NFL Week 16 2022: Picks and predictions for every game

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - DECEMBER 18: Kalif Raymond #11 of the Detroit Lions returns a punt for a touchdown during the first quarter against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on December 18, 2022 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images) /

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SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – DECEMBER 15: George Kittle #85 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown against the Seattle Seahawks during the third quarter of the game at Lumen Field on December 15, 2022 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images) /

7-6-1. 58. CBS. SF -7. Saturday, Dec. 24. 10-4. 42. 4:05 p.m. ET

The Niners wrapped up the NFC West, but they’re still working towards the No. 2 seed. Washington, however, is beyond desperate. Is that enough to win in the Bay Area? No.

Pick: San Francisco 24, Washington 13

13-1. FOX. Saturday, Dec. 24. DAL -4.5. 4:25 p.m. ET. 54. 10-4. 123

Gardner Minshew looks to be starting for Philadelphia, and while he’s capable of winning, the Eagles have almost zero motivation in this game.

Pick: Dallas 26, Philadelphia 20

28. NFLN. Saturday, Dec. 24. 6-8. 55. PIT -2.5. 8:15 p.m. ET. 6-8

Rest In Peace, Franco. The Steelers pull out an emotional win.

Pick: Pittsburgh 22, Las Vegas 20

MIA -4. 6-8. FOX. Sunday, Dec. 25. 8-6. 49. 59. 1 p.m. ET

The Packers have been terrific offensively over the past month, but the Dolphins are the better team and need to win after losing three straight. Miami will torch Green Bay’s soft zone coverage.

Pick: Miami 31, Green Bay 28

45. 4-10. DEN -2.5. 4:30 p.m. ET. 4-10. CBS. Sunday, Dec. 25. 51

Whoever scheduled this game on Christmas should be thrown in prison.

Pick: Denver 13, Los Angeles 10, America’s Dignity -87

Sunday, Dec. 25. 32. 8:20 p.m. ET. 6-8. 48. NBC. 4-10. TB -6.5

Tom Brady and Trace McSorley. There’s no way Brady loses to Brock Purdy and McSorley in the same year, right? RIGHT?

Pick: Tampa Bay 23, Arizona 7

13. ESPN. 4-9-1. LAC -4.5. 8-6. 46. 8:15 p.m. ET. Monday, Dec. 26

The Chargers always make things interesting and the Colts always keep games close, but Los Angeles will find a way to hold on.

Pick: Los Angeles 25, Indianapolis 21

Last Week: 11-5
Season: 138-84-2

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