GB #8 vs PIT #14, PIT #13 vs GB #3) PIT will be very dangerous here after losing 5 straight & face a GB
team that has won 5 straight. GB’s strengths in the passing game matchup well vs a PIT defense that has
0 Ints from its CB’s TY. PIT may try to recommit to the run game here but GB has the #2 run defense (3.6)
TY. PP calls for a very even game with PIT taking another loss. We lean with the road team also but with the
chance it could shift PIT to a HD we’ll temper the grade.
1★ PACKERS 25 STEELERS 20




CLE #19 vs KC #30, KC #28 vs CLE #23) CLE went all in vs PIT LW & became the 4th team 10 games under
.500 to upset the defending SB Champ since 1988. KC also upset PIT at home but have gone 0-3 SU & ATS
since & Cassel had 4 ints LW vs BUF. PP leans with CLE who has extra rest here & we agree but there is a
chance like LW’s KC/BUF game where the line makes the Browns the favorite so we won’t overreact here.
1★ BROWNS 20 CHIEFS 15





(SF #29 vs PHI #17, PHI #10 vs SF #25) SF is off LW’s MNF game & now have to travel to the East Coast
vs PHI who stands atop the NFC East. PHI is playing excellent ball right now & we were very impressed
with the 12 play drive that took up 7:24 to go up 14 in the 4Q LW. PP gives PHI a 395-281 yd edge & its one
thing to try the spread vs NFC West teams & CHI & JAX but another to do it vs a traditionally strong Eagles
pass def. No line keeps this from being a stronger rated play.
1★ EAGLES 29 49ERS 16



(ATL #18 vs NYJ #1, NYJ #26 vs ATL #28) Sanchez is expected to return here but its not known if Ryan
or Turner will return for ATL. The Jets didn’t allow TB to earn a 1st Dn (no penalty) until 7 min left in the 3Q
& held them to 124 yds. This is the Falcons 1st road game in a month & its projected to be mid-40’s with a
40% ch of rain/snow. This favors the Jets #1 rush attack & #1 defense & PP gives them a 383-214 yd edge
but no line keeps this from being higher rated.
1★ JETS 25 FALCONS 15



(ARZ #5 vs DET #32, DET #20 vs ARZ #31) ARZ is in a letdown spot as they could have wrapped up the
NFC West vs SF on MNF. This is NOT LY’s Cardinals team as they are more mature & are vowing not to let
up. The talent DET brought in to start the year for a rebuilding 0-16 roster is hurt or on IR & DET’s #’s are
infl ated from CLE/GB/CIN. ARZ could be in its 1st DD AF role since 1977 which is risky but DET doesn’t
have a favorable matchup anywhere on the fi eld.
2★ CARDINALS 34 LIONS 13



(CHI #32 vs BAL #7, BAL #12 vs CHI #22) BAL did what they were supposed to in thrashing DET 48-3 LW
with a 548-229 yd edge. They now get a CHI team that is out of the playoffs after losing to GB where they
had 13 penalties at home! BAL has dominated losing teams TY (5-0 ATS DD fav) while CHI is 1-7 SU &
ATS vs winning teams. The Ravens are projected with a 403-229 yd edge & Cutler (8-17 ratio away) doesn’t
have the chemistry, WR’s or OL to win here.
3.5★ RAVENS 25 BEARS 8




(HOU #11 vs STL #18, STL #25 vs HOU #11) STL had to go to a rookie 6th RD DC from West Texas A&M
in Keith Null LW & couldn’t overcome his 5 Ints in a 47-7 thumping. HOU is 11-6 SU & ATS in DEC & the
team & owner want to retain Kubiak. STL is in the same boat as DET as they are a bad team with little depth
that has been clobbered by injuries. They have the right coaching staff & while PP only gives HOU a 47 yd
edge here they have too much talent in the passing game for STL to overcome.
4★ TEXANS 29 RAMS 11




(CIN #23 vs SD #8, SD #6 vs CIN #4) Of CIN’s 9 wins TY they have beaten 2 teams w/a winning record: GB
& BAL. Something isn’t quite right with Palmer who hasn’t had a 300 yd game TY & CIN has only scored more
than 23 pts twice TY. SD has scored 24 or more 9 times & have won 16 straight Dec games (11-5 ATS). PP
gives SD a 343-269 yd edge here vs a foe that is off a physical beating vs MIN LY & have to travel out to the
West Coast. SD knows how to win at the end of the year & we wonder if CIN has already peaked.
4★ CHARGERS 27 BENGALS 14