Which streak will continue in week 14?
Three teams have won seven or more straight games, and that list doesn’t include the defending champion Kansas City Chiefs, who have a two-game winning streak heading into Sunday Night Football’s game against the Chargers.
Detroit has won 10 straight games heading into a Thursday Night Football matchup against rival Green Bay. It’s the best game of the week in the NFC, and the Lions aren’t just winning: They’re 8-2 ATS during their streak.
Philadelphia looks to extend an eight-game winning streak and is a heavy favorite against Carolina. The Eagles are 6-2 against the spread during their streak.
Finally, Buffalo looks to extend a seven-game winning streak against the Los Angeles Rams on the road. The Bills are 6-1 against the spread during their streak.
We took two of these three teams to cover this week.
At this point, is there anyone who doesn’t pick Kansas City and Buffalo in the AFC Championship and Detroit and Philadelphia in the NFC Championship? If these streaks continue, these matches will materialize.
Each week we will select NFL games straight and against the spread. An overview of our results this season:
- Directly: 123-56 (9-4 in week 13)
- Against the spread: 104-69-6 (9-4 in week 13)
Here are our picks for week 14:
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NFL Picks, Week 14 Predictions
- Green Bay Packers vs. Detroit Lions (-3.5)
Thursday, 8:15 p.m., Prime Video
The Packers haven’t lost since the last meeting against the Lions, and Green Bay won at Ford Field last season. Is it important here? Look at the rushed construction sites. Detroit is 6-0 when rushing for 150 yards or more. Green Bay held the Lions to 124 yards in the opener, but suffered too many drops and penalties at Lambeau Field in Week 9. They can’t make that many mistakes on the road.
Take: Lions 31, Packers 21
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- Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Tennessee Titans (-3.5)
Sunday, 1 p.m., CBS
The Jaguars will turn to Mac Jones if Trevor Lawrence (concussion) is out, which he likely will be. The Titans are 1-2 S/U and 0-3 ATS as favorites this year. Jacksonville is 1-2 ATS and 0-3 S/U as an underdog of four points or less. Will Levis has only two interceptions in his last four games. We will stay with the local team.
Take: Titans 22, Jaguars 15
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- New York Jets vs. Miami Dolphins (-6.5)
Sunday, 1 p.m., CBS
The Jets’ season continues to spiral downward, but Aaron Rodgers will remain the starter. New York managed just 86.3 rushing yards per game during this losing streak. Miami also struggles to pass the ball, meaning Tua Tagovailoa will be relied upon against the Jets defense. Tagovailoa is 4-0 as a starter against New York, and Miami has won the last eight home meetings in the series. This is the biggest gap against the Jets this season.
Take: Dolphins 25, Jets 22
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- Atlanta Falcons vs. Minnesota Vikings (-5)
Sunday, 1 p.m., Fox
The Vikings controlled the victory by one score with Sam Darnold. He has two TD passes and no interceptions in each of his last three games. Atlanta is 5-4 S/U in games decided by eight points or fewer, and Kirk Cousins, who hasn’t thrown a TD pass in three games, is coming off a midseason slump to stay close to his former team.
Take: Vikings 30, Falcons 27
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- New Orleans Saints (-5) vs. New York Giants
Sunday, 1 p.m., Fox
The Giants are 0-6 S/U and averaging 10 points per game at home this season. New Orleans allowed 156 rushing yards in a loss to the Rams late in the bye week. Drew Lock and Tyrone Tracy could have some success, and the Saints are 1-4 S/U on the road this season. We don’t think New York will win, but they’ll at least make it competitive. The Giants are 3-2 ATS as a five-point underdog.
Take: Saints 24, Giants 17
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- Carolina Panthers vs. Philadelphia Eagles (-12.5)
Sunday, 1 p.m., CBS
The Panthers have been underdogs in four straight games, and they have lost those games by a total of eight points. Philadelphia has recorded just three turnovers during an eight-game winning streak. The Eagles are playing at a high level and Saquon Barkley, who has six 100-yard games during this stretch, is in the MVP conversation. The Panthers are 2-0 ATS as a double-digit underdog.
Take: Eagles 31, Panthers 19
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- Cleveland Browns vs. Pittsburgh Steelers (-6.5)
Sunday, 1 p.m., CBS
Cleveland beat Pittsburgh 24-19 on Thursday Night Football in a Week 12 game in the snow. The return of favor will be much more difficult for Jameis Winston, and we will all continue to enjoy the continuing debate over DPOY between Pittsburgh’s Edge Rusher, TJ Watt, and Cleveland’s Myles Garrett. Pittsburgh will take control of this game in the second half, continuing their trend of winning the last three home meetings against the Browns by an average of 10 points per game.
Take: Steelers 28, Browns 16
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- Las Vegas Raiders vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (-7)
SSunday, 1 p.m., CBS
The Raiders were eliminated from the AFC playoffs, and it’s hard to see them getting a road win against the Buccaneers, who got back to .500 after an overtime win against Carolina. Las Vegas is 4-2 ATS when they are a seven-point or more underdog, and Aidan O’Connell is their best option at quarterback.
Take: Buccaneers 26, Raiders 20
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- Seattle Seahawks vs. Arizona Cardinals (-2.5)
Sunday, 4:05 p.m., CBS
The Seahawks beat the Cardinals 16-6 in Week 12 – and not much has changed in this quick turnaround. Seattle managed just 81 rushing yards per game during a three-game winning streak, and those problems could come down the road. We still think they will continue to win thanks to the high percentage passing attack led by Geno Smith. They can take control of the NFC West race here.
Take: Seahawks 21, Cardinals 20
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- Buffalo Bills (-4.5) vs. Los Angeles Rams
Sunday, 4:25 p.m., Fox
The Bills are on a seven-game winning streak and have scored 30 or more points in six straight games. They’re still looking for home-field advantage, so a disappointing West Coast matchup seems unlikely given the Rams are 3-3 S/U at home this season. Los Angeles is allowing 114.2 rushing yards per game this season. James Cook should have a big game here.
Take: Bills 34, Rams 22
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- Chicago Bears vs. San Francisco 49ers (-4)
Sunday, 4:25 p.m., Fox
The Bears fired Matt Eberflus after the Thanksgiving disaster against the Lions. How much improvement will that bring under interim coach Thomas Brown? San Francisco will once again be without Christian McCaffrey (knee), but they only have two games left in the NFC West race. Brock Purdy had a good home game.
Take: 49ers 28, Bears 18
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- Los Angeles Chargers vs. Kansas City Chiefs (-4)
Sunday, 8:20 p.m., NBC/Peacock
The Chiefs’ charming season continues, no matter how many injuries or controversies among officials there are. Kansas City beat Los Angeles 17-10 by limiting the Chargers to 55 rushing yards. Gus Edwards and Kimani Vidal need to succeed on the field for Los Angeles against Kansas City’s third-ranked run defense. Isiah Pacheco is back in Kansas City, and he’s the X-factor in this game against the Chargers. Kansas City earns another victory and snaps a six-game losing streak.
Take: Leaders 23, Chargers 17
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- Cincinnati Bengals (-5.5) vs. Dallas Cowboys
Monday, 8:15 p.m., Monday, ESPN
Which preseason Super Bowl contender was the most disappointing? The Bengals have allowed 37.7 points and 446 yards per game during a three-game losing streak. Dallas is nowhere as prolific as those offenses, but Cooper Rush has settled in and Rico Dowdle has provided a spark in the running game. Joe Burrow leads a road win, but Micah Parsons, who has 5.5 sacks in his last four games, won’t make it easy.
Take: Bengals 26, Cowboys 21
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