NFL Week 16 – Merry Christmas and Happy Kwanzaa Edition, by Ron Santa (Swanson)

[Ed. Note: Christmas time is here, as the Peanuts gang would sing, and Ron has his good-cheer spreading work cut out for him. So here it is. Update Late Wednesday Evening – Ron went 7-9 this week. It’s gonna take a miracle to break even.]

Thursday:

No – PITTSBURGH 14 Carolina

The Steelers are beat up and won’t need to score too much to win, but this game shouldn’t involve enough scoring for them to cover.

Saturday:

No – Dallas 6 1/2 ARIZONA

Two bad defenses in this one. Dallas probably manages to score enough to cover.

Sunday:

No – New England 8 BUFFALO

The Patriots still haven’t clinched their division, but they’ll start to rest players if they get a lead. Bills to cover.

No – CHICAGO 1 NY Jets

The Bears play better when facing adversity. Having clinched the NFC Central, they may let down a bit. The Jets have more to play for and should win.

Yes – Baltimore 3 CLEVELAND

The Ravens still need to win to ensure making the playoffs. They should cover on the road.

No – JACKSONVILLE 7 Washington

The Jaguars are playing to keep their slim playoff hopes alive. Rex Grossman isn’t likely to throw 4 TDs two weeks in a row. Jags to cover.

Yes – KANSAS CITY 4 1/2 Tennessee

The Chiefs need this one and should take care of business at home.

Yes – Indianapolis 3 OAKLAND

The Raiders ground game should have a big day, but I’m not betting against Peyton Manning this week.

Yes – ST LOUIS 2 San Francisco

Ah, the NFC West. What a conference. I think I’ll go with the home team in this one.

No- Houston 3 DENVER

It will be interesting to see what Tebow can do against the Texans’ porous defense, but Denver’s D is just as bad. Texans on the road.

Yes – GREEN BAY 3 NY Giants

Should be a great game. With Rodgers back for the Packers and this game an absolute must, I think Green Bay gets it done.

Yes – TAMPA BAY 6 Seattle

Bucs to win going away.

No – San Diego 7 CINCINNATI

The Chargers need to win and the Bengals are done. SD to cover.

Yes – MIAMI 3 Detroit

I think the Lions can win this one outright.

Monday Night:

No – ATLANTA 2 New Orleans

Should be a good one. Tough to bet against Ryan and the Falcons at home. They should prevail.

Tuesday Night:

NO – PHILADELPHIA 14 Minnesota

It’s hard to see the Vikings putting up much of a fight in this one. The Eagles need to win and should do so by plenty.

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Year to date:

RS = 97 – 116 – 1

A happy Festivus to us all and to all a good night.

Later, Sports Fans,

Ron

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