Prisco’s Week 15 NFL picks: Broncos vs. Packers prediction, plus more expert picks

Hot streak ended last week with mine NFL Pick.

It's time to regroup for a warm-up.

It wasn't a terrible week—we've had situations like that before—but it wasn't good enough.

Last week I went 6-8 against the spread and 7-7 straight up. As a result, my season record increased to 106-101-1 ATS and 140-67-1.

Of course, I would have had a .500 ATS if Pete Carroll hadn't kicked a field goal in his last game for the Raiders, but that's a thing of the past now.

Moving on to week 15 and I'm in for a better week yet.

Betting lines for all 15 weeks of the NFL via Bookmaker DraftKings

Arizona Cardinals – Houston Texans (-9.5)

Sunday, 1:00 pm ET on Fox (stream: Fubo — try it for free)

The Texans play their best football this time of year thanks to a dominant defense. The Cardinals are a mess. Their defense is very bad right now and that should help C.J. Stroud succeed. Expect big plays from him and the Texans defense will continue to dominate. Texans are big.

Choose: Texans 30, Cardinals 13

Baltimore Ravens (-2.5) — Cincinnati Bengals

Sunday, 1:00 pm ET CBS (Stream enabled Paramount+)

The Ravens have lost two straight, including one to the Bengals two weeks ago. Joe Burrow lit them up in that game in Baltimore. What is there to think will change, because the Ravens defense is not playing very well. But what will change is the Ravens offense. I think this will perform better than last time and the Ravens will find a way to succeed.

Choose: Ravens 30, Bengals 24

NFL Week 15 picks and predictions: Patriots and Broncos both lose, Dolphins shock Steelers

John Breech

Buffalo Bills (-1.5) at New England Patriots

Sunday, 1:00 pm ET CBS (Stream enabled Paramount+)

The Patriots pull away and the Bills beat the Bengals. Josh Allen was Josh Allen on this occasion, and that's exactly how it has to be for the Bills to win. It wasn't the last time these teams met, so the Patriots won. This time everything will be different. Allen wins it with his usual big game.

Choose: Bills 30, Patriots 28

Cleveland Browns – Chicago Bears (-7.5)

Sunday, 1:00 pm ET on Fox (stream: Fubo — try it for free)

Sheader Sanders will start again for the Browns, and that's how it should be. But it will be a much more difficult task than last week. The Bears lost tough to the Packers last week, so you know their focus will be there again. This is important because the Browns have nothing left to play for. The bears win.

Choose: Bears 30, Browns 17

Los Angeles Chargers – Kansas City Chiefs (-4.5)

Sunday, 1:00 pm ET CBS (Stream enabled Paramount+)

This is truly a desperate time for leaders. They can't afford another loss. The Chargers beat them in Week 1, but things will be different now. Los Angeles is having a short week and their offensive line is bad. Look for the Chiefs to win with their defense.

Choose: Chiefs 23, Chargers 17

Las Vegas Raiders – Philadelphia Eagles (-11.5)

Sunday, 1:00 pm ET on Fox (stream: Fubo — try it for free)

The Eagles are riding a three-game winning streak, but the Raiders are the perfect tonic to fix whatever ails them. The Eagles have some issues on offense, but that will change this week. Look for them to perform on Saquon Barkley, and they won't turn him over like they did in Monday night's loss to the Chargers. The Raiders offense is terrible and their line is really bad. The Eagles are enjoying it.

Choose: Eagles 28, Raiders 10

New York Jets – Jacksonville Jaguars (-12)

Sunday, 1:00 pm ET CBS (Stream enabled Paramount+)

The Jaguars are riding high from last week's first place win over the Colts, while the Jets are in disarray. They have injury problems at quarterback, but does it matter who plays? The Jaguars offense has really taken off and I think it will continue here. Jaguars bigs like Trevor Lawrence are playing well again.

Choose: Jaguars 31, Jets 13

Sunday, 1:00 pm ET on Fox (stream: Fubo — try it for free)

Marcus Mariota will start for the Commanders, while Jayden Daniels is injured again. The Chiefs were terrible defensively against the Vikings last week and have struggled on that side of the ball all year, so this is a chance for Jackson Dart to do something good, and I think he will. The Giants win.

Choose: Giants 30, Commanders 20

Carolina Panthers at New Orleans Saints (+2.5)

Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET on Fox (Stream: Fubo — try for free)

The Panthers are off their bye, while the Saints are back home after two on the road. The Saints beat the Panthers in Week 10, but this Panthers team has been playing much better football lately. Saints quarterback Tyler Shough is playing well and the New Orleans defense can keep them in this one. Saints win it in an upset.

Pick: Saints 23, Panthers 21

Detroit Lions at Los Angeles Rams (-5.5)

Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET on Fox (Stream: Fubo — try for free)

This is a big game in terms of playoff seeding. The Lions are 8-5 and can't afford another loss, while the Rams are pushing for a division title and the top seed. The Rams offense got back on track last week and the Lions have issues on defense. That's a bad combination. Look for Matthew Stafford to light things up against his former team, while Jared Goff can't keep up. Rams win it.

Pick: Rams 34, Lions 27

Green Bay Packers (-2.5) at Denver Broncos

Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET CBS (Stream on Paramount+)

This is the game of the week, featuring two teams that are currently the second seed in their respective conferences right now. Both have outstanding defenses, but the Green Bay passing game is better. I think that will be the difference. Jordan Love will win it with his arm.

Pick: Packers 24, Broncos 20

Indianapolis Colts at Seattle Seahawks (-13.5)

Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET CBS (Stream on Paramount+) 

This might be 44-year-old Philip Rivers at quarterback for the Colts. It won't matter. This is a brutal test against a dominant defense in Seattle. Look for a big game from that defense, no matter who plays quarterback for the Colts. Sam Darnold will hit some big shots against a Colts defense that has struggled in recent weeks. Seahawks big.

Pick: Seahawks 31, Colts 16

Tennessee Titans at San Francisco 49ers (-12.5)

Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET on Fox (Stream: Fubo — try for free)

This is consecutive road games for the Titans coming off a road victory at Cleveland. The 49ers are in off a bye. That's a bad combination and San Francisco is in a playoff chase, while the Titans are playing out the string. Oh, and the 49ers are much better. Look for a big 49ers victory.

Pick: 49ers 32, Titans 17

Minnesota Vikings (+5.5) at Dallas Cowboys

Sunday, 8:20 p.m. ET on NBC

The Vikings are playing out the string, but they did get a nice game from J.J. McCarthy last week, which is big for the future. Now let's see him do it on the road this week. The Cowboys are rested after losing last Thursday to the Lions. I see them bouncing back here as Dak Prescott has a solid day, but the Vikings will hang around.

Pick: Cowboys 24, Vikings 21

Miami Dolphins at Pittsburgh Steelers (-3.5)

Monday, 8:15 p.m. ET on ESPN/ABC (Stream: Fubo — try for free)

The Dolphins, thanks to a four-game winning streak, are still alive in the playoff picture. They won last week on the road against the Jets and now must face a Steelers team coming off an impressive victory over the Ravens. The weather is supposed to have temperatures under 40 degrees, which isn't a good thing for the Dolphins, who have struggled in those conditions. The Steelers will take it as Aaron Rodgers plays well. 

Pick: Steelers 27, Dolphins 20