Week 17 β PickEm Calculations
| PickRank |
Matchup |
MyCalc |
PowerDiff |
HomeOdds |
Away |
Home |
Away PR |
Home PR |
| 16 |
vs
| -19.8 | -25 | -13.5 | NE | NYJ | 4 | 29 |
| 15 |
vs
| -17.8 | -17 | -13.5 | DEN | KC | 5 | 22 |
| 14 |
vs
| -11.2 | -15 | -7.5 | LA | ATL | 6 | 21 |
| 13 |
vs
| -10.5 | -8 | -8.5 | DAL | WAS | 19 | 27 |
| 12 |
vs
| -10.5 | -16 | -6.5 | JAX | IND | 2 | 18 |
| 11 |
vs
| -10.2 | -13 | -7 | SEA | CAR | 1 | 14 |
| 10 |
vs
| 8.8 | 5 | 7.5 | ARI | CIN | 30 | 25 |
| 9 |
vs
| -7.8 | -1 | -7.5 | DET | MIN | 15 | 16 |
| 8 |
vs
| -6.8 | -15 | -3 | PIT | CLE | 13 | 28 |
| 7 |
vs
| -6.5 | -4 | -5.5 | TB | MIA | 20 | 24 |
| 6 |
vs
| 4.8 | 5 | 3.5 | BAL | GB | 17 | 12 |
| 5 |
vs
| 3.5 | 8 | 1.5 | PHI | BUF | 11 | 3 |
| 4 |
vs
| -3.2 | -3 | -2.5 | NO | TEN | 23 | 26 |
| 3 |
vs
| 2.5 | -2 | 3 | CHI | SF | 7 | 9 |
| 2 |
vs
| -1.8 | -1 | -1.5 | NYG | LV | 31 | 32 |
| 1 |
vs
| 1 | -2 | 1.5 | HOU | LAC | 8 | 10 |
π Weekly Game Summaries
π Pick #16 β
New England Patriots
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New York Jets
π My Pick:
New England Patriots
π« New England Patriots (12-3)
- Outlook: Drake Maye's impressive performance against the Ravens bolsters his MVP candidacy, especially as he orchestrated a comeback from an 11-point deficit. This resilience is a positive indicator for the Patriots as they gear up for the playoffs. The team's ability to rally in challenging situations reflects their growth and potential as a young squad poised to make an impact in the postseason.
- Power Ranking: 4
- Weekly Results:
Wk#1: LV at NE (20 - 13) L -- Wk#2: NE at MIA (33 - 27) W -- Wk#3: PIT at NE (21 - 14) L -- Wk#4: CAR at NE (13 - 42) W -- Wk#5: NE at BUF (23 - 20) W -- Wk#6: NE at NO (25 - 19) W -- Wk#7: NE at TEN (31 - 13) W -- Wk#8: CLE at NE (13 - 32) W -- Wk#9: ATL at NE (23 - 24) W -- Wk#10: NE at TB (28 - 23) W -- Wk#11: NYJ at NE (14 - 27) W -- Wk#12: NE at CIN (26 - 20) W -- Wk#13: NYG at NE (15 - 33) W -- Wk#14: N/A -- Wk#15: BUF at NE (35 - 31) L -- Wk#16: NE at BAL (28 - 24) W
π New York Jets (3-12)
- Outlook: Moving in an undesirable direction on the field, the Jets are facing significant challenges. With performance issues mounting, Aaron Glennβs job security is becoming a hot topic, despite some opinions suggesting his position is safe.
- Power Ranking: 29
- Weekly Results:
Wk#1: PIT at NYJ (34 - 32) L -- Wk#2: BUF at NYJ (30 - 10) L -- Wk#3: NYJ at TB (27 - 29) L -- Wk#4: NYJ at MIA (21 - 27) L -- Wk#5: DAL at NYJ (37 - 22) L -- Wk#6: DEN at NYJ (13 - 11) L -- Wk#7: CAR at NYJ (13 - 6) L -- Wk#8: NYJ at CIN (39 - 38) W -- Wk#9: N/A -- Wk#10: CLE at NYJ (20 - 27) W -- Wk#11: NYJ at NE (14 - 27) L -- Wk#12: NYJ at BAL (10 - 23) L -- Wk#13: ATL at NYJ (24 - 27) W -- Wk#14: MIA at NYJ (34 - 10) L -- Wk#15: NYJ at JAX (20 - 48) L -- Wk#16: NYJ at NO (6 - 29) L
π MyCalc: -19.8 | PowerDiff: -25 | HomeOdds: -13.5
π Pick #15 β
Denver Broncos
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Kansas City Chiefs
π My Pick:
Denver Broncos
π« Denver Broncos (12-3)
- Outlook: The vaunted defense took an unexpected hit when they were shredded by the Jaguars, leaving fans and analysts alike stunned. As they prepare for a quick turnaround, it's crucial to flush that performance quickly with a tough matchup looming at Kansas City on Thursday. Resilience and adjustments will be key as they aim to bounce back under the bright lights against a formidable opponent.
- Power Ranking: 5
- Weekly Results:
Wk#1: TEN at DEN (12 - 20) W -- Wk#2: DEN at IND (28 - 29) L -- Wk#3: DEN at LAC (20 - 23) L -- Wk#4: CIN at DEN (3 - 28) W -- Wk#5: DEN at PHI (21 - 17) W -- Wk#6: DEN at NYJ (13 - 11) W -- Wk#7: NYG at DEN (32 - 33) W -- Wk#8: DAL at DEN (24 - 44) W -- Wk#9: DEN at HOU (18 - 15) W -- Wk#10: LV at DEN (7 - 10) W -- Wk#11: KC at DEN (19 - 22) W -- Wk#12: N/A -- Wk#13: DEN at WAS (27 - 26) W -- Wk#14: DEN at LV (24 - 17) W -- Wk#15: GB at DEN (26 - 34) W -- Wk#16: JAX at DEN (34 - 20) L
π Kansas City Chiefs (6-9)
- Outlook: Without Patrick Mahomes, the Chiefs struggle to compete effectively. Their performance against the Titans was lackluster, resulting in a disappointing loss in Tennessee.
- Power Ranking: 22
- Weekly Results:
Wk#1: KC at LAC (21 - 27) L -- Wk#2: PHI at KC (20 - 17) L -- Wk#3: KC at NYG (22 - 9) W -- Wk#4: BAL at KC (20 - 37) W -- Wk#5: KC at JAX (28 - 31) L -- Wk#6: DET at KC (17 - 30) W -- Wk#7: LV at KC (0 - 31) W -- Wk#8: WAS at KC (7 - 28) W -- Wk#9: KC at BUF (21 - 28) L -- Wk#10: N/A -- Wk#11: KC at DEN (19 - 22) L -- Wk#12: IND at KC (20 - 23) W -- Wk#13: KC at DAL (28 - 31) L -- Wk#14: HOU at KC (20 - 10) L -- Wk#15: LAC at KC (16 - 13) L -- Wk#16: KC at TEN (9 - 26) L
π MyCalc: -17.8 | PowerDiff: -17 | HomeOdds: -13.5
π Pick #14 β
Los Angeles Rams
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Atlanta Falcons
π My Pick:
Los Angeles Rams
π« Los Angeles Rams (11-4)
- Outlook: Enduring a tough loss in Seattle must be a bitter pill for the Rams. The defense, which had been a strong point, is now showing vulnerabilities in the secondary, raising concerns. Adding to their woes, the special teams struggled significantly, contributing to the defeat. There's a clear need for adjustments heading into the next matchup.
- Power Ranking: 6
- Weekly Results:
Wk#1: HOU at LA (9 - 14) W -- Wk#2: LA at TEN (33 - 19) W -- Wk#3: LA at PHI (26 - 33) L -- Wk#4: IND at LA (20 - 27) W -- Wk#5: SF at LA (26 - 23) L -- Wk#6: LA at BAL (17 - 3) W -- Wk#7: LA at JAX (35 - 7) W -- Wk#8: N/A -- Wk#9: NO at LA (10 - 34) W -- Wk#10: LA at SF (42 - 26) W -- Wk#11: SEA at LA (19 - 21) W -- Wk#12: TB at LA (7 - 34) W -- Wk#13: LA at CAR (28 - 31) L -- Wk#14: LA at ARI (45 - 17) W -- Wk#15: DET at LA (34 - 41) W -- Wk#16: LA at SEA (37 - 38) L
π Atlanta Falcons (6-9)
- Outlook: Beating the Cardinals might offer a glimmer of hope for Coach Raheem Morris, but the question remains whether it's too little, too late. With back-to-back wins, the Falcons have shown some resilience and promise; however, turning this streak into a strong finish for the season could be crucial for Morris's future with the team. The recent victories might have reignited some optimism among fans, but the pressure is still on to maintain this momentum and prove that these successes are not just a fleeting improvement.
- Power Ranking: 21
- Weekly Results:
Wk#1: TB at ATL (23 - 20) L -- Wk#2: ATL at MIN (22 - 6) W -- Wk#3: ATL at CAR (0 - 30) L -- Wk#4: WAS at ATL (27 - 34) W -- Wk#5: N/A -- Wk#6: BUF at ATL (14 - 24) W -- Wk#7: ATL at SF (10 - 20) L -- Wk#8: MIA at ATL (34 - 10) L -- Wk#9: ATL at NE (23 - 24) L -- Wk#10: ATL at IND (25 - 31) L -- Wk#11: CAR at ATL (30 - 27) L -- Wk#12: ATL at NO (24 - 10) W -- Wk#13: ATL at NYJ (24 - 27) L -- Wk#14: SEA at ATL (37 - 9) L -- Wk#15: ATL at TB (29 - 28) W -- Wk#16: ATL at ARI (26 - 19) W
π MyCalc: -11.2 | PowerDiff: -15 | HomeOdds: -7.5
π Pick #13 β
Dallas Cowboys
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Washington Commanders
π My Pick:
Dallas Cowboys
π« Dallas Cowboys (6-8-1)
- Outlook: After a disappointing showing against the Chargers, the defense has regressed, raising questions about potential changes to the coaching staff after the season. The Cowboys need to address these issues if they hope to remain competitive and make a strong push moving forward.
- Power Ranking: 19
- Weekly Results:
Wk#1: DAL at PHI (20 - 24) L -- Wk#2: NYG at DAL (37 - 40) W -- Wk#3: DAL at CHI (14 - 31) L -- Wk#4: GB at DAL (40 - 40) T -- Wk#5: DAL at NYJ (37 - 22) W -- Wk#6: DAL at CAR (27 - 30) L -- Wk#7: WAS at DAL (22 - 44) W -- Wk#8: DAL at DEN (24 - 44) L -- Wk#9: ARI at DAL (27 - 17) L -- Wk#10: N/A -- Wk#11: DAL at LV (33 - 16) W -- Wk#12: PHI at DAL (21 - 24) W -- Wk#13: KC at DAL (28 - 31) W -- Wk#14: DAL at DET (30 - 44) L -- Wk#15: MIN at DAL (34 - 26) L -- Wk#16: LAC at DAL (34 - 17) L
π Washington Commanders (4-11)
- Outlook: This once formidable squad, which reached the NFC Championship Game last year, now seems a shadow of its former self. Struggling to find consistency and facing challenges on both sides of the ball, their current performance has left much to be desired. Without significant improvements, climbing back to their previous heights may prove to be a daunting task.
- Power Ranking: 27
- Weekly Results:
Wk#1: NYG at WAS (6 - 21) W -- Wk#2: WAS at GB (18 - 27) L -- Wk#3: LV at WAS (24 - 41) W -- Wk#4: WAS at ATL (27 - 34) L -- Wk#5: WAS at LAC (27 - 10) W -- Wk#6: CHI at WAS (25 - 24) L -- Wk#7: WAS at DAL (22 - 44) L -- Wk#8: WAS at KC (7 - 28) L -- Wk#9: SEA at WAS (38 - 14) L -- Wk#10: DET at WAS (44 - 22) L -- Wk#11: WAS at MIA (13 - 16) L -- Wk#12: N/A -- Wk#13: DEN at WAS (27 - 26) L -- Wk#14: WAS at MIN (0 - 31) L -- Wk#15: WAS at NYG (29 - 21) W -- Wk#16: PHI at WAS (29 - 18) L
π MyCalc: -10.5 | PowerDiff: -8 | HomeOdds: -8.5
π Pick #12 β
Jacksonville Jaguars
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Indianapolis Colts
π My Pick:
Jacksonville Jaguars
π« Jacksonville Jaguars (11-4)
- Outlook: Riding a six-game winning streak, the Jaguars are proving to be a formidable force in the league. Trevor Lawrence has been in outstanding form, delivering performances that rank among the best of any quarterback over the past five weeks. With his sharp playmaking and leadership, Lawrence is driving the Jaguarsβ offensive success, and it's no surprise that Offensive Coordinator Liam Coen is garnering attention in the Coach of the Year discussion.
- Power Ranking: 2
- Weekly Results:
Wk#1: CAR at JAX (10 - 26) W -- Wk#2: JAX at CIN (27 - 31) L -- Wk#3: HOU at JAX (10 - 17) W -- Wk#4: JAX at SF (26 - 21) W -- Wk#5: KC at JAX (28 - 31) W -- Wk#6: SEA at JAX (20 - 12) L -- Wk#7: LA at JAX (35 - 7) L -- Wk#8: N/A -- Wk#9: JAX at LV (30 - 29) W -- Wk#10: JAX at HOU (29 - 36) L -- Wk#11: LAC at JAX (6 - 35) W -- Wk#12: JAX at ARI (27 - 24) W -- Wk#13: JAX at TEN (25 - 3) W -- Wk#14: IND at JAX (19 - 36) W -- Wk#15: NYJ at JAX (20 - 48) W -- Wk#16: JAX at DEN (34 - 20) W
π Indianapolis Colts (8-7)
- Outlook: Despite Philip Rivers' best efforts, the Colts' defense was no match for the 49ers, highlighting a season plagued by injuries on both offense and defense. These significant setbacks on key positions contributed to their disappointing performance throughout the year.
- Power Ranking: 18
- Weekly Results:
Wk#1: MIA at IND (8 - 33) W -- Wk#2: DEN at IND (28 - 29) W -- Wk#3: IND at TEN (41 - 20) W -- Wk#4: IND at LA (20 - 27) L -- Wk#5: LV at IND (6 - 40) W -- Wk#6: ARI at IND (27 - 31) W -- Wk#7: IND at LAC (38 - 24) W -- Wk#8: TEN at IND (14 - 38) W -- Wk#9: IND at PIT (20 - 27) L -- Wk#10: ATL at IND (25 - 31) W -- Wk#11: N/A -- Wk#12: IND at KC (20 - 23) L -- Wk#13: HOU at IND (20 - 16) L -- Wk#14: IND at JAX (19 - 36) L -- Wk#15: IND at SEA (16 - 18) L -- Wk#16: SF at IND (48 - 27) L
π MyCalc: -10.5 | PowerDiff: -16 | HomeOdds: -6.5
π Pick #11 β
Seattle Seahawks
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Carolina Panthers
π My Pick:
Seattle Seahawks
π« Seattle Seahawks (12-3)
- Outlook: Rallying to beat the Rams has positioned the Seahawks as the top seed in the NFC with just two weeks remaining in the regular season. However, they face a challenging road game against the Panthers this week, which will test their ability to maintain their elite status and secure home-field advantage throughout the playoffs. The Seahawks will need to focus on executing their game plan and mitigating any mistakes to emerge victorious and strengthen their hold on the top seed.
- Power Ranking: 1
- Weekly Results:
Wk#1: SF at SEA (17 - 13) L -- Wk#2: SEA at PIT (31 - 17) W -- Wk#3: NO at SEA (13 - 44) W -- Wk#4: SEA at ARI (23 - 20) W -- Wk#5: TB at SEA (38 - 35) L -- Wk#6: SEA at JAX (20 - 12) W -- Wk#7: HOU at SEA (19 - 27) W -- Wk#8: N/A -- Wk#9: SEA at WAS (38 - 14) W -- Wk#10: ARI at SEA (22 - 44) W -- Wk#11: SEA at LA (19 - 21) L -- Wk#12: SEA at TEN (30 - 24) W -- Wk#13: MIN at SEA (0 - 26) W -- Wk#14: SEA at ATL (37 - 9) W -- Wk#15: IND at SEA (16 - 18) W -- Wk#16: LA at SEA (37 - 38) W
π Carolina Panthers (8-7)
- Outlook: After securing a crucial victory against the Buccaneers with some pivotal plays in the final moments, the Panthers now turn their attention to a challenging matchup against the Seahawks. Bryce Young demonstrated his potential by delivering crucial throws during the game-winning drive, showcasing both poise and precision under pressure. As they prepare to face Seattle, the Panthers will need to capitalize on this momentum and maintain their competitive edge.
- Power Ranking: 14
- Weekly Results:
Wk#1: CAR at JAX (10 - 26) L -- Wk#2: CAR at ARI (22 - 27) L -- Wk#3: ATL at CAR (0 - 30) W -- Wk#4: CAR at NE (13 - 42) L -- Wk#5: MIA at CAR (24 - 27) W -- Wk#6: DAL at CAR (27 - 30) W -- Wk#7: CAR at NYJ (13 - 6) W -- Wk#8: BUF at CAR (40 - 9) L -- Wk#9: CAR at GB (16 - 13) W -- Wk#10: NO at CAR (17 - 7) L -- Wk#11: CAR at ATL (30 - 27) W -- Wk#12: CAR at SF (9 - 20) L -- Wk#13: LA at CAR (28 - 31) W -- Wk#14: N/A -- Wk#15: CAR at NO (17 - 20) L -- Wk#16: TB at CAR (20 - 23) W
π MyCalc: -10.2 | PowerDiff: -13 | HomeOdds: -7
π Pick #10 β
Arizona Cardinals
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Cincinnati Bengals
π My Pick:
Cincinnati Bengals
π« Arizona Cardinals (3-12)
- Outlook: Injuries continue to pile up with every defeat, posing a significant challenge for coach Jonathan Gannon. The Cardinals find themselves navigating a difficult season, and the mounting setbacks could impact Gannon's prospects for securing another year to orchestrate a turnaround. As the season progresses, it's crucial for the team to find ways to overcome these adversities to instill confidence in their future direction.
- Power Ranking: 30
- Weekly Results:
Wk#1: ARI at NO (20 - 13) W -- Wk#2: CAR at ARI (22 - 27) W -- Wk#3: ARI at SF (15 - 16) L -- Wk#4: SEA at ARI (23 - 20) L -- Wk#5: TEN at ARI (22 - 21) L -- Wk#6: ARI at IND (27 - 31) L -- Wk#7: GB at ARI (27 - 23) L -- Wk#8: N/A -- Wk#9: ARI at DAL (27 - 17) W -- Wk#10: ARI at SEA (22 - 44) L -- Wk#11: SF at ARI (41 - 22) L -- Wk#12: JAX at ARI (27 - 24) L -- Wk#13: ARI at TB (17 - 20) L -- Wk#14: LA at ARI (45 - 17) L -- Wk#15: ARI at HOU (20 - 40) L -- Wk#16: ATL at ARI (26 - 19) L
π Cincinnati Bengals (5-10)
- Outlook: After a stellar performance by Joe Burrow against the Dolphins, the Bengals offense is beginning to show its true potential. It's unfortunate, however, that this electrifying display might not grace the postseason stage.
- Power Ranking: 25
- Weekly Results:
Wk#1: CIN at CLE (17 - 16) W -- Wk#2: JAX at CIN (27 - 31) W -- Wk#3: CIN at MIN (10 - 48) L -- Wk#4: CIN at DEN (3 - 28) L -- Wk#5: DET at CIN (37 - 24) L -- Wk#6: CIN at GB (18 - 27) L -- Wk#7: PIT at CIN (31 - 33) W -- Wk#8: NYJ at CIN (39 - 38) L -- Wk#9: CHI at CIN (47 - 42) L -- Wk#10: N/A -- Wk#11: CIN at PIT (12 - 34) L -- Wk#12: NE at CIN (26 - 20) L -- Wk#13: CIN at BAL (32 - 14) W -- Wk#14: CIN at BUF (34 - 39) L -- Wk#15: BAL at CIN (24 - 0) L -- Wk#16: CIN at MIA (45 - 21) W
π MyCalc: 8.8 | PowerDiff: 5 | HomeOdds: 7.5
π Pick #9 β
Detroit Lions
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Minnesota Vikings
π My Pick:
Detroit Lions
π« Detroit Lions (8-7)
- Outlook: Hopes were high at the beginning of the season, but the Lions are now staring down a challenging path to the playoffs. Whatβs making their journey even more difficult is their underperforming defense, which has consistently struggled and needs significant improvement to turn things around. This scenario is far from what fans and analysts anticipated, leaving Detroit searching for answers and needing a serious uptick in performance to match their preseason aspirations.
- Power Ranking: 15
- Weekly Results:
Wk#1: DET at GB (13 - 27) L -- Wk#2: CHI at DET (21 - 52) W -- Wk#3: DET at BAL (38 - 30) W -- Wk#4: CLE at DET (10 - 34) W -- Wk#5: DET at CIN (37 - 24) W -- Wk#6: DET at KC (17 - 30) L -- Wk#7: TB at DET (9 - 24) W -- Wk#8: N/A -- Wk#9: MIN at DET (27 - 24) L -- Wk#10: DET at WAS (44 - 22) W -- Wk#11: DET at PHI (9 - 16) L -- Wk#12: NYG at DET (27 - 34) W -- Wk#13: GB at DET (31 - 24) L -- Wk#14: DAL at DET (30 - 44) W -- Wk#15: DET at LA (34 - 41) L -- Wk#16: PIT at DET (29 - 24) L
π Minnesota Vikings (7-8)
- Outlook: The defense has truly stepped up over the past seven weeks, showcasing their dominance in a remarkable performance against the Giants on Sunday. Brian Flores has once again demonstrated his exceptional coaching prowess, significantly elevating the Vikings' defensive unit.
- Power Ranking: 16
- Weekly Results:
Wk#1: MIN at CHI (27 - 24) W -- Wk#2: ATL at MIN (22 - 6) L -- Wk#3: CIN at MIN (10 - 48) W -- Wk#4: MIN at PIT (21 - 24) L -- Wk#5: MIN at CLE (21 - 17) W -- Wk#6: N/A -- Wk#7: PHI at MIN (28 - 22) L -- Wk#8: MIN at LAC (10 - 37) L -- Wk#9: MIN at DET (27 - 24) W -- Wk#10: BAL at MIN (27 - 19) L -- Wk#11: CHI at MIN (19 - 17) L -- Wk#12: MIN at GB (6 - 23) L -- Wk#13: MIN at SEA (0 - 26) L -- Wk#14: WAS at MIN (0 - 31) W -- Wk#15: MIN at DAL (34 - 26) W -- Wk#16: MIN at NYG (16 - 13) W
π MyCalc: -7.8 | PowerDiff: -1 | HomeOdds: -7.5
π Pick #8 β
Pittsburgh Steelers
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Cleveland Browns
π My Pick:
Pittsburgh Steelers
π« Pittsburgh Steelers (9-6)
- Outlook: After a surprising surge, the Steelers have seized control of the AFC North, positioning themselves as strong contenders for the playoffs. A win against the Browns this week could secure their spot in the postseason. However, they will have to navigate this pivotal moment without DK Metcalf, who is sidelined due to a suspension.
- Power Ranking: 13
- Weekly Results:
Wk#1: PIT at NYJ (34 - 32) W -- Wk#2: SEA at PIT (31 - 17) L -- Wk#3: PIT at NE (21 - 14) W -- Wk#4: MIN at PIT (21 - 24) W -- Wk#5: N/A -- Wk#6: CLE at PIT (9 - 23) W -- Wk#7: PIT at CIN (31 - 33) L -- Wk#8: GB at PIT (35 - 25) L -- Wk#9: IND at PIT (20 - 27) W -- Wk#10: PIT at LAC (10 - 25) L -- Wk#11: CIN at PIT (12 - 34) W -- Wk#12: PIT at CHI (28 - 31) L -- Wk#13: BUF at PIT (26 - 7) L -- Wk#14: PIT at BAL (27 - 22) W -- Wk#15: MIA at PIT (15 - 28) W -- Wk#16: PIT at DET (29 - 24) W
π Cleveland Browns (3-12)
- Outlook: The injury to rookie runner Quinshon Judkins has cast a shadow over their recent loss to the Bills. Additionally, Shedeur Sanders doesn't seem to be the long-term solution at quarterback, adding to the team's challenges.
- Power Ranking: 28
- Weekly Results:
Wk#1: CIN at CLE (17 - 16) L -- Wk#2: CLE at BAL (17 - 41) L -- Wk#3: GB at CLE (10 - 13) W -- Wk#4: CLE at DET (10 - 34) L -- Wk#5: MIN at CLE (21 - 17) L -- Wk#6: CLE at PIT (9 - 23) L -- Wk#7: MIA at CLE (6 - 31) W -- Wk#8: CLE at NE (13 - 32) L -- Wk#9: N/A -- Wk#10: CLE at NYJ (20 - 27) L -- Wk#11: BAL at CLE (23 - 16) L -- Wk#12: CLE at LV (24 - 10) W -- Wk#13: SF at CLE (26 - 8) L -- Wk#14: TEN at CLE (31 - 29) L -- Wk#15: CLE at CHI (3 - 31) L -- Wk#16: BUF at CLE (23 - 20) L
π MyCalc: -6.8 | PowerDiff: -15 | HomeOdds: -3
π Pick #7 β
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
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Miami Dolphins
π My Pick:
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
π« Tampa Bay Buccaneers (7-8)
- Outlook: The offense is currently struggling, with Baker Mayfield not performing at his best. Despite these challenges, the Buccaneers are just two wins away from securing the division title. It's a straightforward path to success, but the team needs to find its rhythm quickly.
- Power Ranking: 20
- Weekly Results:
Wk#1: TB at ATL (23 - 20) W -- Wk#2: TB at HOU (20 - 19) W -- Wk#3: NYJ at TB (27 - 29) W -- Wk#4: PHI at TB (31 - 25) L -- Wk#5: TB at SEA (38 - 35) W -- Wk#6: SF at TB (19 - 30) W -- Wk#7: TB at DET (9 - 24) L -- Wk#8: TB at NO (23 - 3) W -- Wk#9: N/A -- Wk#10: NE at TB (28 - 23) L -- Wk#11: TB at BUF (32 - 44) L -- Wk#12: TB at LA (7 - 34) L -- Wk#13: ARI at TB (17 - 20) W -- Wk#14: NO at TB (24 - 20) L -- Wk#15: ATL at TB (29 - 28) L -- Wk#16: TB at CAR (20 - 23) L
π Miami Dolphins (6-9)
- Outlook: Benching Tua Tagovailoa didn't bring the desired turnaround for the Dolphins. Consecutive embarrassing losses have left Head Coach Mike McDaniel with more questions than answers, and it's evident the team needs to regroup quickly to regain their composure. As they look ahead to the upcoming games, addressing both offensive and defensive weaknesses will be crucial for the Dolphins to get back on track and salvage their season.
- Power Ranking: 24
- Weekly Results:
Wk#1: MIA at IND (8 - 33) L -- Wk#2: NE at MIA (33 - 27) L -- Wk#3: MIA at BUF (21 - 31) L -- Wk#4: NYJ at MIA (21 - 27) W -- Wk#5: MIA at CAR (24 - 27) L -- Wk#6: LAC at MIA (29 - 27) L -- Wk#7: MIA at CLE (6 - 31) L -- Wk#8: MIA at ATL (34 - 10) W -- Wk#9: BAL at MIA (28 - 6) L -- Wk#10: BUF at MIA (13 - 30) W -- Wk#11: WAS at MIA (13 - 16) W -- Wk#12: N/A -- Wk#13: NO at MIA (17 - 21) W -- Wk#14: MIA at NYJ (34 - 10) W -- Wk#15: MIA at PIT (15 - 28) L -- Wk#16: CIN at MIA (45 - 21) L
π MyCalc: -6.5 | PowerDiff: -4 | HomeOdds: -5.5
π Pick #6 β
Baltimore Ravens
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Green Bay Packers
π My Pick:
Green Bay Packers
π« Baltimore Ravens (7-8)
- Outlook: Suffering a tough loss after blowing an 11-point lead to the Patriots, the Ravens now find themselves in a precarious position with daunting odds for a playoff berth. The upcoming Saturday night showdown against the Packers is crucial, essentially serving as a do-or-die scenario. A loss in Green Bay would end their postseason aspirations, making this matchup critical for keeping their playoff dreams alive.
- Power Ranking: 17
- Weekly Results:
Wk#1: BAL at BUF (40 - 41) L -- Wk#2: CLE at BAL (17 - 41) W -- Wk#3: DET at BAL (38 - 30) L -- Wk#4: BAL at KC (20 - 37) L -- Wk#5: HOU at BAL (44 - 10) L -- Wk#6: LA at BAL (17 - 3) L -- Wk#7: N/A -- Wk#8: CHI at BAL (16 - 30) W -- Wk#9: BAL at MIA (28 - 6) W -- Wk#10: BAL at MIN (27 - 19) W -- Wk#11: BAL at CLE (23 - 16) W -- Wk#12: NYJ at BAL (10 - 23) W -- Wk#13: CIN at BAL (32 - 14) L -- Wk#14: PIT at BAL (27 - 22) L -- Wk#15: BAL at CIN (24 - 0) W -- Wk#16: NE at BAL (28 - 24) L
π Green Bay Packers (9-5-1)
- Outlook: Losing their lead to the Bears in such a dramatic fashion is undoubtedly a tough pill to swallow for the Packers. This setback is compounded by the major concern over Jordan Love's health, as he's dealing with a concussion. How the team manages his situation this week will be crucial for their performance moving forward.
- Power Ranking: 12
- Weekly Results:
Wk#1: DET at GB (13 - 27) W -- Wk#2: WAS at GB (18 - 27) W -- Wk#3: GB at CLE (10 - 13) L -- Wk#4: GB at DAL (40 - 40) T -- Wk#5: N/A -- Wk#6: CIN at GB (18 - 27) W -- Wk#7: GB at ARI (27 - 23) W -- Wk#8: GB at PIT (35 - 25) W -- Wk#9: CAR at GB (16 - 13) L -- Wk#10: PHI at GB (10 - 7) L -- Wk#11: GB at NYG (27 - 20) W -- Wk#12: MIN at GB (6 - 23) W -- Wk#13: GB at DET (31 - 24) W -- Wk#14: CHI at GB (21 - 28) W -- Wk#15: GB at DEN (26 - 34) L -- Wk#16: GB at CHI (16 - 22) L
π MyCalc: 4.8 | PowerDiff: 5 | HomeOdds: 3.5
π Pick #5 β
Philadelphia Eagles
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Buffalo Bills
π My Pick:
Buffalo Bills
π« Philadelphia Eagles (10-5)
- Outlook: After dominating two weaker opponents in the past couple of weeks to regain their momentum, the Eagles are now preparing for a challenging road game against the Bills. With the NFC East title already secured, their focus will be on improving their seeding for the playoffs. This game presents a significant test of their resilience and readiness as they advance deeper into the season.
- Power Ranking: 11
- Weekly Results:
Wk#1: DAL at PHI (20 - 24) W -- Wk#2: PHI at KC (20 - 17) W -- Wk#3: LA at PHI (26 - 33) W -- Wk#4: PHI at TB (31 - 25) W -- Wk#5: DEN at PHI (21 - 17) L -- Wk#6: PHI at NYG (17 - 34) L -- Wk#7: PHI at MIN (28 - 22) W -- Wk#8: NYG at PHI (20 - 38) W -- Wk#9: N/A -- Wk#10: PHI at GB (10 - 7) W -- Wk#11: DET at PHI (9 - 16) W -- Wk#12: PHI at DAL (21 - 24) L -- Wk#13: CHI at PHI (24 - 15) L -- Wk#14: PHI at LAC (19 - 22) L -- Wk#15: LV at PHI (0 - 31) W -- Wk#16: PHI at WAS (29 - 18) W
π Buffalo Bills (11-4)
- Outlook: They seemed to struggle to get going in their victory over the Browns, but ultimately found a way to secure the win. However, playing like that against the Eagles this week could lead to trouble. If they don't elevate their game, they could face consequences against a formidable opponent like Philadelphia.
- Power Ranking: 3
- Weekly Results:
Wk#1: BAL at BUF (40 - 41) W -- Wk#2: BUF at NYJ (30 - 10) W -- Wk#3: MIA at BUF (21 - 31) W -- Wk#4: NO at BUF (19 - 31) W -- Wk#5: NE at BUF (23 - 20) L -- Wk#6: BUF at ATL (14 - 24) L -- Wk#7: N/A -- Wk#8: BUF at CAR (40 - 9) W -- Wk#9: KC at BUF (21 - 28) W -- Wk#10: BUF at MIA (13 - 30) L -- Wk#11: TB at BUF (32 - 44) W -- Wk#12: BUF at HOU (19 - 23) L -- Wk#13: BUF at PIT (26 - 7) W -- Wk#14: CIN at BUF (34 - 39) W -- Wk#15: BUF at NE (35 - 31) W -- Wk#16: BUF at CLE (23 - 20) W
π MyCalc: 3.5 | PowerDiff: 8 | HomeOdds: 1.5
π Pick #4 β
New Orleans Saints
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Tennessee Titans
π My Pick:
New Orleans Saints
π« New Orleans Saints (5-10)
- Outlook: With the combination of Kellen Moore and Tyler Shough, the Saints have a bright future ahead. Their recent performance is promising, marked by an impressive three-game winning streak. The momentum is building as they continue to show their potential on the field.
- Power Ranking: 23
- Weekly Results:
Wk#1: ARI at NO (20 - 13) L -- Wk#2: SF at NO (26 - 21) L -- Wk#3: NO at SEA (13 - 44) L -- Wk#4: NO at BUF (19 - 31) L -- Wk#5: NYG at NO (14 - 26) W -- Wk#6: NE at NO (25 - 19) L -- Wk#7: NO at CHI (14 - 26) L -- Wk#8: TB at NO (23 - 3) L -- Wk#9: NO at LA (10 - 34) L -- Wk#10: NO at CAR (17 - 7) W -- Wk#11: N/A -- Wk#12: ATL at NO (24 - 10) L -- Wk#13: NO at MIA (17 - 21) L -- Wk#14: NO at TB (24 - 20) W -- Wk#15: CAR at NO (17 - 20) W -- Wk#16: NYJ at NO (6 - 29) W
π Tennessee Titans (3-12)
- Outlook: Their victory over the Chiefs might impact their draft position, but it's a confidence boost for the young players. With only two games remaining in the season, the focus is shifting towards hiring a new head coach, marking the start of a new chapter.
- Power Ranking: 26
- Weekly Results:
Wk#1: TEN at DEN (12 - 20) L -- Wk#2: LA at TEN (33 - 19) L -- Wk#3: IND at TEN (41 - 20) L -- Wk#4: TEN at HOU (0 - 26) L -- Wk#5: TEN at ARI (22 - 21) W -- Wk#6: TEN at LV (10 - 20) L -- Wk#7: NE at TEN (31 - 13) L -- Wk#8: TEN at IND (14 - 38) L -- Wk#9: LAC at TEN (27 - 20) L -- Wk#10: N/A -- Wk#11: HOU at TEN (16 - 13) L -- Wk#12: SEA at TEN (30 - 24) L -- Wk#13: JAX at TEN (25 - 3) L -- Wk#14: TEN at CLE (31 - 29) W -- Wk#15: TEN at SF (24 - 37) L -- Wk#16: KC at TEN (9 - 26) W
π MyCalc: -3.2 | PowerDiff: -3 | HomeOdds: -2.5
π Pick #3 β
Chicago Bears
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San Francisco 49ers
π My Pick:
San Francisco 49ers
π« Chicago Bears (11-4)
- Outlook: Following an impressive comeback victory against the Packers, the Bears are gearing up for another challenging matchup this week as they head to San Francisco. Caleb Williams is showcasing his poise and confidence during crucial moments, making him a key player to watch as the season progresses.
- Power Ranking: 7
- Weekly Results:
Wk#1: MIN at CHI (27 - 24) L -- Wk#2: CHI at DET (21 - 52) L -- Wk#3: DAL at CHI (14 - 31) W -- Wk#4: CHI at LV (25 - 24) W -- Wk#5: N/A -- Wk#6: CHI at WAS (25 - 24) W -- Wk#7: NO at CHI (14 - 26) W -- Wk#8: CHI at BAL (16 - 30) L -- Wk#9: CHI at CIN (47 - 42) W -- Wk#10: NYG at CHI (20 - 24) W -- Wk#11: CHI at MIN (19 - 17) W -- Wk#12: PIT at CHI (28 - 31) W -- Wk#13: CHI at PHI (24 - 15) W -- Wk#14: CHI at GB (21 - 28) L -- Wk#15: CLE at CHI (3 - 31) W -- Wk#16: GB at CHI (16 - 22) W
π San Francisco 49ers (11-4)
- Outlook: After a standout performance by Brock Purdy against the Colts, the 49ers have demonstrated their potential to be a formidable force in the NFC playoffs. With this kind of play, they are positioning themselves as strong contenders for the NFC's top seed. Their impressive showing has undoubtedly put the league on notice, signaling that they could make a significant impact in the postseason if they maintain this level of play.
- Power Ranking: 9
- Weekly Results:
Wk#1: SF at SEA (17 - 13) W -- Wk#2: SF at NO (26 - 21) W -- Wk#3: ARI at SF (15 - 16) W -- Wk#4: JAX at SF (26 - 21) L -- Wk#5: SF at LA (26 - 23) W -- Wk#6: SF at TB (19 - 30) L -- Wk#7: ATL at SF (10 - 20) W -- Wk#8: SF at HOU (15 - 26) L -- Wk#9: SF at NYG (34 - 24) W -- Wk#10: LA at SF (42 - 26) L -- Wk#11: SF at ARI (41 - 22) W -- Wk#12: CAR at SF (9 - 20) W -- Wk#13: SF at CLE (26 - 8) W -- Wk#14: N/A -- Wk#15: TEN at SF (24 - 37) W -- Wk#16: SF at IND (48 - 27) W
π MyCalc: 2.5 | PowerDiff: -2 | HomeOdds: 3
π Pick #2 β
New York Giants
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Las Vegas Raiders
π My Pick:
New York Giants
π« New York Giants (2-13)
- Outlook: Struggles continue as they suffer another defeat, with rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart performing poorly in the loss to the Vikings. On the brighter side, if the season ended today, they would secure the first pick in the draft, offering hope for future improvement.
- Power Ranking: 31
- Weekly Results:
Wk#1: NYG at WAS (6 - 21) L -- Wk#2: NYG at DAL (37 - 40) L -- Wk#3: KC at NYG (22 - 9) L -- Wk#4: LAC at NYG (18 - 21) W -- Wk#5: NYG at NO (14 - 26) L -- Wk#6: PHI at NYG (17 - 34) W -- Wk#7: NYG at DEN (32 - 33) L -- Wk#8: NYG at PHI (20 - 38) L -- Wk#9: SF at NYG (34 - 24) L -- Wk#10: NYG at CHI (20 - 24) L -- Wk#11: GB at NYG (27 - 20) L -- Wk#12: NYG at DET (27 - 34) L -- Wk#13: NYG at NE (15 - 33) L -- Wk#14: N/A -- Wk#15: WAS at NYG (29 - 21) L -- Wk#16: MIN at NYG (16 - 13) L
π Las Vegas Raiders (2-13)
- Outlook: At least there was some fight shown against the Texans, marking a step forward. While the Raiders still have room for improvement, the competitive spirit on display indicates potential for progress as the season unfolds. Keeping that momentum and building on it will be crucial for future success.
- Power Ranking: 32
- Weekly Results:
Wk#1: LV at NE (20 - 13) W -- Wk#2: LAC at LV (20 - 9) L -- Wk#3: LV at WAS (24 - 41) L -- Wk#4: CHI at LV (25 - 24) L -- Wk#5: LV at IND (6 - 40) L -- Wk#6: TEN at LV (10 - 20) W -- Wk#7: LV at KC (0 - 31) L -- Wk#8: N/A -- Wk#9: JAX at LV (30 - 29) L -- Wk#10: LV at DEN (7 - 10) L -- Wk#11: DAL at LV (33 - 16) L -- Wk#12: CLE at LV (24 - 10) L -- Wk#13: LV at LAC (14 - 31) L -- Wk#14: DEN at LV (24 - 17) L -- Wk#15: LV at PHI (0 - 31) L -- Wk#16: LV at HOU (21 - 23) L
π MyCalc: -1.8 | PowerDiff: -1 | HomeOdds: -1.5
π Pick #1 β
Houston Texans
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Los Angeles Chargers
π My Pick:
Los Angeles Chargers
π« Houston Texans (10-5)
- Outlook: While they managed to secure a win against the Raiders, the performance left much to be desired, which raises concerns as they prepare to face the Chargers this week. The Texans will need to step up their offensive game significantly if they hope to compete effectively against a tougher opponent.
- Power Ranking: 8
- Weekly Results:
Wk#1: HOU at LA (9 - 14) L -- Wk#2: TB at HOU (20 - 19) L -- Wk#3: HOU at JAX (10 - 17) L -- Wk#4: TEN at HOU (0 - 26) W -- Wk#5: HOU at BAL (44 - 10) W -- Wk#6: N/A -- Wk#7: HOU at SEA (19 - 27) L -- Wk#8: SF at HOU (15 - 26) W -- Wk#9: DEN at HOU (18 - 15) L -- Wk#10: JAX at HOU (29 - 36) W -- Wk#11: HOU at TEN (16 - 13) W -- Wk#12: BUF at HOU (19 - 23) W -- Wk#13: HOU at IND (20 - 16) W -- Wk#14: HOU at KC (20 - 10) W -- Wk#15: ARI at HOU (20 - 40) W -- Wk#16: LV at HOU (21 - 23) W
π Los Angeles Chargers (11-4)
- Outlook: Recovering well from their blowout loss to the Jaguars five weeks ago, the Chargers have found their rhythm. The defense has significantly improved, showcasing a more formidable presence on the field. Meanwhile, the much-criticized offensive line showed resilience and efficiency against Dallas, a development that's crucial for their playoff aspirations.
- Power Ranking: 10
- Weekly Results:
Wk#1: KC at LAC (21 - 27) W -- Wk#2: LAC at LV (20 - 9) W -- Wk#3: DEN at LAC (20 - 23) W -- Wk#4: LAC at NYG (18 - 21) L -- Wk#5: WAS at LAC (27 - 10) L -- Wk#6: LAC at MIA (29 - 27) W -- Wk#7: IND at LAC (38 - 24) L -- Wk#8: MIN at LAC (10 - 37) W -- Wk#9: LAC at TEN (27 - 20) W -- Wk#10: PIT at LAC (10 - 25) W -- Wk#11: LAC at JAX (6 - 35) L -- Wk#12: N/A -- Wk#13: LV at LAC (14 - 31) W -- Wk#14: PHI at LAC (19 - 22) W -- Wk#15: LAC at KC (16 - 13) W -- Wk#16: LAC at DAL (34 - 17) W
π MyCalc: 1 | PowerDiff: -2 | HomeOdds: 1.5