PHILADELPHIA EAGLES AT DALLAS COWBOYS
December 27th – 4:25 pm ET – AT&T Stadium
The NFC East is by far the worse division in the entire NFL, with Washington sitting atop the standings. No team in the division has a winning record and as a result, every team is still in contention with just two games remaining.
Both Dallas and Philadelphia will need to win out and hope Washington doesn’t though if they have any chance of winning the division. However, neither team has been particularly good this season, but both will be looking to make up for it on Sunday.
After a shocking upset against the New Orleans Saints two weeks ago, the Eagles were grounded by the Arizona Cardinals this past weekend. The Eagles did come up short, but Jalen Hurts put in another impressive performance at quarterback and could solidify his starting spot going forward against the Cowboys.
This should be a close contest but go with the visitors to pick up their second win in three weeks as they mount a playoff push down the stretch.
PICKS: Philadelphia
ODDS: Philadelphia (-2)
Over/Under: 49.5
INDIANAPOLIS COLTS AT PITTSBURGH STEELERS
December 27th– 1:00 pm ET – Heinz Field
The Pittsburgh Steelers were the league’s only undefeated team heading into week 13, but three weeks later they are 11-3 and scrambling to hold onto the AFC North lead. The Steelers were humiliated by the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday night and have now dropped three straight contests. With Cleveland breathing down their necks, Pittsburgh needs a victory on Sunday afternoon.
Indianapolis is also looking to win a division though and will present quite the daunting task for the Steelers in week 16. This could be a preview of a potential playoff clash, but neither team will be thinking that far ahead.
The Steelers just do not look like the same team we saw dominate at the start of the season and could be in trouble against the Colts. Until Pittsburgh shows they can out of their slump and back to being an elite side, it is hard to lay money on them. Take the visitors in this crucial AFC showdown.
PICKS: Indianapolis
NEW YORK GIANTS AT BALTIMORE RAVENS
December 27th– 1:00 pm ET – M&T Bank Stadium
The Baltimore Ravens had pretty high expectations coming into the 2020 season, but currently find themselves just outside the playoffs looking in. They are still one of the most feared teams in the entire NFL though and have now won three straight games.
They come into Sunday’s contest as massive favorites against a New York Giants’ side that also remains in the playoff hunt, despite sitting with a 5-9 record. They are just one game back of NFC East leaders Washington and could still sneak into the postseason with a couple of wins to conclude the campaign.
Baltimore has put up 121 points in their last three games though and will be looking to make quick work of the Giants on Sunday afternoon. Take the home team to cover the 10.5 points with the over also worth wagering on as it is quite low.
PICKS: Baltimore (-6.5)
Over/Under: 45
ODDS: Baltimore (-6.5)
Over/Under: 45
CHICAGO BEARS AT MINNESOTA VIKINGS
December 20th– 1:00 pm ET – U.S. Bank Stadium
The Chicago Bears had one of the hottest starts in the NFL, winning five of their first six games of the campaign. Problem is, they lost their next six straight games before knocking off the Houston Texans at Soldier Field last weekend. They remain in the playoff hunt though with a 6-7 record and will need a victory in Minnesota to have any chance of keeping hopes alive.
The Vikings find themselves in the exact same situation as Chicago does, sitting with a 6-7 record. Minnesota on the other hand, lost five of their first six games though and have rebounded well since. They are coming off a disappointing loss in Tampa Bay though and will hope to get things turned back in the right direction.
The last time these two teams met back on November 16th, the Vikings pulled off a 19-13 win against the Bears in Chicago. The Bears have snapped their losing streak though and should be a tougher side to play against this weekend.
The Vikings may still pull off the victory, but take the Bears to cover the 3.5 points as this should be a tight contest right until the final whistle.
PICKS: Chicago
ODDS: Minnesota (-3.5)
Over/Under: 46
JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS AT BALTIMORE RAVENS
December 20th– 1:00 pm ET – M&T Bank Stadium
The Jacksonville Jaguars have not won a game since their upset against the Indianapolis Colts in the opening week of the season. Since then, the Jaguars have lost 12 straight games and will be in tough against one of the league’s most dynamic offenses on Sunday afternoon.
The Ravens needed a win on Monday against Cleveland to remain in the playoff hunt and they managed to pull it off. They now sit at 8-5 and just outside of the playoffs looking in. They will be a motivated side against the Jaguars looking to send a signal of intent to the rest of the league.
They will not be a team that anybody will want to come up against in the playoffs and could be a real threat if they sneak in. They are big favorites against the Jaguars but shouldn’t have any problems covering the 13 points. Take the home team to win big and improve to 9-5 on the season.
PICKS: Baltimore
Over
ODDS: Baltimore (-10.5)
Over/Under: 45
TENNESSEE TITANS AT GREEN BAY PACKERS
December 27th– 8:20 pm ET – Lambeau Field
The Tennessee Titans have a tight lead atop the AFC South as they sit at 10-4 heading into their battle with the Green Bay Packers on Sunday evening. The Titans are in fine form winning four of their last five games and will not be intimidated by Aaron Rodgers and company.
The Packers have an impressive 11-3 record, but are still looking to prove they are a top team. They haven’t had the most difficult schedule this season and have failed to perform against some of the better teams in the NFL like Tampa Bay and Indianapolis.
This will be an entertaining game for fans and neutrals alike, with both teams capable of putting up points when necessary. Green Bay may very well go on to win the game and improve their record to 12-3 on the season, but go with the visitors to keep it close and cover the 3.5 points at the very least.
PICKS: Tennessee
ODDS: Green Bay (-3.5)
Over/Under: 56
BUFFALO BILLS AT NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS
December 28th– 8:15 pm ET – Gilette Stadium
The Buffalo Bills clinched their first division title in 25 years last week with a dominant performance against the Broncos in Denver on Saturday afternoon. They have proven to the entire league that they are legitimate contenders in the AFC as they sit 11-3 heading into their clash with the Patriots on Monday night football.
New England has not had the season they are used to, being eliminated from the playoffs with two games still to play. Cam Newton hasn’t been terrible this season, but he certainly hasn’t been Tom Brady either. The Patriots are limping to the finish line and could be in for a long night against a Bills’ team that is just having fun at the moment.
While Buffalo has already wrapped up the division, they are looking to clinch the second seed in the AFC and will be eager to get the job done against their rivals in prime time. Go with the visitors to cover the 6.5 points they are favored by.
PICKS: Buffalo
ODDS: Buffalo (-6.5)
Over/Under: 45.5
* All odds are via Parx Sportsbook.
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