An Early Look Ahead

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Ravens at Texans

MDS’s take: The Ravens haven’t clinched anything yet, but I think they’re going to make the playoffs and be a dangerous team when they get there. I like Baltimore to win easily on Sunday.

MDS’s pick: Ravens 34, Texans 10.

Florio’s take: The Ravens have run out of cornerbacks. The Texans have run out of quarterbacks. Advantage, team with no cornerbacks.

Florio’s pick: Ravens 24, Texans 14. http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/12/18/pfts-week-16-picks-4/related/

 

 

 

Broncos at Bengals

MDS’s take: The good news for the Broncos is they’re showing they can win with defense and a good running game on offense. The bad news is that Peyton Manning’s numbers are way down, and the Bengals’ secondary is solid. Look for the Bengals to frustrate Manning and pull off a home upset.

MDS’s pick: Bengals 24, Broncos 20.

Florio’s take: Andy Dalton has a putrid record of 2-9 in prime-time and postseason games. Make it 2-10. The only good news is that he’ll possibly not have a chance to lose another playoff game.

Florio’s pick: Broncos 30, Bengals 20.

 

 

 

Chiefs at Steelers

MDS’s take: This is an intriguing game in the AFC playoff race, where the winner is likely to make it and the loser is likely to be home for the holidays. I think the Chiefs are going to go on the road and pull off an upset.

MDS’s pick: Chiefs 24, Steelers 21.

Florio’s take: The Steelers have lost at home to the Buccaneers and Saints. Which makes the fact that the Steelers will be playing their last two games at home not necessarily a good thing. But they’ve come this far and the division title is two victories away.

Florio’s pick: Steelers 27, Chiefs 17.

 

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