Jets at Dolphins (-8½)

Miami blew a 14-point lead in the final three minutes and lost to Tennessee on Monday night, damaging its hopes to earn the AFC’s top seed. So coach Mike McDaniel may consider cracking down by limiting the three hours per day the Dolphins spend at practice choreographing end zone celebrations.
Pick: Dolphins by 3

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA – DECEMBER 11: Raheem Mostert #31 of the Miami Dolphins celebrates with teammates after a rushing touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Tennessee Titans at Hard Rock Stadium on December 11, 2023 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)

Texans at Titans (-2½)

The Titans became the first team to overcome a two-touchdown deficit in the final three minutes and win in 767 games. Analytics folks estimate that the victory in Miami was almost as unlikely as finding a Tennessee tailgater with a full set of teeth.
Pick: Titans by 3

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA – DECEMBER 11: Will Levis #8 of the Tennessee Titans celebrates in the fourth quarter against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on December 11, 2023 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images)

Buccaneers at Packers (-3½)

The Packers’ playoff push took a hit Monday night when they lost to the New York Giants in New Jersey. They’re only the latest big names to have their dreams buried at the Meadowlands, the first being Jimmy Hoffa.
Pick: Packers by 7

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – DECEMBER 11: Jordan Love #10 of the Green Bay Packers reacts after fumbling the ball against the New York Giants during the second quarter in the game at MetLife Stadium on December 11, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)

49ers at Cardinals (+13½)

A new analysis shows that San Francisco star Christian McCaffrey is the most commonly used player on fantasy football teams. The least commonly used, in a surprise, is Hunter Biden.
Pick: 49ers by 24

SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA – DECEMBER 10: Christian McCaffrey #23 of the San Francisco 49ers runs the ball during the third quarter in the game against the Seattle Seahawks at Levi’s Stadium on December 10, 2023 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Giants at Saints (-4½)

New York backup Tommy DeVito led the Giants to another upset victory over Green Bay and was named the NFC player of the week. It’s the proudest moment for the Jersey guy’s family since several of his uncles were made.
Pick: Saints by 1

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Cowboys at Bills (-2½)

Buffalo stayed alive in the AFC East race by upsetting the Super Bowl champion Chiefs in Kansas City. The Bills came out nearly unscathed except for quarterback Josh Allen, who suffered severe ringing in his ears after listening to Patrick Mahomes’ postgame whining.
Pick: Bills by 3

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen, left, and Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) shake hands following an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. The Bills won 20-17 (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)

Falcons at Panthers (+3½)

Former Carolina quarterback Cam Newton went viral this week for ripping “game managers” such as MVP candidates Brock Purdy and Dak Prescott. That’s pretty rich coming from a dude who has gone from being a game botcher to only a game watcher.
Pick: Falcons by 7