NFL 2020 Week 17 Predictions

 2020 NFL Week 17 Predictions

Bills -3 over Dolphins, 24-20

-Both teams have something to play for and it is hard to tell if the Bills would take their foot off the gas depending on game conditions. However, Josh Allen is playing so well, it’s in Buffalo in the Winter, and the Dolphins are missing numerous WRs and Fitzmagick.

 

Ravens -14 over Bengals, 33-16

-Bengals made a nice stand last week, but no shot in hell. 

 

Browns -10 over Steelers, 26-12

-I was hoping this would have been for the division, but we saw how that went last week. Steelers are resting everyone, so Browns are the easy play. 

 

Vikings -4 over Lions, 26-19

-Between two teams with nothing to play for, I’ll take the team with more offensive talent, is healthier, and has an actual coaching staff. 

 

Jets +3.5 over Patriots, 17-16

-Honestly? I think Bill wants a higher draft pick. Cam is terrible. He literally has 5 TD passes...how is that possible? I know he has 12 rushing, but 17 TDs in 14 games is...almost impossible to do as a starting QB. The Jets are coming on strong, the Pats are really beat up, and I think Darnold wants to try and save his job in New York. 

 

Giants +3 over Cowboys, 21-20

-The Giants' improvements on defense will make the difference in this game. I will give some respect however to the fact that the Cowboys may somehow end this season with 7 wins. 

 

Bucs -6.5 over Falcons, 30-23

-This one is tough to call. No Julio for the Falcons, but they’re playing really well. The Bucs are a much better team and the 6.5 feels like a free half point. However, at what point are the Bucs just going to pull everyone and rest them for the first round of the playoffs. 

 

Raiders -2.5 over Broncos, 24-20

-I honestly needed to look over the season to figure out how the Raiders finished under 500. But, they have been in competitive games far more recently than the Broncos. 

 

Colts -15.5 over Jags, 31-6

-Colts need this win...the Jags need Trevor Lawrence. Match made in betting heaven. 

 

Chargers -4.5 over Chiefs, 28-10

-With Mahomes, Hill, and several others sitting...the Chargers get a shot at a kind of unthinkable 7-9 record. This will be good for Herbert, who will turn what was a strong statistical season with few wins into something at least close to 500. For the Chiefs, it really just feels like they’ve been prepping for the post season for about a month now.

 

Cards -3 over Rams, 27-13

-I really wish this was a great game, but honestly it feels like one team has most of their talent and the other team...while better...is missing talen in the most key spots. Maybe Wolford and whatever the Rams try out at RB will be okay...but I’d rather bet on Murray and Hopkins. 

 

Seahawks -7 over 49ers, 27-13

-The 49ers are done and there’s no way they will be able to keep pace in this game. 

 

Panthers +7 over Saints, 16-17

-I know RB isn’t as important as QB, but it’s still somewhat important. No Kamara, Murray, or Michael Thomas...with a still gimpy Brees...the Saints probably win, but I’m taking the TD.

 

Titans -7 over Texans, 31-23

-About the only interesting thing for the Texans here is whether Watson gets the 280 yards he needs to lead the league in passing. On the Titans side, Derrick Henry needs 223 yards for the magical 2,000. He’s going to get 35 carries so...let’s go. 

 

WFT -3.5 over Eagles, 20-16

-Jalen Hurts is so much better than anything WFT has on offense. But, the Eagles between injuries, resting, and general ineptitude, are not going to beat this team. WFT has something to play for and should win this contest. 

 

Record Last Week: 

Straight Up: 9-7

By Spread: 7-9

 

Record this Year: 

Straight Up: 150-79

By Spread: 116-114

 

Lifetime Record:

Straight Up: 1703-933

By Spread: 1393-1248