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NFL Week 15 2021: Picks and predictions for every game

By Matt Verderame

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) /

6-7. SF -8.5. 4:05 p.m. ET. 44. FOX. Sunday, Dec. 19. 7-6. 42

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

56. DEN -1.5. 7-6. CBS. Sunday, Dec. 19. 7-6. 45. 4:05 p.m. ET

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

36. FOX. 51. 5-8. Sunday, Dec. 19. 9-4. LAR -7. 4:25 p.m. ET

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

Sunday, Dec. 19. 10-3. TB -11. 8:20 p.m. ET. 6-7. 15. NBC. 48

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

MIN -4. ESPN. 4-9. 57. 8:15 p.m. ET. 6-7. 60. Monday, Dec. 20

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

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