NFL Week 16 Predictions

NFL Week 16 Predictions

The Vikings are still in contention to win the NFC North division. They need to beat the Giants and have the Packers lose to AZ this week, which is very possible. With a win, they clinch a playoff spot. For the fans sake, I hope Minnesota wins and Green Bay gets beat so we get a week 17 match-up for all the marbles.

Here is a link regarding the only way the Vikings don't make the playoffs (Vikings miss the playoffs?)

The Saints are so bad at defense, it's hard to watch. Their MNF blunder was a metaphor of their season. Time to restart and get a new coaching staff and maybe some defensive players that can play.

I can't believe the Redskins are going to make the playoffs. What a joke. RG3 must be embarrassed about his situation. I bet he lands either on the Eagles, Browns, 49ers, or Texans next season. Even a bigger joke is the whole NFC East and especially the Eagles. Fivethirtyeight (2015 NFL Predictions) still has the Eagles making the playoffs at 41%, but knowing how the Eagles' season has gone, they will lose to either the Redskins or Giants when they control their own playoff hopes if they win out.

For the rest of the week, there are some notable match-ups to keep an eye on.

My Top Games

1. Green Bay Packers at Arizona Cardinals

This game is huge for both teams. If AZ wins, they secure a bye in the first round of the playoffs. If GB wins this game and their next game against the Vikings, they would steal a first round bye pending another loss by the Cardinals in week 17 against the Seahawks. If AZ wins, I don't know how they would approach their week 17 match-up because it would mean nothing to them in playoff seeding, but for Seattle it would mean securing the #5 seed, pending a Green Bay win over the Vikings. With all those implications, I believe both teams will be playing at their highest level. Both teams could very well win this game, but I'm going to stick to Arizona  to continue their winning streak because of their stellar defense and high powered offense, which will be too much for the Packers defense. I'll take the Cardinals over the Packers, 33-27.

2. Cincinnati Bengals at Denver Broncos

Like the Green Bay vs Arizona game, this game has huge implications for home field advantage and a first round bye. This game has lost a lot of climatic perspective due to both starting QBs being injured, but the value of the game hasn't changed. After 2 losses in a row, I think this is the game Denver gets back on track and takes a lead in the race for the #2 seed. Denver's offense has still been pretty good without Manning, but their ability to finish games have haunted them. Broncos over the Bengals 27-23.

3. New England Patriots at New York Jets

This is a must win game for the Jets, unfortunately they play their archival and the best team in the AFC. This game is very important for the Patriots as well because I believe with a win they lock up the #1 seed, which would mean home field advantage throughout the playoffs. Vegas has the Patriots favored by a FG, but I say they win by a little more. 27-23, Pats seal home-field advantage and end the Jets' playoff hopes.

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

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