It’s time for NFL Week 18 picks, and we finish up the regular season with what should be a drama-packed slate of games to watch.
The Chiefs are 5-0 against the AFC West this season, with a point differential of +16. Every time, it’s been a one-score game. Expect another.
Pick: Kansas City 32, Las Vegas 27
How can you pick the Titans in this spot? Jacksonville has the better team, the better quarterback and a ton of confidence. It’s the Jaguars.
Pick: Jacksonville 23, Tennessee 17
If the Jets’ defense is getting Skylar Thompson for the second time this season, it could be over for the Dolphins. If it is, what a colossal collapse.
Pick: New York 20, Miami 17
The Patriots know that if they win, they’re in. As for the Bills, how do you account for their emotions following the terrifying situation with Damar Hamlin?
Pick: New England 20, Buffalo 17
Pittsburgh has a great chance to make the playoffs after starting 2-6. Can’t ask for much more come Week 18.
Pick: Pittsburgh 18, Cleveland 16
It would be the most Texans thing imaginable to win a game that means nothing, but takes them out of the top pick. Well, here come the Colts.
Pick: Houston 23, Indianapolis 20
Again, what’s the motion for Cincinnati here? Also, if the Bills-Bengals game is cancelled, Cincinnati has already won the AFC North.
Pick: Cincinnati 20, Baltimore 16
Without Justin Fields being active, it’s hard to see Chicago making a real push here. The Vikings are the vastly superior team.
Pick: Minnesota 20, Chicago 17
The Falcons will play their starters and the Buccaneers will not. Atlanta gets to 7-10 and starts the process of finding a franchise quarterback.
Pick: Atlanta 24, Tampa Bay 13
The battle of Sam Darnold and Andy Dalton. It’s what we’ve all been waiting for.
Pick: Carolina 24, New Orleans 21
If Los Angeles elects to play hard, it’ll handle the Broncos, who might petition the NFL for a running clock to make this season end immediately.
Pick: Los Angeles 23, Denver 15
New York is locked into the sixth seed and the Eagles are fighting for home field. This should be a blowout by halftime.
Pick: Philadelphia 31, New York 7
Dallas is going to play hard, knowing it has a slim chance at the top seed. However, the Commanders, who are rolling with rookie quarterback Sam Howell, may just lay down.
Pick: Dallas 28, Washington 17
The 49ers aren’t losing the No. 2 seed to Arizona. This is going to be ugly.
Pick: San Francisco 34, Arizona 10
Seattle knows it must win to keep hope alive for the No. 7 seed. Geno Smith will handle business, and the Seahawks, at minimum, will earn a winning record.
Pick: Seattle 26, Los Angeles 21
For the Packers, a dream ending to what was a nightmare is at stake. Green Bay isn’t about to lose at home with the playoffs on the line.
Pick: Green Bay 31, Detroit 23
Last Week: 11-4
Season: 161-84-2