NFL expert picks, predictions for Week 14 straight up (2024)

Thursday,8:20p.m. ET,FOX/NFLN

The Patriots are back in the playoff huntand have allowed less than 300 yards of offense in their last two games.Can that trend continue against the Rams? Jared Goff passed for 351 yards last week after being called out for too many turnovers.Los Angeles has a good defense, too.

Pick:Rams 24, Patriots 20

Sunday, 1 p.m. ET,CBS

Brace yourselves for a week of Mitchell Trubisky-Deshaun Watson comparisons from the 2017 NFL Draft. The Texans are favored, and the line has jumped up a point. David Montgomeryhelps Chicago control the clock at home, and the Bears keep their slim NFC playoff hopes alive.

Pick:Bears 26, Texans 22

Sunday, 1 p.m. ET,FOX

Andy Dalton returns to Cincinnati and will make a start against his former team. The Bengals, meanwhile,has averaged just 10.8 points per game through a four-game losing streak. Dalton leads the Cowboys to victory on the road, and that puts even more heat on second-year coach Zac Taylor.

Pick:Cowboys 23, Bengals 13

Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, CBS

TheDolphins remain in the playoff hunt, and this is the firstbig-time matchup for rookie quarterback TuaTagovailoa.The Dolphins rank second in the league increating turnovers (20), but the Chiefs will not give them enough opportunities. Patrick Mahomes II has thrown just two interceptions all season.

Pick:Chiefs 31, Dolphins 20

Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, FOX

The Cardinals have lost three consecutive games since the “Hail Murray.” The Giants have allowed 20 points or less through a four-game win streak.Oklahoma and Texas fans will tune into this Colt McCoy and Kyler Murray matchup, but we like the Cardinals to get back on track.

Pick:Cardinals 28, Giants 24

Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, FOX

The Vikings remain in the playoff hunt, but Dalvin Cook will be challenged by the league's top run defense.That will put pressure on Kirk Cousins.Tampa Bay had an extra week to prepare,and Tom Brady cleans up the turnovers at home.

Pick:Buccaneers 28, Vikings 21

Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, CBS

The Panthers had a bye week to heal for the stretch run, and they get a Denver team that is 2-4 on the road this season. The Broncoshave a –10 turnover ratio in their last four games, and Carolina takes advantage of that trend.

Pick:Panthers 23, Broncos 20

Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, CBS

The Titans played a 33-30 thriller with the Jaguars in the first meeting. Jacksonvillehas lost four of its last five games by four points or less. Derrick Henry clears 100 yards this time, and the Tennessee bounces back from the loss to Cleveland.

Pick:Tennessee 28, Jacksonville 21

Sunday, 4:05 p.m. ET, CBS

The Raiders escaped New York with a victory against the Jets, and now they meet an old nemesis in Philip Rivers – who lost both meetings to the Raiders as the Chargers'starting quarterback last season. Las Vegas'defense is a big concern, but Derek Carr leads another victory in an afternoon thriller.

Pick:Raiders 31, Colts 28

Sunday, 4:05 p.m. ET, CBS

The Seahawks'defense is playing better, but the offensestruggled in a loss to the Giants last week. Seattle is 0-4 when it has two or more turnovers in a game this season. Russell Wilson gets back on track against the winless Jets.

Pick:Seahawks 31, Jets 17

Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET, FOX

The Packers can clinch the NFC North with a win and a Vikings loss, butit won't be as easy as it looks at Detroit. The Lions played loose under interim coach Darrell Bevell, and the teams have split the last four meetings at Ford Field.Will Green Bay close out their division rival?

Pick:Packers 27, Lions 24

Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET, FOX

Will the Eagles turn to Jalen Hurts with their season on the line? He offered a spark in the second half in last week's loss to the Packers.The Saints have allowed just9.3 points per gamein Taysom Hill's three starts. This will be close, but New Orleans hangs on to the top seed in the NFC.

Pick:Saints 24, Eagles 16

Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET, FOX

The Chargers are coming off an embarrassing 45-0 loss, and they are underdogs against the Falcons. Atlanta still hasn't been consistent on both sides. The Falcons are 2-3 on the road this season.

Pick:Chargers 28, Falcons 24

Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET, FOX

Alex Smith will be starting against his former team, and that provides an interesting storyline. The 49ers are on the outskirts of the playoff conversation, but they are healthy and at home. Both teams allow less than 24 points per game. That's the magic number.

Pick:49ers 24, Redskins 20

Sunday, 8:20 p.m. ET, NBC

The Steelers are on their third game in 12 days, and it's a tough spot at Buffalo. The Bills also are coming off a short week,but they are 5-1 at home. Josh Allen makes the most of the opportunity by ending Pittsburgh's perfect season.

Pick:Bills 26, Steelers 20

Monday, 8:15 p.m. ET, ESPN

The Browns have come a long way since the season-opening 38-6 loss to Baltimore. Cleveland is 9-3, and their playoff credentials are still being questioned. This is the chance to change the narrative, and they do it inthrillingfashion against a division rival.

Pick:Browns 30, Ravens 27