NFL Week 16: Picks and predictions
![Nov 27, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Kansas City Chiefs strong safety Eric Berry (29) awaits the start of a down in the first half against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports Nov 27, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Kansas City Chiefs strong safety Eric Berry (29) awaits the start of a down in the first half against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/c67ce9d762234a78b815860f97df2a9b8eee4b155309c2ea49014a5b39db25c9.jpg)
Atlanta Falcons (-2.5) at Carolina Panthers
Why would the Panthers (6-8) win this game? The Falcons (9-5) are playing for everything and the stadium will be half-empty in Charlotte. Look for plenty of points.
Pick: Atlanta 34, Carolina 17
San Diego Chargers (-6) at Cleveland Browns
Until the Browns (0-14) win a game, I’m not picking them to do so, or cover. The Chargers (5-9) will roll.
Pick: San Diego 26, Cleveland 16
New York Jets at New England Patriots (-16.5)
The Patriots (12-2) are looking to wrap up home0field advantage. They aren’t going to lose out on that by falling to the Jets (4-10), who just need to go home.
Pick: New England 30, New York 10
Indianapolis Colts at Oakland Raiders (-4)
This is going to be an absurd game. Both the Colts (7-7) and Raiders (11-3) can score points. Ultimately, take the better team at home, but it could go either way.
Pick: Oakland 38, Indianapolis 35
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at New Orleans Saints (-3)
The Saints (6-8) are dangerous but no longer the dominant force they once were at home. The Buccaneers (8-6) are playing for everything here.
Pick: Tampa Bay 27, New Orleans 24
Arizona Cardinals at Seattle Seahawks (-9)
After clinching the NFC West last week, the Seahawks (9-4-1) are looking for a first-round bye. The Cardinals (5-8-1) are completely dead behind the eyes at this juncture.
Pick: Seattle 23, Arizona 16