The lines are from covers.com and the home teams in CAPs.
Kansas City -10 over DENVER
The Broncos actually get the worst of this game being moved to Saturday. Had it stayed on Sunday – as it probably should have – other results might have meant the Chiefs would rest their starters. Now, it should be another beating like it was a few weeks ago.
Dallas -7 over PHILADELPHIA
The Eagles have less on the line in this one and have preached rest and health since the pre-season. Philly is more likely to rest some players, so we’ll pay then “must-win” tax on the Cowboys.
DETROIT +3.5 over Green Bay
The Lions are a team that plays hard, no matter the opponent. The Packers are obviously superior, having clinched the top seed in the NFC. We don’t see their stars being out there for too long with much more important games ahead of them.
Chicago +3.5 over MINNESOTA
Are either of these coaches going to be back next year? We’ll take the points in what should be a one-score game.
Indianapolis -15.5 over JACKSONVILLE
The Colts probably don’t need to go all out to beat the woeful Jags, who should be more concerned with evaluating for next year and securing the first-overall pick.
HOUSTON +10.5 over Tennessee
The Titans have a bye to play for, but the ‘must-win’ tax seems too high against a Texans team that has been fairly competitive given their lack of talent.
NEW YORK GIANTS +7 over Washington
Two trainwrecks collide. Their first meeting was a close one back in Week 2, but a lot has changed since then. We would never put any real money on this one, but will take the points for the pick.
Pittsburgh +5.5 over BALTIMORE
The Ravens will be playing with their incredibly slim odds of making the playoffs in mind, but we simply can’t spot more than a field goal here. Big Ben’s final game should play out like most games between these two rivals: Close until the death.
CLEVELAND -6 over Cincinnati
Both teams will be down their starting QBs, but that should benefit the Browns. A healthy Case Keenum is better than an ailing Baker Mayfield, but the Bengals will be in tough without Joe Burrow, Joe Mixon and likely some other starters who deserve a rest.
New England -6.5 over MIAMI
The Dolphins were exposed last week for what they are: A team that takes cares of business against lesser foes. The Pats certainly don’t fall into that category and have an outside shot at the division, too.
New York Jets +16.5 over BUFFALO
The Bills need the win here, obviously, but we’ve seen some legitimate improvement from the Jets over the past three weeks. There’s no doubt Buffalo takes the division with a win, but not by 17 points.
TAMPA BAY -8 over Carolina
This was a blowout a few weeks ago, though the Bucs were much healthier then. With how awful the Panthers have looked down the stretch, it’s hard to imagine them hanging around for a meaningless finale to them.
New Orleans -4 over ATLANTA
How much would the Falcons love to crush the Saints’ slim hopes of making the playoffs? It’s too bad it won’t happen. Both teams have been better road teams this season, which is bad news for the host Falcons. The Saints should triumph.
Seattle +6.5 over ARIZONA
Kyler Murray and Co. seemingly got it back on track against Dallas last week, but Seattle has seen some improvement since Rashaad Penny finally started living up to his first-round price. We’re expecting a close one.
San Francisco +4 over L.A. RAMS
A lot on the line here for both sides in what should be the game of the week in the NFC. We can’t overlook Kyle Shanahan’s record against the Rams, even if it’s Trey Lance at QB on the road.
L.A. Chargers -3 over LAS VEGAS
That the Raiders are even in position to make the playoffs is really saying something after the season they’ve had. It will end at the hands of the rival Chargers, though, who bounced back last week after their loss to the Texans.
Last week: 9-7
This season: 124-131-1