NFL Week 16 Predictions: Critical Showdowns for Ravens, Steelers
The 16th week of the NFL season in 2024 is set to be significant for various teams, with important playoff implications hanging in the balance – including a doubleheader on Saturday that may have major consequences.
Regardless of whether injured quarterback Patrick Mahomes returns, the Kansas City Chiefs can secure a victory over the AFC South champion Houston Texans. A win would bring them one step closer to seizing home-field advantage and a first-round bye in the playoffs, contingent on either their win or a Buffalo Bills’ loss. Later on Saturday, a gripping clash between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens awaits, with the Steelers hoping to extend their dominance over their rivals for a fifth consecutive season, while the Ravens aim to finally unlock the key to victory against them.
As for Sunday’s games, the stakes will be high across the board – especially for the Detroit Lions, Minnesota Vikings, and Philadelphia Eagles as they strive to remain competitive in the race for the NFC’s top seed. Notably, the Eagles could secure the NFC East title by completing a season sweep against the Washington Commanders. Meanwhile, the Green Bay Packers have an opportunity to clinch their playoff spot during Monday Night Football, provided other results fall in their favor.
Below are the predictions from YSL News Sports’ panel of NFL experts for the upcoming matchups:
(Betting odds from BetMGM)
- Denver Broncos at Los Angeles Chargers
- Houston Texans at Kansas City Chiefs
- Pittsburgh Steelers at Baltimore Ravens
- Cleveland Browns at Cincinnati Bengals
- New York Giants at Atlanta Falcons
- New England Patriots at Buffalo Bills
- Arizona Cardinals at Carolina Panthers
- Detroit Lions at Chicago Bears
- Tennessee Titans at Indianapolis Colts
- Los Angeles Rams at New York Jets
- Philadelphia Eagles at Washington Commanders
- Minnesota Vikings at Seattle Seahawks
- Jacksonville Jaguars at Las Vegas Raiders
- San Francisco 49ers at Miami Dolphins
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Dallas Cowboys
- New Orleans Saints at Green Bay Packers
