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NFL Week 18 2021: Picks and predictions for every game

By Matt Verderame

Derek Carr, Las Vegas Raiders. (Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports)
Derek Carr, Las Vegas Raiders. (Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports) /
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FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS – JANUARY 02: Rhamondre Stevenson #38 of the New England Patriots scores a touchdown in the fourth quarter of the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Gillette Stadium on January 02, 2022 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)
FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS – JANUARY 02: Rhamondre Stevenson #38 of the New England Patriots scores a touchdown in the fourth quarter of the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Gillette Stadium on January 02, 2022 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images) /

10-6. 47. Sunday, Jan. 9. 8-8. 59. NE -6.5. 4:25 p.m. ET. CBS

The Patriots are in the playoffs, but they’ll be playing hard in case there’s a miracle in Orchard Park. Should be close, but New England wins.

Pick: New England 22, Miami 20

FOX. Sunday, Jan. 9. 7-9. NO -4.5. 8-8. 15. 4:25 p.m. ET. 44

The Saints try to beat their hated rivals after losing to the Falcons in New Orleans a few months back. They need a victory and the Niners to lose for a playoff berth.

Pick: New Orleans 24, Atlanta 21

Sunday, Jan. 9. 4:25 p.m. ET. 4-12. 30. CBS. 10-6. 16. BUF -16.5

If the Bills lose this game, they should be relegated to the ACC.

Pick: Buffalo 41, New York 17

LAR -4. 4:25 p.m. ET. 9-7. Sunday, Jan. 9. 12-4. 42. FOX. 51

Huge game. If the Rams win, they’re the No. 2 seed. If they lose, they can drop to No. 5. Meanwhile, for San Francisco, it’s win and in.

Pick: Los Angeles 27, San Francisco 23

FOX. AZ -6.5. 6-10. 36. Sunday, Jan. 9. 11-5. 32. 4:25 p.m. ET

The Cardinals should take care of business. Then. it’s about watching the scoreboard and hoping for a loss by Los Angeles.

Pick: Arizona 30, Seattle 24

12-4. 48. 5-11. 87. Sunday, Jan. 9. TB -8. 4:25 p.m. ET. CBS

Even with the Bucs not caring much, the Panthers are lucky to keep it within a score.

Pick: Tampa Bay 24, Carolina 17

13. 8:20 p.m. ET. 28. LAC -3. 9-7. NBC. Sunday, Jan. 9. 9-7

Anything is possible in this game. Either team could win by 20. Either team could lose on a missed extra point. It’s all on the table. Ultimately, take the better team with the better quarterback.

Pick: Los Angeles 31, Las Vegas 29

Last Week: 13-3
Season: 166-86

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