Guessing The Lines

Week 17

I went 5-0 last week when it didn’t matter. It’s always good to know you can step up in clutch.

Chiefs at Steelers — If the Chiefs win this, they can rest everyone for a few weeks. The Steelers are a tough matchup though because they play defense, will also run the ball and are fine with an ugly, low-scoring close game too. I’ll say Chiefs -2 and stay away.

Ravens at Texans — The Ravens are the best team in the AFC IMO, and the Texans are a fraud. Ravens -3.5 and probably lay the wood.

Seahawks at Bears — I’ll make it Seahawks -1.5 and stay away. If anything I’d take the Bears.

Chargers at Patriots — The Pats played the Bills tough, but I expect the Chargers to rough them up. I’ll say Chargers -3.5 and probably lay the wood.

Broncos at Bengals — Good defense, bad offense against bad defense, good offense. Let’s say Broncos +3 and lean Bengals.

Cardinals at Rams — The Cardinals looked good for a minute midseason, then fell apart. I’ll say Cardinals +4 and stay away.

Colts at Giants — The Giants are the 32nd best team in the league. I’ll say Colts -6.5 and probably lean Colts.

Jets at Bills — The Bills had a letdown last week against the Pats, but they’ll probably annihilate the Jets who are so dysfunctional. I’ll say Jets +13 and lean Bills.

Titans at Jaguars — This is a bum fight. Titans +2.5 and lean Jaguars, but stay away.

Raiders at Saints — Another bum fight unless Derek Carr plays. I’ll say Raiders +2.5 and lean Saints.

Panthers at Buccaneers — The Bucs might have blown their season, losing to the Cowboys. I’d expect a bounce-back, but the Panthers usually show up. I’ll say Panthers +6.5 and stay away.

Cowboys at Eagles — If Jalen Hurts doesn’t play, Cowboys +2.5. If Hurts plays, Cowboys +8.5. Stay away.

Dolphins at Browns — If DTR is still the starter, Dolphins -4.5, though Tua in freezing weather is not ideal. If Bailey Zappe plays, I’ll say Dolphins -2.5. I’m leaning Browns if it’s not DTR.

Packers at Vikings — These are equal teams. Let’s make it Packers +2.5. I’ll lean Packers, but probably stay away.

Falcons at Killer Redskins — I didn’t get a good look at Penix, and the KRs are probably spent after the huge comeback over their rival. Falcons +4.5 and lean Falcons.

Lions at 49ers — It’s always odd trying to handicap injuries. The 49ers have so many, and the Lions have lost their entire defense. Lions -6.5 and probably stay away.