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Hello, all. After a brief sabbatical last week, the boys are back with NFL predictions for Week 16. I, Joseph Arthur Smeltzer, am two games ahead of Ryan Carlton Stewart for first place. Let's hope I can distance myself this week. I have already previewed the Steelers-Ravens game http://joesmeltzer775.blogspot.com/2015/12/steelers-ravens-3-keys-to-victory.html,
The Eagles are awful
Last night, the Washington Redskins had their way with the Philadelphia Eagles. It is embarrassing to see what the Eagles have become. They have been publicly undressed in their last two games, and both were at home! I feel bad for anybody who has to watch that operation on a weekly basis. Chip Kelly needs to at least be fired as General Manager, and firing him as head coach might not be a bad idea either. The Eagles have no wings at all, and it is painful to even think about.
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Smeltzer's upset special
Panthers (14-0) at Falcons (7-7)
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Joe: Yes, I am the only one who picked Atlanta to win this game. Here is why. Carolina is legit, but to me, they just don't ''feel'' like a team that will go 16-0. The Panthers have been shaky the past two weeks, and although this Falcons team has pissed away what looked to be a promising season, I have a gut feeling that for this one game, they will reach their full potential. Then again, I did pick Dallas to end the streak on Thanksgiving Day, so I would not be surprised if I turn out to be way off base here.
Falcons 34, Panthers 23
Player to Watch: Matt Ryan
Brad: The Falcons won't stop the undefeated Panthers.
David: Panthers. Just a gut feeling.
The ''Who the Hell Cares?'' game of the week
Cowboys (4-10) at Bills (6-8)
Joe: This narrowly beat out Lions-49ers because we all should be sick of hearing about the Dallas Cowboys. They stink, and they do not deserve to be getting so much media attention because they won when Troy Aikman was the quarterback. Bills will win by something. I don't care, and neither should you.
I don't really care about this game either
49ers (4-10) at Lions (5-9)
Joe: The Lions stink a little less.
Mismatch
Browns (3-11) at Chiefs (9-5)
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Joe: Just look at the records. Not to mention that Armonty Bryant, one of Cleveland's few talented defensive players, was arrested on Christmas.
Chiefs 30, Browns 10
Player to Watch: Everybody on the Browns. Let's see what the circus has in store this week.
Brad: Johnny Manziel will keep it close in the first half, but the Chiefs explosive defense will open the game up.
David: Chiefs by two touchdowns.
The Colts by default
Colts (6-8) at Dolphins (5-9)
Joe: Both teams stink. The Colts are still sorta alive in the playoff race, so I think they get this win. Miami has nothing to play for.
Colts 20, Dolphins 13
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Player to Watch: Nobody
Brad: I should probably pick ''not the Colts'' because had the Dolphins been playing anybody else I would give them the L.
New England may be in trouble
Patriots (12-2) at Jets (9-5)
Joe: Make no mistake, the Jets are a good football team. New York is fighting for a wildcard spot and playing at home, and Muhammed Wilkerson and the stout Jets defense could make life interesting for Tom Brady. Key words there are Tom Brady. Yes, New England doesn't have a lot left to play for in the regular season, but when have the Pats ever let up late in the season? I see New England pulling out a win, but it will be close.
Patriots 24, Jets 20
Player to Watch:
Brad: I'm feeling an upset.
David: Pats will win a tough, close game.
Cutler vs. Winston
Bears (5-9) at Buccaneers (6-8)
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Joe: The Bears have been in bad form as of late while Tampa Bay is young and hungry.
Bucs 31, Bears 17
Player to Watch: Jameis Winston/Mike Evans
Brad: All year I have been picking the Bucs and they have not gotten it done. I did, however, see the revival of Doug Martin from watching him in the preseason and seeing how he lost weight. Martin was slow out of the gate, but I still trusted him with my fantasy team and by week 10 he was a top 5 RB.
David: As stated before I have a feeling Chicago won't win again this year.
This game is meaningful to 50% of the teams involved
Texans (7-7) at Titans (3-11)
Joe: Houston is likely to win the AFC South (for whatever that's worth) while Tennessee is hoping for the highest draft pick possible. Houston will win this one fairly easily. Yes, I am aware that Brandon Weeden is starting at quarterback.
Texans 30, Titans 14
Player to Watch: JJ Watt
Brad: The Titans don't win.
David: With the division in their grasp, Houston will edge the Titans in a thriller.
Bortles vs. Brees
Jaguars (5-9) at Saints (5-9)
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Joe: Yes, this game will be played in the Superdome, but Drew Brees is not 100%, and Blake Bortles is a hot shot. I'm going with the kid.
Jags 35, Saints 25
Player to Watch: Blake Bortles/ Allen Robinson
Brad: Both teams are bad, but the Saints are badder.
David: Yawn.
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Green Bay is very good, but....
Packers (10-4) at Cardinals (12-2)
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Joe: Green Bay is very good, but Arizona is better. They are my pick to win the NFC and go to the Superbowl, and they are playing at home.
Arizona 30, Green Bay 17
Player to Watch: Carson Palmer
Brad: If the Cards win the next two, and the Panthers lose the next two, the red birds will get the #1 seed in the NFC. They'll pull this one out as the Packers offense has been struggling.
David: Close one, but the Cards have a good enough defense to hold Rodgers off.
The Rams stink
Rams (6-8) at Seahawks (9-5)
Joe: You disappoint me Rams. I had high hopes for you.
Seahawks 35, Rams 13
Player to Watch: Russell Wilson
Brad: Riding Wilson's hot hand, the Seahawks will rout the Rams.
David: Seahawks win easily.
Bring Back Faith Hill
Giants (6-8) at Vikings (9-5)
Joe: The Giants stink, the Vikings do not, and Odell Beckham Jr. is suspended.
Vikings 34, Giants 20
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Player to Watch: Adrian Peterson (he is due to break out)
Brad: A playoff team will destroy New York's ''giant'' soul.
David: NY's defense sucks, and they don't have Beckham.
Bring Back Hank Williams Jr.
Bengals (11-3) at Broncos (10-4)
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Joe: Can AJ McCarron beat the Broncos on the road? No, he can't. Denver's defense will swallow him up.
Broncos 31, Bengals 17
Player to Watch: Shane Ray
Brad: If Andy Dalton were playing, I'd give the Bengals the edge. But since he isn't, the Broncos will bounce back.
David: Bengals in an upset special.
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