Two winning weeks in a row.
Does the season really have to end?
I struggled a lot with my choices this season, but the last two weeks have been good. I went 10-6 ATS last week and 12-4 in a row. Finally some momentum, but it’s too late in my opinion. My ATS record for the year is now 120-131-5 and my direct record is 165-91-0.
If I can have another good week against the spread and continue through the playoffs, there’s a chance I can hit over .500 for the season. After the giant hole I’ve been trying to get out of all year, I’ll take it.
Let’s keep driving.
Saturday, 4:30 p.m. ET (ABC/ESPN, fubo try for free)
The Ravens can win the division title with a win. The Browns are long over. Cleveland’s offense has been poor the last month, while the Ravens can score on anyone. Lamar Jackson has another big day as the Ravens roll.
Take: Ravens 31, Browns 13
Saturday, 8 p.m. ET (ABC/ESPN, fubo try for free)
The Bengals are still in the playoff race, but they need to win and get some help. The Steelers will know when this starts whether they can win the division or not, depending on what the Ravens do. But this will still have an impact on the seedlings. I think Baltimore wins, so the Steelers wouldn’t need this game. The Bengals and Joe Burrow take it.
Take: Bengals 28, Steelers 23
Sunday, 1 p.m. ET (CBS, Paramount+)
The Eagles should rest, guys, but the Giants are so banged up it might not matter. It will be interesting to see what the Eagles do with Saquon Barkley. Even if he doesn’t play and other starters sit, I think the Eagles will still win this game. You can’t seat them all.
Take: Eagles 23, Giants 16
Sunday, 1 p.m. ET (Fox, fubo try for free)
The Saints are playing for nothing, while the Bucs are playing for the division title. It will count. The Saints aren’t playing well either. This one is going to get ugly. Baker Mayfield lights up the Saints as the Bucs take the NFC South.
Take: Bucs 33, Saints 14
Sunday, 1 p.m. ET (CBS, Paramount+)
The Texans say they will play to win to try to get something going before the playoffs, but how long will the starters play? The Titans are playing the game and could find themselves in first place in the draft if they lose. But something says they’re fighting here.
Take: Titans 20, Texans 17
Sunday, 1 p.m. ET (CBS, Paramount+)
The Falcons need it to have a shot at the playoffs. But they also need the Bucs to lose. Rookie Michael Penix Jr. has impressed in his two starts and should have success here against a Panthers defense that allowed five touchdown passes last week. The Panthers will not follow.
Take: Falcons 30, Panthers 20
Sunday, 1 p.m. ET (Fox, fubo try for free)
The Commanders are playing for seeding here, while the Cowboys are done. Dallas beat the Commanders earlier this season with Cooper Rush at quarterback. I think they play well here, but they lose it late as Jayden Daniels does his thing to win it.
Take: Commanders 23, Cowboys 21
Sunday, 1 p.m. ET (Fox, fubo try for free)
The Packers are playing for seeding here, while the Bears are playing for nothing. The Packers need to bounce back from a loss to the Vikings. I think so. Jordan Love throws it to light up the Bears.
Take: Packers 30, Bears 20
Sunday, 1 p.m. ET (Fox, fubo try for free)
This is a game in which two teams play for nothing. The Colts were horrible losing to the Giants last week. Jacksonville beat the Titans, but it’s serious. When two bad teams are playing without a stake, take the home team. The Colts win.
Take: Colts 27, Jaguars 14
Sunday, 1 p.m. ET (CBS, Paramount+)
The Bills will rest the guys here to get ready for the playoffs. The Patriots played tough against the Bills two weeks ago, so why think they won’t play their backups even better this time around? Expect Drake Maye to have a good day as the Patriots’ first-team squad wins.
Take: Patriots 24, Bills 23
Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET (Fox, fubo try for free)
The 49ers will likely be without Brock Purdy, which is a big deal. That means Josh Dobbs will start. The Cardinals played tough against the Rams last week in a road loss and I think they will play well here. Without Purdy, the Cardinals take him.
Take: Cardinals 24, 49ers 20
Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET (CBS, Paramount+)
The Chiefs will be resting, so it doesn’t matter since they are the top seed. But the Broncos need it to make the playoffs. It’s the pressure. The Chiefs still have a lot of good players and Carson Wentz is capable at quarterback. They keep him close.
Take: Broncos 20, Chiefs 17
Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET (Fox, fubo try for free)
The Rams clinched the division, so this can only impact the standings. Still, it looks like they’re going to rest, guys. It appears Jimmy Garoppolo will start for the Rams at quarterback. The Seahawks fell apart over time. But I think they play well here as the Rams will be looking toward the playoffs. The Seahawks take him.
Take: Seahawks 23, Rams 17
Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET (CBS, Paramount+)
The Raiders have already missed out on a draft spot, but they’re playing for nothing. They will have an eye on the holidays. The Chargers and Harbaugh aren’t playing for much, especially if the Steelers win Saturday night, but I expect them to play to win here. Look for the Chargers to take him.
Take: Chargers 29, Raiders 16
Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET (Fox, fubo try for free)
The Dolphins need this game to have a chance in the playoffs, but they could find themselves without Tua Tagovailoa. It’s also a second straight road game, which isn’t easy. The Jets seem to have packed their bags, but maybe one more home game against the rival will get them playing. I think they will. The Jets win.
Take: Jets 23, Dolphins 20
Sunday, 8:20 p.m. ET (NBC, fubo try for free)
It’s the game of the week, with the winner securing first place in the NFC. Both teams can score – a lot. The difference is that the Vikings have a slightly better defense. But the terrain will be in play here and will make the difference. I think the Vikings stay close, but the Lions will win it.
Take: Lions 34, Vikings 33
