NFL Picks Week 16: Early Spreads and Predictions for Marquee Matchups

December 16, 2014   ·   Adam Wells   ·   Jump to comments

With four teams having clinched playoff berths last week, there are still eight spots up for grabs heading into Week 16. Some of them have an easy path, with a simple win and get in, while others can win but will require help. 
Regardless of how teams get in the postseason, there's a moment of jubilation that washes across everyone in the locker room when they realize all that hard work in the offseason, preseason and regular season has given them a chance to win a championship. 
The Week 16 slate of games provides critical battles, both for positioning and in the division races. There are also teams trying to prove that they can compete with the elite groups in the NFL, so there's more at stake than just a win or loss. 
Here are early predictions for this week's slate of games as well as a more in-depth preview of the biggest matchups. 
 
Atlanta Falcons at New Orleans Saints
For better or worse, the NFC South will go a long way t...

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