NFL picks Week 16: Falcons-Panthers and every other game
Dec 28, 2014; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) passes the ball while being defended by St. Louis Rams middle linebacker James Laurinaitis (55) during the first half at CenturyLink Field. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-USA TODAY Sports
Jacksonville Jaguars at New Orleans Saints
Neither of these two teams can play defense, but own talented offenses. Inside the Superdome, the Saints (5-9) finish their final home game of the year off with a victory over the Jaguars (5-9).
Pick: New Orleans 38, Jacksonville 24
Green Bay Packers at Arizona Cardinals (-4.5)
The Packers (10-4) are winning games, but they aren’t the team they were last year. The Cardinals (12-2) are arguably the best team in football, and at home they will be too strong.
Pick: Arizona 30, Green Bay 20
St. Louis Rams at Seattle Seahawks (-14)
Seattle (9-5) is on fire, the St. Louis (6-8) struggles when Todd Gurley doesn’t dominate. These teams are very different from when they met in Week 1.
Pick: Seattle 34, St. Louis 14
New York Giants at Minnesota Vikings (NO LINE)
The Giants (6-8) always seem to play well against good teams, but this will be a tough test on the road. The Vikings (9-5) are right in the hunt to win the NFC North, and they get win number 10 on the season.
Pick: Minnesota 27, New York 23
Cincinnati Bengals at Denver Broncos (-3.5)
Without Andy Dalton, the Bengals (11-3) took down the 49ers. AJ McCarron will find life difficult against the Broncos (10-4) defense though, and Denver wins a defensive showdown.
Pick: Denver 20, Cincinnati 17
Last week: 11-5
Season: 137-86