RJ's Pick: Texans by 13
Philadelphia Eagles 8-5-1 at Washington Redskins 7-7 - 4:15 p.m. (Line: Eagles by 3.5)
The Redskins have lost three in a row. The Eagles have won three straight, and still have a slight chance at making the postseason as a Wild Card.
RJ's Pick: Eagles by 7
Must-See: Atlanta Falcons 9-5 at Minnesota Vikings 9-5 - 4:15 p.m. (Line: Vikings by 3)
Both teams are battling for a playoff spot, with the Vikings hoping to win the NFC North and the Falcons fighting for a Wild Card slot. A combined total of 400 yards on the ground is possible in this one.
RJ's Pick: Falcons by 4
Definitely-Must-See: Carolina Panthers 11-3 at New York Giants 11-3 - 8:15 p.m. (Line: Giants by 3)
The winner of this match-up will have home-field advantage throughout the NFC playoffs. The Super Bowl champion Giants have lost two in a row, while the Panthers have won three straight. The Giants are 6-1 at home this season, while the Panthers are just 3-3 on the road.
RJ's Pick: Giants by 7
**MONDAY, DECEMBER 22**
Green Bay Packers 5-9 at Chicago Bears 8-6 - 8:30 p.m. (Line: Bears by 4)
The Packers have lost four in a row. The Bears need a victory to have a shot at winning the NFC North.
RJ's Pick: Bears by 8
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(If you're interested, you can check out the full list of Danny Sheridan's Odds and ESPN's NFL "Expert" Picks.)
WEEKLY RESULTS (2008):
Week One - 9-7
Week Two - 10-5
Week Three - 10-6
Week Four - 7-6
Week Five - 9-5
Week Six - 6-8
Week Seven - 11-3
Week Eight - 9-5
Week Nine - 10-4
Week Ten - 11-3
Week Eleven - 8-8
Week Twelve - 8-8
Week Thirteen - 8-8
Week Fourteen - 11-5
Week Fifteen - 11-5
Article comments
1 - El Bicho
"The Battle of Ohio is pretty weak this time around."
This time around. LOL!
2 - alessandro
Indy.
Just in time.
3 - alessandro
Hate to say it but: Dallas.
Go Eagles.
4 - Adam
Well, I lost my upset call with the Jags, so that will start me at 0-1 for this week. But I went 12-4 last week so I'm still doing good enough. factoring in Thursdays game I'm sitting pretty at 140-85.
Now for the rest of the week...
Ravens
Browns
Saints
Pats
Titans
49ers
Fins
Bucs
Broncos
Seahawks
Texans
Falcons
Eagles
Panthers
Bears
5 - RJ
Final Scores:
Colts 31, Jacksonville 24 - RJ 1-0
Ravens 33, Dallas 24 - RJ 1-1
6 - alessandro
Cin, Det, TB, NE, Pit, Hou, Phi, Chi, NYG, Min, Mia, SF, Sea, Den.
I was glad to be wrong about the Cowboys. Not surprised one bit though.
7 - RJ
Thanks for the picks, guys. :-)
8 - RJ
FINAL SCORES:
Bengals 14, Browns 0 - RJ 2-1
Saints 42, Lions 7 - RJ 2-2
9 - RJ
Final Scores:
NE 47(!), Cardinals 7 - RJ 3-2
Titans 31, Steelers 14 - RJ 4-2
10 - RJ
Final Scores:
SF 17, Rams 16 - RJ 4-3
Miami 38, KC 31 - RJ 5-3
SD 41, TB 24 - RJ 5-4
11 - RJ
ESPN's NFL "experts" through 9 games:
Wickersham
7-2
Fleming
6-3
Hoge
5-4
Jaworski
6-3
Schlereth
7-2
Allen
6-3
Mortensen
5-4
Golic
6-3
Accuscore
6-3
Pick 'em
5-4
12 - RJ
Final Scores:
Bills 30, Denver 23 - RJ 5-5
Seattle 13, Jets 3 - RJ 5-6
Oakland 27, Houston 16 - RJ 5-7
13 - RJ
Final Scores:
Atlanta 24, Vikings 17 - RJ 6-7
Redskins 10, Eagles 3 - RJ 6-8
14 - RJ
ESPN's NFL "experts" through 14 games:
Wickersham
8-6
Fleming
6-8
Hoge
7-7
Jaworski
7-7
Schlereth
8-6
Allen
6-8
Mortensen
5-9
Golic
7-7
Accuscore
6-8
Pick 'em
5-9
15 - RJ
Final Score:
Giants 34, Carolina 28 (in OT) - RJ 7-8
16 - RJ
Final Score:
Bears 20, GB 17 (in OT) - RJ 8-8
17 - RJ
ESPN's "experts" in Week 16:
Wickersham
10-6
Fleming
8-8
Hoge
8-8
Jaworski
8-7
Schlereth
9-7
Allen
8-8
Mortensen
6-10
Golic
9-7
Accuscore
8-8
Pick 'em
7-9
18 - RJ
Through 16 weeks:
RJ
146-94
Wickersham
142-98
Fleming
153-87
Hoge
157-83
Jaworski
147-77
Schlereth
155-85
Allen
153-87
Mortensen
158-82
Golic
144-95
Accuscore
160-80
Pick 'em
141-85
19 - RJ
RJ ATS in Week 16: 9-7-0
RJ ATS through 16 weeks: 104-130-6
20 - RJ
Week 17 picks are up!