PML Pick Ems’ is going to be a weekly segment featuring Greeny, Arod, Cammy, Burn, and I where we predict the winners for every PML game. We will also have excerpts each week from each of us, but these excerpts will feature different topics each week. This week we are focusing on each matchup and discussing around the league in the PML.
This week we added a column for consensus picks, these are picks that all of us agreed there is going to be a unanimous winner. Greeny still holds a narrow lead, by three correct guesses to be exact. No one believed in Curt this week, but he is holding his own in the AFC North, defeating multiple opponents that were expected to beat him. Now he is just one game behind the division leader.
Week 12 Matchups –
Greeny –
Tampa Bay 28 – Indianapolis 17:
I think Sammy airs it out but Cb plays ball control. I think that limits the game a bit but the Bucs come out on top. Baker is a way different Qb then what Sammy had during most of his losing streak and I think he has a big game.
Houston 35 – Jacksonville 24:
I think this is a good game but comes down to how well Houston has played defense vs how many turnovers the Jags have given away this year. That’s the difference maker in many games but especially a divisional game vs a top defense.
New England 42 – New York Giants 24:
This game can be sneaky good or a blowout. It all depends on how many picks Danny Dimes throws. If he has 0 ints I expect this to be a game to the end. Once he’s at 2+ Dot will pull away and win by 17+
Burn –
Green Bay 24 – Detroit 17:
This is an important game in the NFC playoff race. One team can keep their division lead, while the other can come one game away from taking the division lead as well as keeping pace in the wildcard race. The Packers are coming off of a bye and depending on how they played during the bye week, they could have a higher morale but lower awareness. This could come to be a big decision depending on how the game plays out. The Lions come into the game with their morale in the toilet since their coach decided to cover his own gambling bet instead of trying for the win. No matter the odds of a hailmary, you have to take that shot. I think the game will be close, but I think the Packers defense will be too much for the Lions offense given the way that the Bears backups handled them. Packers win 24-17
Dallas 41 – Washington 14:
Washington started off hot at 2-0 but has done 1-8 ever since. What happened to the Commanders? Did everyone figure out their new approach, or has the Coach decided to go against his original playstyle and forced Howell to try to win games? Howell doesn’t have what it takes to run the team and put them on his back at the moment and it’s hurting the Commanders season. The Cowboys continue to dominate most opponents that they face. They are not only winning games, but hurting opponents in the process with their latest victim being superstar rookie Young. The Cowboys look like a NFC favorite at the moment. The Cowboys are going to come into this game and dominate from start to finish. Cowboys win 41-14
Seattle 30 – Los Angeles Rams 21:
The NFC West could potentially send three teams to the playoffs this season. Right now all three teams are in the playoffs, but the Niners need to win to keep up with the rest of the division. They have some major injuries at the moment, but it’s not stopping them versus teams they should beat. They will have to show the same ferocity in this big divisional game. The Hawks just suffered their second loss of the season, ironically by the same team. They only have two losses, and both came by the Rams. They are right now locked into a wildcard spot, but with a win in this game and a Rams loss they could leapfrog into the top spot in the division. I think the Seahawks are mad at last week’s loss and will come into this game with a fire underneath them. It will be a good game, but the Hawks will prevail 30-21.
AROD –
Tennessee 28 – Carolina 14:
Bryce Young has suffered a broken collarbone and is slated to be out indefinitely, but the Panthers have brought in Tyree Jackson, a 59 overall former tight end turned quarterback. 93 throw power is excellent for Jackson, his accuracies are all over the place. I don’t think he’s going to be able to complete even half of his passes. Dlloyd takes this one with ease.
Los Angeles Rams 24 – Arizona 13:
I think this has upset written all over it. Que has his rookie halfback on a rampage, and I think he’s going to ram the ball down the Rams’ throat. This game will be decided in the trenches and if a double team Aaron Donald can not stop the run, then this game is going to favor Arizona. Nonetheless, Cookie is in the swing of the playoff hunt, so I don’t think he’s going to let this potential victory slip away.
Cleveland 31 – Denver 16:
Mali is coming off a tough loss to Curt and the Steelers, and he really cannot afford to lose too many more games. DK and the Broncos are coming off a close loss to the Vikings, so you know that they’re going to be swinging for the fences. Nick Chubb is going to set the tone for this game, especially against DK’s 30th ranked rushing defense. If Mali can get Chubb going, he is going to win and rush for well over 200 yards on the ground.
Cammy –
Miami 38 – New York Jets 31:
I think this is going to be an offensive shoot out but when it comes to offensive star power, I still have the Dolphins coming out of this game on top. I’m just so high on this offense and since this is a running madden, I really think the Dolphins have a better shot at stopping Dalvin Cook jukebox than the Jets have trying to stop the speed of the Dolphins which not many people have been able to do. This will definitely be a fun game to watch and I can’t wait to tune in. If the Jets want to win they had better get ready to control clock and load box.
New Orleans 31 – Atlanta 17:
Even though Atlanta has one of the most deadliest offenses in PML, I don’t think they have quite figured out how to use them yet. It seems to be they are too stuck on trying to run with Bijan under center and not spreading out defenses with the amount of speed and talent that have on that field. Nef needs to get out of his comfort zone again and go back to what works and that’s the spread offense. I think JC’s defense is good enough to lock up this team and will be able to close this game out with former superstar Derek Carr.
Pittsburgh 24 – Cincinnati 13:
The Steelers ever since they got Wilson have started to look way better on offense and have finally been able to start racking up wins. This is a super important game for the Steelers if they have thoughts on winning their division as they go up against division rival the Bengals. Joe Burrow has looked pretty lack luster this year and while he is still the goat of Madden hasn’t been used to his full potential. I do think the Bengals will be able to pull out of this game with a win if Zach Wilson can keep the ball safe in his hands.
Fallen –
Buffalo 49 – Philadelphia 28:
This is going to be one of the highest scoring games of the week. HD is going to come out slinging the ball, but per usual, he’s going to make some mistakes. He’ll be able to move the ball down the field, but his defense is so porous, that Josh Allen is going have a field day.
Kansas City 35 – Las Vegas 14:
I don’t like this matchup for KingMike. He is leading the league in interceptions and has been accused of not giving his all in his games. The Raiders roster isn’t spectacular, but they aren’t scrubs either. KingMike hasn’t been playing to the strengths of his team and his gameplay has suffered as a result of that. Matigy is going to increase his impressive win streak to 7 after defeating the Raiders this week, but don’t expect this game to be close at all, in fact, the only time that it’ll be close is at the starting whistle.
Los Angeles Chargers 28 – Baltimore Ravens 7:
Even if Arod was playing at a high level, I don’t think he’d be able to pull this game out. He should though, especially seeing that Justin Herbert is suspended this week, but I think that the defense for the Chargers is just going to be way too much for him. Expect to see Codes load up the box to defend the run because he’s not going to be afraid of the Baltimore Raven’s 32nd ranked passing offense.
Minnesota 17 – Chicago 14:
I think this matchup favors Chicago, I mean that dominated in the first matchup this season but without their star wide receivers and their star halfback, I can see Minnesota pulling out a close victory. Minnesota has the worst passing defense in the league, but Justin Fields won’t have the time to look for his targets down the field. Wimmy sneaks out the upset in OT, book it.
