It was a pathetic Week 16 for us, as our NFL picks went 2-8 to run our yearly record on EatWatchPlay to 82-83. Let’s review the 13 questions below and see how we do in Week 17.
The winner gets 100 PLAYs, 2nd gets 50, 3rd gets 35, and anyone in the top 20% gets at least 5. Enjoy the NFL action and good luck to all!
Jets at Bills. Who wins?
The Jets may show some fight in this division game, but their offense regressed into low gear against the Rams last week. The Bills are one of the league’s best teams, and I look for them to win this one easily at home. Josh Allen is just too rowdy!
Bills (+1)
Jets (+4)
Panthers at Bucs. Who wins?
I get that the Panthers are fighting hard down the stretch and that Bryce Young is finally showing some promise. That being said, this is a prime bounce-back spot for the Bucs, who desperately need this win to have a shot at the division crown. Tampa Bay should win this one going away.
Buccaneers (+1)
Panthers (+3)
Colts at Giants. Who wins?
I’d love to go for a big payout in points with the G-Men, but this team has been in quit mode for the last couple of months. On the other hand, Indy is 7-8 and has an outside chance of a playoff berth if some things fall in their favor. Give me the Colts!
Colts (+1)
Giants (+4)
Cowboys at Eagles. Who wins?
Dallas just pulled off a major upset over Tampa Bay last week and I’m shocked at how they’ve come together with Cooper Rush under center. Philly dropped a tough one and they’re severely banged up. Jalen Hurts is in concussion protocol, so the Eagles could be primed for a second straight loss here. Go Cowboys!
Eagles (+1)
Cowboys (+3)
Raiders at Saints. Who wins?
This is a tough game to pick because neither team is showing much heart these days. Spencer Rattler just looked awful on Monday Night Football against Green Bay, but he’ll find the sledding much easier against a bad Las Vegas squad. Give me the Saints at home in the dome!
Saints (+2)
Raiders (+2)
Titans at Jaguars. Who wins?
Both of these squads are in the cellar of the AFC South and neither one seems to care about winning these days. I’m going to go with the Titans in this one, simply because they lost a heartbreaker to Jacksonville just a couple of weeks ago. This is a solid revenge spot!
Titans (+2)
Jaguars (+2)
Dolphins at Browns. Who Wins?
Tua Tagovailoa doesn’t play well in cold weather, but I just can’t bring myself to pick the Brownies. Their D-line is still solid, but Mike McDaniel will call plenty of quick screens to stifle the Cleveland pass rush. Let’s Go Fish!
Dolphins (+1)
Browns (+3)
Packers at Vikings. Who Wins?
This is by far the best game of Week 17, and I’m rolling with the Pack to get it done on the road. Minnesota has burned me several times this season, but I still think Green Bay’s roster is just a tad bit better. Look for Jordan Love to find Jayden Reed on several deep passing routes!
Packers (+2)
Vikings (+2)
Falcons at Commanders. Who Wins?
I think Michael Penix Jr will be a solid NFL QB, but this is a big ask for the rookie on the road in his 2nd NFL start. Washington has a ton of momentum after upsetting Philly last week and I think they build on that on Sunday Night Football.
Commanders (+2)
Falcons (+3)
Pick a player to score a touchdown:
An Achane touchdown will only give us one point, but I still think he’s the only one on this list that has a realistic chance of hitting paydirt. Cleveland ranks just 25th in rushing TDs allowed per game. Give me the former Texas A&M Aggie here!
DeVon Achane (MIA) (+1)
Tyrone Tracy Jr (NYG) (+2)
Nick Westbrook-Ikhine (TEN) (+3)
Adonai Mitchell (IND) (+4)
None of These (+2)
Which QB gets the most rushing yards?
Jayden Daniels is a beast, and I don’t see this Falcons defense slowing him down. The rib injury that plagued him earlier in the season is finally healed and Dan Quinn is letting him carry the ball more each week. Give me the former Heisman winner to run wild!
Anthony Richardson (IND) (+2)
Jayden Daniels (WAS) (+2)
Josh Allen (BUF) (+2)
Which of these WRs will have the most receiving yards?
The Arizona Cardinals were recently eliminated from playoff contention, so you have to wonder what their mental state will be for this division rivalry. The Cards’ secondary has struggled all year long, so look for Puka to light them up in a game the Rams have to have!
Davante Adams (NYJ) (+2)
CeeDee Lamb (DAL) (+2)
Puka Nacua (LAR) (+2)
