NFL Week 15 Predictions: Straight Up & Against the Spread Picks for Every Game

| December 13 |

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Week 15 is upon us in the world of NFL...

Another great showing for Jonny, who went 11-4 picking against the spread, while Neil and Adam weren't far behind, going 8-7 and 7-8 respectively. It was a week to forget for Alan, who went 4-11 picking both straight up and against the spread, although he does remain joint-top of our overall S/U standings - it gives us a week to catch-up!

For our full season-long record check out the bottom of the article. Please read on for all of our NFL Week 15 Picks & Predictions.

No teams have a bye this week, so there are 16 games to cover.

*Odds accurate as of 09:00, Wednesday 13 December, 2023

Week 15 NFL Picks & Predictions:

Friday - 01:15:

Game 1: Chargers (+2.5) @ Raiders

Picks ATS:

Adam: Chargers
Alan: Raiders
Jonny: Chargers
Neil: Chargers

Money Line - Raiders 8/13 & Chargers 13/10

Picks Straight Up:

Adam: Chargers
Alan: Raiders
Jonny: Raiders
Neil: Chargers

Comments: Two terrible 5-8 teams face off in Week 15, as the Raiders hope to respond to being whitewashed in a dire 3-0 game against the Vikings last week.

The Chargers lost QB Justin Herbert to injury and the game 24-7 to the charging Denver Broncos and this looks like being another low scoring affair.

Even with back up quarterback Easton Stick at the helm, I still fancy LA to beat LV on the road. - Adam

Saturday - 18:00:

Game 2: Vikings (+3.5) @ Bengals

Picks ATS:

Adam: Bengals
Alan: Bengals
Jonny: Bengals
Neil: Bengals

Money Line - Bengals 8/15 & Vikings 6/4

Picks Straight Up:

Adam: Bengals
Alan: Bengals
Jonny: Bengals
Neil: Bengals

Comments: The Vikings were the victors in that aforementioned 3-0 win, which saw the Joshua Dobbs 'Linsanity' run come to an abrupt end.

It looks likely that Nick Mullens may get the start here, but whoever is at QB they will need to play well to give Minnesota a chance here.

The Bengals have won two straight under back-up Jake Browning, who has a 82% completion percentage in his back-to-back starts.

Along with the likes of Joe Mixon and Ja'Marr Chase, it should be more than enough to deal with the Vikings at home - Adam

Saturday - 21:30:

Game 3: Steelers (+2.5) @ Colts

Picks ATS:

Adam: Colts
Alan: Steelers
Jonny: Colts
Neil: Colts

Money Line - Colts 8/11 & Steelers 23/20

Picks Straight Up:

Adam: Colts
Alan: Steelers
Jonny: Colts
Neil: Colts

Comments: I don't think either team is that good. and get this - both are 7-6 and in the playoff hunt. The quality around the league is just way down this year.

The reason I've sided with the home team - is well - just that. When you have a spread of under three points and you don't rate either side, take the team who will in playing in front of their own fans - Neil.

Sunday - 01:15:

Game 4: Broncos (+5.5) @ Lions

Picks ATS:

Adam: Broncos
Alan: Lions
Jonny: Broncos
Neil: Lions

Money Line - Lions 2/5 & Broncos 2/1

Picks Straight Up:

Adam: Broncos
Alan: Lions
Jonny: Broncos
Neil: Lions

Comments: I feel like Detroit have hit a rough patch in recent weeks after a promising start to the season. They were comfortably beaten by the Bears last week, and they meet a Broncos side on the rise.

Since the start of Week 7, the Broncos have gone 6-1 and their defense has been one of the best in the NFL over that span. Russell Wilson has rolled back the years with some of his performances at QB, too.

I'm taking Denver here, both on the money line and to cover. - Jonny

Sunday - 18:00

Game 5: Falcons (-3.5) @ Panthers

Picks ATS:

Adam: Falcons
Alan: Panthers
Jonny: Falcons
Neil: Panthers

Money Line - Falcons 4/7 & Panthers 7/5

Picks Straight Up:

Adam: Falcons
Alan: Panthers
Jonny: Falcons
Neil: Panthers

Comments: Here we go. A straight up upset. I can see Alan has gone the same way as I but I just don't think much of Atlanta - certainly on the road.

This is a divisional matchup and the Panthers are not the worst 1-12 team that I've ever seen. It was nice to see Miles Sanders look a bit better last week as he could give that offense a jolt. Low scoring game and take the under but Carolina...just - Neil

Game 6: Bears (+3.5) @ Browns

Picks ATS:

Adam: Browns
Alan: Browns
Jonny: Bears
Neil: Bears

Money Line - Browns 8/15 & Bears 6/4

Picks Straight Up:

Adam: Browns
Alan: Browns
Jonny: Browns
Neil: Bears

Comments: Have the Bears turned a corner?

I was surprised to see them claim the win against Detroit last week, but perhaps they have. Justin Fields has led Chicago to victory in their last two outings, throwing no interceptions in that span.

However, the Browns have been impressive at home this season, and Joe Flacco didn't look rusty in the slightest in their triumph over Jacksonville last week. He ended Sunday 26-of-45 for 311 yards, three touchdowns, and one interception.

I think the Bears have enough to cover, but ultimately I think the experience of Flacco can lead Cleveland to another home win. - Jonny

Game 7: Buccaneers (+3.5) @ Packers

Picks ATS:

Adam: Packers
Alan: Packers
Jonny: Buccaneers
Neil: Packers

Money Line - Packers 4/7 & Buccaneers 7/5

Picks Straight Up:

Adam: Packers
Alan: Packers
Jonny: Buccaneers
Neil: Packers

Comments: For the third time in the column this week, my selection comes down to home field advantage. These two 6-7 teams still have aspirations of a wildcard berth, which staggers me.

The Packers defeat at MetLife on Monday night will go down as one of the top five biggest surprises of the season so far. That get to go back to Lambeau on Sunday and that should be the perfect tonic to get them to win by just enough to cover - Neil

Game 8: Jets (+8.5) @ Dolphins

Picks ATS:

Adam: Dolphins
Alan: Dolphins
Jonny: Jets
Neil: Dolphins

Money Line - Dolphins 1/4 & Jets 3/1

Picks Straight Up:

Adam: Dolphins
Alan: Dolphins
Jonny: Dolphins
Neil: Dolphins

Comments: The Jets gave their ailing playoff hopes a shot in the arm, with a shock 30-6 blow-out of the CJ Stroud-less Texans last week.

They came courtesy of a 300+ yard throwing performance from the returning Zach Wilson, however, New York simply have to keep on winning.

That should be a tricky proposition against the Dolphins in Miami, who suffered their own shock loss against the Titans last time out.

Surely Tua & Co respond from that setback with another big win in front of the Hard Rock hardcore? - Adam

Game 9: Giants (+6.5) @ Saints

Picks ATS:

Adam: Giants
Alan: Giants
Jonny: Giants
Neil: Saints

Money Line - Saints 4/11 & Giants 11/5

Picks Straight Up:

Adam: Saints
Alan: Saints
Jonny: Saints
Neil: Saints

Comments: Some behind the curtains stuff here, I was the last person into the column to fill out my predictions this week and I was genuinely surprised to see the other three chaps all having New York to cover.

I know they've won three straight behind Tommy DeVito and the 25 year-old hasn't thrown in a pick in that sequence but surely he'll come back to Earth will a bump soon enough. I'll be the Christmas grinch andsay that I've got New Orleans by more than a score - Neil

Game 10: Texans (+2.5) @ Titans

Picks ATS:

Adam: Titans
Alan: Texans
Jonny: Titans
Neil: Texans

Money Line - Titans 7/10 & Texans 6/5

Picks Straight Up:

Adam: Titans
Alan: Texans
Jonny: Titans
Neil: Texans

Comments: Tennessee's comeback on Monday night in Miami was a stunner but I don't think its a sign of what is to come going forward. I saw a fair bit of Levis in college and he does have a big arm but his accuracy is still a rather large question mark for me.

Houston are 7-6 and still in the playoff hunt. Those late heroics seem to have dissappeared from CJ Stroud's arsenal in recent weeks but they still have the horses to get this done. I don't trust Levis and despite the Texans' 2-4 record on the road, I have them winning this straight up as an underdog - Neil

Game 11: Chiefs (-9.5) @ Patriots

Picks ATS:

Adam: Patriots
Alan: Chiefs
Jonny: Patriots
Neil: Chiefs

Money Line - Chiefs 1/5 & Patriots 18/5

Picks Straight Up:

Adam: Chiefs
Alan: Chiefs
Jonny: Chiefs
Neil: Chiefs

Comments: Who would have thought coming into this one that the Patriots would be boasting a recent win over the Steelers, whilst the Chiefs have lost four of their last six?

New England are still the worst team in the AFC but with Bailey Zappe at the helm, perhaps they can start to move up the rankings.As for Kansas City, what a hot mess they are in right now and Andy Reid's side have slipped to the no. 3 spot in the Conference as a result.

Patrick Mahomes showed his frustration against officials at the end of the loss to the Bills, but it could just as easily have been directed at his own attacking options, following mistake after mistake.

Isiah Pacheco is back this week, which should help the Chiefs running game and you can expect the 2-time MVP to vent his anger in Foxborough on Sunday night.

I'm taking the Pats to cover the spread though, given the way KC's offense is stalling right now. - Adam

Sunday - 21:05:

Game 12: 49ers (-13.5) @ Cardinals

Picks ATS:

Adam: 49ers
Alan: Cardinals
Jonny: 49ers
Neil: Cardinals

Money Line - 49ers 1/9 & Cardinals 6/1

Picks Straight Up:

Adam: 49ers
Alan: 49ers
Jonny: 49ers
Neil: 49ers

Comments: Are the 49ers currently the best team in football? Our Super Bowl odds certainly reflect that as San Francisco are currently 5/2 favs to lift the Vince Lombardi Trophy in February next year.

The Niners have won the last three meetings in this series by an average of 24 points per game, and Brock Purdy continues to build his case to be crowned the league's MVP, with 13 TDs and two interceptions in his last five outings.

I just struggle to see the Cardinals defense containing the likes of Christian McCaffrey, Deebo Samuel and George Kittle - they have weapons all over the field. - Jonny

Game 13: Commanders (+6.5) @ Rams

Picks ATS:

Adam: Rams
Alan: Commanders
Jonny: Rams
Neil: Rams

Money Line - Rams 1/3 & Commanders 12/5

Picks Straight Up:

Adam: Rams
Alan: Rams
Jonny: Rams
Neil: Rams

Comments: Washington were 4-5 a month ago and still just about hanging in there for a wildcard slot and then they pretty much imploded.

The offense lost its mojo and they sent their best defender away at the deadline to the Super Bowl chasing 49ers. This is a team looking like they'll struggle the rest of the way and going across the country to play a decent Rams side won't help that - Neil

Sunday - 21:25:

Game 14: Cowboys (+2.5) @ Bills

Picks ATS:

Adam: Cowboys
Alan: Bills
Jonny: Cowboys
Neil: Bills

Money Line - Bills 8/11 & Cowboys 23/20

Picks Straight Up:

Adam: Cowboys
Alan: Bills
Jonny: Bills
Neil: Bills

Comments: What a game we have here.

It's surprising to see that the Bills are favourites here, as they've lost three of their last five, but when you look into it, it's understandable.

Dallas have been completely average on the road in comparison to their home form, and the Bills are 5-1 at home so far this term. In fact, Buffalo's defense has been mightily impressive - they've surrendered just 14.5 points per game in Buffalo, which will definitely be something to watch, considering the Cowboys have the highest-scoring offense in the NFL.

I don't think there'll be much in this one, but Buffalo seem to come alive at home, so I'm siding with them here. - Jonny

Monday - 01:20:

Game 15: Ravens (-3.5) @ Jaguars

Picks ATS:

Adam: Ravens
Alan: Jaguars
Jonny: Ravens
Neil: Ravens

Money Line - Ravens 4/7 & Jaguars 7/5

Picks Straight Up:

Adam: Ravens
Alan: Jaguars
Jonny: Ravens
Neil: Ravens

Comments: A fairly straightforward one for me, this.

The Jags struggled to contain an offense led by Joe Flacco last week in Cleveland, he spent the first 11 weeks of the season watching football from his couch. If they can't slow down Flacco, I have no idea how they'll stop Lamar Jackson.

Jackson is coming off one of his best games of the year that saw him throw for 316 yards and three touchdowns against a Rams defense that had not surrendered 300 passing yards to any team in the NFL this season.

I just feel like the Ravens will rack up the points here, and Jacksonville won't be able to keep up. - Jonny

Tuesday - 01:15:

Game 16: Eagles (-3.5) @ Seahawks

Picks ATS:

Adam: Eagles
Alan: Seahawks
Jonny: Eagles
Neil: Eagles

Money Line - Eagles 1/2 & Seahawks 13/8

Picks Straight Up:

Adam: Eagles
Alan: Seahawks
Jonny: Eagles
Neil: Eagles

Comments: Another big side on the slide are the Eagles, who have lost heavily in back-to-back games against fellow NFC rivals, the Dallas Cowboys and the San Francisco 49ers.

What better opponent for Nick Sirianni's charges than a Seahawks side that have also lost back-to-back against the two sides mentioned above, as part of a four game losing streak?

Surely Jalen Hurts can get Philly flying again in this one... - Adam

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