Staff Picks Week 14: Cowboys, Giants meet in crucial division matchup
| Game | McClymont | Sanderson |
|---|---|---|
| Raiders at Chiefs | OAK +3.5 | KC -3.5 |
| Broncos at Titans | DEN +1 | DEN +1 |
| Chargers at Panthers | SD +1 | SD +1 |
| Texans at Colts | HOU +6 | IND -6 |
| Bengals at Browns | CIN -6 | CIN -6 |
| Steelers at Bills | PIT -1.5 | PIT -1.5 |
| Cardinals at Dolphins | ARI +1 | ARI +1 |
| Bears at Lions | DET -8 | CHI +8 |
| Vikings at Jaguars | JAC +3.5 | MIN -3.5 |
| Saints at Buccaneers | NO +2.5 | NO +2.5 |
| Redskins at Eagles | WAS -1 | WAS -1 |
| Jets at 49ers | SF -2.5 | SF -2.5 |
| Seahawks at Packers | SEA -3 | GB +3 |
| Falcons at Rams | LA +6 | ATL -6 |
| Cowboys at Giants | NYG +3 | DAL -3 |
| Ravens at Patriots | BAL +7 | BAL +7 |
Marquee Matchups
Cowboys at Giants
McClymont: Three of the last four matchups between these divisional foes have been decided by three points or less. This is as close to a playoff game we'll see between these two in December. Giants +3
Sanderson: The Cowboys almost had their winning streak spoiled by the Vikings on their second straight Thursday nighter. With plenty of time to prepare for another prime-time contest, the Cowboys should be ready for another good Giants defense. Cowboys -3
Seahawks at Packers
Sanderson: Earl Thomas is irreplaceable in the Seahawks' secondary. You can bet Aaron Rodgers will be working all week to take advantage of that loss and extend his 14-game home winning streak in December. Packers +3
McClymont: The Packers remain a deeply flawed team and, once again, the Seahawks are hitting their late-season stride. Seattle puts a final nail in Green Bay's coffin and they do so on the road. Seahawks -3
Texans at Colts
McClymont: Who knew this division would get so entertaining? Indy wins the game and takes the temporary lead in the AFC South, but Houston won't lose by six-plus. Texans +6
Sanderson: The AFC South lead is on the line here. With the Colts coming off a big win on Monday night and the Texans trending oppositely after three straight losses, take Andrew Luck to avenge his team's Week 6 loss and move into a playoff spot. Colts -6
Wild-Card Selections
Rams at Falcons
McClymont: The Rams always have a late-season surprise in them and this is the game. The Falcons' second-half swoon continues and Jared Goff gets his first NFL win. Rams +6
Ravens at Patriots
Sanderson: While continuing to win, the Patriots haven't been particularly dominant as of late, while the Ravens always get up for games with New England. It would still be surprising to see the Pats lose at home, but the Ravens will keep it close. Ravens +8