Prisco’s Week 15 NFL picks: Broncos vs. Packers prediction, plus extra skilled choices

The recent streak got here to an finish final week with my NFL picks.

Time to regroup for the stretch run.

It wasn’t an terrible week — we have had these earlier than — nevertheless it simply wasn’t near being ok. 

I went 6-8 towards the unfold final week and 7-7 straight up. That brings my season document to 106-101-1 ATS and 140-67-1 straight up.

After all I might have had a .500 document ATS if Pete Carroll hadn’t kicked a discipline objective on the final play of the sport for the Raiders, however that is up to now now. 

On to Week 15 we go, with a greater week coming for me. 

All Week 15 NFL betting traces by way of DraftKings Sportsbook

Arizona Cardinals at Houston Texans (-9.5)

Sunday, 1 p.m. ET on Fox (Stream: Fubo — strive totally free)

The Texans are enjoying their finest soccer at the moment of the yr, keyed by the dominant protection. The Cardinals are a multitude. Their protection is absolutely dangerous proper now, which ought to assist C.J. Stroud get it going. Search for an enormous recreation from him, and the Texans protection will proceed to dominate. Texans large.

Decide: Texans 30, Cardinals 13

Baltimore Ravens (-2.5) at Cincinnati Bengals

Sunday, 1 p.m. ET CBS (Stream on Paramount+)

The Ravens have misplaced two straight, together with one to the Bengals two weeks in the past. Joe Burrow lit them up in that recreation at Baltimore. What’s to suppose that can change right here for the reason that Ravens protection is not enjoying properly. However what’s going to change is the Ravens offense. I believe it can present higher than it did the final time and the Ravens will discover a strategy to pull this one out.

Decide: Ravens 30, Bengals 24

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Buffalo Payments (-1.5) at New England Patriots

Sunday, 1 p.m. ET CBS (Stream on Paramount+)

The Patriots are coming off a bye, whereas the Payments are coming off a come-from-behind victory over the Bengals. Josh Allen was Josh Allen in that one and that is the way in which it must be for the Payments to win. He wasn’t the final time these groups met, which is why the Patriots received. This time will likely be totally different. Allen wins it together with his typical large performs.

Decide: Payments 30, Patriots 28

Cleveland Browns at Chicago Bears (-7.5)

Sunday, 1 p.m. ET on Fox (Stream: Fubo — strive totally free)

This will likely be Shedeur Sanders beginning once more for the Browns, and it needs to be. However this will likely be a much-tougher problem than final week. The Bears misplaced a tricky one to the Packers final week, so you recognize they are going to be again targeted right here. That issues because the Browns don’t have anything to play for anymore. Bears win it.

Decide: Bears 30, Browns 17

Los Angeles Chargers at Kansas Metropolis Chiefs (-4.5)

Sunday, 1 p.m. ET CBS (Stream on Paramount+)

That is actually desperation time for the Chiefs. They cannot afford one other loss. The Chargers beat them in Week 1, however this will likely be totally different. Los Angeles is available in on a brief week and their offensive line is dangerous. Search for the Chiefs to win it behind their protection.

Decide: Chiefs 23, Chargers 17

Las Vegas Raiders at Philadelphia Eagles (-11.5)

Sunday, 1 p.m. ET on Fox (Stream: Fubo — strive totally free)

The Eagles are using a three-game successful streak, however the Raiders are the right tonic to repair all that ails them. The Eagles have offensive points, however that is the week to vary that. Search for them to experience Saquon Barkley and so they will not flip it over like they did within the loss to the Chargers on Monday evening. The Raiders offense is terrible and their line is absolutely dangerous. The Eagles feast on that.

Decide: Eagles 28, Raiders 10

New York Jets at Jacksonville Jaguars (-12)

Sunday, 1 p.m. ET CBS (Stream on Paramount+)

The Jaguars are using excessive as they took over first place final week after beating the Colts, whereas the Jets are a multitude. They’ve damage points at quarterback, however does it matter who performs? The Jaguars offense has actually come on and I believe that continues right here. Jaguars large as Trevor Lawrence performs properly once more.

Decide: Jaguars 31, Jets 13

Sunday, 1 p.m. ET on Fox (Stream: Fubo — strive totally free)

This will likely be Marcus Mariota in because the starter for the Commanders with Jayden Daniels damage once more. The Commanders had been horrible final week on protection towards the Vikings, and have struggled on that facet of the ball all yr, so this can be a likelihood for Jaxson Dart to do some good issues, and I believe he’ll. Giants win it.

Decide: Giants 30, Commanders 20

Carolina Panthers at New Orleans Saints (+2.5)

Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET on Fox (Stream: Fubo — try for free)

The Panthers are off their bye, while the Saints are back home after two on the road. The Saints beat the Panthers in Week 10, but this Panthers team has been playing much better football lately. Saints quarterback Tyler Shough is playing well and the New Orleans defense can keep them in this one. Saints win it in an upset.

Pick: Saints 23, Panthers 21

Detroit Lions at Los Angeles Rams (-5.5)

Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET on Fox (Stream: Fubo — try for free)

This is a big game in terms of playoff seeding. The Lions are 8-5 and can’t afford another loss, while the Rams are pushing for a division title and the top seed. The Rams offense got back on track last week and the Lions have issues on defense. That’s a bad combination. Look for Matthew Stafford to light things up against his former team, while Jared Goff can’t keep up. Rams win it.

Pick: Rams 34, Lions 27

Green Bay Packers (-2.5) at Denver Broncos

Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET CBS (Stream on Paramount+)

This is the game of the week, featuring two teams that are currently the second seed in their respective conferences right now. Both have outstanding defenses, but the Green Bay passing game is better. I think that will be the difference. Jordan Love will win it with his arm.

Pick: Packers 24, Broncos 20

Indianapolis Colts at Seattle Seahawks (-13.5)

Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET CBS (Stream on Paramount+) 

This might be 44-year-old Philip Rivers at quarterback for the Colts. It won’t matter. This is a brutal test against a dominant defense in Seattle. Look for a big game from that defense, no matter who plays quarterback for the Colts. Sam Darnold will hit some big shots against a Colts defense that has struggled in recent weeks. Seahawks big.

Pick: Seahawks 31, Colts 16

Tennessee Titans at San Francisco 49ers (-12.5)

Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET on Fox (Stream: Fubo — try for free)

This is consecutive road games for the Titans coming off a road victory at Cleveland. The 49ers are in off a bye. That’s a bad combination and San Francisco is in a playoff chase, while the Titans are playing out the string. Oh, and the 49ers are much better. Look for a big 49ers victory.

Pick: 49ers 32, Titans 17

Minnesota Vikings (+5.5) at Dallas Cowboys

Sunday, 8:20 p.m. ET on NBC

The Vikings are playing out the string, but they did get a nice game from J.J. McCarthy last week, which is big for the future. Now let’s see him do it on the road this week. The Cowboys are rested after losing last Thursday to the Lions. I see them bouncing back here as Dak Prescott has a solid day, but the Vikings will hang around.

Pick: Cowboys 24, Vikings 21

Miami Dolphins at Pittsburgh Steelers (-3.5)

Monday, 8:15 p.m. ET on ESPN/ABC (Stream: Fubo — try for free)

The Dolphins, thanks to a four-game winning streak, are still alive in the playoff picture. They won last week on the road against the Jets and now must face a Steelers team coming off an impressive victory over the Ravens. The weather is supposed to have temperatures under 40 degrees, which isn’t a good thing for the Dolphins, who have struggled in those conditions. The Steelers will take it as Aaron Rodgers plays well. 

Pick: Steelers 27, Dolphins 20