Pro Picks: Lions will beat the Vikings in showdown for the NFC’s No. 1 seed
3 days, 12 hours 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 Williams and the Bears haven’t won a game since losing on a Hail Mary pass to Daniels and the Commanders. BRONCOS: 26-23 Los Angeles Chargers at Las Vegas Line: Chargers minus 5 1/2 Jim Harbaugh plans to play to win even though the Chargers are assured either the fifth or sixth seed in the AFC. DOLPHINS: 20-17 Minnesota at Detroit Line: Lions minus 3 This is the game Dan Campbell and the Lions have waited for since losing to the 49ers in last season’s NFC championship game.

Game Detroit Minnesota Titans Washington Bengals Giants Cardinals Colts Nfl Lions Win Vikings Ravens Beat Pro Nfc Dolphins Pick Draft Broncos Seed Playoffs Commanders Minus Starters Pro Picks Nfc South His Starters  pick  draft  starters  pro  win  nfcs  picks  vikings  game  lions  playoffs  seed  nfc  minus  beat  showdown

History of this topic

Rams playoff explainer: Here are the four teams they could face
5 days, 9 hours ago

Rams playoff explainer: Here are the four teams they could face

LA Times  

Rams coach Sean McVay won’t know his playoff opponent until the completion of Week 18. Final seedings and playoff matchups will not be determined until after Sunday’s games, but the Rams are positioned to play a wild-card game against either the Washington Commanders, Green Bay Packers, Minnesota Vikings or Detroit Lions. “Being fortunate enough to be in this position for …

Lions head into NFC title game rematch vs. 49ers seeking top seed more than revenge
Trending News
1 week, 1 day ago

Lions head into NFC title game rematch vs. 49ers seeking top seed more than revenge

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Dan Campbell stood at the podium after Detroit blew a 17-point lead to San Francisco in last season’s NFC title game and talked about how that might have been the Lions’ only shot at reaching the Super Bowl. But this is where we’re at in the season, we know that we need another win, we understand …

Pro Picks: Chargers over Patriots is the best bet and Broncos and Vikings will pull off upsets
1 week, 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
2 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 …

Lions and Bills meet in matchup of odds-on Super Bowl favorite and a top contender
Trending News
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Lions and Bills meet in matchup of odds-on Super Bowl favorite and a top contender

Associated Press  

DETROIT — The NFC-leading Detroit Lions are playing the AFC East-leading Buffalo Bills in a marquee, late-season matchup that might be a Super Bowl preview. “There’s no place you’d rather be than playing this type of football, this type of team, in December,” Lions coach Dan Campbell said. “You saw a team that’s fighting for their lives to try to …

Pro Picks: Eagles will beat Steelers in a close one and Bills will upset the Lions
3 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
4 weeks, 2 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
1 month, 1 week 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 …

NFL best bets Week 13 with overs on Bears-Lions, Eagles-Ravens: ‘Give me all the food and all the points’
1 month, 1 week ago

NFL best bets Week 13 with overs on Bears-Lions, Eagles-Ravens: ‘Give me all the food and all the points’

New York Times  

Thanksgiving is on Thursday, so we’ll have NFL football on all day — and there’s nothing better than football and mountains of food. Last week’s record: 2-2-1, -0.20 units Season record: 26-28-3, -3.70 units, -6.1% ROI Here are three plays to kick off the week, including one on Thanksgiving. Sign Up Best bets for NFL Week 13 Chicago Bears at …

Pro Picks: The ‘Harbowl’ is the only matchup in Week 12 featuring two teams with winning records
1 month, 2 weeks 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, 3 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
1 month, 4 weeks 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 …

NFC North Showdown: Lions' High-Powered Offense Facing Packers' Ball-Hawking Defense
Trending News
2 months ago

NFC North Showdown: Lions' High-Powered Offense Facing Packers' Ball-Hawking Defense

Associated Press  

The NFC North showdown between the Green Bay Packers and the Detroit Lions is set to take place this Sunday. The Lions have a high-powered offense, while the Packers specialize in taking the ball away. The game is expected to be a high-scoring contest, as both teams are capable of scoring plenty of points. Detroit has been a dominant force …

Pro Picks: Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs will begin three-peat quest with a win over the Ravens
3 months, 4 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 …

Lions prepare for Sunday night rematch with Matthew Stafford and the Rams
4 months ago

Lions prepare for Sunday night rematch with Matthew Stafford and the Rams

Associated Press  

DETROIT — The Detroit Lions know they have to put the 2023 season behind them and focus on 2024. Detroit opens the season on Sunday night against the Los Angeles Rams in a rematch of their wild-card game in January — won by the Lions for the franchise’s first playoff victory in 40 years. “The hardest thing is that we’ve …

Pro Picks: Eagles will beat the Chiefs in Super Bowl 59, preventing a 3-peat
4 months ago

Pro Picks: Eagles will beat the Chiefs in Super Bowl 59, preventing a 3-peat

Associated Press  

The Chiefs are going for a three-peat. Giants NFC North Detroit lived up to its preseason hype last season and would’ve reached its first Super Bowl if coach Dan Campbell didn’t stick to his aggressive approach on fourth downs in the NFC title game in San Francisco. Derek Carr had a so-so first season in New Orleans and there’s no …

Lions and Packers and Vikings and Bears, oh my! The NFC North has become a daunting division
4 months ago

Lions and Packers and Vikings and Bears, oh my! The NFC North has become a daunting division

Associated Press  

The week before Minnesota Gov. “The NFC North,” Walz said, “is the one.” With 38 combined wins including the playoffs, the NFC North was second in the league behind the AFC North last season and ought to have as good of an opportunity as any of the eight quartets to stake that claim as the NFL’s best in 2024. The …

NFL Projection Model, NFC win totals: Are 49ers, Lions still cream of the crop?
4 months, 2 weeks ago

NFL Projection Model, NFC win totals: Are 49ers, Lions still cream of the crop?

New York Times  

The NFC isn’t as strong as the AFC this year, but there is still plenty of talent at the top. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/dQOn0dIWtA — Sunday Night Football on NBC August 17, 2024 With those thoughts in mind, it’s time for us to fire up my NFL Projection Model to get the lay of the land for the upcoming NFL season. Today, …

Pro Picks: Chiefs and 49ers will win to set up a Super Bowl rematch
11 months, 1 week ago

Pro Picks: Chiefs and 49ers will win to set up a Super Bowl rematch

Associated Press  

Pro Picks is a weekly column where AP Pro Football Writer Rob Maaddi shares his picks for upcoming games. The defending Super Bowl champion Chiefs are in the AFC championship game for the sixth straight season, but going on the road for the first time in that span. KANSAS CITY at BALTIMORE Line: Ravens minus 3 1/2 Mahomes led the …

Rams vs. Lions in NFC wild-card playoffs: How to watch, start time and prediction
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Rams vs. Lions in NFC wild-card playoffs: How to watch, start time and prediction

LA Times  

The Rams need to account for where Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson is lining up at all times. Quarterback Matt Stafford returns to Ford Field for the first time since the Rams acquired him in a 2021 trade for Jared Goff and draft picks. Stafford, who led the Rams to a Super Bowl title in 2021, made the Pro Bowl …

NFL playoff matchups: Rams vs. Lions showdown is fantasy football come to life
11 months, 4 weeks ago

NFL playoff matchups: Rams vs. Lions showdown is fantasy football come to life

LA Times  

Nearly three years after they were part of the same trade, Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford, right, will take on Jared Goff and the Detroit Lions in the NFC wild-card playoffs on Sunday. Stealing the spotlight on wild-card weekend is no small feat, especially with the Dallas Cowboys playing host to the Green Bay Packers — Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy looking …

Rams beat 49ers to set up classic Matthew Stafford vs. Lions, Jared Goff playoff game
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Rams beat 49ers to set up classic Matthew Stafford vs. Lions, Jared Goff playoff game

LA Times  

Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua, left, catches a pass in front of 49ers cornerback Charvarius Ward. “Now that it’s here, holy crap.. You’re in a way in awe of how it all shook out.” Or, as rookie defensive lineman Kobie Turner said, “It’s insane.” Rams quarterback Carson Wentz had 17 completions and 17 rushing attempts against the 49ers. “But once …

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 …

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

NFL Week 16: Lions hold off late Vikings rally to clinch division title
1 year ago

NFL Week 16: Lions hold off late Vikings rally to clinch division title

LA Times  

Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown celebrates after catching a one-yard touchdown pass against the Vikings on Sunday in Minneapolis. Packers 33, Panthers 30 Jordan Love threw for two touchdowns, ran for one and made two big completions to set up Anders Carlson’s 32-yard field goal with 19 seconds left, and visiting Green Bay survived a fourth-quarter rally by Carolina …

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 …

Lions’ path to NFL playoffs: Detroit may see familiar foe in wild-card round
1 year ago

Lions’ path to NFL playoffs: Detroit may see familiar foe in wild-card round

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of Lions vs. Broncos We’re on to NFL Week 15, so it’s time for another peek at the Detroit Lions’ playoff outlook. According to the New York Times’ playoff simulator, the Lions still have a 99 percent chance to make the playoffs and a 91 percent chance to win the NFC North, based on 206,000 …

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, 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: Desperate Bills will upset the Eagles 24-23
1 year, 1 month ago

Pro Picks: Desperate Bills will upset the Eagles 24-23

Associated Press  

Pro Picks is a weekly column where AP Pro Football Writer Rob Maaddi shares his picks for upcoming games. UPSET SPECIAL: BILLS, 24-23 PITTSBURGH at CINCINNATI Line: Steelers minus 1 1/2 Maybe a new offensive coordinator and play-caller will get Kenny Pickett and the Steelers going. BEST BET: STEELERS, 22-16 MIAMI at NEW YORK JETS Line: Dolphins minus 9 1/2 …

NFL Week 12 Survivor Pool picks: Picking the Broncos and Lions, plus your questions answered
1 year, 1 month ago

NFL Week 12 Survivor Pool picks: Picking the Broncos and Lions, plus your questions answered

New York Times  

We’ve decided to change up our NFL survivor pool advice format from now on to make the analysis a bit more geared toward the people still alive in their pools. We won’t be writing up these elite teams anymore, but if you saved them, the Chiefs, Cowboys or Ravens make for solid plays in Week 12. – Darrel W. Renee …

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, 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: 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: …

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, 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, 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, 4 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 …

Lions favored to win NFC North, hoping to end 3-decade drought without a division title
1 year, 4 months ago

Lions favored to win NFC North, hoping to end 3-decade drought without a division title

Associated Press  

DETROIT LIONS (9-8) EXPECTATIONS: Playoffs?! Yes. Detroit is favored to win the NFC North, hoping to end a three-decade drought without a division title. The Lions haven’t been in the playoffs since 2016 and have only one postseason victory since winning the 1957 NFL title. With a potent offense and improved defense, one of the league’s historically bad franchises is …

Detroit Lions NFL Draft picks 2023: Grades, fits and scouting reports
1 year, 8 months ago

Detroit Lions NFL Draft picks 2023: Grades, fits and scouting reports

New York Times  

Follow Monday Night Football as the Detroit Lions face-off against the Las Vegas Raiders. — Diante Lee Dane Brugler’s analysis A two-year starter at Iowa, Campbell was the Mike linebacker in defensive coordinator Phil Parker’s 4-3 base scheme. — Diante Lee Dane Brugler’s analysis A four-year starter at Iowa, LaPorta was the featured target in offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz’s offense, …

NFL draft gives improving Lions a chance to add to momentum
1 year, 8 months ago

NFL draft gives improving Lions a chance to add to momentum

Associated Press  

DETROIT — The Detroit Lions are going into the NFL draft set up to build upon the relative success they had last season, finishing with a surge that gave them a winning record for the first time since 2017. “You definitely want to take advantage of having this kind of capital,” Holmes said Thursday, a week before the draft. “Those …

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 …

Rams vs. Detroit Lions: NFL betting odds, lines, picks and analysis
3 years, 2 months ago

Rams vs. Detroit Lions: NFL betting odds, lines, picks and analysis

LA Times  

Rams fans have been looking forward to the Jared Goff revenge game, right? Detroit Lions at Los Angeles Rams The Rams go into Week 7 second in the NFL in yards per play, while the Lions enter 29th. The Rams are averaging almost four more yards per catch than the Lions. The Lions’ secondary has been a shambles because of …

Discover Related