NFL Week 16: Picks, predictions and more

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LANDOVER, MD – DECEMBER 17: Outside Linebacker Preston Smith /

Denver Broncos at Washington Redskins (-3.5)

How the hell is the line this low? The Broncos (5-9) are utterly atrocious. The Redskins (6-8) are average with a very good quarterback. This is easy money.

Pick: Washington 24, Denver 15

Detroit Lions (-5.5) at Cincinnati Bengals

Instead of playing the national anthem at Marvin Lewis’ last home game, the Bengals (5-9) should play taps.

Pick: Detroit 30, Cincinnati 20

Los Angeles Chargers (-6.5) at New York Jets

New York (5-9) has fought hard all year, but it’s not winning a game with Bryce Petty. Los Angeles (7-7) still has a real shot at a wild card berth, and it’s going to take care of business on the road.

Pick: Los Angeles 28, New York 17

Los Angeles Rams (-6.5) at Tennessee Titans

Can anybody explain how Tennessee (8-6) has eight wins? The Titans are the worst team I’ve seen with eight wins in my lifetime, and I’m 29 years old. Los Angeles (10-4) is going to clinch the NFC West with a rollicking win.

Pick: Los Angeles 37, Tennessee 22

Miami Dolphins at Kansas City Chiefs (-10)

Kansas City (8-6) is back. The Chiefs have crushed the Raiders and Chargers over the past two weeks, and they’ll punch their postseason ticket against Miami (6-8) on Sunday.

Pick: Kansas City 31, Miami 16

Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Carolina Panthers (-10)

Carolina (10-4) isn’t losing to Tampa Bay (5-9), which hasn’t played a complete game all year long. Look for Jameis Winston to seal the deal with some mind-numbing turnover.

Pick: Carolina 27, Tampa Bay 19