Week 16 in the NFL is one where a few teams control their own destiny, like the Dallas Cowboys, Detroit Lions and Denver Broncos, while others like the Chicago Bears, San Diego Chargers, New York Giants and Oakland Raiders are all hoping for some help to make the playoffs. This slate of games should provide some clarity in the playoff races for the AFC and NFC by the time the week is over. After going 8-8 in upset week (aka Week 15), I think I've got a better batch of picks for Week 16.
As always, winners are picked straight up, with home teams always listed on the right side. For all the odds on each game be sure to visit the SB Nation NFL Odds page, presented by OddsShark.com.
Houston Texans at Indianapolis Colts
Pick: Texans
Arizona Cardinals at Cincinnati Bengals
Pick: Bengals
Cleveland Browns at Baltimore Ravens
Pick: Ravens
Buffalo Bills at Denver Broncos
Pick: Broncos
Jacksonville Jaguars at Tennessee Titans
Pick: Titans
Miami Dolphins at New England Patriots
Pick: Patriots
Minnesota Vikings at Washington Redskins
Pick: Vikings
NY Giants at NY Jets
Pick: Giants
Oakland Raiders at Kansas City Chiefs
Pick: Raiders
St. Louis Rams at Pittsburgh Steelers
Pick: Steelers
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Carolina Panthers
Pick: Panthers
Philadelphia Eagles at Dallas Cowboys
Pick: Cowboys
San Diego Chargers at Detroit Lions
Pick: Chargers
San Francisco 49ers at Seattle Seahawks
Pick: 49ers
Chicago Bears at Green Bay Packers
Pick: Packers
Atlanta Falcons at New Orleans Saints
Pick: Saints
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