Blazing 5: Colin Cowherd Gives His Five Best NFL Bets For Week 16 (Dec. 20)

Blazin' 5: Colin Cowherd Gives His Five Best NFL Bets For Week 16 (December 20th) (Full Segment at Bottom of Page)

Colin's 2019 Blazin' 5 Record Through 15 Weeks: 38-35-3 (Last week 2-3-1 **Included Bonus Pick)

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Ravens at Browns (SPREAD: BAL -9.0)

"I'm going to take Baltimore. We talk a lot about Baltimore's offense but their defense has been absolutely sensational since Marcus Peters arrived. During their 10-game winning streak they're first, second, or third in virtually everything, including quarterback hits per game. Baker Mayfield has looked very gun shy the last 6 weeks and he's tired of getting hit. Cleveland is a team that allows you to run the football; they're allowing 135 yards on the ground this year. The last time they played Marcus Peters didn't play and they were still trying to define their offense. Nick Chubb was unbelievable in that game, too. Moral of the story? September is not December and I like Baltimore to win going away, 33-20, and I think it could potentially be worse than that."

Colin's Pick: Ravens (-9)

Bengals at Dolphins (SPREAD: CIN -1.0)

"I really like Miami here, it's close to a PICK 'EM or Miami +1. Miami is at home on a holiday weekend and I don't think Cincinnati is very well-coached. Miami on the other hand is not great but they ARE well-coached. After their disastrous start Brian Flores was trying to figure out their personnel and in their last 7 games they're 3-4. And In their last 10 games against the spread they're 7-3. Since Week 9, Ryan Fitzpatrick has twice as many touchdown passes than interceptions and he's completing 63% of this throws. Fitzpatrick is a gamer, he's tough, and he can move. I think Miami wins this game and this is one of the rare times I love a team who is considered a bad football team. I'm taking the Dolphins to win 24-20."

Colin's Pick: Dolphins (+1)

Steelers at Jets (SPREAD: PIT -3.0)

"I like the Jets +3. Everyone sold their Jets stock after Sam Darnold's 'ghost' comments against New England, but Darnold is -- even in losses -- actually playing very well. Since Week 9, Darnold has a 62% completion percentage, 12 touchdowns, 4 interceptions, a 95 passer rating, and two rushing touchdowns. And that's with the worst offensive line in football, Darnold is not the issue. I love the Steelers' front seven, but in the four games that Devlin Hodges has played in this year he's got more interceptions than touchdowns. Pittsburgh only gives you one offensive touchdown a week with this guy, and the Jets are fairly healthy and have been impressive at home. Pittsburgh has been exposed as a totally limited offense. I'm taking the Jets to win outright, 26-23."

Colin's Pick: Jets (+3)

Cowboys at Eagles (SPREAD: DAL -2.0)

"I'm taking Dallas -2. I like the number here, if it was -3.5 I'd probably stay away. Carson Wentz is having a much better year than everyone says, but Philadelphia just can't beat you over the top. The last couple weeks against below average teams, their defense can't take the ball away and that's what worries me. If you just let Dak do his little comeback patterns and let Zeke run the ball, Dallas could dominate time of possession. The last couple weeks defensively, Philadelphia has been awful. Dallas is 5-0 when they run for over 172 yards, and Ezekiel Elliott has OWNED the Eagles' defensive front. I love Fletcher Cox but he hasn't had a great year by his standards, and the Cowboys offensive line is finally healthy. The entire Dallas staff gets fired if they don't win this game and there is unbelievable urgency. I think Prescott's injury actually forces Dak to not get cute and run the football. I think Dallas wins by a touchdown here."

Colin's Pick: Cowboys (-2)

Chiefs at Bears (SPREAD: KC -6.0)

“I'll easily swallow the points here and take Kansas City -6. What is Chicago playing for? Kansas City has sneakily become the second hottest team in the league after Baltimore. The last four games, they're 4-0, and 4-0 against the spread. We talk about the offense but since their bye in Week 12 their defense has been really good. Since Week 12, their defense is number one in fewest points allowed, and fifth in fewest yards allowed. The Bears can win games but in their last 10 games against the spread, they're 2-8. Their games are ugly and the game has to be played a certain way for Chicago to win. I didn't think the Chiefs were very good situationally against the Patriots but they still went into New England and won. Now they go in Chicago and face a choppy Bears team who is not as good as New England and is not playing for anything. I like Kansas City to win 30-21."

Colin's Pick: Chiefs (-6)

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