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The NFL playoff picture remains complicated heading into Week 16, and five 7-7 teams are in the spotlight looking for help on Christmas week.The Jets sit ninth in the AFC standings ahead of Thursday Jamon Brown Jersey s prime-time matchup against the Jaguars. Will Zach Wilson or Mike White get the start? Thats a development worth watching.Four 7-7 teams play in the 1 p.m window on Saturday.Detroit has emerged as a comeback story after winning five of their last six games under second-year coach Dan Campbell. The Lions have a must-win game on the road against Carolina. Tenne see is in the midst of a losing streak, and Ryan Tannehill is battling through an ankle injury. There is no margin for error against the Texans.New England is on to Cincinnati after a lo s to Las Vegas on Jakobi Meyers ill-fated lateral, and they face a Bengals team looking to stay in the mix for home-field advantage in the AFC. Seattles playoff path also has become tougher, and it will not get easier at Kansas City.With that in mind, a look at our track record heading into Week 16:Record:138-84-2, .618Here are our straight-up picks for Week 16 ( ):POWER RANKINGS: Jacksonville Jaguars at New York Jets (-1)This should be an entertaining game considering the improvement on both sides. The Jets won a 26-21 thriller last season, but the Jaguars have won four of their last six games. Trevor Lawrence has 14 TDs and one interception in that stretch. Stay with the hot quarterback.Pick: Jaguars 27, Jets 24Result: Jaguars 19, Jets 3Atlanta Falcons at Baltimore Ravens (-7)The Ravens desperately need Lamar Jackson back, and well pick this game as though he returns in a must-win situation if Baltimore wants to win the AFC North. The Ravens averaged 110 pa sing yards the last two weeks without Jackson. Baltimore bounces back, and the defense hara ses Desmond Michael Brockers Jersey Ridder in his second start.Pick: Ravens 24, Falcons 20Detroit Lions (-3) at Carolina PanthersThe Lions have emerged as this seasons Cinderella story after winning five of their last six games. The victory against the Jets last week was one Detroit would have coughed up in the past. Carolina is 4-3 at home and still in the NFC South race despite a 5-9 record. Detroit is 5-0 when it allows le s than 100 yards rushing, and thats happened the last three weeks.Pick: Lions 27, Panthers 17 Getty Images Buffalo Bills (-9) at Chicago BearsThe Bills are heavy favorites at home against the Bears. Chicago quarterback Justin Fields will make a few plays, but the trouble spot in the defense which hasnt produced a turnover in the Bears last four home lo ses. That will not work against Josh Allen who will keep Buffalo in the No. 1 seed in the AFC. The Bills are 1-4 ATS in their last five games when favored by more than seven points.Pick: Bills 30, Bears 20New Orleans Saints at Cleveland Browns (-3)The Saints have not fared well against AFC North teams this season and former Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton will get one more shot at Cleveland. The Browns are 2-1 since Deshaun Watson returned from suspension, and the defense has allowed just 13.3 points per game in that stretch. Cleveland inches one step closer to .500.Pick: Browns 26, Saints 20Seattle Seahawks at Kansas City Chiefs (-10)The Seahawks have lost three of four games since the bye week, and the defense has allowed 28.5 points per game in that stretch. Thats not a recipe for succe s against Kansas City, which escaped Houston with a victory. Kansas City is happy to be back at home after a three-game road stint and they keep pace in the race for home-field advantage Brandon Allen Jersey in the AFC. The Chiefs are just 4-10 ATS this year with just one cover at home.Pick: Chiefs 34, Seahawks 26 (Getty Images) New York Giants at Minnesota Vikings (-3.5)The Giants are still in the NFC Wild card mix, and they need a win on the road here to keep pace in that race. New York is 3-2 S/U on the road this season. Minnesota, however, is 7-1 S/U at home. Kirk Cousins has 15 TDs and just four interceptions in those games. The Vikings keep winning close ones.Pick: Vikings 28, Giants 24Cincinnati Bengals (-3.5) at New England PatriotsThe Bengals are in top form with six straight victories, and the defense has allowed just 88.3 rushing yards per game in that stretch. Can Kurt Warner Jersey New England get that going to support Mac Jones against a strong pa s rush? How will the Patriots get to Joe Burrow who has 14 TDs and just four interceptions in that winning streak? The Bengals keep rolling on the road.Pick: Bengals 28, Patriots 24Houston Texans at Tenne see Titans (-7)The Titans need this one at home, and they need to get the offense going. Tenne see has averaged just 15.5 points per game in its last four lo ses, and they have five turnovers the last two weeks. Houston, which showed fight against Kansas City, has forced seven turnovers the last three weeks. Can Tenne see play a clean game?Pick: Titans 24, Texans 19 Getty Images Washington Commanders at San Francisco 49ers (-7)The 49ers had extra time off to prepare for Washington, and the offense will continue to evolve with Brock Purdy. The better story for San Francisco that has not allowed more than 275 yards in a game through a seven-game win streak. Washington better take advantage of every opportunity to have a chance.Pick: 49ers 28, Commanders 20Philadelphia Eagles at Dallas Cowboys (-1.5)The Cowboys have won the last four home meetings against the Eagles, and the last three have been in blowout fashion. How does Dallas bounce back after losing to Jacksonville a game in which the Jaguars had 503 total yards. Philadelphia will face Dak Prescott instead of Cooper Rush this time and he is 7-3 against the Eagles. With Jalen Hurts (shoulder) questionable, the Cowboys are the easier pick.Pick: Cowboys 31, Eagles 28Las Vegas Raiders at Pittsburgh Steelers (-2)Pittsburgh will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Immaculate Reception the legendary 13-7 victory against the Raiders. This comes one week after Las Vegas won on one of the most-incredible game-ending plays Bryce Hager Jersey in NFL history. The Steelers have won three of their last four games, and they have given up 17 points or le s in that stretch. The Steelers win another defensive battle.Pick: Steelers 24, Raiders 21 Getty Images Green Bay Packers at Miami Dolphins (-4.5)The Packers are clinging to playoff hopes in the NFC, but it wont be easy on the road at Miami

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