Introduction to Christmas Games
The Christmas games in the NFL are always highly anticipated, but this year’s matchups don’t figure to be particularly close. With several teams already out of playoff contention, the motivation level of some squads may be lower than others.
Game Previews
COWBOYS at COMMANDERS
Time: Noon, Netflix.
Line: Cowboys by 6½.
Total: 50½.
Records (overall/ATS): Cowboys 6-8-1/7-8; Commanders 4-11/5-10.
Outlook: The Cowboys have won nine of the last 12 in Landover, Maryland. QB Dak Prescott just hit 4,000 passing yards for the fourth season in his career. Plus, he’s 12-2 lifetime against Washington, with 30 TD passes and five picks. The Commanders will start Josh Johnson, 39, at QB in place of backup Marcus Mariota (quad, hand).
Pick: Cowboys 26, Commanders 13.
Play: Cowboys -6½.
LIONS at VIKINGS
Time: 3:30 p.m., Netflix.
Line: Lions by 7½.
Total: 43½.
Records (overall/ATS): Lions 8-7/7-8; Vikings 7-8/6-8-1.
Outlook: The Vikings have won three in a row, while the Lions have dropped three of their last four games. Minnesota won 27-24 in Detroit in Nov. 2. Without QBs J.J. McCarthy or Carson Wentz, though, the Vikings definitely are not the play.
Pick: Lions 27, Vikings 10.
Play: Lions -7½.
BRONCOS at CHIEFS
Time: 7:15 p.m., Prime Video.
Line: Broncos by 12½.
Total: 36½.
Records (overall/ATS): Broncos 12-3/6-8-1; Chiefs 6-9/5-10.
Outlook: Should the Chargers win against Houston and at Denver, they’d swipe the AFC West crown. This one being such a gimme, we’re pegging the division’s outcome on how the Texans apply their will this week at SoFi Stadium.
Pick: Broncos 24, Chiefs 10.
Play: Broncos -12½.
Analysis and Predictions
Based on the current trends and team performances, it seems that the Christmas games will not be closely contested. The Cowboys, Lions, and Broncos are all expected to win their respective games by a significant margin.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the Christmas games in the NFL this year are not expected to be close, with several teams already out of playoff contention. The Cowboys, Lions, and Broncos are all favored to win their games, and it will be interesting to see how these matchups play out.
FAQs
Q: Which teams are playing on Christmas?
A: The Cowboys, Commanders, Lions, Vikings, Broncos, and Chiefs are all playing on Christmas.
Q: Who is favored to win each game?
A: The Cowboys, Lions, and Broncos are all favored to win their respective games.
Q: What are the predicted scores for each game?
A: The predicted scores are: Cowboys 26, Commanders 13; Lions 27, Vikings 10; Broncos 24, Chiefs 10.
