NFL 2016 Week 17 Predictions

Week 17 Predictions:

Ravens +1 over Bengals, 20-17

-Ravens are mad about missing the post season and Cincy now is sitting a lot of players. This will probably be ugly to watch in either case.

Bucs -6 over Panthers, 24-17

-Bucs need this game, Panthers are shutting it down. Someone will need to explain Cam’s season to me in the offseason and convince me it won’t just be the same next season.

Texans +3 over Titans, 17-13

-The Matt Cassel effect. Texans don’t need this but tune up before the post season. I’d like to see Savage work through some more complex reads and route combinations.

Colts -4.5 over Jags, 27-20

-Colts boost their numbers in a meaningless game. Jags find a way to throw an INT to an official.

Pats -9.5 over Fins, 23-13

-I thought this game was going to be meaningless for the Pats and the Fins would need it to get in. Turns out it is the opposite. Pats light it up, Brady hunts the MVP through 3 quarters before sitting.

Vikings -5 over Bears, 20-13

-Well, it was a nice run of almost mediocrity from the Bears while it lasted. The Vikings could give the 9^th pick to Philly after this season if they lose. They started 3-0!

Jets +3.5 over Bills, 17-16

-What a shit show. I’m just taking the points.

Cowboys +3.5 over Eagles, 21-20

-Taking the points. If the Cowboys continue to play all of their starters like that though…they deserve an injury if they get one.

Steelers -6 over Browns, 24-12

-Good job Browns. Guess what is probably going to happen to you this week? Can someone get Joe Thomas to a winning team?

Falcons -7 over Saints, 38-30

-POINTS! Take this over. Brees wants to hit 5K again (he’s like 20 games from setting the overall record!), and the Falcons want their shot at the bye. Julio’s health worries me a bit as they head into the playoffs though.

The team that must not be named -7 over Giants, 27-19

-Giants say they will play their starters but can’t improve their playoff position. Washington is hungry, and Cousins wants 5K as well.

Raiders -1 over Broncos, 23-14

-I totally think the Raiders’ offense will be a mess. Despite that, the Broncos are completely a mess and may just be mentally done. The Raiders need this to ensure their bye.

Cards -6 over Rams, 25-9

-Rams, just get done with this game and look to rebuild for next year. Cards are still feisty.

Chiefs -5.5 over Chargers, 24-13

-Chiefs need it, Chargers are done and done.

Seahawks -9.5 over Niners, 20-10

-I’m only nervous about this game because the running back for Seattle may be Shaun Alexander. Chip’s last game?

Packers -3.5 over Lions, 30-20

-It’s been a great run Lions, but the magician may have run out of spare rabbits at the bottom of the hat. The magician is Jim Bob Cooter, to be clear. Or Matt Stafford. In which case the issue is his broken finger making him unable to reach cleanly into the hat. In any case, Aaron Rodgers has a better hat, and better rabbits. 

Record last week: 

Straight Up: 10-6

By Spread: 10-6

Record this year: 

Straight Up: 132-87

By Spread: 114-103

Lifetime record:
Straight Up: 1076-603
By Spread: 888-776