Cowboys at Bears
Both the Cowboys and the Bears have been very disappointing this year after starting the season with Super Bowl aspirations. They both have incredibly talented rosters but have failed to translate that into wins. The Cowboys have more to play for, however, because they still have playoff hopes due to their horrible division. Despite that, both teams have been playing pretty equally so the advantage goes to the home team.
Prediction: Bears 24, Cowboys 17
Colts at Buccaneers
The Colts and the Buccaneers have both been very inconsistent this year, as both have shown the ability to beat the NFL's best teams but also lose to the NFL's worst teams. The Buccaneers have a loaded offense and they will be able to put up points, but they will also turn the ball over a ton. The Colts will struggle to run the ball against the Buccaneers' elite run defense, and since the Colts offense relies on the run game, they will struggle. Throw in the fact that the Bucs are at home and they are likely to win this game.
Prediction: Buccaneers 34, Colts 24
Ravens at Bills
The Bills and the Ravens have both been very good this year, but the Ravens have been on another level. Baltimore is currently playing like the best team in the NFL and they are on a hot streak, so they will be very tough to beat. The Bills have a great defense, but they will struggle to defend the Ravens' rushing attack led by Lamar Jackson. The Bills offense isn't very reliable and will struggle against this Ravens defense. Baltimore won't put up as many points as it usually does because the Bills have a great defense, but they should still be able to walk away with a win.
Prediction: Ravens 24, Bills 14
Lions at Vikings
Both the Lions and the Vikings are dealing with some bad injuries, but the Vikings have a much deeper roster and it has shown this year. The Lions have been one of the worst teams in the NFL while the Vikings are still a playoff contender. The Vikings should be able to control the game by running the ball with Dalvin Cook and get the win.
Prediction: Vikings 27, Lions 10
Redskins at Packers
The Redskins have been one of the worst teams in the league this year and the Packers have been one of the best. Green Bay will be able to do what they want offensively and move the ball very easily. The Packers defense should be able to confuse Dwayne Haskins and force him to make mistakes. Green Bay should be able to win this game easily.
Prediction: Packers 34, Redskins 10
Broncos at Texans
The Texans will look to build on their upset win over the Patriots this week as they face the Broncos. Denver has been a below average team this year and the Texans should be able to get a win. They will be able to move the ball with ease, and with Drew Lock making his first start, they can confuse him and force him to make mistakes. This should be a blowout.
Prediction: Texans 35, Broncos 7
49ers at Saints
This should be a great game because the 49ers and Saints are looking like the two Super Bowl favorites out of the NFC. This should be a relatively close scoring game because the 49ers' elite defense should be able to hold the Saints under control and the Saints defense is more than capable of handling the 49ers' middle-of-the-pack offense. Both teams are very equal, so their advantage goes to the home team.
Prediction: Saints 21, 49ers 17
Bengals at Browns
The Bengals are the NFL's worst team, and though the Browns have been a disappointment, they aren't bad enough to lose this game. they are simply too talented. The Bengals will have a very hard time containing all of the Browns weapons, especially their run game, and the Browns defense should be able to hold this offense which lacks elite playmakers and a legitimate quarterback. The Browns should win with ease.
Prediction: Browns 34, Bengals 13
Panthers at Falcons
The Falcons are incredibly inconsistent, evidence by their blowout wins over the Saints and Panthers when compared to their losses. If the Falcons show up and play their best, this game will be a demolition, but if they play like they usually do they will lose. It seems unlikely that the Falcons are able to pull it off again, so the Panthers are more likely to win this game.
Prediction: Panthers 27, Falcons 21
Dolphins at Jets
Both the Dolphins and the Jets have been incredibly inconsistent this year, so this game will really come down to who shows up. If one team shows up and the other doesn't this game will be a blowout, and if either both show up or neither show up it will be close. Since these teams are so equal, the advantage goes to the home team.
Prediction: Jets 24, Dolphins 20
Chargers at Jaguars
Both the Chargers and the Jaguars have been disappointing this year. The Chargers are a more talented team and the Jaguars have been horrible recently. Jacksonville is at home, but given how horribly they've been playing and how much more talent the Chargers have the Chargers should still be able to win this game.
Prediction: Chargers 28, Jaguars 17
Steelers at Cardinals
The Steelers have been a borderline playoff team this year despite being without a quarterback. At this point in the season, they really need a win and the Cardinals are already out, so the Steelers will want to win much more. Pittsburgh has been a better team this year anyway, and their defense should be able to contain the Cardinals offense very well, so there is no reason to expect them to lose this game.
Prediction: Steelers 24, Cardinals 17
Titans at Raiders
The Titans have really stepped up recently and now have a chance to make the playoffs. Based on the way they are playing, they could make a run if the opportunity presents itself, so they will be hungry to win this game. The Raiders have been solid this year and also have a chance at the playoffs, so this should still be a good game. Oakland is at home, but the Titans should be able to control this game with Derrick Henry pounding the ball and they should win because of it.
Prediction: Titans 27, Raiders 24
Chiefs at Patriots
The Patriots rarely lose two games in a row, especially when one is at home, but the Chiefs are a worthy opponent. New England has had a very tough stretch of games lately and they might be worn down because of it, and the Chiefs could take advantage. It will be great to see whether or not the Chiefs' offense can get past the Patriots' elite defense, and they have the skill to do so because the Patriots struggle with speed which is the Chiefs' offensive strength. This should be a very close game, but look for the Chiefs to sneak past the Patriots due to their speed offense and the fact that their defense has been playing better than the Patriots offense recently.
Prediction: Chiefs 28, Patriots 27
Seahawks at Rams
The Seahawks have been much better than the Rams this year and when looking at this game at first glance it seems like it could be a Seahawks demolition, but this game will be closer than many expect. First of all, the Rams are a division opponent, and it is very rare to destroy a divisional rival no matter how much better one team is. Secondly, the Seahawks always seem to struggle when playing away against the Rams. Because of this the Rams have a legitimate chance of winning, but the Seahawks are a better team and it seems more likely than not that they will get over the hump.
Prediction: Seahawks 34, Rams 28
Giants at Eagles
The Eagles still have playoff hopes because they are in the worst division in the NFL, while the Giants are once again irrelevant. This game should be pretty close because it is a divisional matchup and neither team is incredible on either side of the ball, but the Eagles will want it more because they are desperate for a win and they have been an overall better team this year despite their injuries. Because of that, the Eagles should be able to pull this one off.
Prediction: Eagles 24, Giants 17