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 to his worst start as a head coach in his first season with the Broncos. WASHINGTON AT NEW YORK GIANTS Line: Commanders minus 2 The Giants would’ve upset Buffalo on the road if two drives didn’t stall at the 1 to end both halves. SEAHAWKS, 26-17 LOS ANGELES CHARGERS AT KANSAS CITY Line: Chiefs minus 5 1/2 The Chiefs are winning despite a spotty offense thanks to a suddenly strong defense.

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Pro Picks: Texans, Ravens, Bills, Eagles, Bucs and Vikings will advance to the next round
2 days, 10 hours ago

Pro Picks: Texans, Ravens, Bills, Eagles, Bucs and Vikings will advance to the next round

Associated Press  

The NFL’s wild-card weekend features divisional rivals facing off, two NFC rematches from Week 1 and the Harbaugh brothers coaching on the same day. Los Angeles Chargers at Houston Line: Chargers minus 3 Justin Herbert’s only playoff game ended with the Chargers blowing a 27-0 lead against the Jaguars in the wild-card round two years ago. BILLS: 26-19 Green Bay …

Pro Picks: Lions will beat the Vikings in showdown for the NFC’s No. 1 seed
1 week, 3 days ago

Pro Picks: Lions will beat the Vikings in showdown for the NFC’s No. 1 seed

Associated Press  

1 seed, two division titles and two playoff spots are on the line in Week 18 of the NFL’s regular season. BEST BET: TEXANS: 27-12 New York Giants at Philadelphia Line: Eagles minus 3 Saquon Barkley’s pursuit of Eric Dickerson’s 40-year-old rushing record would make this game watchable. COWBOYS: 23-20 Chicago at Green Bay Line: Packers minus 9 1/2 Caleb …

Pro Picks: Chargers over Patriots is the best bet and Broncos and Vikings will pull off upsets
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Pro Picks: Chargers over Patriots is the best bet and Broncos and Vikings will pull off upsets

Associated Press  

Pro Picks is a weekly column where AP Pro Football Writer Rob Maaddi shares his picks for upcoming games. BEST BET: CHARGERS: 23-16 Denver at Cincinnati Line: Bengals minus 3 1/2 Joe Burrow and the Bengals have to win to keep their slim playoff hopes alive. RAIDERS: 20-16 Carolina at Tampa Bay Line: Buccaneers minus 8 The Panthers have embraced …

Pro Picks: Eagles will cruise past the Commanders and Seahawks will upset the Vikings
3 weeks, 2 days 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 …

NFL Week 15 picks against the spread: Panthers’ Bryce Young continues resurgence
4 weeks, 2 days ago

NFL Week 15 picks against the spread: Panthers’ Bryce Young continues resurgence

New York Times  

Anyone ready to revisit that Bryce Young–C.J. One of the big reasons we had the Rams last week was that the Bills were looking ahead to this Sunday’s game against the Lions. The pick: Titans GO DEEPER Brian Callahan, Zac Taylor share rare football journey: 'Wouldn’t be here without you' Last week was a huge opportunity for the Cardinals to …

Pro Picks: Eagles will beat Steelers in a close one and Bills will upset the Lions
4 weeks, 2 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
1 month 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
1 month, 2 weeks 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: Big-time QB matchups highlight the NFL’s Week 11 schedule
1 month, 4 weeks 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: 6 teams are road favorites and 2 more are slight underdogs in Week 10
2 months ago

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

Associated Press  

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 …

Pro Picks: 9 winless teams aim to avoid an 0-3 start that could doom their playoff aspirations
3 months, 3 weeks 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
4 months 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
11 months 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
1 year 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 …

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

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, 1 month 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, 1 month 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, 2 months 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, 2 months 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: 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, 3 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, 3 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, 3 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, 4 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 …

No Thursday game doesn’t make the pickings any easier
3 years ago

No Thursday game doesn’t make the pickings any easier

Associated Press  

Playoff scenarios will dominate Week 17, which used to be the finale for the regular season. “We understand that and we know what’s at stake,” Colts two-time All-Pro linebacker Darius Leonard says. “We have two games left against two really good football teams and we need to win them,” quarterback Derek Carr says. COLTS, 22-17 KNOCKOUT POOL: Philadelphia kept the …

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