NFL Week 16 2018: Picks and predictions

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - NOVEMBER 25: Andrew Luck #12 of the Indianapolis Colts hands the ball off to Marlon Mack #25 in the game against Miami Dolphins in the second quarter at Lucas Oil Stadium on November 25, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) /

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CHICAGO, IL – DECEMBER 16: Jordan Howard #24 and Tarik Cohen #29 of the Chicago Bears celebrate after Howard scored a touchdown in the first quarter against the Green Bay Packers with at Soldier Field on December 16, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) /

Chicago Bears (-4) at San Francisco 49ers

The 49ers (4-10) are playing the role of spoiler in fine fashion, but the Bears (10-4) are the NFC’s hottest team. It’s hard to see Nick Mullens lighting up Khalil Mack and Co., especially with the second seed still up for grabs.

Pick: Chicago 26, San Francisco 13

Los Angeles Rams (-14) at Arizona Cardinals

The Rams (11-3) are struggling, but the Cardinals (3-11) are the cure to all their ails.

Pick: Los Angeles 39, Arizona 20

Pittsburgh Steelers at New Orleans Saints (-5.5)

This should be the most entertaining game of the weekend. Depending on what happens with Baltimore, the Steelers (8-5-1) might need this game to make the playoffs. As for the Saints (12-2), they can clinch home-field advantage throughout the postseason with a win. Take the better team, the better quarterback and the better coach.

Pick: New Orleans 32, Pittsburgh 30

Kansas City Chiefs (-2.5) at Seattle Seahawks

The Chiefs (11-3) and their defense are involved in a big game. Basically, anything could happen. The Seahawks (8-6) are trying to clinch a playoff berth at home under the lights. Can they do it? It’s a coin flip, but give me Patrick Mahomes in a virtuoso effort.

Pick: Kansas City 31, Seattle 27

Denver Broncos (-2.5) at Oakland Raiders

This could well be the last game in Oakland for the Raiders (3-11), which is both sad and absurd. The Broncos (6-8) are cooked, but they are the better team.

Pick: Denver 27, Oakland 21

Last Week: 10-6
Season: 138-83-2