The Texans (4-12) shockingly upset the Chargers final week, nevertheless it’s unlikely that Houston will pull off a win in opposition to the Titans (11-5), who will need to bury this one early with the A.F.C.’s No. 1 seed — and a bye week — on the line. Pick: Titans -10.5
Cincinnati Bengals at Cleveland Browns, 1 p.m., CBS
Line: Bengals -2 | Total: 42.5
Joe Burrow informed reporters Wednesday that he won’t play Sunday to relaxation forward of the playoffs, and its unclear whether or not many different Bengals (10-6) starters will, too. Baker Mayfield can be out for a shoulder surgical procedure whereas the Browns (7-9) proceed their limp towards the exit.
The unfold acknowledges the potential lineup holes, however Cleveland has been clobbered in its final two video games and it’s laborious to guess on a staff that’s already so checked out. Cincinnati’s backups ought to win. Pick: Bengals -2
Green Bay Packers at (*18*) Lions, 1 p.m., Fox
Line: Packers -2.5 | Total: 42.5
The Packers (13-3), having already secured the N.F.C.’s high seed and a first-round playoff bye, will relaxation their starters, leading to the low unfold in opposition to the in any other case outmatched Lions (2-13-1). Coach Matt LaFleur stated Green Bay will method the season finale “like any other game,” no matter the threat for accidents in a meaningless sport. Approach that assertion with skepticism however guess the Packers together with your eyes closed. Pick: Packers -2.5
Jets at Buffalo Bills, 4:25 p.m., CBS
Line: Bills -16.5 | Total: 43
The Jets (4-12) narrowly misplaced to Tampa Bay, the defending Super Bowl champions, final week and have proven that they’ve constructing blocks to develop the franchise. None of that issues to the Bills (10-6), although, who have to win to clinch the A.F.C. East and safe a house playoff sport. They are able to blowing out the Jets, however that is determined by Josh Allen defending the ball (he threw two interceptions in the first half in opposition to Atlanta final week). If he does, Buffalo followers ought to have their folding tables prepared. Pick: Bills -16.5
New England Patriots at Miami Dolphins, 4:25 p.m., CBS
Line: Patriots -6.5 | Total: 40
Miami was eradicated from playoff rivalry final week with a blunt finish to its seven-game win streak, and will exit with a whimper in opposition to the Patriots (10-6). Since 2016, although, the late-season matchups between these two have been entice video games: The Dolphins are 4-7 in opposition to the Patriots over that interval, with all 4 of these wins coming in the second assembly.
Mac Jones has matured into an Offensive Rookie of the Year candidate for New England, Damien Harris has improved his ball safety over the season and the protection now permits the third-fewest yards per sport (311.6). New England is constructing steam forward of the playoffs and a win right here clinches the division (if the Bills additionally lose). It ought to sidestep the entice. Pick: Patriots -6.5
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