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NFL Week 15 2018: Picks and predictions

By Matt Verderame

NASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 11: Quarterback Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots drops back to throw a pass against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium on November 11, 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 11: Quarterback Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots drops back to throw a pass against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium on November 11, 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images) /
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CHICAGO, IL – DECEMBER 09: Khalil Mack #52 of the Chicago Bears warms up prior to the game against the Los Angeles Rams at Soldier Field on December 9, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL – DECEMBER 09: Khalil Mack #52 of the Chicago Bears warms up prior to the game against the Los Angeles Rams at Soldier Field on December 9, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) /

Green Bay Packers at Chicago Bears (-5.5)

The Bears (9-4) have the league’s best defense. The Packers (5-7-1) are essentially playing for nothing, and the offense hasn’t looked good in months. Chicago can clinch the NFC North on Sunday afternoon, and that’s exactly what is going to happen.

Pick: Chicago 26, Green Bay 19

Miami Dolphins at Minnesota Vikings (-7)

The Vikings (6-6-1) are now firing people because they aren’t anywhere close to what expectations had them at. Meanwhile, the Dolphins (7-6) pulled a miracle on Sunday and remain very much in the AFC playoff picture. The loser, on the other hand, is in deep trouble.

Pick: Minnesota 29, Miami 24

Oakland Raiders at Cincinnati Bengals (-3)

The Bengals (5-7) are insanely cooked, although they put up a fight last week. The Raiders (3-10) shocked everyone by beating the Steelers on Sunday, but can they win twice in a row? Ehhhh….

Pick: Cincinnati 27, Oakland 23

Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Baltimore Ravens (-8)

It’s hard to see the Buccaneers (5-8) winning this game. Baltimore (7-6) has to win, it has a punishing defense and the Ravens can just run the ball for days. Plus, the tilt is in Charm City. If Tampa Bay pulls off the upset, it’ll be because the defense steps up.

Pick: Baltimore 31, Tampa Bay 20

Tennessee Titans at New York Giants (-2.5)

The Titans (7-6) have to win this game, but don’t sleep on the Giants (5-8). New York has played much better as of late, and with Saquon Barkley running all over teams, Tennessee might have real problems in this one.

Pick: New York 30, Tennessee 26

Washington Redskins at Jacksonville Jaguars (-7)

Welp, Colin Kaepernick just won his case.

Pick: Jacksonville 13, Washington 9