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NFL Week 15: Picks and predictions

By Matt Verderame

Nov 21, 2016; Mexico City, MEX; Oakland Raiders Khalil Mack (52) moves at the snap during a NFL International Series game against the Houston Texans at Estadio Azteca. The Raiders defeated the Texans 27-20. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 21, 2016; Mexico City, MEX; Oakland Raiders Khalil Mack (52) moves at the snap during a NFL International Series game against the Houston Texans at Estadio Azteca. The Raiders defeated the Texans 27-20. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 4, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (11) signals to teammates during the first half against the Washington Redskins at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 4, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (11) signals to teammates during the first half against the Washington Redskins at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports /

New Orleans Saints at Arizona Cardinals (-2.5)

This looked like a very intriguing game before the season. Now? The Saints (5-8) and Cardinals (5-7-1) are playing out the string.

Pick: Arizona 24, New Orleans 17

San Francisco 49ers at Atlanta Falcons (-14)

The Falcons (8-5) just scored 42 points on the road against a good defense without Julio Jones. This week? They are at home, likely to get Jones back and face the 49ers (1-12). Ballgame.

Pick: Atlanta 30, San Francisco 12

Oakland Raiders (-3) at San Diego Chargers

This is a tricky spot for the Raiders (10-3). Oakland is coming off a tough loss in Kansas City and the Chargers (5-8) are always dangerous with Philip Rivers. Still, the loss of Melvin Gordon probably spells the difference.

Pick: Oakland 33, San Diego 28

New England Patriots (-3) at Denver Broncos

Tom Brady is not losing to Trevor Siemian. The Broncos (8-5) will keep it close with their awesome defense, but the Patriots (11-2) are facing a punchless offense.

Pick: New England 20, Denver 13

Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Dallas Cowboys (-7)

The Buccaneers (8-5) have a real shot in this game. Tampa Bay is playing great football and the Cowboys (11-2) are starting to hear whispers of Tony Romo in the rearview. Could there be an upset?

Pick: Dallas 24, Tampa Bay 23

Carolina Panthers at Washington Redskins (-6)

The Panthers (5-8) are completely shot and the Redskins (7-5-1) have to win. Enough said.

Pick: Washington 29, Carolina 19

Last Week: 10-6
Record: 129-79

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