NFL Week 16 2018: Picks and predictions

The NFL regular season only has two weeks remaining, and a slew of playoff spots remain available for contenders to snatch up.

As always, all lines are courtesy of OddsShark.

Washington Redskins at Tennessee Titans (-10)

Let’s get down to business. Nobody is more down on Marcus Mariota, mostly because the Titans (8-6) win in spite of him. Still, he’s miles better than Josh Johnson, who has no business being in the NFL. The Redskins (7-7), everybody!

Pick: Tennessee 26, Washington 6

Baltimore Ravens at Los Angeles Chargers (-4.5)

This is going to be a tight game. The Chagrers (11-3) are trying to capture the top seed in the AFC playoffs. The Ravens (8-6) are attempting to win the AFC North. A loss almost dooms any chance of making the playoffs. Look for this to be a one-score game the whole way.

Pick: Los Angeles 20, Baltimore 16

Atlanta Falcons at Carolina Panthers (-3)

The Panthers (6-8) might be cleaning house in a few weeks, but they’re still better than the Falcons (5-9). This is an ugly game between two finished teams.

UPDATE: Cam Newton isn’t playing. Forget everything you just read.

Pick: Atlanta 24, Carolina 12

Buffalo Bills at New England Patriots (-12.5)

The Bills (5-9) deserve ample credit. They have almost no offensive talent and yet have won five games. All that said, the Patriots (9-5) are going to come out both desperate and furious. Not a great combo for Buffalo’s chances.

Pick: New England 31, Buffalo 17

Cincinnati Bengals at Cleveland Browns (-7)

The Bengals (6-8) are beyond dead on arrival. The Browns (6-7-1) aren’t making the playoffs but they are going full-throttle to build momentum for next season. This is a blowout.

Pick: Cleveland 33, Cincinnati 13