{"id":125713,"date":"2016-12-20T02:00:54","date_gmt":"2016-12-20T07:00:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/topbet.eu\/news\/?p=125713"},"modified":"2016-12-22T01:11:53","modified_gmt":"2016-12-22T06:11:53","slug":"2016-nfl-week-16-predictions-picks-and-preview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/topbet.eu\/news\/2016-nfl-week-16-predictions-picks-and-preview.html","title":{"rendered":"2016 NFL Week 16 Predictions, Picks and Preview"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/record.tbaffiliate.com\/_y8k7RB3Ll4yYNevImT-MDGNd7ZgqdRLk\/51\"><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-147427\" src=\"http:\/\/topbet.eu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/620x110_NFL_2017_news_banner.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"620\" height=\"110\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>And we are down to the second to the last week of the NFL regular season: Week 16.<\/p>\n<p>It should prove to be a helluva week again, especially with a pair of crucial games on tap on Christmas Day\u2014Baltimore Ravens at Pittsburgh Steelers and Denver Broncos at Kansas City Chiefs. Whichever team loses there could find themselves kissing their playoff hopes goodbye. Read on below for a full look at both games, as well as the rest of the games schedule for the coming week.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>NFL News and Previews<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/topbet.eu\/news\/washington-redskins-vs-kansas-city-chiefs-predictions-odds-picks-and-nfl-week-4-betting-preview-october-2-2017.html\">Washington Redskins vs. Kansas City Chiefs Preview - October 2, 2017<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/topbet.eu\/news\/oakland-raiders-vs-denver-broncos-predictions-odds-picks-and-nfl-week-4-betting-preview-october-1-2017.html\">Oakland Raiders vs. Denver Broncos Preview - October 1, 2017<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/topbet.eu\/news\/carolina-panthers-vs-new-england-patriots-predictions-odds-picks-and-nfl-week-4-betting-preview-october-1-2017.html\">Carolina Panthers vs. New England Patriots Preview - October 1, 2017<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/topbet.eu\/news\/nfl-2017-week-4-predictions-picks-and-preview.html\">2017 NFL Week 4 Picks and Predictions<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>2016 NFL Week 16 Against the Spread Picks<\/h2>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #999999;\">Thursday, December\u00a022<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3>New York Giants (<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/topbet.eu\/sportsbook\/football\/nfl\" target=\"_blank\">-3<\/a><\/strong>) vs. Philadelphia Eagles (<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/topbet.eu\/sportsbook\/football\/nfl\" target=\"_blank\">+3<\/a><\/strong>) &#8211; 8:25 PM ET<\/h3>\n<p>The Giants have been playing great football at home, where they finished 7-1 this season after Sunday\u2019s win against Detroit, 17-6. Eli Manning threw for two touchdowns with the second corralled by Odell Beckham Jr., who has now found the end zone four times in the last five games. Both should have another huge game against an Eagles defense that\u2019s conceded a total of 21 passing touchdowns on the year, among the highest in the league. However, New York, though, is just 3-3 SU (2-2-2 ATS) on the road heading into this game.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Writer&#8217;s Prediction:<\/strong>\u00a0Giants win, but do not cover.<\/p>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #999999;\">Saturday, December\u00a024<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3>Miami Dolphins (<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/topbet.eu\/sportsbook\/football\/nfl\" target=\"_blank\">+4<\/a><\/strong>) vs. Buffalo Bills (<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/topbet.eu\/news\/los-angeles-lakers-vs-brooklyn-nets-predictions-picks-and-nba-preview-december-14-2016.html\" target=\"_blank\">-4<\/a><\/strong>) &#8211; 8:25 PM ET<\/h3>\n<p>A big game from Matt Moore, who had four TD passes in his first game as the injured Ryan Tannehill\u2019s replacement, kept Miami\u2019s playoff hopes alive. The Dolphins currently own the final wild card spot in AFC, but there are five other teams knocking at their doorstep to unseat them, including their next opponent\u2014the Bills. Miami will need RB Jay Ayayi to relieve some pressure of off Moore by taking advantage of an inconsistent Buffalo run defense that\u2019s allowed 18 rushing touchdowns this season, the second most in the NFL.<\/p>\n<p>The Dolphins are 3-2 SU and ATS in their last five road games, while the Bills enter here as losers of back-to-back games (1-1 ATS).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Writer&#8217;s Prediction:<\/strong>\u00a0Miami wins.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-128045\" src=\"http:\/\/topbet.eu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Tom-Brady-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"http:\/\/topbet.eu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Tom-Brady.jpg 600w, http:\/\/topbet.eu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Tom-Brady-250x167.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>New York Jets (<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/topbet.eu\/sportsbook\/football\/nfl\" target=\"_blank\">+16.5<\/a><\/strong>) vs. New England Patriots (<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/topbet.eu\/sportsbook\/football\/nfl\" target=\"_blank\">-16.5<\/a><\/strong>) &#8211; 1:00 PM ET<\/h3>\n<p>Tom Brady walked away with his third win in 10 career trips to the Mile High City, leading New England past the Broncos on Sunday, 16-3. He completed just half of his 32 passes for 188 yard with zero touchdowns and interceptions, but the Pats overpowered their longtime nemesis on the ground behind a 95-yard, 18-carry effort from RB Dion Lewis. The win over Denver assured a first-round bye in the postseason for New England, which now looks to stay on track against a struggling Jets team that\u2019s lost five of its last six games (2-4 ATS).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Writer&#8217;s Prediction:<\/strong>\u00a0Pats win, but don\u2019t cover the big spread.<\/p>\n<h3>Tennessee Titans (<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/topbet.eu\/sportsbook\/football\/nfl\" target=\"_blank\">-4.5<\/a><\/strong>) vs. Jacksonville Jaguars (<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/topbet.eu\/sportsbook\/football\/nfl\" target=\"_blank\">+4.5<\/a><\/strong>) &#8211; 1:00 PM ET<\/h3>\n<p>Tennessee brought home its third win in a row in thrilling fashion, squeaking out a huge 19-17 win at Arrowhead Stadium to keep them in a first-place tie with the Texans for the AFC South lead. \u00a0Marcus Mariota was held without a score for the first time this season, but the Titans\u2019 running game had his back, amounting nearly 150 yards along with two TDs from Derrick Henry. Mariota should be able to reawake his arms versus the Jaguars, who are merely looking for something to smile about in what has been an ugly 2016 season for them. They\u2019re also currently in search for a new head coach after the recent firing of Gus Bradley.<\/p>\n<p>The Titans are 4-3 SU and 3-4 ATS on the road this season.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Writer&#8217;s Prediction:<\/strong>\u00a0Tennessee wins and covers.<\/p>\n<h3>Minnesota Vikings (<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/topbet.eu\/sportsbook\/football\/nfl\" target=\"_blank\">+7<\/a><\/strong>) vs. Green Bay Packers (<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/topbet.eu\/sportsbook\/football\/nfl\" target=\"_blank\">-7<\/a><\/strong>) &#8211; 1:00 PM ET<\/h3>\n<p>Minnesota will try to stay optimistic, especially about its very slim playoff hopes, after being bullied by Andrew Luck on Sunday, 34-6.\u00a0 RB Adrian Peterson made his return from a knee injury that forced him to miss 11 games, but was limited to 22 yards on six carries and lost a fumble. He and, hopefully, the Vikings\u2019 vaunted defense can regain respect in a hefty matchup with the streaking Packers, who\u2019ve won their last four games (3-1 ATS), including an impressive 38-10 home win over the Seahawks in Week 14.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Writer&#8217;s Prediction:<\/strong>\u00a0Green Bay escapes with the win.<\/p>\n<h3>San Diego Chargers (<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/topbet.eu\/sportsbook\/football\/nfl\" target=\"_blank\">-6.5<\/a><\/strong>) vs. Cleveland Browns (<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/topbet.eu\/sportsbook\/football\/nfl\" target=\"_blank\">+6.5<\/a><\/strong>) &#8211; 1:00 PM ET<\/h3>\n<p>A matchup with the winless Browns already sounds like a sure win for San Diego. The Chargers were in a neck-and-neck showdown with Oakland on Sunday, and found themselves squandering another fourth-quarter lead en route to their third-straight setback and ninth loss of the season. But Cleveland has played far worse than them, so expect Philip Rivers, who\u2019s thrown 27 touchdowns in total this year, along with the possible return of Melvin Gordon to carry the Bolts to an easy victory here. They\u2019re 6-2 SU and 3-5 ATS in their last 10 games against the Browns dating all the way back to the 1999 season.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Writer&#8217;s Prediction:<\/strong>\u00a0Chargers wins and barely cover.<\/p>\n<h3>Washington Redskins (<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/topbet.eu\/sportsbook\/football\/nfl\" target=\"_blank\">-3<\/a><\/strong>) vs. Chicago Bears (<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/topbet.eu\/sportsbook\/football\/nfl\" target=\"_blank\">+3<\/a><\/strong>) &#8211; 1:00 PM ET<\/h3>\n<p>Alshon Jeffery was a positive impact in his return from a four-game suspension for the Bears on Sunday against the Packers, hauling in six catches for 89 yards and a touchdown. Jordan Howard, meanwhile, saw 17 carries, finishing with 90 yards and one running score. However, Chicago still suffered its fifth loss in six games (5-1 ATS) with three interceptions thrown by Matt Barkley. It\u2019s hard to see him doing any better against a Washington secondary that currently ranks ninth in the league (257.8 yards allowed per game).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Writer&#8217;s Prediction:<\/strong>\u00a0Washington wins.<\/p>\n<h3>Atlanta Falcons (<a href=\"http:\/\/topbet.eu\/sportsbook\/football\/nfl\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>-2.5<\/strong><\/a>) vs. Carolina Panthers (<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/topbet.eu\/sportsbook\/football\/nfl\" target=\"_blank\">+2.5<\/a><\/strong>) &#8211; 1:00 PM ET<\/h3>\n<p>Atlanta lit up the scoreboard for the second-straight week, putting up 41 points in what everyone expected to be blowout win over the 49ers. Matt Ryan threw a pair of touchdowns, while Devonta Freeman wreaked havoc on the ground with 139 yard and three scores. With the Falcons\u2019 attack as hot as fire right now, another 40-point outburst could be in the making versus the Panthers, whom Atlanta defeated, 48-33, earlier this season. Matty Ice delivered four TDs there, including one to Julio Jones, who amassed a record-breaking 300 yards on 12 receptions. Jones has missed the last two games due to a sprained toe, but he should be ready to make a big return here.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Writer&#8217;s Prediction:<\/strong>\u00a0Atlanta wins.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-128047\" src=\"http:\/\/topbet.eu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Andrew-Luck-600x408.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"408\" srcset=\"http:\/\/topbet.eu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Andrew-Luck.jpg 600w, http:\/\/topbet.eu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Andrew-Luck-250x170.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Indianapolis Colts (<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/topbet.eu\/sportsbook\/football\/nfl\" target=\"_blank\">+4<\/a><\/strong>) vs. Oakland Raiders (<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/topbet.eu\/sportsbook\/football\/nfl\" target=\"_blank\">-4<\/a><\/strong>) &#8211; 1:00 PM ET<\/h3>\n<p>A dominant win over the Vikings on Sunday afternoon kept the Colts in the playoff race. Andrew Luck went 21-of-25 for 250 yards with two touchdowns, Indy gained 161 yards on the ground and its defense surprisingly held Minnesota to just two first downs in the first half, got five sacks and forced three turnovers. If they can repeat that against the Raiders, who clinched a postseason berth for the first time in 14 years after the hard-fought win over San Diego, expect Indy to make their playoff-hopeful fans more hopeful.<\/p>\n<p>The Colts are 4-1 SU and 4-0-1 ATS in their last five road games.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Writer&#8217;s Prediction:<\/strong>\u00a0Indianapolis gets this one behind a big effort from Luck.<\/p>\n<h3>Tampa Bay Buccaneers (<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/topbet.eu\/sportsbook\/football\/nfl\" target=\"_blank\">+3<\/a><\/strong>) vs. New Orleans Saints (<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/topbet.eu\/sportsbook\/football\/nfl\" target=\"_blank\">-3<\/a><\/strong>) &#8211; 4:25 PM ET<\/h3>\n<p>Drew Brees got himself and the Saints\u2019 offense clicking on Sunday, passing for 389 yards and four touchdowns, including two to Brandin Cooks, with zero picks in a 48-4 1 road win over the Cardinals. New Orleans now prepares for their final home game of the season against the Bucs, who just saw their five-game run snapped at the hands of the Cowboys. A quarterback showdown between Brees and Winston potentially has another high-scoring game written all over it. Both have 53 TD passes combined this season.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Writer&#8217;s Prediction:<\/strong>\u00a0Saints win and cover.<\/p>\n<h3>Arizona Cardinals (<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/topbet.eu\/sportsbook\/football\/nfl\" target=\"_blank\">+9<\/a><\/strong>) vs. Seattle Seahawks (<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/topbet.eu\/sportsbook\/football\/nfl\" target=\"_blank\">-9<\/a><\/strong>) &#8211; 4:25 PM ET<\/h3>\n<p>It\u2019s going to be fun to see what Arizona\u2019s David Johnson does against one of the league\u2019s top defenses. Seattle is only giving up 319.7 total yards this season, including only 95.1 rushing yards.\u00a0 Johnson rumbled for 53 yards with two scores and hauled in four passes for 55 yards in Sunday\u2019s shootout loss to New Orleans. He also became first player in NFL history to have at least 100 yards from scrimmage in the first 14 games of the season.<\/p>\n<p>Arizona clashed with Seattle earlier this season, a game which resulted in a 6-6 stalemate. Prior to that, the Seahawks have won three of the previous four meetings (3-1 ATS).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Writer&#8217;s Prediction:<\/strong>\u00a0Seattle wins, but does not cover.<\/p>\n<h3>San Francisco 49ers (<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/topbet.eu\/sportsbook\/football\/nfl\" target=\"_blank\">+4<\/a><\/strong>) vs. Los Angeles Rams (<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/topbet.eu\/sportsbook\/football\/nfl\" target=\"_blank\">-4<\/a><\/strong>) &#8211; 4:25 PM ET<\/h3>\n<p>San Francisco\u2019s dropped 13-straight game since winning its opener\u2014a 28-0 shutout at Los Angeles. The 49ers will face the Rams again, looking to finally notch that second win. RB Carlos Hyde is in line for a stat-filling performance versus an LA run defense that allows 107.6 yards per game. But San Francisco also has a number of defensive issues to fix. The team ranks worst in the league in total (424.9 YPG) and scoring defense (31.0 PPG).<\/p>\n<p>The Niners are 2-11-1 ATS this season, while the Rams are 0-5 SU and in their last five games overall.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Writer&#8217;s Prediction:<\/strong>\u00a0San Francisco wins.<\/p>\n<h3>Cincinnati Bengals (<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/topbet.eu\/sportsbook\/football\/nfl\" target=\"_blank\">+2.5<\/a><\/strong>) vs. Houston Texans (<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/topbet.eu\/sportsbook\/football\/nfl\" target=\"_blank\">-2.5<\/a><\/strong>) &#8211; 8:25 PM ET<\/h3>\n<p>Houston is 6-1 at home on the season with the lone loss happening against the Chargers a couple of weeks ago. The Texans were oh-so-close from losing another one in front of their home crowd against Jacksonville on Sunday, but the second-quarter benching of the error-prone Brock Osweiler was arguably the game-changer for Houston.<\/p>\n<p>Backup quarterback Tom Savage replaced him and completed 23 of 26 passes for 260 yards, while Lamar Miller scored the team\u2019s only touchdown in the fourth quarter to complete the come-from-behind 21-20 win.<\/p>\n<p>Savage is expected start after that close win versus the Jaguars. If he does so, he\u2019ll be gearing up for an encounter with the visiting Bengals, who have found most of their success from RB Jeremy Hill lately. He has one running touchdown each in the last three games, a stretch in which Cincy\u2019s gone 2-1 SU and ATS.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Writer&#8217;s Prediction:<\/strong>\u00a0Houston ekes out another close W, 26-23<\/p>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #999999;\">Sunday, December 25<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-128048\" src=\"http:\/\/topbet.eu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Joe-Flacco-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"http:\/\/topbet.eu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Joe-Flacco.jpg 600w, http:\/\/topbet.eu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Joe-Flacco-250x167.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Baltimore Ravens (<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/topbet.eu\/sportsbook\/football\/nfl\" target=\"_blank\">+4.5<\/a><\/strong>) vs. Pittsburgh Steelers (<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/topbet.eu\/sportsbook\/football\/nfl\" target=\"_blank\">-4.5<\/a><\/strong>) &#8211; 4:30 PM ET<\/h3>\n<p>Baltimore needs to go perfect in its final two games this season to make the postseason. Hence, this Christmas-Day matchup with its division rivals Pittsburgh will be an all-out brawl.<\/p>\n<p>The Ravens are coming off a 27-26 win over the Eagles on Sunday, allowing Baltimore to improve to 8-5 and earn its third win in four games (2-2 ATS). Joe Flacco had a relatively rough time against a good Philly defense, but he persevered his way in making clutch plays with a pair of touchdown passes. Flacco, however, also threw an interception for the fourth-straight game, giving him a total of 12 this season. The Ravens defense will likely have to take control in what\u2019s bound to be another nail-biter with the Steelers, who head into this game as winners of their last five contests (5-0 ATS).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Writer&#8217;s Prediction:<\/strong>\u00a0The Baltimore defense shuts down Big Ben and company, 27-24.<\/p>\n<h3>Denver Broncos (<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/topbet.eu\/sportsbook\/football\/nfl\" target=\"_blank\">+4<\/a><\/strong>) vs. Kansas City Chiefs (<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/topbet.eu\/sportsbook\/football\/nfl\" target=\"_blank\">-4<\/a><\/strong>) &#8211; 8:30 PM ET<\/h3>\n<p>Denver won\u2019t be catching a break, even after being outclassed by Tom Brady and the Pats on Sunday, 16-3. The Broncos, who\u2019ve gone 2-4 in their last six games, cannot afford another loss and needs some outside help in order to reach the playoffs. They will be playing next at Arrowhead Stadium, a place where they\u2019re 6-1 SU and ATS in their last seven trips.<\/p>\n<p>Plus, as we\u2019ve all seen this season, the Denver defense is usually the main reason why the team\u2019s been competitive in all, if not almost every game. That defense has held each of its last three foes below 20 points. Alex Smith and the rest of the Chiefs could see themselves losing their second-straight at home if they don\u2019t get it together offensively. Kansas City only managed 13 first downs in the loss to the Titans on Sunday.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Writer&#8217;s Prediction:\u00a0<\/strong>Chiefs bounce back, 19-17.<\/p>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #999999;\">Monday, December\u00a026<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-128046\" src=\"http:\/\/topbet.eu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Zeke-600x423.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"423\" srcset=\"http:\/\/topbet.eu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Zeke.jpg 600w, http:\/\/topbet.eu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Zeke-250x176.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Detroit Lions (<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/topbet.eu\/sportsbook\/football\/nfl\" target=\"_blank\">+7.5<\/a><\/strong>) vs. Dallas Cowboys (<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/topbet.eu\/sportsbook\/football\/nfl\" target=\"_blank\">-7.5<\/a><\/strong>) &#8211; 8:30 PM ET<\/h3>\n<p>Dallas moved a step closer in claiming home-field advantage throughout the NFC playoffs after a gutty 26-20 bounce-back win over the Bucs on Sunday night. That game was almost single-handedly dominated by Ezekiel Elliott, who had a career game with 159 yards on 23 carries and one of Dallas\u2019 two touchdowns of the game. The other one came from Dak Prescott, who played mistake-free football with 279 passing yards. He might have to rely on his arms more in this matchup with the Lions, who\u2019ve only given up a total of six touchdowns on the ground this year, the second-fewest in the league.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Writer&#8217;s Prediction:<\/strong>\u00a0Dallas wins and covers.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-128231\" src=\"http:\/\/topbet.eu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Week-16-Picks-234x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"234\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"http:\/\/topbet.eu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Week-16-Picks-234x1024.jpg 234w, http:\/\/topbet.eu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Week-16-Picks-103x450.jpg 103w, http:\/\/topbet.eu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Week-16-Picks-768x3362.jpg 768w, http:\/\/topbet.eu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Week-16-Picks.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 234px) 100vw, 234px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/record.tbaffiliate.com\/_y8k7RB3Ll4xutv7iXV6HvmNd7ZgqdRLk\/9\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"broken_link\" rel=\"nofollow\">Create a betting account now<\/a>\u00a0to\u00a0win big from all the hard-hitting NFL regular-season action this instant!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/record.tbaffiliate.com\/_y8k7RB3Ll4yYNevImT-MDGNd7ZgqdRLk\/51\"><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-147427\" src=\"http:\/\/topbet.eu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/620x110_NFL_2017_news_banner.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"620\" height=\"110\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"pvc_clear\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"pvc_stats all \" data-element-id=\"125713\" style=\"\"><i class=\"pvc-stats-icon medium\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"far\" data-icon=\"chart-bar\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-chart-bar fa-w-16 fa-2x\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M396.8 352h22.4c6.4 0 12.8-6.4 12.8-12.8V108.8c0-6.4-6.4-12.8-12.8-12.8h-22.4c-6.4 0-12.8 6.4-12.8 12.8v230.4c0 6.4 6.4 12.8 12.8 12.8zm-192 0h22.4c6.4 0 12.8-6.4 12.8-12.8V140.8c0-6.4-6.4-12.8-12.8-12.8h-22.4c-6.4 0-12.8 6.4-12.8 12.8v198.4c0 6.4 6.4 12.8 12.8 12.8zm96 0h22.4c6.4 0 12.8-6.4 12.8-12.8V204.8c0-6.4-6.4-12.8-12.8-12.8h-22.4c-6.4 0-12.8 6.4-12.8 12.8v134.4c0 6.4 6.4 12.8 12.8 12.8zM496 400H48V80c0-8.84-7.16-16-16-16H16C7.16 64 0 71.16 0 80v336c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h464c8.84 0 16-7.16 16-16v-16c0-8.84-7.16-16-16-16zm-387.2-48h22.4c6.4 0 12.8-6.4 12.8-12.8v-70.4c0-6.4-6.4-12.8-12.8-12.8h-22.4c-6.4 0-12.8 6.4-12.8 12.8v70.4c0 6.4 6.4 12.8 12.8 12.8z\" class=\"\"><\/path><\/svg><\/i> &nbsp;3,454&nbsp;total views, &nbsp;1&nbsp;views today<\/p>\n<div class=\"pvc_clear\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>And we are down to the second to the last week of the NFL regular season: Week 16. 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