NFL Week 14 2022: Picks and predictions for every game
The NFL Week 14 picks are here, and we look at a slate dominated by seven divisional matchups as the standings races heat up.
Matchup
Las Vegas Raiders
5-7
Los Angeles Rams
3-9
Thursday, Dec. 8
8:20 p.m. ET
Even with Baker Mayfield, the Rams are a complete mess. The Raiders are actually making a late playoff push, against all odds.
Pick: Las Vegas 24, Los Angeles 17
Matchup
Baltimore Ravens
8-4
Pittsburgh Steelers
5-7
Sunday, Dec. 11
1 p.m. ET
The Steelers are the better team with Lamar Jackson on the shelf. Baltimore has been struggling badly over the past month.
Pick: Pittsburgh 16, Baltimore 13
Matchup
Cleveland Browns
5-7
Cincinnati Bengals
8-4
Sunday, Dec. 11
1 p.m. ET
The Browns have beaten there Bengals in each of the last five meetings. However, Cincinnati is playing at an elite level. Cleveland is not.
Pick: Cincinnati 30, Cleveland 27
Matchup
Houston Texans
1-10-1
Dallas Cowboys
9-3
Sunday, Dec. 11
1 p.m. ET
If you’re in Dallas, this is going to be a wonderful weekend. If you’re in Houston, find something better to do, like watching C-Span on loop.
Pick: Dallas 38, Houston 10
Matchup
Jacksonville Jaguars
4-8
Tennessee Titans
7-5
Sunday, Dec. 11
1 p.m. ET
Tennessee is the better team, and should get it done against Jacksonville. However, it’s a divisional battle, so expect a tight game.
Pick: Tennessee 20, Jacksonville 17
Matchup
Minnesota Vikings
10-2
Detroit Lions
5-7
Sunday, Dec. 11
1 p.m. ET
The Lions are playing really well, and the Vikings, despite their record, are chaotic every week. Look for Detroit to keep improving at home.
Pick: Detroit 29, Minnesota 27
Matchup
New York Jets
7-5
Buffalo Bills
9-3
Sunday, Dec. 11
1 p.m. ET
The Bills aren’t going to be swept by the Jets, right? Buffalo needs to win in order to hang onto the AFC’s top seed.
Pick: Buffalo 24, New York 18
Matchup
Philadelphia Eagles
11-1
New York Giants
7-4-1
Sunday, Dec. 11
1 p.m. ET
Philadelphia is the better team and playing some of its best ball over the past two weeks. Meanwhile, the Giants are 0-2-1 in their past three games.
Pick: Philadelphia 28, New York 20