NFL Week 15 2021: Picks and predictions for every game

Dec 12, 2021; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; The Kansas City Chiefs players on the bench dance during the second half against the Las Vegas Raiders at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 12, 2021; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; The Kansas City Chiefs players on the bench dance during the second half against the Las Vegas Raiders at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
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CINCINNATI, OHIO – DECEMBER 12: George Kittle #85 of the San Francisco 49ers is tackled by Ricardo Allen #37 of the Cincinnati Bengals during the second half of the game at Paul Brown Stadium on December 12, 2021 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)
CINCINNATI, OHIO – DECEMBER 12: George Kittle #85 of the San Francisco 49ers is tackled by Ricardo Allen #37 of the Cincinnati Bengals during the second half of the game at Paul Brown Stadium on December 12, 2021 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

The 49ers have a chance to take a big step towards the playoffs with a win over the Falcons. Atlanta, meanwhile, could vault over San Francisco by pulling the upset.

Pick: San Francisco 28, Atlanta 20

Whoever loses this is effectively finished, unless the Bengals can find a way to win the AFC North. Cincinnati has picked a bad time to go cold, but it’s also the more talented team.

Pick: Cincinnati 25, Denver 23

If the Rams can’t beat the Seahawks at home, it’s time to give it up. Los Angeles needs a win to keep strong in the postseason picture.

Pick: Los Angeles 32, Seattle 26

This is going to be a blowout. The Saints have absolutely no offense at this point due to injuries, while the Buccaneers are clicking. Expect Tom Brady and Co. to get revenge in a big way.

Pick: Tampa Bay 30, New Orleans 18

This ought to be fun. Kirk Cousins and Matt Nagy squaring off on primetime. Get the popcorn, make sure it’s 350 degrees and slathered in piping-hot butter, and slam your eyes into it.

Pick: Minnesota 23, Chicago 20

Last Week: 11-2
Season: 131-75