San Francisco versus Kansas City 6:30 ET

49ers over Chiefs- When it comes to Super Bowls for the most part the public will side with the established or considered better quarterback. There is no question that Patrick Mahomes gets the nod over Brock Purdy. But, it is a fact the Brock Purdy led all NFL quarterbacks in efficiency and actually had more TD’s and passing yards than Mahomes and averaged 9.6 yards per pass attempt while Patrick average just 7.0 yards per pass attempt. The Niners have yet to covered in the post season and still come up the favorite but maybe not by game time. I prefer to lay a small money line price. Take SAN FRANCISCO!

Detroit at San Francisco 6:30 ET

49ers (-) over Lions- The party’s over...turn out the lights sweet darling. It was a nice run and a good season for Detroit but there will be no Androcles around to remove the thorns that the Niners will inflict on their person. Although Jared Goff has been to this game before and even to the Super Bowl it will not be enough. For the rest of their crew playing in the championship game is fresh and new and when they realize where they are things play out differently. I’ve heard a lot of how the Lions are weak on the rod, well I don’t see it as they were 6-3 SU and 7-2 ATS not too shabby. But, the Lions to a man went over the top with their celebration after defeating Tampa Bay who was pretty much accepted as the worst team to make the playoffs even less regarded than Green Bay the final seed. San Francisco is making their third straight championship game appearance while the Lions their first since 1957. Niners averaged 140 YPG rushing five more yards than Detroit and they held opponents to 89.7 YPG rushing and Shanahan is 2-0 lifetime against the Lions. Brock Purdy struggled in the rain last week but will return to form here. Take SAN FRANCISCO!

AFC Championship

Kansas City at Baltimore 3:00 ET

Chiefs (+-) over Ravens- This should be an encounter worth watching as the Chefs enter their sixth straight AFC Championship game and Baltimore has a chance for the first time since 2012. MVP’s abound as QB Patrick Mahomes has two MVP and Super Bowl rings and Lamar Jackson has one MVP and most likely a second this season. These two great quarterbacks have met four times with Mahomes & co. winning three. The Ravens led the NFL in scoring defense allowing just 16.5 PPG. and Mahomes number have dropped this season from last in passing yards 5,250 to 4183 and in TD passes from 41 to 27 and he had a career high with 14 interceptions. I’ have been reminded all week of Mahomes fantastic record as an underdog (9-1-1 ATS) and of Jackson’s short-comings. Too much overload for me...rake BALTIMORE!

Tampa Bay at Detroit 3:00 ET

Buccaneers (+) over Lions-  You have to admit Tampa Bay is the least likely of the remaining contenders to make it t the Super Bowl. With that being stated it should understood that they will have the most money bet against them especially in Detroit where the ‘Public choice’ Lions dominate (7-2) opponents. Last week my lone Megabucks playoff gaff was when I backed them and a back door score & cover by the Rams (all part of the game) made Monday’s sweep so vital. The Buccaneers were really aggressive offensively as our Megabucks winner Monday pushing Philadelphia around. Baker Mayfield (337 YP) was his usual self and the Buc’s managed to win with defense taking the ball away. If there is any pressure it is on the Lions as the Buccaneers are meshing together a they are as healthy as they have been all season. Take TAMPA BAY!

Green Bay at San Francisco 8:15 ET

49ers (-) over Packers- Who needs Aaron Rodgers...the Packers will find out Saturday night as their Love-in ends. Before I start how good Green Bay and Jordan Love looked against Dallas last week. Good enough for many to believe the Packers have a shot on the money line this week, a thought that never came to mind last week and certainly not here. Remember, that they were playing the Cowboys and they ambushed the cowpokes in their own back yard. Not about to happen this week as the Niners are as healthy as they have been all year and they will not take Love lightly after what we all saw last week. Take SAN FRANCISCO!

Philadelphia at Tampa Bay 8:15 ET

Buccaneers (+) over Eagles- The once high flying Eagles who at 10-1 had already clinched a playoff spot have been grounded for six weeks losing five times. They only defeated the pitiful Giants (who beat them on the final day of the season) and are 0-6-1 ATS in their last seven games overall. I didn’t expect mush out of Philadelphia after they clinched but I never really thought that they would tank this what I saw put of Jalen Hurts was a slower banged of version of the last year’s NFC Champions. Truth be told, I was fully accepting the losses and was looking forward to playing on them when the playoffs began (not even thinking of what the match-up or line would be). Now, Tampa Bay is probably the least respected team in the playoffs even if they won their division and are hosting a wild card game. These two met in Florida week #3 with the visitor winning 25-11 as Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield was inconsistent as he is prone to be. One of the surprising stats that I came across is that the Philly defense is surrendering 357 YPG and is ranked No. 26 (Not what I expected). What troubles me here is that there must be so many more people that were having the same thoughts as the Eagles backers would rather fade the Buc’s. I will take the points here and see if my side can keep it within 3-points. Take TAMPA BAY!

Los Angeles Rams at Detroit 8:15 ET

Lions (-) over Rams- Story lines abound this match-up between the Rams and Lions as they two clubs will reunite a battle between two quarterbacks that were virtually swapped for each other. Matthew Stafford went from Detroit to Los Angeles and won a Super Bowl while Goff was banished to the Lions form LA and after early struggles lead his club to their first division title since before dirt. The rams have won seven of their last eight games and  maybe that is why this line is as low as it is as I expected the NCF North Champ to garner more resect. But, maybe they aren’t supposed to have it as the general public is backing the Rams and driving the price even lower. Goff threw for 4,575 yards and 30 TD passes and is looking to prove Sean McVay made a mistake jettisoning him to Detroit (difficult to do as the Rams won it all with Stafford leading the way). Way too much support for LA while the Lions will roar once again at home. Take DETROIT!

Cleveland at Houston 4:30 ET

Texans (+) over Browns- So what was the biggest difference between the Houston team that  had the least amount of wins last year and the club that is hosting an NFL Wild Card game. My first thoughts run to coaching and DeMeco Ryans and the job he has done or is it the decision to draft CJ Stroud (who they say they would have selected even if Bryce Young was available). Coaching in football has the most impact of any sport and having a quarterback rookie or not that has made it through the season with just five interceptions ,23 TD passes and over 4,000 passing yards. Stroud’s numbers surpass the rookie seasons of most Hall of Fame QB’s and that being known, it is also known that rookie quarterbacks starting their first NFL Playoff game is not a good investment and they are in a fade position. The Cleveland has won four in-a-row and have settled on their QB following a scenario of five different quarterbacks reaching for out to the retired and former Super Bowl winner Joe Flacco who has 15 post-season starts. Browns are 4-1 behind Joe although he has already thrown eight picks but the No. 1 defense has bailed themselves out. Not today. Take HOUSTON!

Kansas City at LA Chargers 4:25 ET

Chargers (-) over Chiefs- We are all aware that the Chiefs will be looking to heel some of the walking wounded this week but the question is are the Chargers able to take advantage of the skeleton crew Kansas City puts out on the field. The defending champs are locked into the No. 3 seed win or lose and will be very conservative while LA will be without QB Herbert but trying to end on a positive note after sour season. With one team cares and the other is just going though the motions there is only one side to play...take LA CHARGERS!  

Houston at Indianapolis 8:00 ET

Colts (+) over Texans- This encounter has so many variables that it is difficult to sort out what is relevant and what is not. The first and most important factor is that who ever wins here is guaranteed a Wild Card spot in the NFL post-season and the winner could capture the NFL South and wrap up a home game if Jacksonville losses to Carolina. (without Lawrence the Jaguars just -3 on the road). Houston has a slew of injuries to key personnel as sack lead Greenard is out along with their starting tight end and six other starters are with out or questionable. Yet, as long as CJ Stroud is starting at quarterback for the Texans the public will be backing them. In last year’s finale Houston gave away the Number 1 pick by converting a two-point conversion on the games final play to win by 1-point over who?...here it comes...the Colts. This time around even that isn’t good enough. Take INDIANAPOLIS!

Los Angeles Rams at New York Giants 1:00 ET

Giants (+) over Rams- Well, Tommy ‘Cutlets’ DeVito’s 15-minutes are up and the Jersey native can always say what was but from here on out he will on the sidelines (if that). The Giants, one of the two disasters that have been playing professional football in New York this year have not quit on the season. Unlike their AFC rival the New York Jets and they are reviving QB Tyrod Taylor who I liken to Geno Smith. Taylor who started at QB in the 2010 Orange Bowl opposite Andrew Luck, has a Super Bowl ring (Baltimore), a Pro Bowl appearance and 13 years under his belt. He was very inconsistent in his early years but has been around long enough to mature into the quarterbacking position and can still be ‘electric’ creating explosive plays. The Giants have not quit and can pull the outright upset win (always take the points) over the Rams. The Rams have been overachievers this season and and have finally caught the eye of the public and it will catch up to them here. Take NEW YORK GIANTS!

New Orleans at Tampa Bay 1:00 ET

Saints (+) over Buccaneers- I’m hearing quarterback Baker Mayfield has been outstanding controlling the ball and has grown into the position after a number of disappointments. In his sixth season and with his fourth team in the last three years, he currently has the highest QB rating of his career at 96.7 and the Bucs have won four in-a-row. New Orleans is still live in the division but only with a win here and they were defeated soundly by Tampa Bay 26-9 in the Superdome and are looking to extract a turn about here. Saints defense up to the ask as Mayfield under pressure reverts back to form. Take NEW ORLEANS!

Detroit at Dallas 8:15 ET

Cowboys (-) over Lions- There are a couple of key factors that I must consider when viewing this contest. To start although Detroit still has motivation to gain home field and the No. 1 seed they should still be hung-over from celebrating the clinching of the NFC North Division title for the first time in 30 years. Meanwhile, Dallas needs a win in the worst way after getting thumped by Buffalo 31-10 and then last week blew every opportunity to win and finally could not make a stop against Miami in a 22-20 loss. The Cowboys have dominated all opponents at home scoring over 30 points in all seven wins going 6-1 ATS. Take DALLAS!   

New York Jets at Cleveland 8:15 ET

Jets (+) over Browns- Talk about quarterback issues both of these teams are on their fourth starting quarterbacks and one of them was on a couch in his living room before coming out of a forced retirement. Cleveland has been through Watson, Thompson-Robinson, PJ Walker and now Joe Flacco who has led them to four straight wins and at 10-5 which has them a No. 3 seed in the AFC. The Jets, well, it is sad. They have been through Arron Rodgers (4-plays), Wilson, Tim Boyle (who has been released) and now Trevor Siemian who is in his seventh year and fourth different team in the last three years and his highest completion percentage in any season was 57 and his current QB rating after three games with the Jets is 53.8 with one TD pass and three interceptions. Not very impressive is it. The Browns are 7-1 both SU and ATS at home while the Jets have covered once in six road games. But, I expect both of these AFC rivals to move toward the center with the jets being better and the home team sliding a bit. Siemian led the green slime to 30 points last week against Washington and he can keep this one close as their defense steps up. Take NEW YORK JETS!

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Baltimore at San Francisco 8:20 ET

Ravens (+) over 49ers- This could very well be a preview of this years Super Bowl as both these clubs are currently at 11-3 and the No. 1 seeds in their respective conferences. The loser of course still can retain that position by winning their last two games. Baltimore has won five of the last seven meetings but the most recent encounter was four years ago 20-17 at home and of course in the Super Bowl 34-31 in 2012. I imagine the spread is this high based on the MVP potential of Brock Purdy (the favorite in Las Vegas -260) and Christian McCaffrey as well as an offense that leads the NFL averaging 7.0 yards per play. The Ravens have the No. 2 defense overall and this is where the winner will be determined. In a game like this where both teams actually have a chance to win the game I would prefer taking points especially by the underdog here who feels slighted by the odds makers. Take BALTIMORE!

New England at Denver 8:20 ET

Patriots (+) over Broncos- Upon researching the results of past meeting it was found that the last time these two team met was 10 season’s ago when Brady and Manning were leading their respective clubs. There really isn’t to many positive things that can be said about the Patriots and after a slow start by Denver who lost their first three games and surrendered 70 points to Miami before defeating Chicago with a late fourth quarter comeback. New England has had a horrific season going 3-11 SU and (4-10) ATS but have covered two straight including a win over the Steelers. The broncos attack is based on their run game and stopping the run is about the only thing the Pats have had some success doing is stopping the run. Take NEW ENGLAND!

Dallas at Miami 4:25 ET

Cowboys (+) over Dolphins- There is a rap that going with both of these teams and one of them will prevail to end the knock on them. The talk is that neither of these teams wins against top competition although the Cowboys did a job on Philadelphia who is fading fast two weeks ago and then were punished by Buffalo last week. Miami shut out  (30-0) the hapless Jets last week and the gap between that New York team and Dallas is huge. The Dolphins could just get man-handled by the Dallas interior and I look for one eam to rebound and the other to slide back. Take DALLAS!

New Orleans at LA Rams 8:15 ET

Saints (+) over Rams- Holy moly, hold on a second now...the Rams are currently in the NFC’s final wild card spot, this team predicted to win no more than five games. I must give Sean McVay credit for what he has done with a club that sold out to get to the Super Bowl is recovering nicely. For New Orleans iit s the same old story, they have covered just four of  fourteen games (too much Cajun money) but they are still in the NFC hunt and are tied in the NFL South at 7-7. The Rams are near the top in Red Zone efficiency scoring 50% while while the Saints were at the bottom but of red zone TD % until making good on nine of their last 10 opportunities. Both clubs off wins over cream puffs and won easily. This time it comes down to the final gun...take NEW ORLEANS!

Baltimore at Jacksonville 8:20 ET

Jaguars (+) over Ravens- It is amazing what transpires during the NFL season. Two weeks ago Jacksonville was siting atop the AFC with a chance to position them selves as the No. 1 seed for the playoffs. Baltimore currently leads the AFC race with a one-game lead over Miami and they can actually clinch a playoff spot with a win here and a number of other NFL happenings. Although they haven’t looked good in losing their last two games against Cincinnati and Cleveland they lost by a combined seven points with a hobbled Trevor Lawrence. Jags 6-1 ATS in the last seven meetings. Take JACKSONVILLE!

Dallas at Buffalo 4:25 ET

Bills over Cowboys- The ‘Boys will be boys’ still holds true to me when thinking about this Cowboys squad. Granted aside from the Niners Dallas has by far been the most impressive club scoring a leading 421 points. They have won five straight and 7-of-8 and enter Buffalo off a huge division win over Philadelphia and they are in a perfect spot to get ambushed. To start with Buffalo in December is not always pleasant and it is something the desperate Bills are accustomed to playing in these conditions. After losing by three points to the Eagles (out-played them) Buffalo responded with a win (however fortunate) over Kansas City. Don’t count them out...take BUFFALO!   

Pittsburgh at Indianapolis 4:30 ET

Steelers (+) over Colts- Has what we have been saying about Pittsburgh all alone coming to fruition and that they just really not all that good. Despite the Steelers winning record that had been out-gained by opponents in each of their first 10 games. Once again a pair of 7-6 clubs fighting for a post season berth and with so many teams hanging at this level the final playoff spots with most likely be earned through tie-breakers. Indy’s Jonathan Taylor is questionable and even if he ays his effectiveness is in question.  21-6 advantage an have woo eight streak series \.Mitch Trubisky gets the start for the ‘Men of Steel’ and he will protect the ball better than Kenny ‘You’ Pickett. Take PITTSBURGH!

LA Chargers at Las Vegas 8:15 ET

Chargers (+) over Raiders- This contest between two of the more disappointing teams this season in a year that the overall level of play and officiating has left much to be desired Not, just this two but the overall play although these two are at the bottom of the cure. For Los Angeles (It is easier to write than say, I’m still labeling the Chargers, ‘San Diego’ in speech) having no Justin Herbert means exactly what? I wonder if it will make a difference in the final analysis because Herbert puts up great numbers time and again but rarely wins. So, who is his replacement Why it is Easton Stick who has thrown one pass in his five-year NFL career, but was he was 49-3 as a starter at North Dakota State. Las Vegas is coming off a shutout 3-0 loss to the Vikings and is considering a move off of rookie QB Aiden O’Connell who in six starts had four TD passes and seven interceptions and a QB rating of 58.3 on the season. Take CHARGERS!

Green Bay at N.Y. Giants 8:15 ET

Giants (+) over Packers- Watch out homespun Tommy DeVito has the throngs of Giants fans rooting with hope and the Pack is back in Love. Green Bay has won their last three moving into the 7th seed while New York was about to quit on the season until DeVito’s gave them a spark which has given them life. Although sacked 22% of drop-backs he stands tall in the pocket and take the hit. Take  NEW YORK FOOTBALL GIANTS!

Philadelphia (10-2) at Dallas (9-3) 5:20 PM ET

Line: Cowboys -3.5 (52.5)

Analysis: Philly just doesn’t pass the eye test as they did last season and Dallas with or with their coach has been a juggernaut at home going 6-0 and averaging 41 points. The Eagles won the first meeting 28-23 while the Cowboys appeared to out-play them but failed to execute when needed most. This is a strong number in my eyes which see the Eagles wings getting clipped. Both teams were destroyed by the 49er’s but Philly will have a tougher time recovering after last weeks beating. Dallas 33-24

Denver (6-6) at L.A Chargers (5-7) PM 1:25 PT

Line: Chargers -2.5 (43.5)

Analysis: Well, according to ‘Hoyle’ the way to win with the Chargers is take them when getting points on the road and play against them as home favorites. Denver’s win streak ended as Russell Wilson turned it over in the end zone in the final seconds. Wilson had his mini run but I expect that the difference between him and Justin Herbert will be obvious to all by this one’s end. Chargers still alive after stirring 6-0 win over Patriots and move one step closer today. LA CHARGERS 33-23

Cincinnati at Jacksonville 8:15 ET

Bengals (+) over Jaguars- I believe that there has been a general over reaction to both of these team because of their recent play. So, trending to the negative are the Bengals and becoming the public’s choice the Jacksonville stock has never been higher. Cincinnati has dropped three straight while the Jaguars have won seven of eight and their only loss was to San Francisco. Jags QB Trevor Lawrence has better command of the offense now to go with his talents as he is learning how to win. Win...that is something the Bengals don’t understand for certain situations. What I say here is the truth and it is why I like them (Go figure). Here it is and this won’t be easy to swallow. The Bengals have lost nine straight Monday night road games (their last win came on Oct. 22, 1990 (that’s Oct. 22, 1990) and there is more, they have lost 15 straight prime-time road games and lastly they have lost 26 of 27 night road games. When you put it all together it seems that the Bengals don’t stand a chance and maybe they don’t but, when people have buried a team and assume they are done, that they have quit, that they are finished...that’s when amazing things start to happen. These guys are pro’s and after their inept offensive performance at Pittsburgh picking up only 10 first downs and gaining just 25 yards rushing i expect personal pride to rise up and for them to go toe-to-toe with the home club. Jake Browning gets his second start for the two-time defending division champs. Somehow, the money goes to CINCINNATI!

Kansas City at Green Bay 8:20 ET

Packers (+) over Chiefs- The Chiefs have split their last four games and for the most part are just trodden along until the playoff when they will be primed for action. The first time these two met for real was Super Bowl I where the Green Bay who easily 35-10. Bart Starr was the Packers leader and today it is all Love...Jordan Love who has improved weekly leading the Pack to three wins in their last four games after starting 2-5. Green Bay is 3-2 at home and have incentive as they are now in the Wild Card chase. Take GREEN BAY!

Detroit at New Orleans 1:00 ET

Saints (+) over Lions- The roar has become a whimper out of the Lions last week as they lost for the seven straight Thanksgiving day, this time to the Packers. Detroit still leads their division by three games and face the Saints who are also in first place in their division despite their 5-6 record as they play in a division 2here no team finished at .500. Head-to-head New Orleans has won six of the past nine meetings but have dropped two straight on the road on Atlanta and Minnesota and return to the Super Dome (? new name) for the first time in a month. Cajun cooking gets the Saints ready here. Take NEW ORLEANS!   

Seattle at Dallas 8:15 ET

Seahawks (+) over Cowboys- These two NFC clubs are moving on opposite directions as Dallas is picking up momentum and has been destroying visiting teams while the Seahawks have dropped their last two and three of four. In the last meeting in September 2020 Seattle won and covered at home and has covered the last four meetings with the squads goes 5-5 in their last 10 SU. The Cowboys have been perfect at home going 5-0 both SU and ATS with an average score of 41-12 with the least amount of points scored in their home opener against the NY Jets when they managed only 30 points. Seattle blew a game late to the Rams and were out classed at home by San Francisco on Thanksgiving (‘Turkey’ selection loser). The Seahawks are really nothing more than a midland club that ranks in the lower third of both offensive and defensive categories. But, somehow Pete Carroll (oh, so over-rated!) and Geno Smith will be at their best for this nation audience. Take SEATTLE!

Baltimore at LA Chargers 8:20 ET

Chargers (+) over Ravens- Los Angeles of course will do what is the least that is expected from them and at 4-6 most should expect them to fall to the current top seed in the AFC. Baltimore is 8-3 and have won five of six while the Chargers have lost five games by 3-points or less. The Ravens will be shorthanded without tight end Mark Andrews who is Lamar Jackson’s favorite target. LA has dropped their last two games to Detroit and Green Bay and at No. 13 in the AFC need this game more than the Ravens. LA coach Brandon Staley is on the hot seat and this game may determine just when he will be let go. Take LA CHARGES!

Pittsburgh at Cincinnati 1:00 ET

Bengals (+) over Steelers- Got to love it...we played against Cincinnati at Baltimore and they lost more than the game as Joe ‘Cool’ Burrow was removed from the game for the rest of the season. Pittsburgh with their defense (they have no offense) has won six of 10 games and yet has been out-gained yardage wise in all 10 encounters. The surprising fact is the Steelers are ranked No. 27 in total defense and this could be the week it all catches up with them. The Bengals have won 4-of-5 meetings with the Pitt with the win coming by 3-points in overtime. Jake Browning is stepping into the leading role and the Bengals have confidence in his ability as a QB and I guess they should know. Take CINCINNATI!

San Francisco at Seattle 8:15 ET

Seahawks (+) over 49ers- Certainly, the key factor surrounding this game is not just the availability of QB Geno Smith and effectiveness. As good as he has been throughout his coaching career Pete Carroll still loses more time with his in-game decisions. Now, coming off a loss to the Rams that never show have happened they host the Niners who are on a roll. But, `one thing that is certain in the NFL is that you-never really now until the dealing is done (excuse me Kenny).  Brock Purdy who many had already written off as a fluke leads the NFL in passer rating at 115.1 completion rate 70.2% and yards per attempt with 9.7 yards. Still, he is Mr. Irrelevant and falls short here. Take SEATTLE!

Philadelphia at Kansas City 8:15 ET

Eagles (+) over Chiefs- The Eagles (8-1) sport the best record in the NFL. The Chiefs (7-2) have the best record in the AFC and have swept the last four meetings, including 38-35 in Super Bowl LVII on Feb. 12. Both teams are coming off bye weeks. Andy Reid is the winningest head coach in the history of both franchises. Jalen Hurts is in the MVP race again this season as he has completed a career-high 68.9 percent of his passes for 2,347 yards with 15 touchdowns also with eight interceptions while Patrick Mahomes has about the same numbers with 2,442 yards and 17 touchdowns and has also thrown eight picks. The Kelce's Chiefs are also 4-0 against older brother Jason Kelce, the center for the Eagles but gets his brotherly revenge tonight. Take PHILADELPHIA!

Minnesota at Denver 8:15 ET

Broncos over Vikings- As Dandy Don used to say ‘turn out the lights sweet darling, the party’s over’...So much for Minnesota quarterback, astronaut, doctor, physics theorist and all around talent is about to meet his Waterloo Sunday night. No question Josha Dobbs has been a great story but he has been a starter for three different teams with in four months and maybe there is a reason teams were willing to part with him so quickly. The Broncos have gained confidence and this is the best Wilson has played in three years. Take DENVER!

New York Jets at Buffalo 4:25 ET

Jets (+) over Bills- What do you know, what do say...Buffalo is 5-5 and the hard part of their schedule is coming up and I do not mean the Jets. New York opened the season with a come-from-behind no-Aaron Rogers win and posted the 22-16 upset victory. Bills QB Josh Allen who leads the NFL in turnovers (11 Ints) had four that day and he has yet to show this season the form that made Buffalo the odds on favorite to win it all last season. The Bills are reeling and fired offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey and Allen says he feel responsible and he is. New York hasn’t scored an offensive touchdown in over 11 quarters as Zach Wilson struggles continue. But, the Jets defense is stout and the Jets need to muster just some scoring to win and they get it here. Take NEW YORK JETS!

LA Chargers at Green Bay 1:00 ET

Packers (+) over Chargers- I love playing against the Chargers and hate getting beat when I have Green Bay. Fortuitously we have make the correct choices with and against LA but with the Packers it has been a different story.Green Bay has lost our one-score games and simple thing like extra points have left them and ‘us’ on the short end of the point spread. True Justin Herbert may end up one of the games greats but he will be missing three receivers this week including All-Pro Keenan Allen. With such a small sample size of head-to-head meetings the Packers lead the all-time series with 10 wins and only two losses. Take GREEN BAY!

Cincinnati at Baltimore 8:15 ET

Ravens (-) over Bengals- It looked like Baltimore was ready to run away with the division leading Cleveland 31-17 at home with 8:50 left in the final quarter when Deshaun Watson led a six-play 75-yard TD drive and they and 41 seconds later an interception returned for a touchdown and the rest is history. The loss ended the Ravens four game winning streak as did the Bengals while falling to Houston. Although both clubs lost by game ending field goals Cincinnati’s loss had more impact moving forward. The major difference is in the defenses where the Ravens have the No. 2 ranked defense allowing just 273 ypg and the Bengals rank 30th allowing 384 ypg while the league average is 332. The Bengals are not today the team that we have seen in the past, on offense either where they are ranked No. 24 with 301 ypg while the Poe boys are at 362 ypg. I believe that at some time probably after the season we will hear that Joe Burrow has had some kind of injury...just sayin’...Take BALTIMORE!

Denver at Buffalo 8:15 ET

Broncos (+) over Bills- The Broncos (3-5) celebrated their most recent win over the Kansas City Chiefs during their bye week while the Bills (5-4) seek redemption from a loss at Cincinnati last Sunday. Denver is putting up stellar numbers defensively of late and kept three straight opponents under 20 points and kept the Chiefs out of the end zone prior to the bye week. Although five opponents averaged better than 4.7 yards per carry in the first eight games, and the Broncos are 32nd in the NFL in allowing 154.1 rushing yards per game. No problem the Bills do not run the ball adise from Allen for the most part. The Broncos are making a clear commitment to the ground game, calling a season-high 40 rushing plays against the Chiefs and posting consecutive games with at least 145 rushing yards. Take DENVER!

New York Jets at Las Vegas 8:15 ET

Jets over Raiders- I understand and know full heartedly that the Las Vegas Raiders are terrible and a coaching change and a win over the Tommy DeVito led Giants isn’t really anything. Now, the difference between the Giants QB and the Jets Zach Wilson may not be that great an improvement but defensively the Jets get the edge. Rookie QB O’Connell will make the grade for the Raiders but it is a bit early yet, he will have to earn his strips and pay his dues like he will Sunday night. Take NEW YORK JETS

Detroit at Los Angeles Chargers 4:05 ET

Chargers over Lions- Oh, what a perfect set-up ( at least in my mind)! The way the Chargers look even in winning Monday night are a very hard ‘take’ while Detroit is off a win over the Raiders. They will be the much fresher team, as it comes off a bye week, while the Chargers earned a road win over the New York Jets on Monday night. This LA Chargers team is always in position to disappoint their backers and for they most part they do and for the most part as favorites. But, they are in a different role right down being played as an underdog at home. They have a tendency to surprise and they will again here. Take LOS ANGELES CHARGERS!

Buffalo at Cincinnati 8:15 ET

Bills (+) over Bengals- From what I have heard this week the Bills died about a year ago while in the playoffs when the Bengals took them apart from start to finish. Cincinnati has become the darling of the public with Joe Burrow back and a convincing win over San Francisco.The Bengals have won their last three while Buffalo has had some extra time to heal after their non-cover win over Tampa Bay a week ago Thursday. The line is too short and the money too strong on the Bengals to pass up...the Bills. Take BUFFALO!  

Dallas at Philadelphia 4:25 ET

Cowboys (+) over Eagles- From what I have heard and seen out of the Cowboys and the public us that Dallas was exposed against San Francisco and most do not believe that they can muster up and win here. The Eagles are flying high after another conference win over Washington coming from behind to do it Philadelphia just looks like they are getting better. each time out. There is one thing...Jalen Hurts is hurting! There is one thing that we can not deny and that is the Cowboys ability to make big plays on defense and for some reason it appears that Dak Prescott is at his best against these birds of prey. Take DALLAS

Las Vegas at Detroit 8:15 ET

Raiders (+) over Lions- Yes, I know...the Raiders do stink and are poorly coach and I am award that Detroit is looking to rebound from the beating they took in Baltimore last week. But, in this world of NFL Draft Kings things do not always go as expected. Las Vegas has scored 20 points just once this season and that was aided by a Mac Jones safety on the final play of a 21-17 victory over the powerful Patriots. The Lions are an offensive juggernaut and have scored less then 20 points once and that was last week. The Raiders were held to 235 total yards in last weeks loss at Chicago but will have one of the NFL’s winningest starting quarterback on record (percentage wise) Jimmy Garoppolo returning to action. The Lions will be with running back David Montgomery will be sidelined once again. Take LAS VEGAS!

Chicago at Los Angeles Chargers 8:20 ET

Chargers (-) over Bears- Talk about over-reaction the public is going gaga over a rookie QB he got a start and won against the Raiders and they have virtually written out the LA Chargers as their most recent efforts have fallen short. Chicago’s undrafted, unheralded and unknown quarterback Tyson Bagent has captured the attention of America with his performance (21 0f 29 162 yards) against Las Vegas last Sunday, but his 15 minutes of fame will be short-lived. The Chargers problems are many but their biggest problem in passing defense where they rank last allowing 310 YPG but the Bulls also have defensive pass troubles that Justin Herbert will exploit. Experience will be the difference here as Herbert will throw the ball down field something the Bears don’t do. Take LA CHARGERS!

Kansas City at Denver 4:25 ET

Broncos (+) over Chiefs- Kansas City is playing a champion should and winning six straight after an opening week loss to Detroit . Last week they defeated the impostor Chargers and have covered three straight. Included among their victories was a 19-8 Thursday night win over the Broncos their 16 straight win on the series and it has been 20 ears since Denver has won this game at home. The Chiefs have a contest against Miami next week overseas and they follow that with a Super Bowl rematch as the host Philadelphia. Russell Wilson has put up decent number but they have little value when he punks out near the red zone. Somehow, someway the Broncos get it done here and have a legitimate chance to win the game. Take the points with DENVER!

Minnesota at Green Bay 1:00 ET

Packers (+) over Vikings- Oh my, it appears that their is love for Love anymore in Green Bay. Now, the Packers fans are loyal and will always support their QB’s but the play on the field says the kid just doesn’t have ‘it’. Minnesota was impressive in their Power Play winner for us Monday night and everybody has taken notice of their winning 3-of-4 with Cousins throwing on 75% of their plays. Buy low, sell high...right now the Packers value  in plunging while the Vikings’ stock is soaring. Green Bay returns home after a pair of road defeats and three straight losses overall will be psyched up for this division rival who they defeated 41-17 in the last meeting as a 3.5-point home favorite. Take GREEN BAY!

Chip’s AFC North/South Game of Year

Cleveland at Indianapolis 1:00 ET

Colts (+) over Browns-  No QB, that’s no problem when you have the NFL’s best defense! The Browns are allowing just 204 YPG and ranked #32 passing with only 53% completions allowed. Indy was a major disappointment to many last week as the Colts continue to come up lame, but will have Jonathan Taylor join AFC leading rusher Zack Moss. With ‘MInshew Magic’ Indy has the QB advantage especially over PJ Walker, Robinson or even Watson (no practice this week)! Browns will be off 49ers upset and should get caught on the road as Indy rebounds here.Take INDIANAPOLIS!  

Jacksonville at New Orleans 8:15 ET

Saints (+) over Jaguars- Three seems to be the key number in this match-up as the Jaguars have won three straight while New Orleans has dropped 3-of-4 with their win coming over hapless New England. Last week public seemed to gravitate against Jacksonville after their stint in London and were surprised at the ease in which they beat the Colts. Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence is banged up but is expected to play while Derek Carr who sat out the previous week had 353 yards passing in last weeks loss and that would be more than enough this week. Take NEW ORLEANS!

Philadelphia at New York Jets 4:25 ET

Jets (+) over Eagles- Talk about a one-sided series and match-up! Philadelphia is 12-0 lifetime against the Jets and have outscored the ‘Green Slime’ by a 335-195 margin dating back 60 years (Ha), I guess the beat-goes-on. The different between the starting quarterbacks could not be more pronounced as Wilson is in his third year struggle and Hurts has become a superstar. The Eagles are soaring into this encounter 5-0 but will be without both defensive ends which will help New York powerful ground game. look for the Jets to fly over the soaring Eagles. Take NEW YORK JETS!

Detroit at Tampa Bay 4:25 ET

Buccaneers (+) over Lions- Detroit already has a 2-game lead in the NFC North and will travel to meet last years NFL South Division winner. Tampa bay has shown more than what is expected from them so far. The Buc’s have turned to QB Baker Mayfield this season and it appears that he has matured into the position with seven TD passes and better decision making. Tampa is off a bye week after smothering the Saints 26-9 and rely on a defense that has 12 sacks and 10 forced turnovers. The Lions are beset with injuries and their will be no Androcles to hell their wounds. Take TAMPA BAY!

Denver at Kansas City 8:15 ET

Broncos (+) over Chiefs- I noticed that Russell Wilson is the third rated (106,1)

quarterback in the NFL behind Purdy and Tagovaloa, but he doesn’t pass my personal eye test as he has lost a step and goes not to easily. That being said Denver overall has been a major disappointment as their overall play is so substandard especially their defense. Now, Kansas City is who we believe they are am I am wondering just how serious they are taking the Broncos as they have defeated them an unbelievable 15 straight times. The Chiefs are not worried about the Broncos have next week off followed by a home game against the Chargers and may not be fully focused...I hope! Take DENVER!

Dallas at San Francisco 8:20 ET

Cowboys (+) over 49ers- A rematch of NFC’s playoff contenders that have met in the post season the past tow years with the Niners winning both. San Francisco along with Philadelphia are the two remaining undefeated NFL squads. The Cowboys have three wins of 20 points or more and the 49ers have a pair of 18-point victories. QB Broke Purdy was 20-of-21 last week against Arizona and still hasn’t loss a regular season game as a starter. That ends here! Look for the Cowboys ‘D’ to assert itself. Take DALLAS!

Jacksonville vs. Buffalo 9:30 ET

Jaguars (+) over Bills- This contest is interesting on so many levels that I don’t really know where to start. I will with the location which is of course London, England and that throws a money wrench at us to start with. Jacksonville has made these games played overseas their home away from home as this is their 12th appearance including a win over Atlanta last week. Buffalo is coming off a huge win over Miami while the Jaguars remained to play for the second week in-a-row. These two met at Wembley Stadium in 2015 with the Jaguars winning 34-31 and I expect much of the same this time around. Take JACKSONVILLE!

Seattle at New York Giants 8:15 ET

Giants (+) over Seahawks- To start with the Seahawks have never lost at Giants Stadium (5-0) even winning a Super Bowl there while New York was watching it on TV. Expectations were high for the Giants this season a bit too high I believe and they have shown that to be true up to now. Seattle once again has been an over-achiever and I get you have to credit their coaching for that but at time that is their Achilles heel. The key factor here is that the Giants have had 10 days to regroup after their 30-12 beat-down from the Niners. NY lost at Seattle last season and if their coaching is where I expect them to be the Giants should move the ball and keep the Hawks below the 37-points that they have scored in their last two games. Take NEW YORK GIANTS

Kansas City at New York Jets 8:20 ET

Jets (+) over Chiefs- Poor Jets and poor NFL, their will be no Rodgers and Mahomes shootout as New York is stuck with Zach Wilson whom is the major part of the Jets failure on offense. In an era where a 67% completion rate is average Wilson’s is at 52.4% with only two TD’s and four interceptions this season. New York’s defense is supposed to be ‘elite’ and other than a second half effort against Buffalo they have not been there yet this year. The defense comes to play tonight to spare themselves the embarrassment for what most people expect to see happen. It won’t! Take the NEW YORK JETS!

Cincinnati at Tennessee 1:00 ET

Titans (+) over Bengals- So, thing are now supposed to be alright with the Bengals who posted their first win of the season over the Rams Monday night. Well, not so fst my friend! Cincinnati did have six sacks against LA but quarterback Joe Burrow still does not look the same. Maybe it is rust from not playing during the preseason in which he was hurt or maybe his injury is hampering his play because to me he still hasn’t passed the eye test. In other words he don’t look so good. The Titans are off a 27-3 loss at Cleveland (A-Play winner) and their is little that can said in a positive vein about their performance. But, like most professional teams when they have a game like that they play with more intensity and compassion the following week. Take TENNESSEE!

Detroit at Green Bay 8:15 ET

Packers (+)mover Lions- Both of these clubs are off victories that came in a totally different fashion. Detroit dominated Detroit dominated Atlanta in a 20-3 win while Green Bay had to come back from a 17-0 fourth quarter deficit (something they had never achieved at home in their100 year history) beating New Orleans 18-17. The Packer rally was led by Jordan Love who has a QB rating even below Justin Fields. Some how the Pack show they may not be totally back but good enough to win here. Take GREEN BAY!

Philadelphia at Tampa Bay 7:15 ET

Buccaneers (+) over Eagles- Much has changed for Baker Mayfield since the last time he faced the Philadelphia Eagles. He went 6-8 with the Browns in 2021 and 2-8 with the Carolina Panthers and Los Angeles Rams last season. Mayfield was in his third season with the Browns when he directed a 22-17 victory over Philadelphia in Cleveland on Nov. 22, 2020. Jalen Hurts began in Philadelphia as the then-rookie quarterback and won his first two starts this season and is 19-1 in his last 20 regular-season starts, his numbers are down this year. Take TAMPA BAY!

New England at New York Jets 1:00 ET

Jets (+) over Patriots- The last time the New York Jets defeated the New England Patriots, Barack Obama was president as the Patriots have beaten the Jets 14 straight times. Mac Jones leads the league in pass attempts, having completed 66 of 96 throws for 547 yards, four touchdowns and two interceptions through two games but he Patriots have gained just 164 yards on the ground, sixth fewest in the league. The Jets' young core has not been part of many defeats to New England, but players recognize the losing streak and want to start their own history. This is the start of a Jets streak over the Pats. Take NEW YORK JETS!  

Denver at Miami 1:00 ET

Broncos (+) over Dolphins- Mike McDaniel took over as Dolphins coach last season, leading the team to a 9-8 record and its first playoff appearance since 2016. Miami (2-0) picked up right where it left off under McDaniel, as the Dolphins are averaging 30 points and a league-best 462.5 yards per game following last Sunday's 24-17 victory over the New England Patriots. Denver hasn't been able to get in the win column just yet, Russell Wilson is finally starting to look like the quarterback the Broncos thought they were trading for. The Broncos led 21-3 at one point but surrendered 10 points in the final 1:47 of the first half before crumbling following the break. Denver's two losses have come by a combined three points, and executing plays when it matters most is quickly becoming an issue. This time they get it done. Take DENVER!  

New York Giants at San Francisco 8:15 ET

Giants (+) over 49ers- The 49ers (2-0) streak into their home opener with an NFL-best 12 consecutive regular-season wins. New York avoided traveling coast-to-coast by staying in Arizona after their victory for an extra three nights before trekking to California. Saquon Barkley who led the Giants in rushing (63 yards) and receiving with six receptions last as the Giants rallied last week to beat the Arizona Cardinals 31-28 on Sunday. Still, the Giants are still looking for their first sack and takeaway this season. Giants come to play...take NEW YORK GIANTS!

New Orleans at Carolina 8:20 ET

Panthers (+) over Saints- One thing both of these clubs have in common is that the both stared the season with ‘new’ quarterback under center (sometimes). The New Orleans Saints won their first game with their new quarterback while the Carolina Panthers lost their first game with a new signal caller. Now Derek Carr after nine seasons as a Raiders will  be and Saints leader when they visit Bryce Young and the Panthers on Monday night. Now Carr and Young are beginning an NFC South rivalry. Carr had a limited running game to work with. The Saints finished with just 69 yards while leading rusher Alvin Kamara served the first game of a three-game season. Young, whose longest completion gained 14 yards, was intercepted twice by Jessie Bates III last week and will be facing a Saints defense that intercepted Tennessee's Ryan Tannehill three times. The Panthers lost at Atlanta but dominated play holding the ball 10 minutes more than the Falcons and allowing just 13 First Downs and only 221 total yards. Take CAROLINA!

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Kansas City at Jacksonville 1:00 ET

Jaguars (+) over Chiefs- Jacksonville won its opener, 31-21 over the host Indianapolis Colts last Sunday, while the Chiefs fell 21-20 to the visiting Detroit Lions last Thursday. The Jaguars (1-0) have their eyes on snapping their seven-game slide against the Chiefs (0-1) when two of the AFC top teams meet Sunday in north Florida. Jacksonville hasn't defeated the Kansas City Chiefs since 2009. Mahomes looks like the off season hasn’t ended. Lawrence moving up! Take JACKSONVILLE!  

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Minnesota at Philadelphia 8:15 ET

Vikings (+) over Eagles- My original thoughts on this meeting is that the Eagles will play a better game this week than they did in their opening week win at New England. This season it would be fitting for Minnesota to take a big fall after a string of close wins last year and it might be catch up with them where they lose close games. In my way of thinking I should be all over the Vikings after a home loss but with just 41 yards rushing they shouldn’t do much better against this one of the NFL’s tougher defenses. But, Philly managed just 251 yards on offense against the Patriots. Not, enough tonight. Take MINNESOTA!

Green Bay at Chicago 4:25 ET

Packers (+) over Bears- This an opportunity for the Packers to a man to show the league and the public that they can win without having to rely on Aaron Rodgers. Chicago has put their future in the hands of quarterbacks Justin Field who may be the worst passing QB in the NFL but he may also be the best runner. Having run for 1,146 yard last season set all kinds of records but he only had two games with more than 200 yards passing as the Bears were dead last by a far margin in passing yardage. the best quarterback on the field will be Jordan Love who finally gets his chance to show his stuff and he will. Take GREEN BAY!

Detroit at Kansas City 8:15 ET

Chiefs (-) over Lions- Detroit closed the 2022 NFL regular season as one of the top five clubs in the NFL, starting 1-6 they then won 8-of-10 to close the year including a final game 20-16 win knocking the Packers out of the playoffs. During the off-season the Lions were seen by the public as the possible upstart Division and a futures winner. Kansas City will most likely be without Travis Kelce and believe me it won’t matter all that much. Since taking over in Kansas City coach Andy Reid is 9-1 in opening week and undefeated since Mahomes arrival. The Chiefs have the pride that comes with being a champion...take KANSAS CITY!

Kansas City vs. Philadelphia 6:30 ET

Chiefs (+) over Eagles- Let us hope that out boy MVP Patrick Mahomes is as healthy as the KC brass are telling us he is. There have been things said that leads me to think that they are not been completely forthright. I like the Chiefs here especially with the public (so far) and for the most part backing the Eagles. The part that I don’t get is why is everybody (well it seems that everybody) is willing to play against the leagues MVP and best player. I guess when it comes down to it the number for the Philadelphia defense are the dominate factor, ranking No. 1 against the pass and leading the league in sacks. No matter here. Take KANSAS CITY!

Kansas City vs. Philadelphia 6:30 ET

Chiefs/Eagles UNDER - To be truthful this play may be even stringer than the side. The general public and even many experts have run to the over here and the price keeps going up and I advise anyone that is playing the UNDER to wait as long as possible for the best price. Phill’s No. 1 defense should do their job and the Chiefs will make adjustments of their own. Big game pressure keeps this one low scoring. PLAY UNDER!

Cincinnati at Kansas City 6:30 ET

Chiefs over Bengals- Truly the hype about both of these quarterbacks is well deserved and the amount of adulation that is being bestowed on Joe Burrow already has him anointed as Joe Montana, Tom Brady, and Joe Namath aall rolled into one player. Of course the fact that he has never started a losing game against either Mahomes or Brady has legendary tones already.  I like the guy and how can you not and he may end up being all of those Hall of Fame greats before it is over but nobody is perfect and the Chiefs will take advantage of any mistakes no matter how big or small. Mahomes’ asset is his mobility and ability the throw accurately on the move. Last week we saw a small sample of him being ineffective while being forced to play a more stationary game. I believe that he is healthy and feels slighted because of all the attention given to his adversary and I’m expecting him to respond in a big way. Take KANSAS CITY!

Dallas at San Francisco 6:30 ET

Cowboys (+) over 49ers- How bout dem Cowboys...a huge win for Dallas last week over the offensively limited Buccaneers and now it is off to the Bay area in what NFC fans consider a classic match-up. San Francisco brings the No. 1 defense against the NFL inception leader in Zak Prescott who has thrown 16 to the opposition while missing five and a half games. After last weeks win I was sure that I would be on the 49ers but the odds maker  has deemed this the bogus line on the week.The price here is ridiculously low for the two teams resume and looks way too inviting for the favorite. Cowboys 12-5-1 ATS in their last 18 road games and the road team is 4-1-1 ATS in the last six meetings. Take DALLAS!

New York at Philadelphia 8:15 ET

Eagles (-) over Giants- The Giants actually looked like a real football team in their win at Minnesota last Sunday as Danny Dimes delivered his best game in his four year career. His most important contribution was the 80 yards rushing on seven attempts that kept New York’s drives alive. Playing against the Vikings defense was a treat that the Giants won’t see again. Ole Danny Dimes will have to deal with the NFL’s No. 1 passing defense and the No. 2 defense overall allowing just 301 YPG. New York’s defense who people are raving about their improvement is still ranked No. 25 allowing 358 YPG while the Eagles offense is No. 3 overall gaining 390 YPG. Hurts will be back after four weeks (all non-covers). This time they hold court. Take PHILADELPHIA!  

NOTE: Originally this game was posted in error with the Giants as the side...They are NOT.

Baltimore at Cincinnati 8:15 ET

Ravens (+) over Bengals- Will he or will he not...nah no way that Lamar Jackson plays and that means that Baltimore will rely on their No. 4 starter a quarterback. Anthony Brown will most likely get the start as back-up No. 3 Tyler Huntley was limited in practice thru Thursday. Brown made his first career start last week against these same Bengals and was 19-of-44 for 286 but had a pair of interceptions and a lost fumble. having seen the Cincy defense as fresh as last week should be helpful. Ravens defense isn’t what is once was but is still No. 10 allowing just 324 YPG. but still No. 3 against the run allowing just 92 YPG while Bengals run game is ranked near the bottom at 29 and the Ravens even without Jackson are No. 2 in rushing at 160 YPG. Play BALTIMORE!   

Seattle at San Francisco 4:30 ET

Seahawks (+) over 49ers- Here we go with my nominee for MVP Geno Smith leading the upstart Seahawks in the Wildcard weekend against the NFL’s most dominating defense owned by San Francisco. The 49ers defeated Seattle twice 2-13 (-5) and 27-7 (-8.5) holding the Seahawks to a total 493 yards combined in both games. On the season they allow just 300. which is truly amazing when you think of today’s NFL offenses. The Niners also come with the No. 5 offense even with their season long quarterback issues thy have the No. 8ranked rushing attack while the Seattle rush defense is ranked 30 out of 32 allowing 150 yard on the ground per week. But, sometimes the numbers just don’t pan out. QB Brock Purdy who every knows was the final pick in the 2022 draft has been excellent at protecting the ball while throwing multiple touchdown passes in six straight games (how bout dat). Here’s some fun stuff. Hawks are 6-2 ATS in eight Wild Card games and despite their two losses this season the Seahawks are 15-7-1 ATS in the last 23 meetings. But the balance the stats SF is 8-0 ATS against the NFC West this season...they finish 8-1 ATS. Take SEATTLE!

LA Chargers at Denver 4:25 ET

Bronco (-) over Chargers- This one belongs in the you have got to be kidding me category. Think about it, think about what we have seen out of Denver  and Russell Wilson and then think of what we have seen Justin Herbert do. Now, think of how many points LA is favored by over the 4-12 Broncos whose offense is so inept they set an NFL record for fewest points by a team after 10 games and they still scored just 16 PPG. Chargers are locked-in there playoff spot and will be resting. Well, one thing is that The Broncos have always played the Chargers tough as they are 5-2 ATS in the last seven meetings and they are 5-1 ATS in six meetings at home.Take DENVER!  

New York Giants at Philadelphia 4:25 ET

Eagles (-) over Giants- Oh man what a slaughter...a massacre, a killing, a brutal murder that is only a few of the terms that will be used when describing the final result of this contest. There will be no contest! I don’t care who is the Eagles quarterback because their defense will disassemble New York offense especially with the limited time that’s gong to be given to the starters for New York. A win for Philadelphia will assure them the No. 1 seed and a bye week. After two losses they are ready to re-establish their NFC dominance. Take PHILADELPHIA!

Tampa Bay at Atlanta 1:00 ET

Falcons (-) over Buccaneers- Who’s favored here...and Tom Brady says that the Buccaneers will go all out here, although they are locked into their playoff spot. I personally like him but I don’t believe him, yes he is right that they need to work but gee it’s week 18 and they can’t fix it in one week. Think of it Atlanta is favored and not just by a field goal. Tampa Bay is a sucker play and don’t fall for it. Bet no them the first week of the playoffs if you want but NOT here. Take ATLANTA!

Kansas City at Las Vegas 4:30 ET

Chiefs (-) over Raiders- Oh my how the Raiders supporters are rallying around Jarrett Stidham because of the 500 yards of offense that Las Vegas accumulated against the NFL top defense owned by San Francisco. The Niners thought that they  would cruise through Las Vegas but this is the NFL and for the most part you have to earn your wins and they did in the end as the new Tom Brady is emerging. Unlike SF, KC has something to play for, a number one seed and a first round bye in the playoffs. The Chiefs have defeated the Raiders 9-of-10 including a come-from-behind 30-29 win on a Monday night after trailing 17-0 in October. Mahomes eats up the Riders throwing 26 TD passes and only three INTs. That was Stidman’s first start anywhere since 2018 when Auburn played Purdue in the Music City Bowl. And guess what, he was limited in practice this week because of a sore elbow. Take KANSAS CITY!

Cleveland at Washington 1:00 ET

Browns (+) over Commies- This line looks a bit short to me when you consider where these two teams are and who is going to play. Let me start with Washington who despite not winning a game in a month still controls their own destiny as they must of course win here and then at Dallas next week. For Cleveland there is no such pressure as they have been eliminated from playoff competition. But we will have everybody’s favorite human being Deshaun Watson at QB once again and he is 2-2 in his four starts and is off a Christmas Day performance that looked like he wanted to be somewhere else completing just 15 of 31 passes for 135 yard, no TDS and 1 INT.  Carson Wentz was a starter when these guys were called Redskins (How dare they) and now he is back as the original starter in the most important game of the season against a non-play off, sub. 500 team and they are favored by less that a field goal. I don’t buy it and neither should you. Take CLEVELAND!  2

New Orleans at Philadelphia

Saints (+) over Eagles- If Philadelphia wins they lock up the number 1 seed in the NFL and if the Saints fail they will be eliminated from the post season. All things being even both side had the same talent the same situation you would have to say the team getting disqualified is greater motivation. That being said even with Gardner Minshew leading the charge the Eagles are stronger. The Saints defense has stepped it up the last eight games and are allowing just 15.6 points per game over that span. They have won their last two and will be entering this contest with a lot of confidence and a lot to play for. The Saints are 40-19 ATS in their last 59 road games while the Eagles are 1-4 ATS against teams with losing records. Take NEW ORLEANS!   

LA Chargers at Indianapolis 8:15 ET

Colts (+) over Chargers- These Colts have been something else this season and what else I couldn’t tell you other than we’ve don’t pretty well betting on and against them. Indy has lost four straight including losing the biggest lead in NFL history. Now, don’t you think that would embarrass you. The Chargers have been even better to us as we have no problems fading Herbert in the right spots and this is one of them. Indianapolis has changed quarterbacks once again and this time it will be Super Bowl MVP Nick Foles who with any luck won’t have to face Joey Bosa who does not appear to be ready. The Chargers are 1-3-1 ATS after a SU win and the underdog is 7-2-1 ATS in the last 10 meetings. Colts 5-0 ATS after allowing 30 points or more. Take INDIANAPOLIS!

Tampa Bay at Arizona 8:15 ET

Cardinals (+) over Buccaneers- Tampa Bay leads the NFC South with a 6-8 record and is looking to back into a playoff spot by winning the division with a less than .500 record. With Carolina and New Orleans at 6-9 but holding the tie-breaking edge, so it just adds pressure on an already flawed team. Arizona is already out of the playoff  picture and will have former Penn State QB 26-year old first time-starter Trace McSorely under center while the GOAT Tom Brady has started 330 times. Bucs are 1-10-1 ATS in their last 12 games overall and are dead last in rushing. Cardinals 4-0 ATS in the four meetings. Take ARIZONA!  

Denver at LA Rams 4:30 ET

Broncos (-) over Rams- This has got to be the ‘You have got to be kidding’ game of the week. With both these teams at 4-10 there really shouldn’t be much interest in the match-up except that the Super Bowl Champs are a home underdog to one of the worst offensive teams ever to grace the NFL averaging 15.6 points. With 12 different offensive line-ups and leading the league in sacks allowed and by now have just given up while Hackett’s Broncos are fighting for his job. Take DENVER!

Cincinnati at New England 1:00 ET

Patriots (+) over Bengals- How can anyone possibly play on the Patriots and against the Bengals after what we all witnessed last week. New England was in a dead heat with Las Vegas as time was expiring and for some reason decided that they had to win the game on the final play and second to Franco’s catch this could be the wildest final play of all time. Cincinnati meanwhile came from 17-0 and forced five straight turnover to defeat megabucks Tampa Bay. With the jets loss Thursday Cincy has clinched a playoff spot and will be care free and easy...nothing comes easy in the NFL. Take NEW ENGLAND!

Detroit at Carolina 1:00 ET

Panthers ()+) over Lions- Here me roar... the Lions are lining up their pray and have the Panthers in sight alone with a possible wild card spot. Since blowing a huge lead to the Dolphins on October 30 Detroit has won six of seven games and have gone 7-0 ATS over that span. Carolina who is still just one-game off the lead in the NFL South was completely shut down at Pittsburgh last week and will atone for that with an all out effort here. The home team is 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings and the underdog is 8-2 ATS in the last eight meetings. Panthers 4-0 ATS last four versus the NFC. Take CAROLINA!

Jacksonville at New York Jets 8:15 ET

Jaguars over Jets- A pair of clubs that are moving in opposite directions as the Jets have dropped three in-a-row while Jacksonville has won 3-of-4 with wins over Dallas, Tennessee and Baltimore. New York has out-gained Detroit, Buffalo and Minnesota by a over a combined 300 yards and still lost because of big play defensive breakdowns. Zach Wilson the No. 2 pick behind Trevor Lawrence in2021 will get to starting nod over Mike white for has a headache. The Jets have won five of the last seven meetings including a 26-21 last season as hosts and they do it once again. Take the J-E-T-S!

LA Rams at Green Bay 8:20 ET

Packers (-) over Rams- Never before has a defending Super Bowl Champion (4-9) won only four games after 13 weeks of play and never before has Aaron Rogers with and his Packers so inept. Green Bay who has dominated the NFL North with during Rodgers’ rein with occasional pressure from the Vikings. As it is the Packers have won seven of the last eight meetings going 8-0 ATS with Rogers tossing 20 TD passes and only three interceptions. The Rams are 31st on offense ahead of only Houston averaging 283 YPG and are 1-4 ATS after a SU win. That’s enough for me. Take GREEN BAY! 

New York Giants at Washington 8:20 ET

Commies (-) over Giants- the Giants have on once in six weeks and from what I see out there most expect them to come to life here in Washington a team that they played to a 20-20 tie two weeks ago in New York where the Giants blew a 10-point fourth quarter lead. The former Skins held Barkley in check in the first meeting and this time the league’s No. 4 defense will squash Danny Jones. The Dores are 6-1 ATS in their last seven overall and take control here. Take WASHINGTON!   

Cincinnati at Tampa Bay 4:25 ET

Buccaneers (+) over Bengals- Man, Tom Brady once again an underdog at home up against the NFL’s points spread leader Cincinnati at 10-3 ATS while Tampa Bay is dead last at 3-8-1 ATS. You know what has been said for eons and that is out with the old and in with the new as Joe Burrow takes over the mantle as the NFL’s winner! Yeah, it might seem that way but The Buc’s Tom Brady actually leads the NFL in competitions and yardage so the problem falls elsewhere. Burrow mentioned this week that this is just another game but I don’t believe Tampa Bay is approaching it the same way. The Bucs are desperate for a win as their playoff spot slips away. take TAMPA BAY!

Tennessee at LA Chargers 4:25 ET

Titans (+) over Chargers- We were winners with and against both these clubs last weeks as our Vegas Insider jaguars won outright over Tennessee and the Chargers cleaned house with our Sunday Night Stand alone winner over Miami. So, what I am trying to get to is that I believe that i have a really good feel for what is going on and I can see th Titans being a bully to a banged up team that rose to the occasion on national TV and now will revert to form. The Titans are 14-5 ATS on the road against winning teams and th Chargers are 7-20 ATS in their last 27 home games against teams with winning records. Take TENNESSEE!

Indianapolis at Minnesota 1:00 ET

Colts (+) over Vikings- Minnesota is in the same spot this week as last when what they need is one victory to clinch the division and a playoff. They are coming off a 34-23 loss at Detroit and are hosting the leagues’ second worst scoring team averaging 16.1 PPG who lost to Dallas 54-19 on December 4. In that contest the Cowboys scored 33 unanswered fourth quarter points and the Colts have had two weeks to regroup and wash away the stench they carried after that game.The Vikings are not respected by the odds makers so I why should I. Take INDIANAPOLIS!

San Francisco at Seattle 8:15 ET

Seahawks (+) over 49ers- Maybe the Niners don’t really need a quarterback with experience as they are able to post wins because the the NFL toughest and No. 1 overall defense. San Fran already posted a win over the Seahawks in September and Seattle has dropped their last two games and needs a win in the worst way to right the ship. The 49ers have nothing but positive stats except for one and this trend is way vital. They are just 2-8-1 ATS in their last 11 meetings in Seattle and 6-15-1 ATS in the last 22 meetings overall. Take SEATTLE!

New England at Arizona 8:15 ET

Cardinals over Patriots- Arizona as we might remember start the 2021 season with seven straight wins and it has been all downhill since. The Cardinals are 4-8 and with five games remaining are 3-games behind the conference leader. Cliff Kingsbury the Red Birds leader is on the hot seat here as the disappointment of the season falls on him and the best shortstop in the NFL Kyler Murray as he has thrown for less than 200 yard in each of the past two games. New England has lost their last two and are having problems at the quarterback position as well as Mac Jones has fallen short of a solid rookie season. In need it’s... ARIZONA!

Miami at LA Chargers 8:20 ET

Chargers (+) over Dolphins- I have it on good authority that the Chargers are coming to play this week against the favored Dolphins. Los Angeles (I still have trouble with that) is truly banged up and always do enough to lose but with an excuse be it coaching, penalties or player miscues the always seem to disappoint. Miami was man-handed by the 49ers last week and stayed in southern Cal as opposed to returning round trip to and from Miami. Charger defense has allowed 150 or more yards rushing six straight games but no to worry Miami only averages 89 YRP ranking No. 28. Running the ball is where LA need to shine as they try to recover from an 86 yard performance against Vegas last week and are 9-3 ATS the week after gaining less than 90 yards on the ground. So, it all comes out that that home team gets the Money going 7-3 ATS last 10 meetings. Take LA CHARGERS!

Cleveland at Cincinnati 1:00 ET

Browns (+) over Bengals- I love just about everything about this match up as the AFC defending Champs are off a huge victory over Kansas City last week as Joe Burrow remains undefeated against Patrick Mahomes. But, one team who Burrow has yet to beat on the field is the Browns. Cleveland finally has their starting quarterback in Deshaun Watson who was less then stellar last week against Houston. With the rust being played out I expect a bit of improvement from Watson and a letdown by the Bengals. Take CLEVELAND!

Las Vegas at LA Rams 8:15 ET

Rams (+) over Raiders- I just love it and if ‘we’ lose this match-up I will have more than egg on my face. Los Angeles is having the worst season after a Super Bowl victory. We all expect a down fall after winning the Big-One but injuries and down play have a decimated roster have been the major factor. Las Vegas on the other hand was so over-rated that they had to tank the first half of the year and then when the public soured on them they started to win. So now, the public is back and they are ready to tank again. PS...2nd worst defense in NFL. Take LA RAMS!

New Orleans at Tampa Bay 8:15 ET

Saints (-) over Buccaneers- Over the years it has been a losing proposition to fade Tom Brady as he in the greatest winner in NFL history. But, under the current circumstances with limited offensive talent to work with and a head coach that has never been successful as a head coach in his prior experiences. The Buccaneers at 5-6 are in perfect position leading the NFC South by two-games in the loss column over all other division clubs. New Orleans has lost their last two getting shut out by the 49ers last week and have averaged just 250 YPG their last three contests. The Saints are 7-2 ATS in the last nine meetings including 4-0 ATS in their last four at Tampa Bay. Bucs 1-7-1 ATS in their last nine home games. But guess what, I am not fading Tom Brady tonight. This is not the same Saints team that was led by Sean Payton. Take TAMPA BAY!

Jacksonville at Detroit 1:00 ET

Jaguars (+) over Lions- Here I am thinking that Detroit is that hot team and now the book-makers do this. What you ask? Well, the Lions and Jaguars have the same record (4-7) and the Lions had won three straight until Thanksgiving against the Bills but have covered four in-a-row while Jacksonville is off their thrilling come-from-behind win over the Ravens winning for only the 2nd time in their last eight games. I though I saw something in the Jags last week that make me believe that they are getting better and by the looks of this line so do the odds-makers. Take JACKSONVILLE!

Buffalo at New England 8:15 ET

Patriots (+) over Bills- Is Buffalo just slogging their way their the season before they start to show some real stuff that is expected of them or is what you see is what you get. Or can they be the most overrated team in the NFL and just don’t measure up to other expectations. are No. 2 in totals gaining 416 a game and they are No. 3 in passing with Josh Allen leading the way. The Bills Josh Allen is their leading rushing with Singletary close behind but, Allen has been involved in over 500 plays between his passing and running and that much usage with take its toll especially in the NFL. The Patriots are not in Buffalo’s class and the Bills are 3-0-1 ATS in their last four trips to Bean-town but they are 1-3-1 ATS in their last five road games and the Pats are 7-3 ATS at home and 6-2 ATS in their last eight games overall. Belichick will find a way to steal this one. Take NEW ENGLAND!

Pittsburgh at Indianapolis  8:15 ET

Steelers (+) over Colts- Wait a second...Indy is the home team. Not paying too close attention until the weekend and I had thought because of the meager line that the game was in Pittsburgh. So what they bookie is saying is that the Steelers would be favored at a neutral site. Everybody is pulling for Jeff Saturday and well this Monday after defeating the Raiders in Las Vegas and battling the Eagles to the final gun in the City of Brotherly Love (that is a frickin’ joke) the return home with a Dickens thought of Great Expectations. Too bad the odds-makers sees disappointment in store for Colts fans. Take PITTSBURGH!

LA Chargers at Arizona 4:05 ET

Cardinals (+) over Chargers- Like I said the Chargers do just enough to get you beat as they covered their last two against the points but lost both games outright to the Chiefs and Niners. Arizona on the other hand after starting, oh what was it 6-0 or 7-0 last season has been one the the worsts covers in the NFL. Coaching has been called into question along with a shortstop playing QB who refuses film study and would rather just wing it. But that will work against these guys because they know how to lose. Take ARIZONA!