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NFL Week 16: Picks and predictions

By Matt Verderame

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 /
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Dec 4, 2016; Foxborough, MA, USA; Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff (16) throws the ball during the fourth quarter against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium. The Patriots won 26-10. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 4, 2016; Foxborough, MA, USA; Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff (16) throws the ball during the fourth quarter against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium. The Patriots won 26-10. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports /

San Francisco 49ers at Los Angeles Rams (-4)

If there was ever a time to take your television, cover it in lacquer and set it on fire as a spectacle for your neighborhood, this is it. What a dumpster fire of epic proportions.

Pick: Los Angeles 13, San Francisco 10

Cincinnati Bengals at Houston Texans (-1)

The Bengals (5-8-1) are going to win this game. Why? Because Tom Savage is not going to become Joe Montana, and the Texans (8-6) are a below-average football team playing in a horrid division.

Pick: Cincinnati 24, Houston 13

Baltimore Ravens at Pittsburgh Steelers (-4.5)

Great game, and it’s likely for all the marbles in the AFC North. It could genuinely go either way, but when the Ravens (8-6) and Steelers (9-5) are involved, take the home team.

Pick: Pittsburgh 20, Baltimore 19

Denver Broncos at Kansas City Chiefs (-4)

The Chiefs (10-4) and Broncos (8-6) are going to be playing frantic football, needing the win. Ultimately, it comes down to the better team getting the job done after a tough loss.

Pick: Kansas City 16, Denver 13

Detroit Lions at Dallas Cowboys (-7)

The Cowboys (12-2) should win this game, especially with Matthew Stafford playing hurt. That said, the Lions (9-5) will be beyond desperate.

Pick: Dallas 27, Detroit 21

Last Week: 12-4
Season: 141-83

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