Jets at Ravens
The Ravens are looking unstoppable at this point in the season, and if any team will be able to slow them down it is certainly not the Jets. The Jets have once again had a bad season and don't expect anything to change this week. The Ravens should be able to win this game with ease.
Prediction: Ravens 41, Jets 13
Patriots at Bengals
There is really no way the Patriots lose three games in a row, and they are going up against the worst team in football in the Bengals. New England will work extra hard this week despite the fact that they have a very easy game because they will want to redeem themselves after two straight losses. That is the recipe for a demolition.
Prediction: Patriots 38, Bengals 10
Buccaneers at Lions
The Buccaneers have been very inconsistent this year and despite that they still have a decent record. The Lions on the other hand have been horrendous all year. The Buccaneers are simply a more talented team with arguably the best receiving core in the league and a solid offensive line. As long as Jameis Winston doesn't throw more than 3 interceptions (which is still very possible given how he's played this year) the Buccaneers should be able to win easily.
Prediction: Buccaneers 35, Lions 20
Texans at Titans
The Texans and the Titans are both great teams that are in playoff contention, but the Titans need to win this game much more because they aren't in as good of a position as the Texans. On top of that, they have been playing better than Houston recently and they are at home. All of these factors point to a Titans victory, with Derrick Henry leading the way.
Prediction: Titans 27, Texans 21
Broncos at Chiefs
The Chiefs have been surging lately and the Broncos aren't a playoff contender. This game could be closer than expected because it is a divisional matchup and the Broncos always tend to give the Chiefs problems, but Kansas City is a much better team and should be able to win regardless.
Prediction: Chiefs 28, Broncos 17
Dolphins at Giants
The Dolphins are much improved from what they were at the beginning of the year, but that's more of a testament to how bad they were then to how good they are now. The Giants are bad as well, and the difference is that they have fizzled since starting somewhat strong. Expect the Dolphins to continue their semi-streak this week.
Prediction: Dolphins 31, Giants 21
Eagles at Redskins
The Eagles are still in playoff contention at this point so they will really want to win this game, while the Redskins are already out. The Eagles will have a hard time destroying the Redskins because of the fact that they have a ton of injuries and the Redskins are a divisional rival who gave them problems earlier in the year. Despite this, the Eagles should still be able to win handily.
Prediction: Eagles 28, Redskins 17
Seahawks at Panthers
The Seahawks have been good all year and they are in position to make the playoff so they will really want to win this game with seeding on the line. The Panthers have been very inconsistent this year, so they will have a chance to win this game if they play like they have at certain points in the season, especially because they are at home. The Panthers would need a big game from Christian McCaffery to even have a remote chance of winning. Though it is possible that the Panthers win this game it is still pretty unlikely, so expect Seattle to end up winning.
Prediction: Seahawks 31, Panthers 24
Bears at Packers
The Bears have been incredibly underwhelming this year, while the Packers have quietly been one of the best teams in the league. This game could be close because it is a divisional rivalry, but Green Bay is the much better team and they are playing at home, so expect them to come away with the win.
Prediction: Packers 24, Bears 14
Vikings at Chargers
The Vikings are on the verge of the playoffs while the Chargers have been bad all year and seem to have given up hope for this year. The Vikings will want to win this game much more and they are the better team despite the fact that the Chargers have a ton of talent (it isn't translating to success). Because of that, the Vikings should win.
Prediction: Vikings 28, Chargers 14
Jaguars at Raiders
Both the Raiders and the Jaguars have been solid this year but are on massive losing streaks, and the Raiders still somehow have an outside chance at the playoffs. Because of that the Raiders will want to win this game more and they have been a better team for the majority of the year. Throw in the fact that Oakland is at home and they should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Raiders 27, Jaguars 21
Browns at Cardinals
Both the Browns and Cardinals have a lot of young talent but haven't been able to put it together for this year. The Browns have slightly more experience and have been playing slightly better this year, although both teams have been pretty inconsistent. The Cardinals are at home, but the Browns should still be able to win in a close game.
Prediction: Browns 34, Cardinals 31
Rams at Cowboys
Both the Rams and Cowboys are incredibly talented teams that have dramatically underperformed this year. The Cowboys still have a chance at the playoffs, however, because they are in a horrible division, so they will want to win this game much more. They are also at home, so expect the Cowboys to walk away with a win.
Prediction: Cowboys 35, Rams 28
Falcons at 49ers
The 49ers have been arguably the best team in the NFL thus far and the Falcons have been mediocre and inconsistent this year. The Falcons have a tiny chance to win this game because for some reason they have games where they play incredibly well, like when they played the Saints the first time and the Panthers both times this year. If the Falcons can do that, they will have a chance, but it's far from a guarantee that they play that way and even if they do it's far from a guarantee that they would win even if they played that way. Expect the 49ers to win.
Prediction: 49ers 28, Falcons 13
Bills at Steelers
This should be a close, defensive battle, as both the Bills and Steelers are good teams with great defenses. The Bills have been playing slightly better this year and it's hard to trust Devlin Hodges going up against an elite defense in the Bills. For these reasons the Bills should win in a close game even though they are on the road.
Prediction: Bills 14, Steelers 10
Colts at Saints
The Saints have been much better than the Colts this year and they will really want to win this game with playoff seeding on the line. They are also at home, so the Saints have nearly every advantage. The Colts would need to play like they did when they beat the Chiefs on the road to have a chance in this game. Expect the Saints to win with ease.
Prediction: Saints 28, Colts 13