2019 NFL Conference Championship Picks

Titans +7.5 at Chiefs

49ers -7.5 versus Packers

Last week: 2-2
Season total: 149-115

2019 NFL Divisional Picks

49ers -6.5 versus Vikings

Ravens -9.5 versus Titans

Texans +9.5 at Chiefs

Packers -3.5 versus Seahawks

Last week: 2-2
Season total: 147-113

2019 NFL Wild Card Picks

I won my big CBS Sports pick 'em pool that only runs for the regular season, but with another one still going for the playoffs, we continue!

Texans -2.5 versus Bills

Deshaun Watson versus Josh Allen makes this one pretty straightforward for me. Buffalo does have the better defense, but here's hoping that J.J. Watt's dramatic return inspires Houston's unit to contain Allen's inevitable scrambles. Although I'd feel more confident if Will Fuller was fully healthy, DeAndre Hopkins moves around the formation enough to get loose despite the presence of newly named All-Pro Tre'Davious White.

Patriots -4.5 versus Titans

New England's stunning loss to Miami doesn't make a playoff game in Foxborough seem as daunting, but I still have confidence in Bill Belichick of course, especially against one of his former players, Mike Vrabel. Their defense can contain Derrick Henry and A.J. Brown, so as long as Tom Brady gets a decent amount of protection, this spread isn't too bad.

Vikings +7.5 at Saints

As much as New Orleans may like to run his one up after the Minnesota Miracle, I have faith in 'Sota's defense to keep them in the game. The matchup of the record-setting Michael Thomas against their corners does scare me, though. I'm counting on Dalvin Cook and Adam Thielen being healthy to help match scores.

Eagles +1.5 versus Seahawks

This same matchup in Philly was a bit ugly, but Carson Wentz has been on fire since then to carry his team to a home playoff game that they can sneak by in, especially given Seattle's injuries. If the Eagles can control the line of scrimmage without letting Russell Wilson get out of the pocket, maybe their secondary that's taken a lot of flak can hold up.

2019 NFL Week 17 Picks

Home Favorites

Bills -1.5 versus Jets

Chiefs -8.5 versus Chargers

Cowboys -10.5 versus Redskins

Home Underdogs

Giants +4.5 versus Eagles

Road Underdogs

Bears +1.5 at Vikings

Falcons +0.5 at Buccaneers

Dolphins +15.5 at Patriots

Cardinals +7.5 at Rams

Raiders +3.5 at Broncos

Road Favorites

Browns -2.5 at Bengals

Saints -13.5 at Panthers

Packers -13.5 at Lions

Steelers -2.5 at Ravens

Titans -4.5 at Texans

If the Chiefs somehow get upset in the early game to leave the door open for Houston to move up to the 3 seed, I may change this pick.

Colts -3.5 at Jaguars

49ers -3.5 at Seahawks

Last week: 7-9

Season total: 134-106

2019 NFL Week 16 Picks

Home Favorites

Patriots -6.5 versus Bills

49ers -6.5 versus Rams

Redskins -2.5 versus Gians

Broncos -6.5 versus Lions

Home Underdogs

Titans +3.5 versus Saints UPDATE: I was on the fence with this one, but with Derrick Henry inactive, I'm switching to New Orleans despite it being outdoors on a short week.

Browns +10.5 versus Ravens

Road Favorites

Texans -3.5 at Buccaneers

Steelers -2.5 at Jets

Cowboys -2.5 at Eagles

Chiefs -4.5 at Bears

Road Underdogs

Panthers +6.5 at Colts

Bengals +1.5 at Dolphins

Jaguars +7.5 at Falcons

Raiders +6.5 at Chargers

Cardinals +9.5 at Seahawks

Packers +4.5 at Vikings

Last week: 8-8

Season total: 127-97

2019 NFL Week 15 Picks

Road Underdogs

Jets +14.5 at Ravens

Dolphins +3.5 at Giants

Texans +3.5 at Titans

Bears +4.5 at Packers

Road Favorites

Buccaneers -3.5 at Lions

Patriots -9.5 at Bengals

Vikings -2.5 at Chargers

Browns -2.5 at Cardinals

Home Underdogs

Redskins +4.5 versus Eagles

Panthers +6.5 versus Seahawks

Cowboys +0.5 versus Rams

Home Favorites

Chiefs -10.5 versus Broncos

Raiders -6.5 versus Jaguars

49ers -10.5 versus Falcons

Steelers -2.5 versus Bills

Saints -9.5 versus Colts

2019 NFL Week 14 Picks

Home Favorites

Buccaneers -2.5 versus Colts

Packers -12.5 versus Redskins

Texans -9.5 versus Broncos

Eagles -8.5 versus Giants

Home Underdogs

Bears +2.5 versus Cowboys

Rams +1.5 versus Seahawks

Road Favorites

Ravens -5.5 at Bills

Chargers -2.5 at Jaguars

Titans -2.5 at Raiders

Steelers -2.5 at Cardinals

Road Underdogs

49ers +2.5 at Saints

Dolphins +5.5 at Jets

Bengals +8.5 at Browns

Lions +14.5 at Vikings

Panthers +2.5 at Falcons

Chiefs +3.5 at Patriots

Last week: 11-5
Season total: 107-85