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Week 15 NFL Picks: Predictions for Vegas’ Final Odds, Props on Sunday’s Schedule
- Updated: December 18, 2016
Although there are some enticing matchups on tap for Week 15 that figure to come down to the wire, the schedule also features several mismatches you can potentially take advantage of from a betting perspective.
At this juncture of the 2016 NFL season, many teams are in must-win mode in terms of making the playoffs or securing a favorable seed. Additionally, there are plenty of teams that have long been out of the running, leaving them with little motivation other than to play spoiler.
With that disparity in mind, here is a full listing of game and prop picks for Week 15, along with a closer look at some of the best plays on the board.
NFL Week 15 Predictions
Top NFL Week 15 Picks Packers (-7) at Bears
The Green Bay Packers looked like they were done when they were sitting at 4-6 just a few weeks ago, but after reeling off three consecutive victories, they have a legitimate chance to reach the playoffs if they can win out.
Green Bay decimated the Seattle Seahawks 38-10 last week, and although it must travel to Chicago in Week 15, it is difficult to imagine the Bears posing a huge challenge considering how well the Packers have been humming along in all phases.
The play of quarterback Aaron Rodgers has been the biggest key to the Pack’s success, as he has quietly put together a remarkable statistical season despite the narrative that he was struggling, according to Bleacher Report’s Ian Kenyon:
Aaron Rodgers is on-pace to throw for 4300 yards, 39 TD, 9 INT and it was a “down year”
— Ian Kenyon (@IanKenyonNFL) December 12, 2016
His performance level has been especially high in recent weeks, which prompted NFL.com’s Chris Wesseling to wonder if he warrants some MVP consideration:
Aaron Rodgers entering the MVP picture? Past 8 games:67.9 comp rate7.35 YPA22:3 TD-to-INT ratio108.3 passer rating
— Chris Wesseling (@ChrisWesseling) December 12, 2016
Rodgers has thrown multiple touchdown passes in eight straight games, and he has gone one month since last throwing an interception.
He and the Packers beat the Bears earlier this season at Lambeau Field …
