My pick: listed first. Home team: CAPS.

Christmas Holiday Spectacular:

SAINTS -6.5 vs. Vikings – A win’s a win and a loss is a loss, but I thought the Saints lost to the Chiefs about as well as a team could lose game. Brees needed time to get back in the flow, but he did get into the flow, and the Saints defense really shined. Win by a TD against the Vikes in a big nationally-televised holiday showcase? I say hell yes. ✅

Sunday games:

Browns -6.5 vs. JETS — The Jets won their game to avoid the 0-16 schneid. Now, clearly, they go in the tank and play for the top draft pick. ❌

Panthers -1 vs. WASHINGTON — Dallas needs this, so why not bet it? ✅

SEAHAWKS -1 vs. Rams — Even without fans in the stadium, the Seahawks are 6-1 at home this year. Just a tough place to play. ✅

DALLAS +3 vs. Eagles — Fire up the printing press with all those Andy Dalton jerseys, baby. 2× pick of the week. ✅ ✅

Season to date (weeks 1–15): 37-48-1
This week: 5-1