Early Sunday NFL Slate
Jets vs. Bills (-9.5)
Sunday, Dec. 11 | 1 p.m. ET
Who would have thought this would actually be an important game in mid-December? The Bills lead the division at 9-3, but the Jets aren’t far behind at 7-5 with a win against Buffalo already in the books.
The Bills are at home now, but the Jets offense actually has some signs of life without Zach Wilson playing QB for them. 10 points is just too rich for a game between division rivals in December.
Browns vs. Bengals (-6)
Sunday, Dec. 11 | 1 p.m. ET
These two teams last played on Halloween, with the Browns beating the snot out of the Bengals 32-13. The Bengals have won four straight since that loss, including back-to-back extremely impressive wins against the Titans and Chiefs.
Browns QB Deshaun Watson looked absolutely dreadful in his first start back from suspension, while the Bengals are hot. Somehow, Joe Burrow has yet to beat the Bengals in his career, but that ends on Sunday.
Browns vs. Bengals Pick: Bengals -6 | -107 at PointsBet
Texans vs. Cowboys (-16.5)
Sunday, Dec. 11 | 1 p.m. ET
16.5 points is a lot, but I don’t care. The Cowboys are still playing for the possible top seed in the playoffs, while the Texans gave up on the season before it even started.
Texans vs. Cowboys Pick: Cowboys -16.5 | -110 at DraftKings
Vikings vs. Lions (-1.5)
Sunday, Dec. 11 | 1 p.m. ET
It is remarkable that the 5-7 Lions are favored against a 10-2 Vikings team, but here we are. The funny thing is, that is the correct line, too.
The Vikings can’t keep lucking out these one-score games, while the Lions are hot, winners of four of five, with their only loss coming on a last second field goal to the Bills.
Vikings vs. Lions Pick: Lions -1.5 | -106 at FanDuel
Eagles (-7) vs. Giants
Sunday, Dec. 11 | 1 p.m. ET
The Eagles have put up back-to-back dominating offensive performances, with the scary part being it was in two completely different ways. Two weeks ago they ran all over the Packers for over 300 yards rushing, while last week they passed for 380 yards on the Titans.
The Giants are cratering, and really needed to get that win against the Commanders last week, but instead tied. The Eagles stay hot in this one.
Eagles vs. Giants Pick: Eagles -6.5 | -120 at FanDuel
Ravens vs. Steelers (-3)
Sunday, Dec. 11 | 1 p.m. ET
Without Lamar Jackson playing for Baltimore, the Steelers – who are winners of two straight – are actually the favorites over the Ravens. I understand the sentiment, especially with the Ravens struggling the past two weeks. However, the Steelers beating the Colts and Falcons in the past two weeks isn’t the most impressive feat in the world.
This game should end within a field goal, so I will take the points with the Ravens.
Ravens vs. Steelers Pick: Ravens +3 | -107 at PointsBet
Jaguars vs. Titans (-4)
Sunday, Dec. 11 | 1 p.m. ET
What a weird two weeks for the Jaguars. Two weeks ago they had an impressive comeback victory against the Ravens, when QB Trevor Lawrence had his best game of his career. Then last week, Jacksonville laid a complete egg against the Lions.
The Titans have lost two straight to the Bengals and Eagles, who are two of the best teams in the NFL. Tennessee should be able to bounce back against a Jaguars team that we don’t know what we are getting from on a weekly basis.
Jaguars vs. Titans Pick: Titans -3.5 | -110 at Caesars