The NFL is barreling down the stretch with the playoff pictures beginning to crystallize. Who takes the next step, and who falls flat?
All lines courtesy of OddsShark.com
Washington Redskins (-1) at Dallas Cowboys
The Redskins (5-6) and Cowboys (5-6) are both ravaged by injuries. At this point, though, it seems Washington can handle them better, considering Dallas is struggling to score a point.
Pick: Washington 27, Dallas 19
Denver Broncos at Miami Dolphins (EVEN)
The Dolphins (4-7) and Broncos (3-8) are both horrendous. How jacked up can anybody be for Jay Cutler and Trevor Siemian dueling it out? The draft can’t come soon enough for these two.
Pick: Miami 20, Denver 16
Detroit Lions at Baltimore Ravens (-2.5)
This is quietly a very important game. The Lions (6-5) have to win to stay alive in the NFC race, while the Ravens (6-5) continue to plug along in the AFC playoff picture. That said, give me Matthew Stafford over Joe Flacco.
Pick: Detroit 23, Baltimore 17
Indianapolis Colts at Jacksonville Jaguars (-9.5)
Jacksonville (7-4) is coming off a tough loss to the Cardinals, while the Colts (3-8) are coming off a loss to the entire league. The Jaguars have all kinds of issues offensively, but Indianapolis can’t take advantage with that roster.
Pick: Jacksonville 22, Indianapolis 19
Houston Texans at Tennessee Titans (-7)
The Titans (7-4) aren’t anywhere close to a normal 7-4 team. They are lucky to be above .500. That said, the Texans (4-7) are completely and utterly in the tank. Tom Savage happened.
Pick: Tennessee 26, Houston 20