NFL Week 16 Totals Analysis
For the second week in a row the total bet was split right down the middle. Eight games stayed under the total and eight games went over. There were a few teams that basically took their game over on their own. San Diego put up 42 points on Tennessee, Carolina scored 41 against the N.Y. Giants, and Green Bay racked up 48 points against Seattle.
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On the low end, Dallas shutout the Redskins, Atlanta held Buffalo to three points, Detroit was held to six points by San Francisco, and Jacksonville could only manage seven against New England.
Here is a brief recap of all the games.
Friday, Dec. 25
San Diego Chargers at Tennessee Titans (-3)
Over/Under 47 Result || 59 OVER
San Diego made a statement by completely destroying Tennessee. Not only did they win their 10th straight game, they ended the Titans hope of making the postseason after a 0-6 start.
Sunday, Dec. 27
Buffalo Bills at Atlanta Falcons (-8.5)
Over/Under 42 Result || 34 UNDER
QB Matt Ryan throws for 250 yards and 3 TDs as Atlanta keeps its hopes alive for back to back winning seasons for the first time in franchise history.
Kansas City Chiefs at Cincinnati Bengals (-13.5)
Over/Under 40 Result || 27 UNDER
Cincinnati finally clinches the AFC North as Chad Ochocinco caught a six yard touchdown pass with a little more than two minutes to play to seal the win.
Oakland Raiders at Cleveland Browns (-2.5)
Over/Under 38.5 Result || 32 UNDER
Cleveland wins their third straight game as RB Jerome Harrison has another big day on the ground rushing for 148 yards on 39 carries.
Seattle Seahawks at Green Bay Packers (-14)
Over/Under 40.5 Result || 58 OVER
Green Bay clinches a wildcard spot in an impressive fashion by steamrolling over the Seahawks with five rushing touchdowns.
Houston Texans at Miami Dolphins (-2.5)
Over/Under 45 Result || 47 OVER
Houston built a 27-0 lead early in the second quarter and held on to win by a touchdown, keeping their playoff hopes alive.
Carolina Panthers at New York Giants (-7)
Over/Under 42.5 Result || 50 OVER
New York failed to show up for their final game at the old Giants Stadium, as the Panthers rolled to a 41-9 win eliminating the G-Men from the playoffs.
Jacksonville Jaguars at New England Patriots (-7.5)
Over/Under 43.5 Result || 42 UNDER
New England QB Tom Brady left very little doubt that he is primed for the postseason, completing 23 of 26 attempts for 267 yards and 4 TD’s as the Patriots clinch the AFC East.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at New Orleans Saints (-14.5)
Over/Under 50 Result || 37 UNDER
Tampa handed the Saints their second straight loss as Michael Spurlock returned a punt 77 yards to tie the game at 17 and Conner Barth kicked a 47 yard field goal in overtime to win it.
Denver Broncos at Philadelphia Eagles (-7)
Over/Under 41.5 Result || 57 OVER
Philadelphia needed a David Acker’s 28 yard field goal with four seconds left to get the win, after blowing a 17 point third quarter lead.
Baltimore Ravens at Pittsburgh Steelers (-2.5)
Over/Under 41 Result || 43 OVER
Baltimore continually shot themselves in the foot with stupid penalties that allowed the Steelers to steal a win and keep their playoff hopes alive.
St. Louis Rams at Arizona Cardinals (-14)
Over/Under 43.5 Result || 41 UNDER
Kurt Warner’s passes for 313 yards and 2 TD’s as the Cardinals got their 10th win of the season for the first time since 1976.
Detroit Lions at San Francisco 49ers (-11.5)
Over/Under 41 Result || 26 UNDER
Detroit’s turnover woes continued as they had six in this game; three interceptions and three fumbles. 49er RB Frank Gore went over the 1000 yard rushing mark for the fourth straight season.
New York Jets at Indianapolis Colts (-5.5)
Over/Under 40.5 Result || 44 OVER
The Colt’s decided to pull their starters out of the game in the second half, thus pulling the plug on a perfect season as the Jets capitalized on some key mistakes by the backups.
Dallas Cowboys (-7) at Washington Redskins
Over/Under 43 Result || 17 UNDER
After a tumultuous season filled with numerous injuries, coaching indecisions and heart breaking losses there was nothing left in the tank for Washington to put up a decent fight against their division rival.
Monday, Dec. 28
Minnesota Vikings (-7) at Chicago Bears
Over/Under 41 Result || 66 OVER
Minnesota dropped its third straight road game in a shootout against the Bears that for the time being knocks them out of the #2 seed in the NFC playoffs.
The two top teams in the NFC; New Orleans and Minnesota appear to be in serious trouble heading into the playoffs which opens the door for the other four playoff teams in the conference to make a serious run at the title.
YTD Record 119-118
