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The chalk: Detroit Lions
Who they play: at Carolina Panthers – 1 p.m. (FOX)
The Lions come into Charlotte after beating the New York Jets 20-17 on Sunday to go over their season wins total of 6.5. After starting 1-6 they have won 6 of 7 and it was certainly not something many saw coming.
With Jamaal Williams and D’Andre Swift, Detroit has a solid running game for the 1st time in many years. This has helped take pressure off Jared Goff. Amon-Ra St. Brown has taken his place amongst the best young WR in the NFL and Jamison Williams, who is finally healthy, has added a 2nd receiver to the mix for Goff to find.
While the defense of Detroit started the season as one of the worst in the NFL, it has improved to the point of mediocrity as the season has progressed. While this may not seem like a lot, it is good enough as the Lions continue to score points against their opponents. This should be another game in which the Lions offense can overcome a Panthers team which at 5-9, is fighting for a division title but is still far less talented than the Lions.
D.J. Moore has not yet found a connection with Sam Darnold to make me believe the Panthers have enough firepower to win a high-scoring game. With Detroit likely to get to 30 in this Christmas Eve game, they will do more than enough on offense to win against a lackluster Panthers team. The Detroit Lions are my favorite Survivor Pool play in Week 16.
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Off the board: Tennessee Titans
Who they play: Home vs. Houston Texans – 1 p.m. (CBS)
Derrick Henry finally got over 100 yards against the Chargers on Sunday. He also managed to have more then 60 receiving yards as he did everything possible to get the Titans their 1st win in 4 games. Despite his play, an injury to Ryan Tannehill was too much to overcome for Tennessee. This week will be entirely different.
Not only does Henry routinely feast on the Texans defense, but the Texans will also be without starting WRs Niko Collins and Brandin Cooks. The team will also be without CB Derek Stingley and RB Dameon Pierce, the leading rusher for the Texans just placed on injured reserve.
Whether it be Kyle Allen, Davis Mills or a combination of both at QB in this game for Houston, it will not be able to move the ball much. Tennessee will keep the Texans off the field with Henry likely to get 30-plus carries. The Titans will shorten this game and attempt to get out with an easy win after so many tough recent losses. The Titans will get back on track here as they look to win the AFC South division over the streaking Jaguars.
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Others to consider
San Francisco 49ers: Home vs. Washington Commanders — 4 p.m (CBS)
Los Angeles Chargers: at Indianapolis Colts — Monday at 8:20 p.m. (ESPN)
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