NFL Week 15: Picks, predictions and more

Los Angeles Rams at Seattle Seahawks (-2)

This should be a great game. The Rams (9-4) might have the better roster at the moment, considering all of the Seahawks’ (8-5) injuries. Yet how much does experience, age and home-field advantage matter? In these eyes, it means just enough.

Pick: Seattle 27, Los Angeles 24

New England Patriots (-3) at Pittsburgh Steelers

The Patriots (10-3) aren’t going to lose two games in a row. Plus, the loss of Ryan Shazier is absolutely devastating for the Steelers (11-2). However, Pittsburgh can score at will. The Steelers are going to put up points, but it won’t be enough.

Pick: New England 38, Pittsburgh 35

Tennessee Titans at San Francisco 49ers (-2)

Think about this: the 49ers (3-10) have won three games and they’re favored over the Titans (8-5). Why? Because the Titans are the worst eight-win team in NFL history. Tennessee might very well miss the playoffs if it loses this game.

Pick: San Francisco 19, Tennessee 16

Dallas Cowboys (-3) at Oakland Raiders

The Cowboys (7-6) are Raiders (6-7) are both fighting for their playoff lives, but Dallas is the better team. In fact, there are some real problems in Oakland circling around Derek Carr and Jack Del Rio, who both got huge deals in the offseason.

Pick: Dallas 32, Oakland 27

Atlanta Falcons (-6) at Tampa Bay Buccaneers

The Buccaneers (4-9) wouldn’t be terrible if Jameis Winston didn’t have 12 interceptions and 11 fumbles (four lost) this season. The Falcons (8-5) have to win, and they will, with ease.

Pick: Atlanta 34, Tampa Bay 23

Last Week: 8-8
Season: 129-79