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NFL picks against the spread, Week 14: Can the Jets beat the Bills again?

Things were looking up for the crew after the early slate of Week 13 games. Then, they went downhill fast. Very fast. Our collective record in the late and prime-time matchups wasn’t pretty.

Nobody had a worse showing than me. After going 7-2 on my early picks, I finished 0-6 on every game after that. Just brutal.

Caroline Darney weathered the late-game storm to put together a strong 9-6 record for the week (83-91-6 overall). Blake Schuster went 6-9 (76-83-8) and Charles Curtis went 5-10 (81-106-8). I was obviously 7-8 (86-101-8).

Let’s get a word before our Week 14 picks:

Blake: *sighs*…nice week for me, I guess.

Charles: Just need 25 wins to get to .500. Totally doable.

Caroline: Winning week! Let’s go!

1
Raiders at Rams (+6)

Prince: Raiders

The Rams hung around against Seattle, and they can probably do the same in this one. But I think Vegas covers late.

Blake: Raiders

These two teams, playing as weirdly as they have all year, matching up on Thursday night is guaranteed chaos. Raiders and the Over for sure.

Charles: Raiders

OK, sure. Even though weird things happen on Thursday nights.

Caroline: Raiders

I want to pick the Rams, but I just can’t this week.

2
Jaguars at Titans (-3.5)

Prince: Titans

The Titans need somewhere to direct their anger after getting their doors blown off by the Eagles.

Blake: Titans

Yup. If the Titans losing back-to-back games and firing their GM doesn’t put an emphasis on the urgency in Tennessee nothing else will.

Charles: Titans

What’s the over/under on Derrick Henry yards? Because I’d like to take the over.

Caroline: Titans

Neither team has really [extremely Shania Twain voice] impressed me much this year, but one of them has Derrick Henry and the other doesn’t.

3
Vikings at Lions (-2.5)

Prince: Vikings

The Lions are playing really well, but I’m not sure they’re ready to win these type of games.

Blake: Lions

Remember a few weeks ago when the Vikings were coming off a big win and then found themselves as home dogs to the Cowboys? The Cowboys crushed Minnesota. I’ll trust Vegas here.

Charles: Lions

The Vikings feel like a team that should have a worse record than they do. And the Lions are feisty as heck with an offense that can torch a vulnerable Minnesota D.

Caroline: Vikings

THE T.J. HOCKENSON REVENGE GAME! Ok, that makes no sense, but I’m feeling the Vikes this week.

 

4
Texans at Cowboys (-17)

Prince: Cowboys

I bet picked against Dallas last week. I won’t make that mistake again.

Blake: Cowboys

Dallas, obviously, but a Houston win would be one of the funniest NFL outcomes this season.

Charles: Cowboys

They cover. By halftime.

Caroline: Cowboys

This seems unfair to make this game actually take place.

5
Eagles at Giants (+7)

Prince: Eagles

I don’t love this matchup for my Giants.

Blake: Eagles

I don’t love this matchup for your Giants, either.

Charles: Eagles

Long day ahead.

Caroline: Eagles

I, also, don’t love this matchup for Prince’s Giants.

6
Browns at Bengals (-6)

Prince: Bengals

Cincy is so good and seems to be peaking at the right time.

Blake: Bengals

Usually this would be the perfect time for a Bengals letdown week, but not with Cleveland coming to town.

Charles: Bengals

It would seem obvious given what the Browns offense looked like last week and how the Bengals have looked as of late. But sometimes, you have to pick the obvious choice!

Caroline: Bengals

As a Steelers fan, I hope both teams lose. But since I have to make a pick, I’m going with the team that’s playing well.

7
Ravens at Steelers (-2.5)

Prince: Ravens

I’m thinking this game comes down to a point or two, either way.

Blake: Steelers

Because just when Baltimore fans think it can’t get worse, it absolutely will.

Charles: Ravens

Tyler Huntley is better than you think.

Caroline: Steelers

TWO IN A ROW, BABY.

8
Jets at Bills (-9)

Prince: Jets

I saw the Jets beat Buffalo with Zach Wilson. Why can’t they cover nine points with a better QB?

Blake: Bills

I really want to take the Jets. Just can’t bring myself to do it.

Charles: Jets

Divisional games can be close, especially between two good defenses like these.

Caroline: Bills

My beloved Bills have not looked as sharp lately, but my confidence does not waver.

9
Chiefs at Broncos (+9.5)

Prince: Chiefs

Denver’s defense is so good. It’s a shame they’ll play Patrick Mahomes as well as anybody and still lose by double-digits.

Blake: Chiefs

Honestly, I’d take this line all the way to -14.5. I don’t think the Denver defense can do enough to slow down Kansas City right now.

Charles: Chiefs

This could get ugly.

Caroline: Chiefs

lol.

10
Panthers at Seahawks (-3.5)

Prince: Seahawks

Both are 6-6 ATS, so I’ll roll with the home team in this one.

Blake: Seahawks

Another line that feels fishy, but Seattle should be fine. I think.

Charles: Seahawks

The Panthers can certainly cover given their play of late, but in Seattle? I’ll say no.

Caroline: Panthers

I’ll do it. Sure. Why not?

11
Buccaneers at 49ers (-3.5)

Prince: Buccaneers

I don’t ever feel good picking the Bucs, but Mr. Irrelevant won’t have an easy time against Tampa’s defense.

Blake: 49ers

After what we saw on Monday night, the Niners could run the Wildcat offense every play and still win comfortably.

Charles: 49ers

A sentence I never thought I’d write: Tom Brady? Against this defense? Yikes.

Caroline: 49ers

Anyone that has followed me for a couple years knows that I am unabashedly a big Brock Purdy fan. Purdy hive, assemble.

12
Dolphins at Chargers (+3)

Prince: Dolphins

Last week was a little blip for Tua and the Dolphins. They’ll get it back together here.

Blake: Dolphins

Ok, now I’m just concerned over how aligned Prince and I are this week.

Charles: Dolphins

The Chargers kind of stink. The Dolphins will put up 37 points here and walk away with the W.

Caroline: Dolphins

Yeah, last week was not great for the ‘Phins, but they’re due a bounce back.

13
Patriots at Cardinals (+1)

Prince: Patriots

The Cards aren’t to be taken seriously.

Blake: Patriots

They seriously found a worse Monday night matchup than last week’s. Cool cool cool.

Charles: Patriots

Cardinals in December under Kliff Kingsbury is a bad combo.

Caroline: Cardinals

This is how I build my advantage. Take the opposite in the pick ’em.

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