NFL 2022 Week 16 picks

 Thursday night

Jacksonville Jaguars at New York Jets : This could be an interesting game.  The Jets offenses is sputtering a bit lately, but their defense is sound.  The Jags offense moves well, but their defense has holes.  Which squad will prevail?  Trevor Lawrence can be some unpredictable things, so I'll pick them to surprise the Jets a bit.  JAGUARS, 21-16

Saturday early games

Atlanta Falcons at Baltimore Ravens : The Falcons will be shut down by the tight Ravens defense.  RAVENS, 17-13

Buffalo Bills at Chicago Bears : The Bills will overwhelm the young Bears defense.  BILLS, 31-20

Cincinnati Bengals at New England Patriots : This game could go either way, but I like the way that the Bengals control the pace of the game.  The Patriots, despite the massive experience of Coach Belichik, has messed that up a couple of times this season.  BENGALS, 27-23

Detroit Lions at Carolina Panthers : Who is the hottest team right now, with the best winning streak?  The Lions, of course.  This team is chasing a possible playoff spot, and I'm not sure we can question that.  Jared Goff has this team working, and they are becoming an offensive machine.  LIONS, 27-16

Houston Texans at Tennessee Titans : Houston is due for another win, and the Titans have certainly played sloppy games.  I won't pick them, as any Texans win should be considered an upset, but watch out for them.  TITANS, 16-10

New Orleans Saints at Cleveland Browns : The Saints are marching in!  They seem to have ironed out many of their offensive problems, and that makes them dangerous. The Browns defense started the season well, but they have faded.  SAINTS, 24-16

New York Giants at Minnesota Vikings : The Giants defense will slow down the Vikings, but they have too many weaknesses to stop them.  VIKINGS, 28-23

Seattle Seahawks at Kansas City Chiefs : The Seahawks won't give the Chiefs too much trouble.  If the Chiefs can prevent beating themselves, they should keep pace with the Bills.  CHIEFS, 31-20

Saturday late games

Philadelphia Eagles at Dallas Cowboys : This could be a real battle, but the Boys have been a bit off the last couple of weeks.  The Eagles are the top team in the league, and they wear down opponents.  The Boys are a bit thin at spots, and that won't help.  EAGLES, 27-24

Washington Commanders at San Francisco 49ers : The 49ers have a strong defense and their offense has come alive recently.  They are a strong team who will not be distracted by some of Tyalor Heineke's tricks.  49ERS, 24-17

Saturday night

Las Vegas Raiders at Pittsburgh Steelers : Mitch Trubiskey had a rare great game last week.  The Steelers cannot rely on that.  RAIDERS, 24-17

Sunday games

Green Bay Packers at Miami Dolphins : The Packers are starting to get their offense in order, just in time to face the tough and physical Dolphins defense.  DOLPHINS, 24-17

Denver Broncos at Los Angeles Rams : Both teams have been a major disappointment.  Who will emerge victorious in what will likely be a messy game?  I think the Rams will find a bit of the charm they had in last year's postseason.  RAMS, 16-13

Tampa Bay Bucs at Arizona Cardinals : The Cardinals can surprise, and the Bucs have been up and down throughout the season.  Tom Brady seems to be getting his bearings, though, and that is always dangerous.  BUCS, 20-16

Monday Night Football

Los Angeles Chargers at Indianapolis Colts :The Colts are struggling, and teh Chargers defense won't make it any easier for them.  CHARGERS, 20-16