The NBA season is in full effect, but that doesn’t mean LeBron James doesn’t have thoughts on football. Ahead of Week 16’s action, James cast his NFL winner picks.
Houston Texans at Kansas City Chiefs
LeBron knows that Patrick Mahomes has a high ankle sprain and if he doesn’t play he doesn’t see them being victorious against the Texans. Hence, he’s going with Houston on the road in a close one.
Pick: Texans ML +145
Pittsburgh Steelers at Baltimore Ravens
LeBron notes that it’s a slugfest every time these two division rivals meet, but he’s going with the Ravens. Lamar might not have much success against Mike Tomlin and the Steelers, but he’s still giving Baltimore the nod this week for a big win.
Pick: Ravens ML -290
Cleveland Browns at Cincinnati Bengals
It’s been a tough year for both teams, but all in all, LeBron likes the Bengals in this one.
Picks: Bengals ML -340
Los Angeles Rams at New York Jets
The Rams are trying to make a playoff push, perhaps even capturing a division crown. He thinks part of that playoff push will include a road win at MetLife over Aaron Rodgers and the Jets.
Picks: Rams ML -175
Philadelphia Eagles at Washington Commanders
LeBron thinks this will be a big-time game for both squads, especially Washington, but the Eagles are trying to continue their winning ways. Saquon Barkley has been ballin’, A.J. Brown got cooking last week and Jalen Hurts will continue to do what he does. With all that said, LeBron is leaning toward Philly in this division matchup.
Picks: Eagles ML -180
New York Giants at Atlanta Falcons
Despite all the upheaval in the Falcons’ QB room (the team has since named Michael Penix the starter), LeBron, at the end of the day, still sees them beating able to defeat the struggling Giants.
Picks: Falcons ML -425
Arizona Cardinals at Carolina Panthers
The Panthers and Bryce Young have been playing better of late, but the Cardinals have something to play for. So he likes the Cardinals in this one.
Picks: Cardinals ML -218
Tennessee Titans at Indianapolis Colts
It’s been a tough year for the Titans, so LeBron likes Jonathan Taylor and the Colts in this one.
Picks: Colts ML -192
Detroit Lions at Chicago Bears
LeBron says Detroit took a tough loss last week and losing David Montgomery definitely hurts, but he likes Dan Campbell and Co. to get back on track against Caleb Williams and the Bears.
Picks: Lions ML -305
Minnesota Vikings at Seattle Seahawks
LeBron thinks this is a big game for Seattle, almost a must-win among the jockeying for the division crown and possible playoff position. But, LeBron sees Justin Jefferson, Sam Darnold and the Vikings keeping things going with another victory.
Picks: Vikings ML -166
New England Patriots at Buffalo Bills
Josh Allen is an MVP front-runner and the Bills have been playing complementary football, so LeBron likes Buffalo to top New England.
Picks: Bills ML -1000
Jacksonville Jaguars at Las Vegas Raiders
Both teams have their sights set on the offseason and the Draft, but LeBron likes the Jags in this one.
Picks: Jaguars ML -102
San Francisco 49ers at Miami Dolphins
LeBron sees this battle of 6-8 teams being a tough one. He thinks the trek across the country will be tough for the 49ers, especially given all the injuries they’re dealing with, so he sees Miami picking up the win.
Picks: Dolphins ML -110
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Dallas Cowboys
Every year the Bucs are in contention for a division title, and LeBron thinks they’ve positioned themselves well once again heading down the stretch of this season. LeBron thinks the Bucs will go into Dallas and seize the opportunity for another victory.
Picks: Buccaneers ML -198
New Orleans Saints at Green Bay Packers
While the Saints can be exciting to watch, at the end of the day LeBron thinks they can’t handle what Green Bay will bring to Lambeau Field. Give him the Pack.
Picks: Packers ML -950
Anytime TD Scorers
- Justin Jefferson
- James Cook
- Chuba Hubbard
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