(32-40-3 towards the unfold in 2022)
CINCINNATI BENGALS (-3) over New England Patriots
Joe Burrow and Mac Jones are two quarterbacks going in numerous instructions. The 10-4 Bengals have received six straight. The 7-7 Patriots have misplaced three of their final 4. Cincinnati is battling for the No. 1 seed within the AFC, whereas New England is simply attempting to get again into the playoff image. Top to backside, I hate this matchup for the Pats. Even after a disastrous loss in Vegas final Sunday, “On to Cincinnati” simply doesn’t have the identical ring to it. Bengals win by 10 at Gillette.
KANSAS CITY CHIEFS (-10) over Seattle Seahawks
The 11-3 Chiefs already clinched their division, and enter Week 16 because the No. 2 seed within the AFC. They’re nonetheless taking part in for the highest spot within the convention, so each recreation stays vital. The 7-7 Seahawks are one recreation out of the ultimate Wild Card spot within the NFC, which makes this a must-win for Geno Smith. As good as Smith has been this season, I don’t see him going into Arrowhead in late December and pulling out a win. Patrick Mahomes is due for a never-in-question victory. Chiefs win by two touchdowns.
DALLAS COWBOYS (-4) over Philadelphia Eagles
Gardner Minshew takes over for the injured Jalen Hurts, because the 13-1 Eagles can clinch the NFC’s No. 1 seed with a win over the 10-4 Cowboys in Dallas. But the final begin Minshew made was towards the Cowboys final season. Dallas received that recreation, 51-26, with Dak Prescott throwing 5 landing passes. The 10-4 Cowboys have clinched a playoff berth, and want a win to no less than safe the highest Wild Card spot within the NFC. Dallas covers at house.
GREEN BAY PACKERS (+3.5) over Miami Dolphins
Even at 6-8, Green Bay remains to be very a lot alive for a Wild Card spot within the NFC. The Packers have received two straight, whereas the 8-6 Dolphins have fallen to the ultimate Wild Card spot within the AFC by shedding their final three. Miami has one of many league’s worst go defenses, and Green Bay has the most effective. Give Aaron Rodgers some good climate this time of 12 months in a must-win scenario towards a porous protection, and I’ll remember to put my cash on that. Packers keep alive with a win on South Beach.
TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS (-8) over Arizona Cardinals
It feels just like the 6-8 Buccaneers try to not make the playoffs. But right here they’re, nonetheless in first place within the NFC South after shedding two straight. Now they head to Arizona for Sunday Night Football towards a 4-10 Cardinals group that’s already been eradicated from playoff competition. Kyler Murray and Colt McCoy are injured, which suggests Trace McSorley makes his first NFL begin. Tom Brady and the Buccaneers couldn’t ask for a greater bounce-back alternative. Tampa wins massive in prime time.
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Source: www.bostonherald.com
