2019 NFL Week 17 Predictions

Jets -1 over Bills, 19-17

-Reports are Bills are sitting everyone. 

Saints -13 over Panthers, 30-13

-Saints trying to get that #1 seed.

Browns -3 over Bengals, 26-22

-Bengals have locked up the number 1 overall pick, so there isn’t a ton of motivation to not win. However, generally the Browns are better and able to move the ball. Chubb secures the rushing title here.

Packers -12.5 over Lions, 30-10

-I’m going to assume the Packers are playing for some specific playoff placement here. Lions are done.

Chiefs -8 over Chargers, 30-17

-Chiefs likely will be playing for the #2 seed, in case NE loses to Miami (unlikely as that is).

Bears -1 over Vikings, 17-16

-Reports are Vikings are sitting people, so this makes sense now. 

Pats -16 over Fins, 31-13

-That’s a lot of points for a team that hasn’t been able to score reliably for almost two months now. However, the Dolphins extended all their energy in their OT victory last week. Nice story, well coached team, but NE basically views this as a playoff game because if they win, they get a bye and avoid playing a playoff game.

Falcons pk over Bucs, 29-27

-I like the way Atlanta is playing. They absolutely need to blow it up, but have almost done too well to do so. Bucs…well, they are looking for a way to get Jameis to 35 TDs and 30 picks, with 5000 yards as well. What a year to watch QBs in.

Steelers -2.5 over Ravens, 14-13

-Normally a week 17 PIT BAL game is wild and rough. However, in this case unfortunately the Ravens are shutting it down and the Steelers are wildly hurt at the skill positions. Probably an unwatchable game.

Cowboys -11 over Washington, 30-17

-Cowboys will score a lot, but, too late Garrett. It needs to be over for you.

Titans -3.5 over Texans, 20-10

-Texans likely to go turtle, just nothing to play for here. Titans want to make the playoffs. Henry should be good to go, perhaps a strong DFS play.

Colts -3.5 over Jags, 24-17

-Jags need to reset. Wow has this been ugly down the stretch.

Eagles -4.5 over Giants, 31-26

-Eagles finish this out, somehow win the division, and might get lucky and get a leaking Seattle team in round 1. What a life.

Raiders +3.5 over Broncos, 20-17

-Just too tight for the extra half point.

Rams -7 over Cards, 29-20

-Divisional game that is somewhat meaningless at the end of the season. However, I think McVay wants a winning season at least on paper, Kyler is hurt, and the Rams are still a far more talented team.

49ers -3 over Seahawks, 26-22

-I love Russell and my Seahawks, but wow the injuries are piling up. I have to take SF here.

Record last week:

Straight Up: 12-4

By Spread: 12-4

Record this year:

Straight Up: 136-82

By Spread: 112-104

Lifetime record:
Straight Up: 1537-843
By Spread: 1268-1123