NFL Week 16 – NFL Odds, Key Matchups and Injuries

Lots of action in week 16 with the playoffs inching closer and closer and teams in the hunt playing for their playoff life. There are also nfl teams that looked like locks for homefield advantage that have faltered lately Cough*Giants*Cough.

Key Injuries

• Marshawn Lynch is expected to play but has a shoulder injury
• Matt Forte did not practice with a toe injury
• Marion Barber is 50/50 with a toe injury and will likely be a game time decision
• Tono Romo was limited in practice with a back injury suffered last game
• Joseph Addai and Dwight Freeney are questionable with a shoulder and foot
• Brandon Jacobs practiced and should play after missing the dallas game with a knee injury

Key NFL Matchups for Week 16

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Baltimore Ravens at Dallas Cowboys (-4) the Saturday Night Game at 8:15pm ET

Game Notes: This is a big game for both teams who basically need to win out to make the playoffs. Last week the Cowboys were able to overcome locker room drama with an allegation by Terrel Owens that Romo and Witten were planning the offense without making him a factor. Though, this didn’t seem to matter as they defeated the Giants who have been struggling. This week they will take on the Ravens with Tony Romo beat up from last game with a hurt back. The betting odds are currently in the Dallas Cowboy’s favor with Bookmaker, Bodog Life and Sportsbook.com all going with the Cowboys -4.

Weather: Dome

Betting Trends: About 60% picking Dallas Cowboys on the Spread.

Pittsburgh Steelers at Tennessee Titans (2), Sunday Game at 1:00pm ET

Game Notes: This is a big matchup with both teams playing for first place in the division. If the Titans do win they will clinch the first place spot and have homefield advantage going into the playoffs. The Titans best two defensive lineman will not play, giving Ben plenty of time to run plays and find his receivers. Tenessee will try to run on the Steelers defense who has been solid against the run and will have their work cut out for them.

Weather: Wind from the West at 22mph, 38-20 degrees

Betting Trends: So far the spread has been very lopsided (65+%) going with the Steelers.

Atlanta Falcons at Minnesota Vikings (-3), Sunday Game at 4:15pm ET

Game Notes: The Vikings had a very slow start but have picked it up and are looking to clinch the division with a win against the Atlanta Falcons. The falcons are averaging 148.7 yards per game and are one of the top rushing offenses against the Vikings solid defensive line. Atlanta has won 3 of its last 4 games and are looking to get a playoff spot if they win and they also needs losses from (Cowboys or Philly and the Bucs). Two of the premiere runnings backs will face off with Turner (falcons) going against Adrian Peterson who currently is leading the league in rushing yards.

Weather: Dome

Betting Trends: There are varying reports with Minessota being heavily bet on at one sportsbook while at another atlanta has the slight advantage…so at this point I would conclude its a toss up.