(39-42-4 in opposition to the unfold in 2022)
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS (+7) over Buffalo Bills
Emotions will likely be working excessive in Buffalo, because the 12-3 Bills host the 8-8 Patriots. Both groups have incentive to win. Buffalo can clinch the No. 1 seed with a win plus a Kansas City loss. New England can clinch the AFC’s remaining Wild Card spot with a win. The Bills will little doubt be taking part in for Damar Hamlin, and the Patriots have already confirmed they will’t beat this Bills crew. But given what’s at stake, I believe the Pats play properly sufficient, defensively, to maintain it shut. Give me the factors.
CINCINNATI BENGALS (-9.5) over Baltimore Ravens
With the NFL canceling the Bengals’ Week 17 recreation, the playoff eventualities within the AFC get difficult. Still, the 11-4 Bengals have to beat the 10-6 Ravens, with a purpose to keep away from a coin toss to find out the place a possible playoff recreation between Cincinnati and Baltimore is performed. The Bengals can assure themselves a house recreation within the first spherical with a win right here in Week 18. I count on them to beat the Lamar Jackson-less Ravens by two touchdowns in Cincinnati.
DENVER BRONCOS (-3) over Los Angeles Chargers
The 10-6 Chargers already clinched a playoff spot. They’ll be locked into the No. 5 seed with a win over the 4-12 Broncos or a Baltimore loss within the early video games. So it’s attainable the Chargers gained’t have something to play for. That stated, it’s no coincidence Russell Wilson performed nice final week, proper after his head coach obtained fired. This one is in Denver, and Wilson looks as if the kind of man to pound his chest in a meaningless Week 18 recreation. Broncos win huge at residence.
SEATTLE SEAHAWKS (-6) over Los Angeles Rams
It’s a must-win for the 8-8 Seahawks at residence in opposition to a 5-11 Rams crew that has nothing to play for. Seattle can clinch the NFC’s remaining Wild Card spot with a win over LA plus a Green Bay loss to Detroit. The Seahawks already beat the Rams in Week 13. Geno Smith threw for 367 yards and three touchdowns. Baker Mayfield’s presence right here makes me query if the unfold is simply too excessive. But in Seattle, in a must-win state of affairs? I’ve to take the Seahawks to win and canopy.
GREEN BAY PACKERS (-4.5) over Detroit Lions
The 8-8 Lions have had an inspiring end to the season. But it’s time for Dan Campbell to be humbled by Aaron Rodgers and an 8-8 Packers crew that controls their very own future. The recreation is at Lambeau. Green Bay has gained 4 straight. And all Rodgers has to do on Sunday Night Football is beat the Lions to get into the playoffs. Detroit has one of many worst go defenses within the NFL, whereas Green Bay has top-of-the-line. Packers win in a blowout at residence in prime time.
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Source: www.bostonherald.com