New York Jets at San Francisco 49ers (-2.5)
I would rather square off with a real-life version of Hannibal Lecter than watch this game.
Pick: San Francisco 20, New York 19, Combined Dignity, 0
New Orleans Saints at Tampa Bay Buccaneers (-2.5)
Nobody is giving the Buccaneers (7-5) the proper respect. This team is growing up right in front of our eyes. The Saints (5-7) are headed for another long winter thanks to a brutal defense.
Pick: Tampa Bay 31, New Orleans 23
Atlanta Falcons (-6) at Los Angeles Rams
It’s hard to see Jared Goff outplaying Matt Ryan in this game. The Falcons (7-5) need to win. the Rams (4-8) need to fire their head coach. Oh, wait…
Pick: Atlanta 32, Los Angeles 17
Seattle Seahawks (-2.5) at Green Bay Packers
This could be a great game. The Seahawks (8-3-1) are terrific but now without Earl Thomas. The Packers (6-6) have to run the table to make the playoffs. Who steps up?
Pick: Seattle 21, Green Bay 20
Dallas Cowboys (-3) at New York Giants
Another great matchup. The Cowboys (11-1) are playing incredible football. The Giants (8-4) are always dangerous at home and Odell Beckham Jr. could go off.
Pick: Dallas 24, New York 20
Baltimore Ravens at New England Patriots (-7)
The Patriots (10-2) are at home, with the better team and better quarterback. Still, this won’t be easy. The Ravens (7-5) are playing for their lives.
Pick: New England 23, Baltimore 17
Last Week: 12-3
Record: 119-73