NFL Week 15: Picks, predictions and more

Cincinnati Bengals at Minnesota Vikings (-11)

The Vikings (10-3) can clinch the NFC North, and they are going to get their party going against the Bengals (5-8). Cincinnati needs a total housecleaning.

Pick: Minnesota 29, Cincinnati 16

Green Bay Packers at Carolina Panthers (-2.5)

The Panthers (9-4) beat the Vikings in a huge game on Sunday, but now they get a desperate Packers (7-6) team with Aaron Rodgers under center. Carolina is a very solid team, but Green Bay will be playing like a team on fire.

Pick: Green Bay 28, Carolina 23

Houston Texans at Jacksonville Jaguars (-11.5)

The Texans (4-9) are starting T.J. Yates against the league’s best defense. The Jaguars (9-4) can clinch a playoff berth with a home win, and they aren’t going to blow this opportunity. For the first time since 2007, Jacksonville will be in the dance.

Pick: Jacksonville 22, Houston 7

Miami Dolphins at Buffalo Bills (NO LINE)

The Bills (7-6) have no idea who is playing quarterback. The Dolphins (6-7) suddenly have a glimmer of hope after trouncing the Patriots. Miami pulls off the road win and goes to Arrowhead Stadium with a pulse on Christmas Eve.

Pick: Miami 21, Buffalo 16

New York Jets at New Orleans Saints (-16)

The Saints (9-4) are going to lay it on the Jets (5-8) something fierce. New Orleans has a great team, and Bryce Petty isn’t going to compete with a great team in the Superdome.

Pick: New Orleans 33, New York 6

Philadelphia Eagles (-7.5) at New York Giants

What should we expect out of the Eagles (11-2)? The Giants (2-11) are absolutely terrible, so Philadelphia should win, but how does it look. Can Nick Foles handle the expectations? It should be fascinating.

Pick: Philadelphia 24, New York 17