NFL Week 14 Upset Picks (Trust Tyler Huntley and Ravens, Back Panthers Off Bye in Top Predictions)
Is there anything better than picking an NFL upset on Sunday and watching your plus-money bet cash?
The BetSided team aims for that thrill every week, and we’re currently 28-34 (+10.2 units) with our upset picks on the season. After a down performance in Week 13, we have three picks for Week 14 with a chance to bounce back:
Best NFL Upset Picks for Week 14 of 2022 Season
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (+150) at San Francisco 49ers
For the second straight week, I’m fading Kyle Shanahan’s San Francisco 49ers as home favorites.
It didn't work in Week 13, but I don’t see Brock Purdy holding up as well against a strong Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense.
Tom Brady and the Bucs have struggled on offense, yet they’ve somehow won three of their last four games. With the playoffs nearing, I’m giving Brady the benefit of the doubt as a short road dog here.
Baltimore Ravens (+130) at Pittsburgh Steelers
Yes, Kenny Pickett is balling right now. Yes, the Steelers have momentum. However, Tyler Huntley is one of the best backup quarterbacks in the game.
Huntley’s ability to run and make plays with his feet will keep the Ravens offense afloat – and quietly look better than it was looking. The Ravens’ defense has stepped up in recent weeks and will give Huntley just enough support to allow him to go win the game. – Donnavan Smoot
Many believe the sky is falling in Baltimore at the moment, but I think a little "woo-sah" is all that's needed heading into their Week 14 matchup in Pittsburgh.
The Ravens still control their own destiny in the division and can still weather the storm with Tyler Huntley under center for the injured Lamar Jackson. He's 1-3 straight up (SU) over his career, but 3-1 against the spread (ATS), including a straight up and ATS road victory.
The Steelers look improved, but both T.J. Watt and Larry Ogunjobi are back to being banged up and limited in practice. They're likely to play, but it's certainly worth monitoring.
Via Evan Abrams of TAN, John Harbaugh is 25-5 SU vs. teams with a worse record than his team. In the two matchups they've been the underdog, he's won both outright. – Ben Heisler
Carolina Panthers (+166) at Seattle Seahawks
The Carolina Panthers may seem like a dumpster fire of a team this year, but they aren't as bad as you might think. Heading into this week, they rank 16th in net yards per play.
Their biggest strength has been able to stop the pass, ranking ninth in opponent yards per pass attempt this season.
Over their last three games, they have allowed the three fewest yards per pass attempt in the NFL, allowing just 4.8 yards per throw.
That should bode well for them this week, considering the Seahawks have the fifth highest pass play percentage over that same stretch, throwing the ball on 66.85% of throws. Sam Darnold might end up being the best of the three quarterbacks who have started for the Panthers this year. I think they can pull off this upset coming off their BYE week. – Iain MacMillan
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