In one of the wildest weeks in recent NFL memory, Kirkwood extended his lead over Skinner to 5pts heading into Week 16. Who could have seen the Chiefs nearly blowing it vs. the Texans? The Cowboys actually blowing it vs. the Jaguars? Or whatever the hell the ending to the Raiders vs. Patriots game was?
Absolutely insane stuff from the NFL in Week 15.
Because Christmas falls on a Sunday in Week 16, there’s only 3 games in action, meaning there isn’t much room left for Skinner to attempt to catch Kirkwood as the season continues to wind down. Another bad week could all but signal the end for him.
Luckily, Kirkwood’s lock of the weeks have slightly handcuffed him this time around, forcing him to re-evaluate his picks. Could this be just the opening Skinner needs to close the gap?
A quick reminder of the format as the boys will be picking no spreads, just straight up winner take all for each contest on the Sunday slate from Week 1 until Wildcard Weekend. We’ll track their records throughout the season to crown one Kyle superior at NFL prognostication than the other. They’ll also each give their “lock of the week” game, which will be worth 2 pts in the standings (however they can’t use the same team twice as their lock).
So without further ado, here are their picks for Week 16:
Kyle Kirkwood
Season Record 123-73-2
Week 16 Picks
Dolphins over Packers
Broncos over Rams
Cardinals over Buccaneers (Lock of the Week)
Kyle Skinner
Season Record 118-79-2
Week 16 Picks
Dolphins over Packers
Buccaneers over Cardinals
Broncos over Rams (Lock of the Week)