NFL Picks
Game of the week
Jacksonville at Kansas City
The league’s top-scoring offense (Chiefs averaging 36.3) face the top-scoring defense (Jaguars allowing only 14.0) in a game that could go a long way in deciding which team has a first-round bye and/or home-field advantage. The Jaguars create three takeaways to win.
Jaguars 28, Chiefs 24
Lock of the week
Atlanta at Pittsburgh
The Steelers are a three-point favorite despite a 1-2-1 record. Atlanta is 1-3 after losing the last two of its three-game home-stand. Neither team can afford a loss so in situations like that, we go with the home team. Expect a track meet.
Steelers 41, Falcons 30
Upset of the week
Dallas at Houston
The Cowboys are a three-point underdog, but Houston should not be favored over anybody even after last week’s overtime win at Indianapolis. Running back Ezekiel Elliott leads the NFL with 426 rushing yards and he’ll get 115 in the win.
Cowboys 17, Texans 14
