Paul Lebowitz is the author of the novel Breaking Balls and his annual baseball guide published from 2007-2013.
He has been a sports columnist and analyst for more than two decades. He lives in New York City.
The Detroit Lions (13-2) visit their NFC Championship Game opponent from last season, the San Francisco 49ers (6-9). Our Lions vs 49ers prediction is for favored Detroit to cover the 3.5-point spread. The Lions’ path to the NFC’s top seed seemed clear a few weeks ago. But their loss to Buffalo and Minnesota’s nine-game winning […]
The Atlanta Falcons (8-7) visit the Washington Commanders (10-5) with both teams hoping to punch their ticket to the playoffs. Our Falcons vs Commanders prediction is for home favorite Washington to cover the 3.5-point spread. Atlanta’s path is to win the NFC South, which they will do if they win their last two games. If […]
The Dallas Cowboys (7-8) visit their longtime NFC East rivals the Philadelphia Eagles (12-3). Philly’s math is simple: they win or tie one of their final two games and they win the NFC East. If the Commanders lose, it would also give them the division. Dallas is trying to finish over .500. Our Cowboys vs […]
The Tennessee Titans visit the Jacksonville Jaguars in a clash between two 3-12 teams. Both have had disastrous 2024 seasons and are just trying to get the season over with. Our Titans vs Jaguars prediction is for Tennessee to win the game outright. Head-to-head, the Titans lead with a record of 35-25. Offshore Odds: The […]
The Carolina Panthers (4-11) visit the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (8-7). Tampa needs to win to maintain a realistic chance at the NFC South and to make the playoffs. Our Panthers vs Buccaneers prediction is for underdog Carolina to keep the game within the 9-point spread. Head-to-head, Carolina leads with a 25-23 record. Offshore Odds: Tampa […]
The Las Vegas Raiders (3-12) visit the New Orleans Saints (5-10) in a battle between two teams playing out the season and looking at young quarterbacks as they decide their future paths. Our Raiders vs Saints prediction is for favored Las Vegas to cover the 1-point spread. Head-to-head, the teams have a 7-7-1 record. There […]
The Green Bay Packers (11-4) visit their longtime NFC North rivals, the Minnesota Vikings (13-2). Our Packers vs Vikings prediction is for favored Minnesota to cover the 1-point spread and that the teams score less than 48.5 points. For Minnesota, the game is crucial. If they win, they have a reasonable chance of securing the […]
The Miami Dolphins (7-8) visit the Cleveland Browns (3-12). Miami can still make the playoffs, but they need help during Saturday’s NFL slate. They, like Indianapolis, will know by kickoff whether it’s mathematically possible. Our Dolphins vs Browns prediction is for favored Miami to cover the 6.5-point spread. Head-to-head, Miami leads with a 12-9 record. […]
The New York Giants (2-13) host the Indianapolis Colts (7-8). Indianapolis can still make the playoffs and the scenario is not one in which a degree in calculus is necessary to grasp it. The Giants are playing for a higher draft pick. Our Colts vs Giants prediction is for the teams to score less than […]
The New York Jets (4-11) visit the Buffalo Bills (12-3) in this AFC East matchup. New York is getting its dreadful season over with. Buffalo is looking toward the playoffs, on the verge of getting the number two seed. Our Jets vs Bills prediction is for the underdog Jets to keep the score within the […]
