2017 NFL Week 19 Predictions

Week 19 Predictions: Divisional Round

Falcons -3 over Eagles, 27-10

-I feel bad for the Eagles, but this is likely the easiest one on the board. The Falcons have rounded into shape just in time, are sharp and experienced, and catching Philly at time where the Eagles have no flow. It is just hard to expect Philly to win this game or really be close.

Pats -13.5 over Titans, 34-17

-The number scares me, but honestly this should be a blowout. The Pats have been playing with one hand tied behind their backs for a few weeks now on offense, and it should all be unleashed. Their defense is much improved, and should dominate an inconsistent Titans offense with injured players in key spots. I like Mariota, but not this year Tennessee.

Jags +7.5 over Steelers, 23-27

-Okay, this is by far the hardest one for me to figure out. I’m arguably biased against the Steelers. I am worried about their health, with Shazier not playing and Antonio Brown not definite in his ability to dominate as usual. The Jags dominated the Steelers earlier this season, picking Ben 5 times. Obviously, that is unlikely to happen again, but 2-3 is totally in play. Okay, so there is the case for the Jags. For the Steelers, they have enormously more experience, more versatility at running back, and they are playing rested against Blake Bortles. End result...I’ll take the points but the Steelers to win SU.

Saints +4 over Viks, 24-23

-The Viks looks like the tighter team right now. The Saints are winning, but not decisively. Not going to lie, the Saints hurt my feelings by not covering last weekend. But I have the Saints going to the Super Bowl, and am not going to let up on that now. It is still Brees versus Keenum, and the talent at the running back position vastly favors the Saints while Lattimore can play Adam T well enough. The defenses are both good with impact players, so I’ll take the experience and points. My 50-1 Saints preseason bet stays alive.

Record last week:

Straight Up: 2-2

By Spread: 0-4

Record this year:

Straight Up: 162-91

By Spread: 130-121

Lifetime record:
Straight Up: 1259-680
By Spread: 1034-909