NFL PickEm Years Overview
I have been playing NFL PickEm for about a decade, and one thing I always had trouble with was finding a sheet to make some notes, write my picks on, and keep that sheet on gamedays to see how I was doing rather than looking on the app. I always wanted to make my own system and help people as well, so here it is… I hope you find it useful.
2025 Season Archive
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Week 18 – PickEm Calculations
| PickRank | Matchup | MyCalc | PowerDiff | HomeOdds | Away | Home | Away PR | Home PR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 |
vs
| 19.5 | 24 | 13.5 | TEN | JAX | 27 | 3 |
| 15 |
vs
| 16.8 | 21 | 11.5 | MIA | NE | 23 | 2 |
| 14 |
vs
| 14.2 | 7 | 12.5 | LAC | DEN | 11 | 4 |
| 13 |
vs
| 13.5 | 20 | 8.5 | ARI | LA | 30 | 10 |
| 12 |
vs
| 13.2 | 13 | 10 | IND | HOU | 20 | 7 |
| 11 |
vs
| 9.2 | 7 | 7.5 | CLE | CIN | 29 | 22 |
| 10 |
vs
| 9.2 | -1 | 9.5 | GB | MIN | 12 | 13 |
📝 Weekly Game Summaries
🏈 Pick #16 –
Tennessee Titans at
Jacksonville Jaguars
📌 My Pick:
Jacksonville Jaguars
- Outlook: The encouraging progress from Cam Ward offers a glimpse of hope for the Titans' future. However, challenges loom large as they approach the next season, with several roster gaps that need addressing. Among the most pressing issues is the uncertainty surrounding the head coach position, which could significantly influence the direction and development of the team moving forward.
- Power Ranking: 27
- 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 -- Wk#17: NO at TEN (34 - 26) L
- Outlook: In the AFC playoffs, the Jaguars pose a significant threat. While they may not excel in just one domain, their overall balance ensures they lack the glaring weaknesses that hinder some of their rivals. This well-rounded approach makes them a formidable contender capable of adapting to various challenges and outperforming expectations across the board.
- Power Ranking: 3
- 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 -- Wk#17: JAX at IND (23 - 17) W
📊 MyCalc: 19.5 | PowerDiff: 24 | HomeOdds: 13.5
🏈 Pick #15 –
Miami Dolphins at
New England Patriots
📌 My Pick:
New England Patriots
- Outlook: Since Quinn Ewers took over as the starter two games ago, he's shown promising potential for the Dolphins. There's a sense of optimism that he could be the franchise's solution at quarterback moving forward into next season. While it's still early in his tenure, Ewers' performances have provided a glimpse of his capabilities and sparked hope among fans and analysts alike. As the season progresses, his development will be crucial in determining the Dolphins' trajectory and long-term plans.
- Power Ranking: 23
- 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 -- Wk#17: TB at MIA (17 - 20) W
- Outlook: Claiming the AFC East title, they now face a crucial scenario: they must secure a victory over the Dolphins and hope for a Broncos loss to clinch the AFC's top seed. Drake Maye made a compelling argument for MVP consideration with a standout performance against the Jets, adding an exciting dimension to their playoff push. As they prepare for a pivotal matchup, their focus remains on maintaining momentum and capitalizing on every opportunity to solidify their postseason position.
- Power Ranking: 2
- 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 -- Wk#17: NE at NYJ (42 - 10) W
📊 MyCalc: 16.8 | PowerDiff: 21 | HomeOdds: 11.5
🏈 Pick #14 –
Los Angeles Chargers at
Denver Broncos
📌 My Pick:
Denver Broncos
- Outlook: Missing a critical opportunity at home against the Texans has essentially cost the Chargers their shot at clinching the AFC West title. The team's playoff aspirations face a serious threat due to the struggling offensive line, which could become their Achilles' heel in high-stakes games. The pressure is mounting on the offense to adapt quickly if they hope to have a successful postseason run.
- Power Ranking: 11
- 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 -- Wk#17: HOU at LAC (20 - 16) L
- Outlook: After securing another victory in a tightly contested matchup against the Chiefs in Kansas City, the Broncos have positioned themselves as strong contenders for the top seed in the AFC. A win over the Chargers this week would solidify their spot at the top. Their ability to consistently win close games is a testament to their resilience and battle-tested nature. However, it also raises questions about potential vulnerabilities that could be exposed as they face more formidable opponents.
- Power Ranking: 4
- 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 -- Wk#17: DEN at KC (20 - 13) W
📊 MyCalc: 14.2 | PowerDiff: 7 | HomeOdds: 12.5
🏈 Pick #13 –
Arizona Cardinals at
Los Angeles Rams
📌 My Pick:
Los Angeles Rams
- Outlook: Big changes seem imminent as the Cardinals face a transitional phase. Kyler Murray's future with the team appears uncertain, leading to speculation about his departure. Additionally, questions surround the stability of coach Jonathan Gannon's position, raising doubts about whether he will remain at the helm. As the team navigates through this period of uncertainty, fans and analysts alike are keeping a close eye on the developments in Arizona, wondering how these potential changes will reshape the team's trajectory.
- 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 -- Wk#17: ARI at CIN (14 - 37) L
- Outlook: The recent performance in Atlanta left fans puzzled, highlighting noticeable issues that need to be addressed quickly. With just one game left in the season, there are clear concerns about the team's current form. The offensive line is a significant area that requires attention, particularly in terms of getting injured players back on the field. This aspect will be crucial for improving the overall performance and setting up a strong finish to the season.
- Power Ranking: 10
- 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 -- Wk#17: LA at ATL (24 - 27) L
📊 MyCalc: 13.5 | PowerDiff: 20 | HomeOdds: 8.5
🏈 Pick #12 –
Indianapolis Colts at
Houston Texans
📌 My Pick:
Houston Texans
- Outlook: From a promising 7-1 start, the Colts found themselves on the outside looking in as the playoffs approached. The loss of key player Daniel Jones proved to be a significant setback, derailing what could have been a successful season. Despite a strong beginning, the team's inability to adapt without Jones highlighted their dependency on his contributions, ultimately costing them a postseason berth.
- Power Ranking: 20
- 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 -- Wk#17: JAX at IND (23 - 17) L
- Outlook: Despite an impressive streak of eight consecutive victories, the Texans find themselves in a position where they still might have to settle for a wild-card spot. Their defense has been nothing short of suffocating, consistently stifling opponents and making critical stops. However, the offense continues to be a point of concern, as inconsistency has plagued their performance, preventing them from fully capitalizing on their defensive prowess. To make a deeper playoff run, the team will need to find a more balanced and reliable offensive rhythm.
- Power Ranking: 7
- 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 -- Wk#17: HOU at LAC (20 - 16) W
📊 MyCalc: 13.2 | PowerDiff: 13 | HomeOdds: 10
🏈 Pick #11 –
Cleveland Browns at
Cincinnati Bengals
📌 My Pick:
Cincinnati Bengals
- Outlook: In their recent victory, the Browns made a significant effort to derail the Steelers' season. The defense was a standout, playing a crucial role in securing the win. This performance highlights the Browns' ability to disrupt the plans of stronger opponents and showcases their defensive strength as a key component of their strategy moving forward.
- Power Ranking: 29
- 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 -- Wk#17: PIT at CLE (6 - 13) W
- Outlook: Despite Joe Burrow and his receivers putting on an impressive display against yet another defense on Sunday, the talent on offense is once again being squandered. The Bengals have all the pieces in place to ignite a high-powered offense, yet the results have not translated into consistent success. As frustrations mount, it raises questions about whether adjustments in strategy or personnel are necessary to fully capitalize on the star power at their disposal.
- Power Ranking: 22
- 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 -- Wk#17: ARI at CIN (14 - 37) W
📊 MyCalc: 9.2 | PowerDiff: 7 | HomeOdds: 7.5
🏈 Pick #10 –
Green Bay Packers at
Minnesota Vikings
📌 My Pick:
Minnesota Vikings
- Outlook: Suffering a three-game losing streak heading into the playoffs is less than ideal for the Packers. With no playoff implications on the line this week, they are expected to rest key players, which might lead to a fourth consecutive loss. It's a strategic move to prioritize health and readiness for the postseason, but it certainly doesn't help their momentum.
- 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 -- Wk#17: BAL at GB (41 - 24) L
- Outlook: Brian Flores has orchestrated a remarkable turnaround for the Vikings' defensive unit, showcasing a level of play that's nothing short of extraordinary. Unfortunately, their season has been marred by instability at the quarterback position, which has proven to be a significant hurdle in their quest for success.
- Power Ranking: 13
- 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 -- Wk#17: DET at MIN (10 - 23) W
📊 MyCalc: 9.2 | PowerDiff: -1 | HomeOdds: 9.5