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Week 16 of the NFL season is here. Where did time go? As you can see, the picks are close. This one is going to come down to the wire. Who's going to take it?
With the season officially underway, the Complex Sports team is rolling out a bunch of new NFL content. We rolled out our (controversial) QB rankings list, where we ranked every single starting NFL QB from worst to best. We'll have weekly fantasy content this year, as well as a ton of gambling content to help you win (probably lose) money all season. We'll have interviews, videos, dispatches from games, and much more all season long. Basically, we've got you covered all over the NFL season this year and we can't wait.
As part of our weekly NFL content this season, the Complex Sports team is doing weekly picks on every single game each week. These picks are straight up, but don't worry, Chopz and Adam will have a fresh gambling column with their best bets of the week every Friday. We'll be keeping track of the predictions from Chopz, Adam, Zion, and Angel all season long, with the ultimate bragging rights on the line. So check out our picks and be sure to jump on Twitter and yell at us for how bad you think they are.
2019 Standings:
Chopz: 135-88-1
Adam: 130-93-1
Zion: 136-87-1
Angel: 140-83-1
Houston Texans vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Chopz: Texans need to win but the Bucs have been rolling. I’ll take Houston, but this won’t be easy for Deshaun and company.
Adam: Team Deshaun.
Angel: Texans in a barn burner.
Zion: Texans.
Buffalo Bills vs. New England Patriots
Chopz: I don’t think the Pats cover that line but I think they win this game.
Adam: Give me the Bills to humble Bill Belichick and company.
Angel: The Bills with the upset to finally bring the Patriots dynasty to its knees.
Zion: Pats.
Los Angeles Rams vs. San Francisco 49ers
Chopz: 49ers bounce back from the Falcons loss.
Adam: Rams keep it closer than the experts think, but no way can I justify Los Angeles pulling off the upset on the road.
Angel: The Rams have been looking a lot better these days. But I’ll take the Niners in a fun game.
Zion: 49ers.
Cincinnati Bengals vs. Miami Dolphins
Chopz: Dolphins take this.
Adam: The Bengals are hot garbage. The Dolphins are just garbage. Give me just garbage.
Angel: Ugh, Bengals?
Zion: Dolphins.
New York Giants vs. Washington Redskins
Chopz: I’ll go with the Redskins. Haskins might be very legit.
Adam: Giants are banged up, like just about every other NFL team, and re-inserting Danny Dimes into the lineup after the high of one last Eli Manning start at home. The come down is going to be brutal. Washington by a ton.
Angel: The Redskins because I need the Giants to Chase Young. Get it? *winks*
Zion: Redskins. Chase Young SZN baybeeee.
New Orleans Saints vs. Tennessee Titans
Chopz: Saints go on the road and win.
Adam: Complete toss-up game. Can’t believe I’m going to pick Ryan Tannehill over Drew Brees.
Angel: Saints on the road.
Zion: Saints.
Pittsburgh Steelers vs. New York Jets
Chopz: Upset alert: Jets take this.
Adam: I actually could see the Jets take this, but MetLife Stadium will be FILLED with Steelers fans. Pittsburgh smacks around the Jets.
Angel: The Steelers are the better team and their fighting for their playoff life. Pittsburgh wins.
Zion: Steelers.
Baltimore Ravens vs. Cleveland Browns
Chopz: I’m a broken man. I’ll take the Ravens here, sadly.
Adam: Ravens by infinity.
Angel: Ravens because fuck the Browns. That Cardinals loss broke up a 6-game parlay for the ages!
Zion: Ravens by a milly.
Carolina Panthers vs. Indianapolis Colts
Chopz: The Panthers are starting a rookie QB, so give me the Colts.
Adam: Will Grier ain’t installing confidence in anybody. Colts cover and roll to an easy win.
Angel: The Colts, I guess.
Zion: Colts.
Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Atlanta Falcons
Chopz: Falcons win again.
Adam: The rules of the 2019 NFL season state that the Falcons aren’t allowed to win more than two games in a row. Jaguars stop Atlanta’s winning streak.
Angel: The Falcons because of the high from last week. But honestly, who cares?
Zion: I hate to do it… but I can’t trust the Jaguars either. Falcons.
Oakland Raiders vs. Los Angeles Chargers
Chopz: The wheels really fell off for the Raiders. I’ll take the Chargers.
Adam: Raiders said goodbye to the Black Hole last week and say goodbye to their miniscule playoff hopes this week. Chargers here.
Angel: I feel like Raiders finish at 8-8 this year, so go Las Vegas.
Zion: Chargers.
Detroit Lions vs. Denver Broncos
Chopz: Broncos win at home.
Adam: Have I watched a lot of the Broncos this season? Hell no. But it kind of feel like Denver’s been better, or at least way more competitive, than it’s 5-9 record. Denver easily over Detroit.
Angel: The Broncos, I guess. Again, who cares?
Zion: Broncos.
Arizona Cardinals vs. Seattle Seahawks
Chopz: Seattle.
Adam: Cardinals with the backdoor cover. Seahawks with the W.
Angel: Hawks at home. I don’t know if they cover, though.
Zion: Seattle.
Dallas Cowboys vs. Philadelphia Eagles
Chopz: Oh, I can’t wait for this game. Both teams aren’t very good, but NFC East games in December are always bonkers. I’ll go with the Cowboys on the road to win the division.
Adam: Dak’s hurt, the Cowboys aren’t good, and no way I trust Jason Garrett in what’s essentially a playoff game on the road—despite past success in Philly. Eagles all the way.
Angel: Man, this is gonna be a good one. I think the Cowboys win on the road because they absolutely have to win this game and are the better team.
Zion: Cowboys.
Kansas City Chiefs vs. Chicago Bears
Chopz: Chiefs win this one.
Adam: The NFL fucked up not flexing this game out of Sunday night. Chiefs.
Angel: Chiefs by a landslide.
Zion: Chiefs.
Green Bay Packers vs. Minnesota Vikings
Chopz: Huge matchup. I’m sort of surprised that line is that wide, but give me the Vikings.
Adam: Packers points and moneyline.
Angel: Packers are the underdogs? LMFAO I HAVE TO LAUGH. PUT YOUR MONEY ON GREEN BAY and the BAAADDDD MAAAN.
Zion: Vikings at home. Pack have looked shaky as of late.