NFL Sunday Week 16 preview & top picks | December 22, 2024

Week 16 of the NFL Season continues this Sunday with 12 exciting games across the day. Here are our best bets across the slate.

Here are our top betting tips across the day:

Detroit Lions @ Chicago Bears

With Lions running back David Montgomery ruled out for the season, expect fellow back Jahmyr Gibbs to see increased carries against the Bears. In a two-man backfield, Gibbs already has over 1000 rushing yards this season, while the Bears have one of the weakest run defences in the NFL. If the Lions get ahead early, expect them to pound the ground game, so back Gibbs to clear 120 rushing yards at +270 with top NFL sportsbooks.

Cleveland Browns @ Cincinnati Bengals

With two of the NFL’s worst defenses facing off, expect this clash to have plenty of scoring. Four of the last five Bengals games have gone over 60 total points, while the Browns have conceded an average of 30 points in the last three weeks. Additionally, both sides have pass-heavy offenses, so take the alternate over 54.5 points at +200 with major online casinos.

Philadelphia Eagles @ Washington Commanders

In the midst of an NFC title fight, the Eagles are currently on a 10-game winning streak. A key part of their run has been the rushing duo of Jalen Hurts and Saquon Barkley, who have combined for 27 touchdowns. On nine occasions this season, the pair have combined for two or more scores, so take the combined market at +100 with Bovada.

Minnesota Vikings @ Seattle Seahawks

In a clash between two of the top passing offenses in the NFL, expect this to be one of the highest scoring games of the day. Wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba is the player to watch in the Seahawks offense, as he has now collected over 70 receiving yards in each of his last six games. The Vikings have the fourth-worst passing defence in the NFL, so back him to keep the streak alive.

Detroit Lions @ Chicago Bears

Currently the favorite for the NFL MVP, Buffalo quarterback Josh Allen has been in ridiculous form this season. Sharing redzone carries with running back James Cook, the pair have combined for 12 touchdowns in the last four weeks. Facing the struggling Patriots, expect their strong scoring form to continue.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ Dallas Cowboys

Coming off a season-high nine catches for 159 yards, Tampa Bay receiver Mike Evans is averaging over 115 yards per game in the last three weeks. He is chasing his 11th-straight 1000-yard season and with 251 needed from his last three games, expect him to receive plenty of targets.

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