Pro Picks: Falcons will upset the Vikings in Kirk Cousins’ return to Minnesota
3 months, 3 weeks 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 minus 5 1/2 Kirk Cousins returns to Minnesota with the Falcons trying to snap a three-game losing streak after tossing four interceptions last week. DOLPHINS: 27-20 New Orleans at New York Giants Line: Saints minus 4 1/2 Another matchup featuring two losing teams — there are five such games this week — that will be difficult to watch except for fantasy and betting implications. 49ERS: 26-20 Los Angeles Chargers at Kansas City Line: Chiefs minus 4 The Chargers have lost six straight to the Chiefs, including a 17-10 loss at home on Sept. 29.

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Pro Picks: Sticking with the preseason prediction of an Eagles-Chiefs Super Bowl rematch
2 months, 1 week ago

Pro Picks: Sticking with the preseason prediction of an Eagles-Chiefs Super Bowl rematch

Associated Press  

Familiar foes are facing off in the conference championship games in the NFL playoffs. Patrick Mahomes and the two-time defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs take on Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills for the fourth time in the past five postseasons. Pro Picks is sticking with its preseason prediction of an Eagles-Chiefs Super Bowl rematch. EAGLES: 26-23 Buffalo …

NFL insider playoff predictions: Coaches, execs pick divisional round winners
2 months, 2 weeks ago

NFL insider playoff predictions: Coaches, execs pick divisional round winners

New York Times  

The intensity of the NFL playoffs always seems to heighten for the divisional round. “For the Texans to win, they’ll need some uncharacteristic mistakes,” a coach said. “I think he’s the best coach in history,” another executive said. “I think it’s going to be a replay of the regular-season win against the Rams where they struggle to stop the run,” …

Pro Picks: Chiefs, Bills, Lions and Eagles will advance to the conference championships
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Pro Picks: Chiefs, Bills, Lions and Eagles will advance to the conference championships

Associated Press  

The road to the NFL’s final four features seven of the eight division winners. Saquon Barkley and the Philadelphia Eagles host the Los Angeles Rams, who are coming off a short week following a Monday night win, in the early game Sunday. Houston at Kansas City Line: Chiefs minus 8 1/2 Kansas City’s quest for a three-peat starts against the …

Pro Picks: Texans, Ravens, Bills, Eagles, Bucs and Vikings will advance to the next round
2 months, 3 weeks 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 …

NFL Week 18 top storylines: Lions-Vikings fight for NFC No. 1; do Broncos, Bucs make playoffs?
2 months, 3 weeks ago

NFL Week 18 top storylines: Lions-Vikings fight for NFC No. 1; do Broncos, Bucs make playoffs?

New York Times  

The NFL’s regular season draws to a close Sunday, and then comes what should be a hotly contested, intrigue-filled postseason. 1 seed Sunday night’s matchup between the Minnesota Vikings and host Detroit Lions will feel like a playoff game. NFC South clincher The Atlanta Falcons were in the driver’s seat in their division and could’ve locked up the crown last …

Pro Picks: Lions will beat the Vikings in showdown for the NFC’s No. 1 seed
2 months, 4 weeks 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 …

NFL Week 17 roundtable: Who wins Chiefs-Steelers? Does Seahawks’ success hinge on playoffs?
3 months ago

NFL Week 17 roundtable: Who wins Chiefs-Steelers? Does Seahawks’ success hinge on playoffs?

New York Times  

The NFL gave fans a gift this Christmas: Two games to watch on Wednesday, both with AFC playoff seeding implications. The Kansas City Chiefs visit the Pittsburgh Steelers for a 1 p.m. kickoff, then the Houston Texans host the Baltimore Ravens at 4:30 p.m. NFL Week 17 continues with a “Thursday Night Football” matchup in Chicago between the Bears and …

Pro Picks: Chargers over Patriots is the best bet and Broncos and Vikings will pull off upsets
3 months 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 months, 1 week 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
3 months, 2 weeks 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: Big-time QB matchups highlight the NFL’s Week 11 schedule
4 months, 2 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
4 months, 3 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 …

Pro Picks: 6 home teams are underdogs in Week 2
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Pro Picks: 6 home teams are underdogs in Week 2

Associated Press  

Pro Picks is a weekly column where AP Pro Football Writer Rob Maaddi shares his picks for upcoming games. RAVENS, 27-16 Los Angeles Chargers at Carolina Line: Chargers minus 6 1/2 The Chargers and Jim Harbaugh aim for their first 2-0 start since 2012. CHARGERS, 22-17 New Orleans at Dallas Line: Cowboys minus 6 1/2 Dak Prescott became the highest-paid …

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

NFL Mock Draft: How will Kirk Cousins’ signing with Falcons impact top 11 picks?
1 year ago

NFL Mock Draft: How will Kirk Cousins’ signing with Falcons impact top 11 picks?

New York Times  

Our final pre-free-agency NFL Mock Draft dropped Monday morning. With the Falcons and Cousins’ former team, the Minnesota Vikings, at the heart of plenty of quarterback draft conversations, how might that move affect the top of Round 1 in April? 11 spot — could play out: The Falcons’ addition of Cousins means Chicago will have to find someone else who …

Pro Picks: Ravens, Bills, 49ers, Lions will advance to conference championship games
1 year, 2 months ago

Pro Picks: Ravens, Bills, 49ers, Lions will advance to conference championship games

Associated Press  

Pro Picks is a weekly column where AP Pro Football Writer Rob Maaddi shares his picks for upcoming games. RAVENS, 30-20 GREEN BAY at SAN FRANCISCO Line: 49ers minus 9 1/2 This will be a record 10th playoff meeting between the two teams with San Francisco riding a four-game winning streak behind two wins apiece by Colin Kaepernick and Jimmy …

NFL Week 18 picks against the spread: In the week of backup QBs, ride Derrick Henry’s Titans
1 year, 2 months ago

NFL Week 18 picks against the spread: In the week of backup QBs, ride Derrick Henry’s Titans

New York Times  

Hey, we’re coming to you live on a Week 18 Rockin’ Eve, as we celebrate the end of the regular season and a parade of bad NFL backup quarterbacks. GO DEEPER NFL Power Rankings Week 18: Browns and Packers move up, plus a lesson from every team Last week: 9-7 against the spread, 2-3 on best bets. ET Sunday, Fox …

Pro Picks: Ravens will beat the Dolphins in a battle for the AFC’s No. 1 seed
1 year, 3 months 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, 3 months 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, 3 months 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: Disrespected Eagles will “upset” the 49ers in an NFC championship rematch
1 year, 4 months 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, 4 months 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 …

Pro Picks: Eagles will upset the Chiefs in a Super Bowl rematch
1 year, 4 months ago

Pro Picks: Eagles will upset the Chiefs in 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. BEST BET: COWBOYS, 30-13 L OS ANGELES CHARGERS at GREEN BAY Line: Chargers minus 3 The Chargers can score points behind Justin Herbert but they have the league’s second-worst defense. JAGUARS, 23-19 LAS VEGAS at MIAMI Line: Dolphins minus 12 1/2 …

Pro Picks: 49ers will snap 3-game losing skid and end Jacksonville’s winning streak
1 year, 4 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, 5 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, 5 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 …

NFL Week 6 picks against the spread: Kirk Cousins’ last dance with Jordan Addison, Vikings?
1 year, 5 months ago

NFL Week 6 picks against the spread: Kirk Cousins’ last dance with Jordan Addison, Vikings?

New York Times  

Read Vic’s latest NFL picks against the spread. ET Sunday, CBS The Texans stacked the box against the Falcons last week — Bijan Robinson’s rushing yards over expectation were minus-14 — and quarterback Desmond Ridder made just enough plays for Atlanta to squeak out a two-point win. The pick: Commanders Look for Sam Howell and the Commanders to get back …

Pro Picks: Expect Broncos to be competitive, but still lose to Chiefs for the 16th straight time
1 year, 5 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, 5 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: Mahomes, Chiefs up for a tough task vs. Lions
1 year, 6 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 sees Rams making history to kick off Week 14
2 years, 3 months ago

Pro Picks sees Rams making history to kick off Week 14

Associated Press  

The Los Angeles Rams can make history when Week 14 kicks off Thursday night. A loss to the Las Vegas Raiders would give the Rams 10 this season, tying the 1999 Denver Broncos for most by a defending Super Bowl champion. Whether it’s Baker Mayfield, John Wolford or Bryce Perkins under center for the Rams, Pro Picks says they have …

Pro Picks leans toward Broncos to kick off Week 5
2 years, 5 months ago

Pro Picks leans toward Broncos to kick off Week 5

Associated Press  

A month into the season, it’s clear Russell Wilson and Matt Ryan are still adjusting to their new teams. After going 20-12 against the spread over the past two weeks, Pro Picks aims to stay ahead and leans toward the home team in an even matchup. BEST BET CHARGERS 28-23 Philadelphia at Arizona The Cardinals haven’t scored a point in …

HELP! Picking NFL games is hard enough in a normal year
4 years, 6 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 …

Saints can take firm control of NFC South vs. Falcons
7 years, 3 months ago

Saints can take firm control of NFC South vs. Falcons

Associated Press  

One of the NFL’s better rivalries has plenty riding on its latest installment. Saints-Falcons on Thursday night also is one of the better midweek matchups on this year’s schedule. New Orleans leads the NFC South at 9-3, one game in front of Carolina, which the Saints have swept, and two games in front of Atlanta, which gets two shots in …

Vikings, Chargers, Redskins choices for Thanksgiving games
7 years, 4 months ago

Vikings, Chargers, Redskins choices for Thanksgiving games

Associated Press  

The tripleheader on Thanksgiving isn’t all that tasty, except for the traditional opener at Detroit. “Every single one of them’s a factor in the grand scheme of things. You have no idea.” Judging by Pro Picks’ struggles last week against the spread, having no idea is a familiar concept. 6 Los Angeles Rams Huge game in NFC seedings race between …

Pro Picks gets started backing Patriots, Eagles, Lions
7 years, 6 months ago

Pro Picks gets started backing Patriots, Eagles, Lions

Associated Press  

New England wasn’t the only entity with a strong performance in the postseason last winter. Pro Picks did well enough to finish four games over break-even against the spread for the entire season. More certainty comes out of Massachusetts, where some folks are expecting the Patriots to challenge the team’s 2007 edition that swept through the regular season and AFC …

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