This is a bigger challenge for Sporting Newsand#039; picks and predictions against the spread for week 17. There are a total of 32 games for all 32 teams in the last two weeks. It’s time to finish 2023 strong and get ready to rock 2024. Here’s the final fearless prediction from the full table:
The NFL picks the Week 17 spread Midweek Game: Jets at Browns (-7, 36.5 o/u)
Joe Flacco is playing like his Ravens Super Bowl MVP form from 11 seasons ago, but the Cleveland team has better numbers than the Cleveland team. It’s also a rematch against a team that should have kept him as a veteran backup until 2023. That game goes back to the first Monday night game in history, not until Thursday. The Browns are hot and their defense is once again dominant at home, while the Jets have little success on offense. Summary: Browns win 23-10 and close the gap. Game of the Week: Dolphins at Ravens (-4, 47 o/u)
Ravensand#039; the pass defense has an incredible combination of deep pass rushers and active secondary playmakers. Miami’s offensive line will get some hits here, and Tua Tagovailoa will also be in Jaylen Waddle’s hands to limit Baltimore’s coverage. The Dolphins can make a run to stay in the game early, but the Ravens end up getting Tua’s brick. Summary:
Ravens win 27-20 and close the gap. Upset of the week: Packers (+2, 46 o/u) at Vikings Sunday at 8:20pm ET on NBC Jordan Love had the expected ups and downs in his first full-time starting season. But the Packers have a keeper at QB as they’ve gone through a series of injuries and turnovers at key positions. He’s getting better every week with several young guns, and now he’s getting help with his running backs. The Vikingsand#039; the passing game has gotten aggressive with new replacement starter Nick Mullens, but T.J.
Hockenson. Green Bay keeps its slim wild card hopes alive by defeating rival Minnesota. Pick: Packers to win 24-20. Lock of the week: Chiefs (-7, 44.5 o/u) over Bengals Sunday at 4:25pm ET on CBS Let’s try it again Chiefsand#039; disappointment despite playing in a dominant pass defense at home against the Raiders on Monday. They both return home to a much weaker defense that struggles the most against tight coverage and stopping the run, and now they’re suddenly more vulnerable to bigger passes downfield.
Jake Browning was in Pittsburgh, and Kansas City presents a much tougher challenge. Meanwhile, Mahomes and Travis Kelce will have a long-awaited healthy competition together, which will be key for the playoffs. Summary: Chiefs win 34-14 and close the gap.
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