Pro Picks: 6 teams are road favorites and 2 more are slight underdogs in Week 10
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Pro Picks: 6 teams are road favorites and 2 more are slight underdogs in Week 10

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Pro Picks is a weekly column where AP Pro Football Writer Rob Maaddi shares his picks for upcoming games. Atlanta at New Orleans Line: Falcons minus 3 1/2 Kirk Cousins has helped the Falcons reach first place in the NFC South and Atlanta isn’t looking back. They’re 5-2 against the spread in their past seven games overall and 4-1 ATS in their past five games vs. Kansas City. VIKINGS: 26-23 Tennessee at Los Angeles Chargers Line: Chargers minus 7 1/2 The Chargers have won consecutive games by at least 17 points and start a stretch of three straight home games. EAGLES: 30-16 New York Jets at Arizona Line: Cardinals minus 1 1/2 Aaron Rodgers, Davante Adams and Garrett Wilson showed what they can do together last week.

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Pro Picks: Eagles will cruise past the Commanders and Seahawks will upset the Vikings
4 days, 15 hours ago

Pro Picks: Eagles will cruise past the Commanders and Seahawks will upset the Vikings

Associated Press  

Pro Picks is a weekly column where AP Pro Football Writer Rob Maaddi shares his picks for upcoming games. Philadelphia at Washington Line: Eagles minus 3 Jalen Hurts got Philadelphia’s passing attack back on track and the Eagles had a drama-free week as wide receivers A.J. BENGALS: 27-17 New York Giants at Atlanta Line: Falcons minus 8 1/2 Rookie QB …

Pro Picks: Eagles will beat Steelers in a close one and Bills will upset the Lions
1 week, 4 days ago

Pro Picks: Eagles will beat Steelers in a close one and Bills will upset the Lions

Associated Press  

Pro Picks is a weekly column where AP Pro Football Writer Rob Maaddi shares his picks for upcoming games. Tampa Bay at Los Angeles Chargers Line: Chargers minus 3 The banged-up Buccaneers beat three last-place teams in a row to move into first place in the NFC South. BEST BET: CHARGERS: 23-17 Buffalo at Detroit Line: Lions minus 1 1/2 …

Pro Picks: Falcons will upset the Vikings in Kirk Cousins’ return to Minnesota
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Pro Picks: Falcons will upset the Vikings in Kirk Cousins’ return to Minnesota

Associated Press  

Pro Picks is a weekly column where AP Pro Football Writer Rob Maaddi shares his picks for upcoming games. Buffalo at Los Angeles Rams Line: Bills minus 3 1/2 The Bills already clinched their fifth straight AFC East title, Josh Allen is the betting favorite for NFL MVP and the No. BEST BET: BILLS: 27-20 Atlanta at Minnesota Line: Vikings …

Pro Picks: Saquon Barkley and Derrick Henry go head-to-head in matchup of top 2 rushing leaders
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Pro Picks: Saquon Barkley and Derrick Henry go head-to-head in matchup of top 2 rushing leaders

Associated Press  

Pro Picks is a weekly column where AP Pro Football Writer Rob Maaddi shares his picks for upcoming games. UPSET SPECIAL: SAINTS: 24-23 Chicago at Detroit Line: Lions minus 9 1/2 The Lions have lost seven straight games on Thanksgiving, including three times to the Bears. They’ve won 12 straight games decided by seven points or fewer, the longest streak …

Pro Picks: The ‘Harbowl’ is the only matchup in Week 12 featuring two teams with winning records
1 month ago

Pro Picks: The ‘Harbowl’ is the only matchup in Week 12 featuring two teams with winning records

Associated Press  

Only one game in Week 12 features two teams with winning records: “The Harbowl.” John Harbaugh and the Baltimore Ravens take on Jim Harbaugh and the Los Angeles Chargers on Monday night in their third career head-to-head matchup and first since they faced off in the Super Bowl following the 2012 season. Denver at Las Vegas Line: Broncos minus 6 …

Pro Picks: Big-time QB matchups highlight the NFL’s Week 11 schedule
1 month, 1 week ago

Pro Picks: Big-time QB matchups highlight the NFL’s Week 11 schedule

Associated Press  

Pro Picks is a weekly column where AP Pro Football Writer Rob Maaddi shares his picks for upcoming games. Cincinnati at Los Angeles Chargers Line: Chargers minus 1 1/2 Joe Burrow, Ja’Marr Chase and the Bengals had a shot to knock off the Ravens last week, but blew a 14-point lead and then couldn’t convert a 2-point conversion at the …

Pro Picks: 9 winless teams aim to avoid an 0-3 start that could doom their playoff aspirations
3 months ago

Pro Picks: 9 winless teams aim to avoid an 0-3 start that could doom their playoff aspirations

Associated Press  

Pro Picks is a weekly column where AP Pro Football Writer Rob Maaddi shares his picks for upcoming games. UPSET SPECIAL: EAGLES, 27-26 New England at New York Jets Line: Jets minus 6 1/2 Aaron Rodgers plays his first game at home since tearing his Achilles tendon in Week 1 in 2023. TEXANS, 26-20 Los Angeles Chargers at Pittsburgh Line: …

Pro Picks: Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs will begin three-peat quest with a win over the Ravens
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Pro Picks: Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs will begin three-peat quest with a win over the Ravens

Associated Press  

Pro Picks is a weekly column where AP Pro Football Writer Rob Maaddi shares his picks for upcoming games. CHIEFS, 23-19 Green Bay vs Philadelphia, in Sao Paulo, Brazil Line: Eagles minus 2 1/2 The NFL’s first game in South America features two NFC playoff teams. BEARS, 23-17 Arizona at Buffalo Line: Bills minus 6 1/2 Josh Allen has a …

Pro Picks: Purdy will lead the 49ers to another comeback win, ruining Chiefs’ repeat bid
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Pro Picks: Purdy will lead the 49ers to another comeback win, ruining Chiefs’ repeat bid

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — Pro Picks is a weekly column where AP Pro Football Writer Rob Maaddi shares his picks for upcoming games. Brock Purdy and the 49ers have plenty of offensive playmakers led by All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey, All-Pro tight end George Kittle and wide receivers Deebo Samuel and Brandon Aiyuk. They’ve got a talented defense led by star …

Pro Picks: Bills will beat the Dolphins to win the AFC East title
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Pro Picks: Bills will beat the Dolphins to win the AFC East title

Associated Press  

Pro Picks is a weekly column where AP Pro Football Writer Rob Maaddi shares his picks for upcoming games. BILLS, 34-27 PHILADELPHIA at NEW YORK GIANTS Line: Eagles minus 5 1/2 The free-falling Eagles have lost four of five and now need a victory plus Dallas to get upset to win the division. BEST BET: EAGLES, 28-17 HOUSTON at INDIANAPOLIS …

NFL Power Rankings Week 18: Browns and Packers move up, plus a lesson from every team
11 months, 3 weeks ago

NFL Power Rankings Week 18: Browns and Packers move up, plus a lesson from every team

New York Times  

Like the rest of you, the Power Rankings are trying to make some sense of this NFL year as we head into the final week of the regular season. Up next: vs. Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, 4:25 p.m. Cleveland Browns Thursday: Beat New York Jets 37-20 The lesson: They didn’t even need Deshaun Watson The Browns would be one of …

Pro Picks: Ravens will beat the Dolphins in a battle for the AFC’s No. 1 seed
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Pro Picks: Ravens will beat the Dolphins in a battle for the AFC’s No. 1 seed

Associated Press  

Pro Picks is a weekly column where AP Pro Football Writer Rob Maaddi shares his picks for upcoming games. RAVENS, 27-20 ARIZONA at PHILADELPHIA Line: Eagles minus 10 1/2 The Cardinals will try to spoil Philadelphia’s playoff positioning when coach Jonathan Gannon faces his former team. COWBOYS, 31-27 NEW ENGLAND at BUFFALO Line: Bills minus 11 1/2 Josh Allen and …

Pro Picks: 49ers will edge Ravens on Christmas night in a matchup of the NFL’s current No. 1 seeds
1 year ago

Pro Picks: 49ers will edge Ravens on Christmas night in a matchup of the NFL’s current No. 1 seeds

Associated Press  

Pro Picks is a weekly column where AP Pro Football Writer Rob Maaddi shares his picks for upcoming games. 49ERS, 26-23 BUFFALO at LOS ANGELES CHARGERS Line: Bills minus 12 1/2 The Bills are back in playoff contention and even have a shot at the AFC East after beating Kansas City and dominating Dallas. UPSET SPECIAL: JAGUARS, 24-23 CINCINNATI at …

NFL playoff picture after Week 15: Eagles fall to Seahawks, lose control over NFC’s top seed
1 year ago

NFL playoff picture after Week 15: Eagles fall to Seahawks, lose control over NFC’s top seed

New York Times  

Read the latest on the NFL playoff picture. Remaining schedule: at Tampa Bay Buccaneers, vs. Carolina Panthers, at Tennessee Titans Odds: To make playoffs: 72.6 percent | To earn bye: 0 percent | To win Super Bowl: 2 percent Cleveland Browns Quarterback Joe Flacco, who turns 39 next month, has eclipsed 300 yards in back-to-back games, and he’s thrown for …

Pro Picks: Josh Allen and the Bills will slow down Dallas and edge the Cowboys in a shootout
1 year ago

Pro Picks: Josh Allen and the Bills will slow down Dallas and edge the Cowboys in a shootout

Associated Press  

Pro Picks is a weekly column where AP Pro Football Writer Rob Maaddi shares his picks for upcoming games. LIONS, 27-26 TAMPA BAY at GREEN BAY Line: Packers minus 3 1/2 Baker Mayfield’s last-minute touchdown pass against Atlanta put the Buccaneers on top of the weak NFC South. BROWNS, 23-19 NEW YORK JETS at MIAMI Line: Dolphins minus 9 1/2 …

Pro Picks: Cowboys will edge the Eagles in an NFC East showdown in prime time
1 year ago

Pro Picks: Cowboys will edge the Eagles in an NFC East showdown in prime time

Associated Press  

Pro Picks is a weekly column where AP Pro Football Writer Rob Maaddi shares his picks for upcoming games. TAMPA BAY at ATLANTA Line: Falcons minus 2 1/2 The NFC South is on the line and the Buccaneers must win this game to have a shot at their third straight division title. UPSET SPECIAL: BUCCANEERS, 20-17 LOS ANGELES RAMS at …

Pro Picks: Disrespected Eagles will “upset” the 49ers in an NFC championship rematch
1 year ago

Pro Picks: Disrespected Eagles will “upset” the 49ers in an NFC championship rematch

Associated Press  

Pro Picks is a weekly column where AP Pro Football Writer Rob Maaddi shares his picks for upcoming games. UPSET SPECIAL: EAGLES, 26-24 KANSAS CITY at GREEN BAY Line: Chiefs minus 6 Patrick Mahomes plays his first game at Lambeau Field and the Chiefs could take over the No. BEST BET: CHIEFS, 27-16 LOS ANGELES CHARGERS at NEW ENGLAND Line: …

Pro Picks: 49ers will snap 3-game losing skid and end Jacksonville’s winning streak
1 year, 1 month ago

Pro Picks: 49ers will snap 3-game losing skid and end Jacksonville’s winning streak

Associated Press  

Pro Picks is a weekly column where AP Pro Football Writer Rob Maaddi shares his picks for upcoming games. UPSET SPECIAL: PATRIOTS, 24-23 Line: Colts minus 1 1/2 NEW ORLEANS at MINNESOTA Line: Saints minus 2 1/2 Joshua Dobbs has more time to learn the playbook and his teammates’ names after rescuing the Vikings last week and leading them to …

Pro Picks: Bills should get back on winning track vs. Buccaneers
1 year, 1 month ago

Pro Picks: Bills should get back on winning track vs. Buccaneers

Associated Press  

Pro Picks is a weekly column where AP Pro Football Writer Rob Maaddi shares his picks for upcoming games. JAGUARS, 24-20 NEW ORLEANS AT INDIANAPOLIS Line: Saints minus 1 1/2 The Saints have lost four of five after starting 2-0 and the offense is struggling on third downs and in the red zone. DOLPHINS, 29-20 MINNESOTA AT GREEN BAY Line: …

Pro Picks: Despite a banged-up Trevor Lawrence, Jaguars should stay on winning track vs. the Saints
1 year, 2 months ago

Pro Picks: Despite a banged-up Trevor Lawrence, Jaguars should stay on winning track vs. the Saints

Associated Press  

Pro Picks is a weekly column where AP Pro Football Writer Rob Maaddi shares his picks for upcoming games. JAGUARS, 20-17 BUFFALO AT NEW ENLAND Line: Bills minus 8 1/2 The Patriots are a disaster for the first time in Bill Belichick’s tenure. BEST BET: BILLS, 30-13 GREEN BAY AT DENVER Line: Packers minus 1 1/2 Sean Payton is off …

Pro Picks: Expect Broncos to be competitive, but still lose to Chiefs for the 16th straight time
1 year, 2 months ago

Pro Picks: Expect Broncos to be competitive, but still lose to Chiefs for the 16th straight time

Associated Press  

Pro Picks is a weekly column where AP Pro Football Writer Rob Maaddi shares his picks for upcoming games. There’s no reason to think that streak of 15 straight losses will end when the Broncos line up against two-time NFL MVP Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs in a prime-time matchup at Arrowhead Stadium. CHIEFS, 30-22 SAN FRANCISCO AT CLEVELAND Line: …

NFL Power Rankings Week 6: Lions, Jaguars on the rise, plus rookie check-in
1 year, 2 months ago

NFL Power Rankings Week 6: Lions, Jaguars on the rise, plus rookie check-in

New York Times  

Read our NFL Power Rankings Week 16 It’s already Week 6 in the NFL. ET Sunday: Beat New York Giants 31-16 Miami might have missed on second-round cornerback Cam Smith, but the Dolphins made up for it with third-round pick De’Von Achane. Sunday: Beat Buffalo Bills 25-20 Wide receiver Calvin Ridley has helped after being acquired in a trade with …

Pro Picks: Handing the Bears their 15th straight loss won’t come easy for the Commanders
1 year, 2 months ago

Pro Picks: Handing the Bears their 15th straight loss won’t come easy for the Commanders

Associated Press  

Pro Picks is a weekly column where AP Pro Football Writer Rob Maaddi shares his picks for upcoming games. COMMANDERS, 23-20 PHILADELPHIA AT LOS ANGELES RAMS Line: Eagles minus 4 1/2 The undefeated Eagles just keep winning in different ways, overcoming sluggish starts and defensive breakdowns. BEST BET: EAGLES, 27-16 NEW YORK JETS AT DENVER Line: Broncos minus 1 1/2 …

Pro Picks: Lions get another win in Lambeau after ending Aaron Rodgers’ career with the Packers
1 year, 2 months ago

Pro Picks: Lions get another win in Lambeau after ending Aaron Rodgers’ career with the Packers

Associated Press  

Pro Picks is a weekly column where AP Pro Football Writer Rob Maaddi shares his picks for upcoming games. BEST BET: EAGLES, 30-13 BALTIMORE AT CLEVELAND Line: Browns minus 2 1/2 Deshaun Watson had his best game with the Browns and Jim Schwartz’s defense led by Myles Garrett is dominating. JAGUARS, 24-20 MIAMI AT BUFFALO Line: Bills minus 3 Tua …

Pro Picks: Big week ahead for 49ers, other favorites
1 year, 3 months ago

Pro Picks: Big week ahead for 49ers, other favorites

Associated Press  

Fourteen NFL teams are 1-1 and Pro Picks also has an even record through two weeks. BEST BET: BILLS, 29-17 PITTSBURGH AT LAS VEGAS Line: Raiders minus 2 1/2 The Steelers have as many defensive TDs as offensive and can’t stop the run. VIKINGS, 27-24 NEW ENGLAND AT NEW YORK JETS Line: Patriots minus 2 1/2 Bill Belichick and the …

NFL Week 3 survivor pool picks: Selecting the Cowboys, Jaguars and Broncos plus strategy
1 year, 3 months ago

NFL Week 3 survivor pool picks: Selecting the Cowboys, Jaguars and Broncos plus strategy

New York Times  

Read The Athletic’s NFL survivor pool picks for Week 12. GO DEEPER Vic's Picks, Week 3: Tua Tagovailoa keeps playing like an MVP Week 3 Strategy Renee Miller: At the start of the season, we had circled the Rams, Bucs, Panthers, Texans and Cardinals as the worst teams in the league based on last year’s offensive performance and/or the arrival …

Pro Picks: Mahomes, Chiefs up for a tough task vs. Lions
1 year, 3 months ago

Pro Picks: Mahomes, Chiefs up for a tough task vs. Lions

Associated Press  

The Kansas City Chiefs will have Patrick Mahomes under center after they raise their championship banner and embark on a quest to become the first team to repeat in nearly two decades. BEST BET: RAVENS, 27-13 San Francisco at Pittsburgh Brock Purdy’s surgically repaired elbow gets a tough first test against Pittsburgh’s defense led by T.J. Watt. FALCONS, 22-17 Cincinnati …

Pro Picks: Bengals over Cowboys in Super Bowl 58
1 year, 3 months ago

Pro Picks: Bengals over Cowboys in Super Bowl 58

Associated Press  

Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs know winning consecutive Super Bowls is a tough task. Falcons NFC WEST: The 49ers have a healthy Brock Purdy, Christian McCaffrey for a full season and a dominant defense that’s still missing Nick Bosa. The Los Angeles Rams still have Aaron Donald, Matthew Stafford and Cooper Kupp but they’re rebuilding after a dreadful …

COVID-19 issues complicate NFL games and Pro Picks choices
3 years ago

COVID-19 issues complicate NFL games and Pro Picks choices

Associated Press  

With COVID-19 outbreaks for a variety of NFL teams, figuring out who will be on the field is as difficult as predicting who will win games. Kansas City, which has won six straight games to move atop the division it has dominated the past five seasons, placed defensive tackle Chris Jones in the COVID-19 protocol on Tuesday. “Do the best …

HELP! Picking NFL games is hard enough in a normal year
4 years, 3 months ago

HELP! Picking NFL games is hard enough in a normal year

Associated Press  

Pro Picks has enough trouble finding winners, outright and against the spread, during a normal season. I still think it’s going to be a good product.” The Texans, meanwhile, rewarded their quarterback, Deshaun Watson, with a monster deal of his own, also well earned. VIKINGS, 23-17 Tampa Bay at New Orleans Tom Brady vs. Drew Brees is as spicy an …

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