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Detroit Lions vs. New York Jets NFL Pick Prediction 12/18/2022
Lions at Jets—Detroit fullback and center questionable. A defensive end questionable with linebacker out. NYJ quarterback White out with as is receiver Corey Davis. On defense a tackle and safety questionable. Detroit improved to 6-7 with the 34-23 home win to Minnesota Vikings. Lions gained 464 yards with 134 rushing on 30 carries. Detroit held the Vikings to under two yards per run with 394 passing on 41 attempts. Jared Goff completed 69.2% with 8.5 yards per attempt. He passed for 330 yards and three touchdowns. On the year, Goff a 65.3% completion rate with 7.5 yards per attempt. NYJ fell to 7-6 following the 20-17 road defeat to Buffalo Bills. Jets gained 309 yards with 76 rushing on 22 carries. They did allow over four yards per run to the Bills with 130 passing on 27 attempts. Mike White has injured ribs and will not play. Zach Wilson has a 55.6% completion rate with 6.8 yards per attempt. He passed for four touchdowns and five interceptions. Lions have won five of six covering all six of those games. They were competitive in their home three point loss to Buffalo on Thanksgiving. The switch to Wilson a massive concern. Play Detroit +1.
Kansas City Chiefs vs. Houston Texans NFL Pick Prediction 12/18/2022
Chiefs at Texans—KC receiver Toney is questionable. A defensive tackle questionable. Texans running back Pierce, receivers Cooks and Collins are out. Also, a left guard out. On defense both corners out for Houston. Kansas City is 10-3 with their 34-28 road win at Denver Broncos. KC gained 431 yards with 89 rushing on 23 carries. Chiefs allowed five yards per run to the Broncos with 214 passing on 44 attempts. Patrick Mahomes completed 66.7% with 8.4 yards per attempt. This season, Mahomes a 65.8% completion rate with 8.1 yards per attempt. Houston is 1-11-1 following their 27-23 road defeat to Dallas Cowboys. Texans posted 327 yards with 114 rushing on 37 carries. Houston allowed four yards per run to the Cowboys with 277 passing on 39 attempts. Davis Mills completed 76.2% returning from his benching with 8.3 yards per attempt. He passed for 175 yards and an interception. Season wide, a 62.8% completion rate with 6.6 yards per attempt. Third straight road game for the Chiefs. They have failed to cover three straight on the highway giving up 372 yards with 248 passing, 71.4% completions and 7.1 yards per attempt. Play Houston +14.5.
Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Carolina Panthers NFL Pick Prediction 12/18/2022
Steelers at Panthers—Pickett out for the Steelers with a linebacker questionable. Carolina receivers Moore and Shenault questionable. A safety is questionable on defense. Pittsburgh fell to 5-8 with their 16-14 home defeat to Baltimore Ravens. Steelers put up 329 yards with 65 rushing on 20 carries. They did allow five yards per run to the Ravens with 94 passing on 17 attempts. Mitch Trubisky completed 73.3% with 9.2 yards per attempt. He passed for 276 yards with a touchdown and three interceptions. On the year, Trubisky a 63.3% completion rate with 6.8 yards per attempt. Carolina improved to 5-8 after their 30-24 road win at Seattle. Panthers posted 328 yards with 223 rushing on 46 attempts. They limited the Seahawks to 46 rushing yards with 241 passing on 36 attempts. Sam Darnold completed 58.3% with five yards per attempt. He passed for 120 yards and a touchdown. Darnold this year a 58.1% completion rate with 6.6 yards per attempt. Pittsburgh past three games holding teams to 302 yards. Carolina in this period averaging only 294 yards. Play Pittsburgh +3.
Philadelphia Eagles vs. Chicago Bears NFL Pick Prediction 12/18/2022
Eagles at Bears—Philadelphia starters on offense healthy with a safety out. Chicago receiver Claypool out with starters on defense healthy. Philadelphia improved to 12-1 with their 48-22 road win at New York Giants. Eagles put up 437 yards with 253 rushing on 31 carries. They allowed five yards per run to the Giants with 181 passing on 32 attempts. Jalen Hurts completed 67.7% with 7 yards per attempt. He threw for 217 yards and two touchdowns. This season, Hurts a 68% completion rate with 8.1 yards per attempt. Chicago falls to 3-10 after their 28-19 home defeat to the Green Bay Packers as they hit the bye. Bears put up 409 yards with 155 rushing on 25 carries. They allowed over 5.5 yards per run to the Packers with 282 passing on 31 attempts. Justin Fields completed 80% of his throws with 10.2 yards per attempt. He threw for 254 yards and two interceptions. Bears defense getting torched allowing 27 or greater points past six games. They have gone over in seven straight. Past three games Eagles averaging 29 points and 463 yards. Play Chicago and Philadelphia over 48.5.
Atlanta Falcons vs. New Orleans Saints NFL Pick Prediction 12/18/2022
Falcons at Saints—Atlanta is healthy on offense and defense. New Orleans tight end Johnson questionable. On defense a linebacker and corner questionable. Atlanta fell to 5-8 after their 19-16 home defeat to the Pittsburgh Steelers as they hit the bye week. Falcons posted 306 yards with 146 rushing on 28 carries. On defense, they allowed nearly five yards per run to the Steelers with 197 passing on 28 attempts. Falcons switch to rookie quarterback Desmond Ritter. Mariota out for the season with Logan Woodside the backup who spent the season on the Titans practice squad. Ridder has seen no action this regular season. Ridder saw extensive work in the preseason and threw two interceptions in his final preseason game. New Orleans is 4-9 following their 17-16 road defeat to Tampa Bay as they hit the bye week. Saints gained 298 yards with 66 rushing on 25 carries. They allowed nearly four yards per rush to the Bucs with 274 passing on 54 attempts. Andy Dalton completed 71.4% with 8.2 yards per attempt. He passed for 229 yards and a touchdown. This year, Dalton a 66.9% completion rate with 7.5 yards per attempt. Ridder fell in the draft due to his arm strength. Falcons have lost five of six on the road as they allow 393 yards, 271 passing with 7.6 yards per attempt. Play New Orleans -4.
Dallas Cowboys vs. Jacksonville Jaguars NFL Pick Prediction 12/18/2022
Cowboys at Jaguars—Dallas starters on offense are healthy. A defensive end is questionable. Jaguars quarterback Lawrence questionable as is their right guards. On defense two linebackers questionable. Dallas improved to 10-3 with their 27-23 home win to Houston Texans. Cowboys put up 404 yards with 127 rushing on 31 carries. They allowed three yards per run to Houston with 213 passing on 27 attempts. Dak Prescott completed 61.5% with 7.3 yards per attempt. He threw for 284 yards with a touchdown and interception. Prescott this year a 66.9% completion rate with 7.4 yards per attempt. Jacksonville improved to 5-8 with their 36-22 road win at Tennessee. Jaguars produced 428 yards with 60 rushing on 25 carries. They allowed nearly seven yards per run to the Titans with 227 passing on 38 attempts. Trevor Lawrence completed 71.4% with 8.8 yards per attempt. He passed for 368 yards and three touchdowns. In his sophomore season, Lawrence a 66.2% completion rate with 7 yards per attempt. Lawrence played through a toe issue last week. Dallas have a difficult time putting a good 60 minutes of football with slow starts. Past three games Jaguars defense allowing 405 yards with 272 passing with 7.4 yards per attempt. Dallas two games behind on Philadelphia with four to play so no time for a letdown in this spot. Play Dallas -4.
Arizona Cardinals vs. Denver Broncos NFL Pick Prediction 12/18/2022
Cardinals at Broncos—Arizona receiver Brown is questionable with quarterback Kyler Murray out. On defense a defensive end and left corner are out. Right cornerback questionable. Broncos quarterback Wilson out, receivers Sutton and Hinton both out. A guard is questionable. Arizona drops to 4-9 after their 27-13 home defeat to New England Patriots. Cardinals gained 323 yards with 113 rushing on 22 carries. Team allowed five yards per run to the Patriots with 225 passing on 35 attempts. Colt McCoy completed 67.5% with 6.2 yards per run. He threw for 246 yards and an interception. On the season, McCoy a 69.4% completion rate with 6.3 yards per attempt. Denver is 3-10 after their 34-28 home defeat to the Kansas City Chiefs. Broncos put up 320 yards with 106 rushing on 19 carries. Denver held KC to four yards per run with 342 passing with 42 attempts. Brett Rypien in relief last week completed 50% with two yards per run. On the season, Rypien a 51.9% completion rate with 4.5 yards per attempt. In his career, Rypien a 61.4% completion rate with 6.3 per attempt. Past three games Cardinals defense allowing 5.3 yards per run. Denver running for 4.8 per rush in this period. Play Denver -1.5.
New England Patriots vs. Las Vegas Raiders NFL Pick Prediction 12/18/2022
Patriots at Raiders—New England back Stevenson and receiver Meyers questionable. Receiver Parker is out. A cornerback out on defense. Las Vegas running back Josh Jacobs and right tackle questionable. A right guard out. On defense, defensive tackle and linebacker questionable with a corner out. New England improved to 7-6 with their 27-13 road win at Arizona on Monday Night. Patriots gained 328 yards with 103 rushing on 21 carries. On defense, they allowed over five yards per rush to the Cardinals with 210 passing on 41 attempts. Mac Jones completed 68.6% with 6.7 yards per attempt. he threw for 235 yards and an interception. Jones on the season a 68.2% completion rate with 7.2 yards per attempt. Las Vegas falls to 5-8 after a bad 17-16 road defeat to LA Rams on a Thursday night. Raiders gained 302 yards with 165 rushing on 38 carries. On defense, they limited LAR to just over three yards per rush and 211 passing on 35 attempts. Derek Carr completed 55% with 6.9 yards per attempt. he threw for 137 yards and two interceptions. Carr on the year a 62% completion rate with 7.2 yards per attempt. Short week for New England and they stayed out west training in Tucson Arizona for this game. That loss to the Rams by the Raiders impacts this decision. Play New England +1.
Cincinnati Bengals vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers NFL Pick Prediction 12/18/2022
Bengals at Buccaneers—Receivers Higgins and Boyd questionable for the Bengals with tight end Hurst out. On defense a defensive end out. Wide receiver Julio Jones questionable for the Bucs as is a guard. A nose tackle and corner out for the Tampa Bay, A linebacker and both safeties questionable. Cincinnati improved to 9-4 with their 23-10 home win to Cleveland Browns. Bengals gained 363 yards with 136 rushing on 26 attempts. They limited the Browns to under three yards per run with 273 passing on 43 attempts. Joe Burrow completed 54.5% with 7.2 yards per attempt. He passed for 239 yards with two touchdowns and an interception. This season, Burrow a 68.1% completion rate with 7.8 yards per attempt. Tampa Bay fell to 6-7 with their 35-7 road defeat at San Francisco 49ers. Bucs gained 322 yards with 69 rushing on 19 carries. They allowed nearly six yards per run to the 49ers with 195 passing on 23 attempts. Bengals have won and covered five straight and with the Ravens loss on Saturday can take the top spot in the AFC Central. Buccaneers have failed to cover eight of ten with a push. Past three games Tampa Bay averaging 13.7 points per game. Play Cincinnati -3.5.
Tennessee Titans vs. LA Chargers NFL Pick Prediction 12/18/2022
Titans at Chargers—Tennessee wide receiver Treylon Burks out for the Titans. On defense a linebackers, safety and corner out. LAC has a right tackle questionable on offense. On defense, an end questionable with safety doubtful. Tennessee fell to 7-6 with their 36-22 home defeat to the Jacksonville Jaguars. Titans put up 364 yards with 137 rushing on 20 carries. They allowed under three yards per run to the Jaguars with 368 passing on 42 attempts. Ryan Tannehill completed 65.8% with 6.7 yards per attempt. He threw for 254 yards with two touchdowns and an interception. This season, Tannehill a 65% completion rate with 7.8 yards per attempt. LAC improved to 7-6 after their 23-17 home win to Miami Dolphins. Chargers posted 432 yards with 82 rushing on 23 carries. They did allow nearly five yards per run to the Dolphins with 127 passing on 28 attempts. Justin Herbert completed 76.5% with 7.2 yards per attempt. He passed for 367 yards with a touchdown. Herbert this season a 67.6% completion rate with 6.6 yards per attempt. Titans have lost and failed to cover three straight giving up 418 yards with 340 passing with 8.5 yards per attempt. Chargers playmakers all healthy. Play LA Chargers -3.
New York Giants vs. Washington Commanders NFL Pick Prediction 12/18/2022
Giants at Commanders—NYG tight end questionable. On defense a corner out with defensive end questionable. Washington starters on offense healthy. Chase Young and a corner questionable. New York comes off the 48-22 home defeat to the Philadelphia Eagles to fall to 7-5-1. Giants gained 304 yards with 123 rushing on 24 carries. On defense, they allowed eight yards per run to the Eagles with 184 passing on 31 attempts. Daniel Jones completed 66.7% with 6.3 yards per attempt. He passed for 169 yards and a touchdown. This year, Jones a 66% completion rate with 6.8 yards per attempt. Washington is 7-5-1 with their 20-20 tied at New York Giants as they hit the bye two weeks ago. Commanders put up 411 yards with 165 rushing on 36 carries. They allowed 4.5 yards per run to NYG with 182 passing on 31 attempts. Taylor Heinicke completed 65.9% with 6.7 yards per run. He threw for 275 yards and two touchdowns. Heinicke on they year a 61.8% completion rate with 6.8 yards per attempt. NYG has covered four straight in Washington. Commanders have failed to cover three of four against the division putting up 17.5 points a game. Play New York +4.5.