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NFL Week 16 2020: Picks and predictions for every game

By Matt Verderame

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - DECEMBER 20: Bobby Okereke #58 of the Indianapolis Colts recovers a fumble in the end zone in the game against the Houston Texans during the fourth quarter at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 20, 2020 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - DECEMBER 20: Bobby Okereke #58 of the Indianapolis Colts recovers a fumble in the end zone in the game against the Houston Texans during the fourth quarter at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 20, 2020 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images) /
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NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – OCTOBER 25: Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints throws a pass in the first quarter against the Carolina Panthers at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on October 25, 2020 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – OCTOBER 25: Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints throws a pass in the first quarter against the Carolina Panthers at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on October 25, 2020 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) /

Somehow, the 2020 NFL season is down to its final two weeks, and the matchups are rife with postseason implications.

6-8. FOX. 10-4. 4:30 p.m. ET. 60. Friday, Dec. 25. 15. NO -7

The Saints have lost two straight and need to win or face falling out of the No. 2 seed. New Orleans is without Michael Thomas, but Drew Brees should be less rusty now after playing last week.

Pick: New Orleans 26, Minnesota 17

9-5. NFLN. Saturday, Dec. 26. 5-9. TB -9.5. 1 p.m. ET. 48. 50

The Buccaneers are one of the odder teams in the league, but this is simple. Tampa Bay clinches a playoff berth with a win, while the Lions have nothing to play for. Detroit will score a few points, but not enough.

Pick: Tampa Bay 30, Detroit 24

AZ -5. 42. 8-6. 32. 4:30 p.m. ET. 5-9. Amazon. Saturday, Dec. 26

This could be a tougher game than some expect. San Francisco is a divisional opponent with the coaching advantage. Still, the Cardinals are fighting for the playoff dreams, and the Niners are two weeks away from getting out of a nightmare campaign.

Pick: Arizona 31, San Francisco 23

59. NFLN. Saturday, Dec. 26. 7-7. 28. 8:15 p.m. ET. 9-5. MIA -3

The Dolphins earned a key win on Sunday over Bill Belichick, and now take on a mentally-defeated Raiders squad. Las Vegas has the offensive talent to keep this close, but Miami is a better team, with a better coach, and far more motivation.

Pick: Miami 27, Las Vegas 20

FOX. Sunday, Dec. 27. 44. 13-1. 124. KC -10.5. 1 p.m. ET. 4-10

The Chiefs are technically trying to lock up home-field advantage, so it should be all systems go with the starters. Kansas City should have its way with Atlanta, who can’t rush the passer or cover. Not an ideal matchup.

Pick: Kansas City 37, Atlanta 22

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