Pro Picks Bills will beat the Dolphins to win the AFC East title

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Pro Picks Bills will beat the Dolphins to win the AFC East title

Pro Picks is a weekly column where AP Pro Football Writer Rob Maaddi shares his picks for upcoming games. For all previous Pro Picks, .___The Miami Dolphins went from playing for the AFCs No. 1 seed to playing for their division to avoid the sixth spot this Steve Carlton Jersey week.Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills stand in their way.ADVERTISEMENT The Bills-Dolphins will face off Sunday night in the NFLs final regular-season game in a showdown for the AFC East title.The Dolphins (11-5) had a shot at earning a first-round bye and home-field advantage throughout the playoffs but were pounded by Baltimore 56-19. If they beat Buffalo, theyll secure the No. 2 seed.The Bills (10-6) would get the two seed with a win. If they lose, theyd drop to sixth, seventh or completely out of the playoffs.Miami is 1-4 against winning teams. A dynamic offense led by Tua Tagovailoa and Tyreek Hill couldnt get going against the Ravens. Theyll need to get back on track against Buffalo.The Bills routed the Dolphins 48-20 in Week 4. Theyre 3-point favorites on the road, according to .Pro Picks leans toward the playoff-tested Bills.BILLS, 34-27PHILADELPHIA at NEW YORK GIANTSLine: Eagles minus 5 1/2The free-falling Eagles (11-5) have lost four of five and now need a victory plus Mark McGwire Jersey Dallas to get upset to win the division. The Giants (5-11) almost rallied for a win in Philly on Christmas.BEST BET: EAGLES, 28-17HOUSTON at INDIANAPOLISLine: Texans minus 1 1/2The winner clinches at least a wild-card spot and would win the AFC South if the Jaguars lose. The Colts beat the Texans 31-20 on the road in Week 3 behind Anthony Richardson and Gardner Minshew, who stepped in after the rookie starter got hurt.UPSET SPECIAL: COLTS 24-23PITTSBURGH at BALTIMORELine: Steelers minus 3 1/2The Steelers (9-7) are fighting for a playoff spot and sticking with Mason Rudolph at quarterback after two straight impre sive games. The Ravens (13-3) locked up the No. 1 seed and are looking to avoid injuries.STEELERS, 24-17 ATLANTA at NEW ORLEANSLine: Saints minus 3The winner would clinch the NFC South if the Buccaneers lose to Carolina. The Saints (8-8) kept their hopes alive with an impre sive win at Tampa. The Falcons (7-9) have lost three of four.SAINTS, 23-18CLEVELAND at CINCINNATILine: Bengals minus 6The Bengals (8-8) are playing for a winning record. The Browns (11-5) already have locked up the AFCs No. 5 seed.BENGALS, 26-17 JACKSONVILLE at TENNESSEELine: Jaguars minus 5 1/2A four-game losing streak after an 8-3 start forced the Jaguars (9-7) into having to win the game to clinch their second straight AFC South. C.J. Beathard led them to a 26-0 win last week filling in for Trevor Lawrence. The Titans (5-11) are aiming to play spoiler.JAGUARS, 23-20TAMPA BAY at CAROLINALine: Buccaneers minus 5 1/2A banged-up Baker Mayfield gets his second chance to lead the Buccaneers (8-8) to the NFC South title. The lowly Panthers (2-14) were embarra sed Marcell Ozuna Jersey on and off the field as owner David Tepper was fined $300,000 for throwing a drink at Jaguars fans toward the end of last weeks lo s.BUCCANEERS, 27-13NEW YORK JETS at NEW ENGLANDLine: Patriots minus 2 1/2The Patriots (4-12) could cost themselves draft positioning if they beat the Jets (6-10) in what could be Bill Belichicks last game after an unprecedented run of succe s that included six Super Bowl titles.PATRIOTS, 16-12MINNESOTA at DETROITLine: Lions minus 3The Vikings (7-9) need a win and plenty of help to make the playoffs. The Lions (11-5) can tie the franchise record of 12 wins in a season. Theyll be the NFCs No. 2 or 3 seed.LIONS, 30-20 CHICAGO at GREEN BAYLine: Packers minus 3A victory secures a playoff berth for Jordan Love and the Packers (8-8). The Bears (7-9) have won four of five and are facing an important offseason decision on Justin Fields.PACKERS, 26-22 DALLAS at WASHINGTONLine: Cowboys minus 13 1/2Dak Prescott and the Cowboys (11-5) need a win to clinch the NFC East title and the Roger Maris Jersey No. 2 seed. The Commanders (4-12) would ruin their rivals hopes with an upset.COWBOYS, 30-18SEATTLE at ARIZONALine: Seahawks minus 2 1/2After losing five of seven, the Seahawks (8-8) now need a win and lo s by the Packers to make the playoffs. The Cardinals (4-12) ruined Philadelphias division hopes last week and aim to me s up Seattles season.SEAHAWKS, 24-20 LOS ANGELES RAMS at SAN FRANCISCOLine: 49ers minus 3The 49ers (12-4) have clinched the NFCs No. 1 seed. The Rams (9-7) will be either the No Whitey Herzog Jersey . 6 or 7 seed. Staying healthy is the priority for both teams so expect to see plenty of backups.RAMS, 24-23 DENVER at LAS VEGASLine: Raiders minus 2 1/2The Broncos (8-8) aim to finish with a winning record heading into a difficult offseason that starts with how to handle Ru sell Wilsons situation. Raiders interim coach Antonio Pierce gets one more chance at proving he deserves the job after going 4-4 in his first eight games.RAIDERS, 24-16 KANSAS CITY at LOS ANGELES CHARGERSLine: Chargers minus 3Patrick Mahomes and the many starters on the Chiefs (10-6) could rest with the AFC West title already secured. The Chargers (5-11) are better off losing for draft positioning.CHARGERS, 23-21 ___Last week: Straight up: 11-5. Against spread: 10-6Overall: Straight up: 157-99. Against spread: 133-113-9.Best Bet: Straight up: 9-8. Against spread: 6-10-1.Upset Special: Straight up: 8-9. Against spread: 10-7.Thursday: Straight up: 13-6. Against spread: 14-4-1.Monday: Straight up: 9-12. Against spread: 13-7-1.___AP NFL:
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