Week 16 NFL Point Spreads

5) New Orleans (+3) at NY Giants

This is a battle of two teams coming off disappointing losses. New Orleans (9-5) had a letdown last Sunday, losing at home to an inferior Washington team. Now, the Saints travel to a hostile environment and must summon the courage they showed in a blowout win at Dallas two weeks ago. New York (7-7) has been besieged with injuries this year, but it was costly turnovers that led to their 36-22 home loss to Philadelphia.

Sloppy play is usually not the hallmark of a Tom Coughlin coached team. The Giants still control their own destiny in winning an NFC Wild Card spot, but they must win their two remaining games. Week 16 NFL Point Spread Saints +3

4) New England (+2.5) at Jacksonville

Jacksonville’s (8-6) head is spinning after last week’s loss at Tennessee. The Jaguars out-gained the Titans 396-98 in total yardage, but Tennessee scored three defensive touchdowns. Everyone knows that Jacksonville is not a great road team at 2-5, but that is a game they let slip away.

Besides needing a win to help their Wild Card chances, this is also a revenge game for Jacksonville. New England (10-4) embarrassed Jacksonville, 28-3 in the playoffs last year, and the Jaguars have marked this game on their schedule all year. The Patriots need a win to secure the AFC East title, but this is a very tough game, and it is not surprising they are the slight underdog. Week 16 NFL Point Spread Patriots +2.5

3) Philadelphia (+7) at Dallas

This is one of two Monday games on Christmas, and it gets underway at 5:00 p.m. EST. The nightcap is the New York Jets (+2.5) at Miami. Critics of the NFL say there should not be any games on the holiday, just like the college bowls, but the NFL is just giving fans what they want, more and more football.

This game also has huge playoff ramifications. It is hard to believe, but Philadelphia (8-6) will win the NFC East if they beat Dallas, and then Atlanta in their finale. Dallas (9-5) will wrap up the division with a win, and hope to overtake New Orleans for the second seed in the NFC. Week 16 NFL Point Spread Eagles +7

2) San Diego (-4) at Seattle

San Diego (12-2) is the favorite to win the Super Bowl (11:4), and who can blame the odds-makers when LaDainian Tomlinson is scoring touchdowns at a record pace. “Martyball” has also taken a hiatus as the Chargers can score on anyone, and they are far from the conservative group that Marty Schottenheimer normally coaches.

Seattle (8-6) will have had 10 days between games as they played against San Francisco last Thursday. Seattle can find themselves out of the playoffs if they lose to San Diego, and at Tampa Bay next week. That would be a tragic ending for last year’s Super Bowl runner-up. Week 16 NFL Point Spread Chargers -4

1) Cincinnati (+3) at Denver

Cincinnati (8-6) is in a four way tie for two AFC Wild Card spots. The Bengals may be the best team of the four, but they do have two tough games remaining with Pittsburgh on the docket next week. One added note, with the eight players arrested on their team this year, Cincinnati could qualify for most prison league championships.

Denver (8-6) saved its season with a win at Arizona last week. Maybe more importantly, rookie Jay Cutler showed he is a legitimate NFL quarterback by having a big performance. The winner of this game has a great chance to make the post-season, and you can be sure that the television ratings will be high for this one across the country. Week 16 NFL Point Spread Bengals +3

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