NFL Week 15 Predictions

NFL Week 15 Predictions

This week is full of terrible games. In my opinion, more than half of the games are meaningless, other than draft position. There are about 4 games worth tuning in to, in this order:

1. Broncos at Steelers: This is the only game this week where both teams' records are above .500. That is so sad. This should be a very entertaining game with some good story lines. Broncos are coming off a bad home loss against the Raiders. The Steelers are coming in hot and are at home. I think the Broncos are going to drop another game and lose to the red hot Steelers, who thrashed the Bengals in Cincinnati last week and have scored over 33 points in their last 2 games. Even with a good defense, the Broncos are going to have a problem with the Steelers' offense. Pittsburgh wins 30-24.

2. Cardinals at Eagles: The Cardinals just barely edged out the Minnesota Vikings last Thursday on sack-fumble. That puts the Cardinals in 2nd place in the NFC behind the still, undefeated Panther, who I will talk about next. This a huge game for both teams, implications different for both. The Eagles need to win if they want to stay alive in the NFC East and the Cardinals are looking to lock in the #2 seed and a first round playoff bye. The Eagles are on a 2 game win streak, beating the Patriots and Bills, but the Cardinals will end that streak with their potent offense and killer defense. I'll take the Cardinals over the Eagles 34-26.

3. Panthers at Giants: I like this game because I want Carolina's streak to continue, but the Giants shouldn't be taken lightly. The Giants are coming off a big win on Monday Night Football and need to win to keep their playoff hopes alive. Even though Carolina is essentially a lock at the #1 seed, I could see New York spoiling another perfect season. I'll still take the Panthers over the Giants in New York, 33-24.

4. Texans at Colts: This game lacks both 1st string starting QB's and both teams are competing for the division championship while under .500. Sad. I thought Houston was going to get on a roll and be the 6th seed. I was wrong. This is a pick em' game to me and just because the Colts seem like a slightly better team, I am going to go with Indy: 23-20.

Here are the rest of my picks:

WEEK	AWAY TEAM	HOME TEAM	MY PICK
15	Buccaneers	@Rams	Rams
	Jets	@Cowboys	Jets
	Bears	@Vikings	Vikings
	Falcons	@Jaguars	Jags
	Texans	@Colts	Colts
	Cardinals	@Eagles	Cardinals
	Panthers	@Giants	Panthers
	Titans	@Patriots	Patriots
	Bills	@Redskins	Bills
	Chiefs	@Ravens	Chiefs
	Browns	@Seahawks	Seahawks
	Packers	@Raiders	Packers
	Broncos	@Steelers	Steelers
	Dolphins	@Chargers	Dolphins
	Bengals	@49ers	Bengals
	Lions	@Saints	Saints

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