NFL Week 15: Picks and predictions

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 8, 2016; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith (11) looks to pass during the second half against the Oakland Raiders at Arrowhead Stadium. The Chiefs won 21-13. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 8, 2016; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith (11) looks to pass during the second half against the Oakland Raiders at Arrowhead Stadium. The Chiefs won 21-13. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports /

Tennessee Titans at Kansas City Chiefs (-5)

This is going to be a brawl. The Chiefs (10-3) are really good and the Titans (7-6) are pretty good but really desperate. Ultimately, take the talent and experience at home in brutal weather.

Pick: Kansas City 23, Tennessee 17

Philadelphia Eagles at Baltimore Ravens (-6)

The Ravens (7-6) absolutely have to win this game. Look for Baltimore to get the job done against the Eagles (5-8) who have gone in the tank since starting 3-0.

Pick: Baltimore 19, Philadelphia 16

Green Bay Packers (-6.5) at Chicago Bears

Aaron Rodgers vs. Matt Barkley. The Packers (7-6) are going to massacre their longtime rivals at Solder Field.

Pick: Green Bay 30, Chicago 17

Indianapolis Colts at Minnesota Vikings (-4)

This could be interesting under normal circumstances. However, the Colts (6-7) are coming apart at the seams from the top down and the Vikings (7-6) have a coach.

Pick: Minnesota 24, Indianapolis 13

Pittsburgh Steelers (-3) at Cincinnati Bengals

The Bengals (5-7-1) might be out of the race, but they are going to fight like hell in this one. Still, the Steelers (8-5) need to keep winning and probably squeak out with the victory.

Pick: Pittsburgh 27, Cincinnati 25