Texans at Buccaneers
The Texans need to win this game with playoff seeding in mind and the Buccaneers are already out, so Houston will want to win this game much more. The Buccaneers are very inconsistent, however, so they could end up playing a great game and giving the Texans serious problems. If that is the case, the Buccaneers will have a legit chance at winning, but it is unlikely.
Prediction: Texans 34, Buccaneers 21
Bills at Patriots
The Patriots simply don't lose to the Bills, especially at home, and they really need this win in order to get a first round bye. The Bills will give them some problems because the Patriots will have a very hard time moving the ball, but they should be able to do just enough to let their defense take care of the rest.
Prediction: Patriots 13, Bills 3
Rams at 49ers
The 49ers are a much better team than the Rams and they need this win to stay in a good playoff position. The Rams could give the 49ers trouble since they are a divisional opponent, but the 49ers are at home, will want to win more, and are simply a better team, so they should ultimately be able to get the job done.
Prediction: 49ers 28, Rams 17
Bengals at Dolphins
The Bengals and the Dolphins are two of the worst teams in the league, but the Dolphins have been playing much better recently and are at home. The Bengals will need to rely heavily on Joe Mixon to win this game, as he is their main source of offense, and if he can have a big day they will have a chance. The Dolphins will be able to spread the ball out much more and be less predictable, so they should be able to get the win.
Prediction: Dolphins 27, Bengals 21
Steelers at Jets
The Steelers still have a chance at the playoffs while the Jets are already out, so the Steelers will want to win much more. Their elite defense should be able to completely shut down the Jets' offense and the Jets' defense won't be able to do enough to win the game. Ultimately, the Steelers are a better team with more motivation so they should be able to win.
Prediction: Steelers 17, Jets 6
Giants at Redskins
Both the Giants and Redskins are bad, but the Giants have much more talent than the Redskins, particularly on offense now that Saquon Barkley is back from his injury. He should be able to take over this game and give the Giants a massive advantage, so they should be able to win even on the road.
Prediction: Giants 31, Redskins 24
Panthers at Colts
The Colts and Panthers are both pretty even in terms of how good they are, so this game should be pretty close. The Panthers will need a very big game from Christian McCaffery in order to have a chance, and even then they could lose. McCaffery should do well, but he might not be able to carry the Panthers. Ultimately, both teams are very even so the advantage goes to the home team.
Prediction: Colts 24, Panthers 21
Ravens at Browns
The Ravens have been a much better team than the Browns this year but the Browns could give them trouble. The Browns killed them earlier this year and now the game is in Cleveland. Also, the Ravens are on a massive win streak and bound to drop a game at one point, it simply isn't sustainable to win this many games in a row. At the same time, the Ravens have looked like the best team in the NFL and have shown no signs of slowing down and this game seems like it should be a blowout in favor of the Ravens on paper. It's simply too hard to pick against the Ravens, but there is a very good chance that they lose this game.
Prediction: Ravens 28, Browns 27
Jaguars at Falcons
The Falcons have been very inconsistent this year, as they have been able to beat some of the best teams in the NFL at points but also lose to some of the NFL's worst teams at other points. The Jaguars have been horrible recently, however, and inconsistent is better than consistently bad. Also, the Falcons are at home and have much more all around talent so they should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Falcons 31, Jaguars 21
Saints at Titans
The Saints have been better than the Titans this year, but the Titans have been very good recently. The issue is, however, that Derrick Henry will not be playing in this game, and without him the Titans are a much different team. He is the focal point of their offense because they like to run the ball a ton and get the majority of their passing yards off the play action. Without a good running back they won't be able to run the ball as well so the defense won't buy the play action which will also throw off their passing offense. Because of this, they simply will not be able to beat a team as good as the Saints without him.
Prediction: Saints 28, Titans 14
Raiders at Chargers
The Raiders have been much better than the Chargers this year despite the fact that they seem to have a lot less talent, and they still somehow have an incredibly small chance of making the playoffs. Because of that they will want to win this game more than the Chargers, who have already given up, and that will be enough to get them a win.
Prediction: Raiders 21, Chargers 14
Lions at Broncos
The Broncos have been mediocre this year while the Lions have been horrible. Denver has been much better and they are at home, so there is no reason to expect them to lose to a lesser opponent like the Lions. Both teams are likely already looking ahead to next year, however, so anything could happen.
Prediction: Broncos 24, Lions 13
Cardinals at Seahawks
The Seahawks have been much better than the Cardinals this year and they still have something to play for since they are looking for good playoff positioning. For some reason, however, the Cardinals always seem to give them problems at home. Arizona almost always ends up beating the Seahawks in Seattle, and it's impossible to know why. Despite this, the Seahawks have too much to lose and the Cardinals have too little to gain for Arizona to actually win, especially with Seattle being a much better team. Don't be surprised if the Cardinals win, but the Seahawks should be able to pull it off.
Prediction: Seahawks 27, Cardinals 17
Cowboys at Eagles
This game should end up deciding who wins the division, and it should be close. The Eagles are incredibly injured while the Cowboys are severely underperforming despite the fact that they are one of the most talented teams in the league. At the end of the day, the Cowboys have more talent available and might be able to make a run if they get into the playoffs so they should be able to win despite the fact that they are on the road.
Prediction: Cowboys 27, Eagles 24
Chiefs at Bears
The Chiefs have been on a roll lately and they are a much better team than the Bears. Chicago is already out and the Chiefs still have something to play for with playoff positioning on the line. They should be able to move the ball on the Bears defense and the Bears will likely have a few turnovers, and that should be the deciding factor.
Prediction: Chiefs 27, Bears 13
Packers at Vikings
The Packers and the Vikings are both very good teams who still have something to play for. The Packers should be able to run the ball effectively with Aaron Jones and control the clock while the Vikings will struggle against the Packers' great defense. Minnesota is at home, but the Packers match up better with the Vikings so they should be able to get the win.
Prediction: Packers 24, Vikings 17