It’s a dead tie coming into Week 17, as JJ went 1-4 last week and somehow GAINED ground on an 0-5 Harris Allen, so both are 39-39-2 going into the regular-season finale!
The competition doesn’t end when the regular season ends, but JJ wants a winning regular-season and a regular season title, so he’s going for all the teams (for the most part) that need the cover as much as he does!
First, the current standings:
The Maestro: 39-39-2 (0-5)
JJ: 39-39-2 (1-4)
Fleegs: 34-44-2 (0-5)
Rosenberg: 17-22-1 (2-3)
Hoffman: 7-6 in limited duty (N/A)
And now, JJ’s Unlocks for Week 17!
Washington (-2) at Philadelphia: “I thought about giving out Dallas and the Giants, but I can’t do it…but I am gonna pick the nightcap. Jalen Hurts against that Washington defense is a problematic matchup; they’re an elite pass rush and force turnovers, and this could be a ‘welcome to the NFL’ moment for him. And, Washington has a lot of karma going for them! I’m only laying two here, and I think they get it done.”
Chicago (+5) vs. Green Bay: “I haven’t backed them all year, but I have a theory: when one team is playing for seeding and the other is win and in, most cases I like the win and in team. I know Green Bay is playing for that one seed and just wiped the floor with the Titans, but I think the Bears defense is up to the challenge and this game stays tight.”
Pittsburgh (+8.5) at Cleveland: “I’m going against that last theory a bit, but there’s motivation for Mason Rudolph, and I think there are some who want to stick it to the Browns. Cleveland isn’t covering this number.”
Baltimore (-12) vs. Cincinnati: “I wanted to throw them in last week, but I got gun shy. Don’t overreact to Cincinnati beating Houston, and beating Pittsburgh when they’re down. This is for all the marbles for the Ravens, and they won’t let up with the playoffs on the line.”
Miami (+1) at Buffalo: “The Miami Dolphins are making the postseason, period. They are not going to ruin the start of my New Year. And, with the rest factor in play with Buffalo, and as good as Miami has been to us all year, how do I pass up this line? You might get it 3.5, and if you do, pounce; we only have a point, but I’m taking it. This will be an ugly game and I don’t think there will be a lot of points.”
Harris’ Picks:
Dallas (-1.5) at NY Giants
Green Bay (-5) at Chicago
Philadelphia (+2) vs. Washington
NY Jets (+2.5) at New England
Pittsburgh (+8.5) at Cleveland
Fleegs’ Picks:
Arizona (-3) at LA Rams
NY Giants (+1.5) vs. Dallas
Washington (-2) at Philadelphia
Indianapolis (-13.5) vs. Jacksonville
Baltimore (-12) vs. Cincinnati
Rosey’s Picks and Props:
Aaron Rodgers OVER 2.5 Passing TD (+115)
Lamar Jackson OVER 0.5 Rushing TD (+110)
Jacksonville UNDER 17.5 points (-120)
Carolina (+7) vs. New Orleans
NY Jets ML at New England (+143)
Hoff’s Picks:
Washington (-2) at Philadelphia
Tampa Bay (-7) vs. Atlanta
Carolina (+7) vs. New Orleans
Tennessee (-7.5) at Houston
New England (-2.5) vs. NY Jets
Wanna hear it from the boys themselves? Listen to JJ’s Unlocks of Week 17 below!
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