NFL Picks Week 16: Packing The Sleigh

The NFL playoff picture is coming into focus, and we only have three more weeks to go. Let’s take a look at all of the action in Week 16!

The New Orleans Saints face the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau on Monday Night Football. Snow showers and temperatures in the low twenties are forcasted in Green Bay for gametime, making Lambeau resemble the North Pole this holiday season. Santa Claus is packing his sleigh with gifts for many teams leading up to Christmas, and although the Saints’ tree seems quite bare this year, hopefully Saint Nick has the gift of a major upset somewhere deep in the bottom of his sack of presents this holiday. Let’s take a look at this matchup as well as the rest of the Week 16 NFL schedule.

Last week I went 12-4

I told you so: Bucs over Chargers!

What do I know: Panthers over Cowboys?

WEEK 16

Thursday, December 19th - Thursday Night Football

Broncos(9-5) at Chargers(8-6) - Game of the Week

This battle of AFC West Wild Card contenders will not disappoint. This back-and-forth affair will come down to Justin Herbert leading the Bolts to a game-winning touchdown on the final drive. Los Angeles wins 31-24.

Pick: Chargers

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Saturday, December 21st - Saturday NFL Special

Texans(9-5) at Chiefs(13-1)

Going forward with the assumption that Patrick Mahomes will play through his high ankle sprain, Kansas City will rally around their franchise player with a dominant defensive effort at home. Kansas City wins 23-13.

Pick: Chiefs

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Saturday, December 21st - Saturday NFL Special

Steelers(10-4) at Ravens(9-5)

In a showdown that may ultimately determine the AFC North title, it will be the Pittsburgh defense that is the unit that shines brightest, followed by a gutsy veteran performance by Russell Wilson. Pittsburgh wins 18-16.

Pick: Steelers

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Sunday, December 22nd - Early Games

Giants(2-12) at Falcons(7-7)

Michael Penix, Jr will benefit from his first career start coming against the worst team in the NFL. That alone will be enough to make the rookie quarterback a winner in his season debut. Atlanta wins 20-17.

Pick: Falcons

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Cardinals(7-7) at Panthers(3-11)

Fighting for the NFC West crown, the Cards will leave Carolina with a win to keep them in the race. Arizona wins 30-24.

Pick: Cardinals

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Lions(12-2) at Bears(4-10)

Fresh off a discouraging loss at home last week, Detroit rebounds with a solid defensive effort against the NFL’s worst-ranked offense in Chicago. Detroit wins 24-21.

Pick: Lions

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Titans(3-11) at Colts(6-8)

Indy will lean heavily on their ground game to wear down the stout Tennessee defense. Indianapolis wins 26-20.

Pick: Colts

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Rams(8-6) at Jets(4-10)

The resurgent Rams offense will ground the Jets defense in this one. Los Angeles wins 29-17.

Pick: Rams

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Eagles(12-2) at Commanders(9-5)

Saquon Barkley will put his team on his back as Philly dominates their division rival, locking up the NFC East title in the process. Philadelphia wins 30-13.

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