard rushers including
Miami' Reggie Bush, who rushed for a
career-high 203 yards last week. During that
three-game span, the Bills have allowed
running backs to rush 95 times for a total of
575 yards (6.05 yards per carry) and four
touchdowns. Only the Bucs (20) and Colts
(19) have allowed more rushing touchdowns
this season than the Bills (16). With a
healthy Willis McGahee, Lance Ball and Tim
Tebow, not a "running back" despite what
Brian Urlacher calls him, the Broncos should
be able to run all over the Bills today.
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Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has said he's
"scared." Should he be? With all of the
preseason hype, some of it self-created
with nicknames like the "Dream Team," the
Eagles have not lived up to expectations.
But at 6-8, they are still alive in the NFC
East playoff picture and they beat the
Cowboys convincingly in their first matchup
this season. The Eagles have historically
been a pass-first team and they have
plenty of weapons to help them strike
quick, but they are running the ball
effectively behind LeSean McCoy, who ranks
second in the NFL in rushing and has a total
of 20 touchdowns in the first 14 games.
While the Eagles will be without Asante
Samuel, a positive for the Cowboys in the
passing game, the status of Cowboys
running back Felix Jones (hamstring) is
very questionable, which means they may
or will have to rely on Sammy Morris. Take
the point as the Eagles continue to roll.
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Like last week, I thought about going with
the Chargers this week. The status of
receiver Vincent Jackson caused me to
reconsider although I would take the
Chargers and the points if I had to pick
that game. Instead I'm taking the
Dolphins. As noted earlier, the Dolphins
got a 200-yard performance from Reggie
Bush last week, but Bush has three straight
100-yard games. It may be more difficult
for him to rush for 100-plus yards this
week, but the Patriots secondary is
vulnerable. No team has allowed more
passing yards than the Patriots this year
and Chad Henne threw for 416 yards in
their first matchup. (Of course, Tom Brady
threw for more than 500 yards.) I like
Miami's balance on offense and they are
playing well (5-2 in their past seven
games.) While I don't expect Miami to win
this game, I expect them to keep it close.
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Dan
2011 Record: 24-21-6 (53.3%)
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Browns at Ravens (-12.5)
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Buccaneers at Panthers (-7.5)
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Eagles at Cowboys (-1)
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Ravens -12.5
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Panthers -7.5
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Eagles +1
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First off, happy holidays to all of our readers,
and I hope this time of year finds you well.
Since we have a compressed week, I have an
abbreviated version of my selections this
week. I love the Ravens over the Browns, as
the old Browns have dominated the new
Browns 6-1 in their last seven against the
spread heads up. The Ravens will sic Ray
Rice, who had 200 yards rushing against
Cleveland two weeks ago against a rushing
defense that allows 145 yards per game, and
is second-worst in the league. Look for the
bounce-back game after last week's pounding
by the Chargers.
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Are the Panthers really a touchdown better
than the Buccaneers? Well, after watching
both teams play lately, I can certainly say
that they are. The Panthers have been
great against the Bucs lately, as they have
gone 4-2 in their last 6 matchups against
the number. Again this game boils down to
who can run the ball in December, and who
can't stop it. I love the three-headed
monster of Cam Newton, DeAngelo
Williams, and Jonathan Stewart playing a
rush defense that gives up 141 yards a
games. Lay the touchdown-plus here, as
the Bucs continue their skid.
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Funny as it may seem, the Eagles are
actually still in playoff contention. The
Cowboys have certainly been a Jekyll and
Hyde team, as they have looked like world
beaters one week, and then struggle to
post more than 14 points a game. The
Eagles have been hot as of late, and I love
the Mike Vick-led offense going against a
sieve-like pass defense that allows 235
yards a game. The Eagles and Cowboys
have been pretty even over the last few
years, but I like the look of Philly that
much better, and of course when in doubt,
grab the points. Happy Holidays to all!
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Sean
2011 Record: 27-21-3 (56.3%)
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Vikings at Redskins (-7)
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Jaguars at Titans (-7)
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Chargers at Lions (-2)
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Vikings +7
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Jaguars +7
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Chargers +2
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The Redskins have been playing better as of
late, but I like the Vikings on the road getting
a TD. Adrian Peterson will be back this week
and I think that makes a difference in this
one. Redskins win though, 21-17.
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Donald Brown ran all over this Titans
defense last week. MJD will do the same
this week. Jake Locker has surpassed Matt
Hasselbeck as the best QB on the team,
yet Munch is going with Hass, if healthy.
Chris Johnson is hit or miss, and I think it
is another "miss" game out of him. Titans
win in a FG-kicking contest, 18-16.
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Both of these teams need a win to stay in
the playoff hunt. Detroit does have a little
cushion though, but they battle the Packers
next week so they need a win here. San
Diego has been red hot lately and I think
they continue their streak with a win in
Detroit. I also like the over in this matchup
as well. It is at 52 right now. I think this is
a game full of big plays. Rivers/Stafford
light up the scoreboard, but the Chargers
pull it off on a final minute TD drive, 38-34.
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