Early Sunday NFL Slate
Steelers vs. Falcons (-1.5)
Sunday, Dec. 4 | 1 p.m. ET
The Steelers have shown some signs of life on offense recently, scoring 20+ points in each of their last three games. They also shored some things up on defense, which mostly has to do with getting T.J. Watt back healthy.
They have now won two of their last three, and I like them in this matchup against the boring Falcons this week.
Steelers vs. Falcons Pick: Steelers +1.5 | -109 at BetRivers
Broncos vs. Ravens (-8.5)
Sunday, Dec. 4 | 1 p.m. ET
Russell Wilson and the Broncos offense have been so bad that we are now seeing players on the Broncos defense start to scream at Wilson on the sideline.
Finally, the betting markets are starting to catch on to just how bad the Broncos are, but even this spread isn’t high enough. Give me the Ravens.
Broncos vs. Ravens Pick: Ravens -8 | -110 at BetMGM
Packers (-3) vs. Bears
Sunday, Dec. 4 | 1 p.m. ET
This game is tough to handicap because we literally have no idea who is going to start at QB for either team. With that said, Jordan Love showed some juice for the Packers in his limited action against the Eagles last week, so I will lay the points with the Packers in this one, albeit without a ton of confidence.
Packers vs. Bears Lean: Packers -3 | -110 at Caesars
Jaguars vs. Lions (-1)
Sunday, Dec. 4 | 1 p.m. ET
Trevor Lawrence has quietly played great in the Jaguars’ past three games. The Jags are 2-1 in that stretch as well, after an exciting fourth-quarter comeback against the Ravens last week.
The Lions have played good football as well recently, having their three-game win streak snapped last week against the Bills on a last-second field goal. I’ll ride with the home team Lions in this one.
Jaguars vs. Lions Pick: Lions -1 | -107 at PointsBet
Browns (-7) vs. Texans
Sunday, Dec. 4 | 1 p.m. ET
The huge storyline in this one is that this will be Deshaun Watson’s first game back from suspension, and therefore his first start for the Browns. Of course, the NFL made the schedule in a way that his first start also just so happens to be against his former team in the Texans.
This pains me, but the Browns are the play here. The Texans are, without a doubt, the worst team in football and gave up on the season in September.
Browns vs. Texans Pick: Browns -7 | -110 at Caesars
Jets vs. Vikings (-3)
Sunday, Dec. 4 | 1 p.m. ET
It’s amazing how much better the Jets offense plays with mere competence at quarterback, instead of the slop that is Zach Wilson. With Mike White at the helm, the Jets offense played great and scored over 30 points, their highest point total in their past six games.
The Jets defense has been an elite unit all year, currently ranked fourth in the NFL in DVOA. That defense should be able to cause issues for Kirk Cousins, who is easy to rattle. Give me the points with the Jets here, in a game I think they win straight up.
Commanders (-2) vs. Giants
Sunday, Dec. 4 | 1 p.m. ET
I’m not quite sure why this spread is as low as it is. The Giants have now lost three of four, with their only win being against the lowly Texans.
The Commanders, meanwhile, have been red hot since Taylor Heinicke took over. They keep on winning.
Commanders vs. Giants Pick: Commanders -1.5 | -114 at FanDuel
Titans vs. Eagles (-5.5)
Sunday, Dec. 4 | 1 p.m. ET
The Titans are the perfect team built to make things tough on the Eagles. The Titans do a great job stopping the run (best rush defense in the NFL according to DVOA), and they also are a great running team with Derrick Henry.
The Eagles struggle against the run, and, as we saw on Sunday Night Football, love to run the ball on offense. I love the Titans spread in this one, and they are another underdog that I like to win outright as well.
Titans vs. Eagles Pick: Titans +5.5 | -110 at BetMGM