Professional handicapper Chip Chirimbes of Gamblersworld.net has released his predictions for every NFL Week 18 Sunday game, with several upsets and key playoff implications in play.
The Las Vegas Raiders (2-14) host the Kansas City Chiefs (6-10) at 1:25 p.m. on CBS, with the Chiefs favored by 5½ points and a total of 36. Chirimbes expects Kansas City to win 15-11, noting the Raiders’ poor performance all season despite earning the No. 1 pick.
In the early window at 10 a.m., the Minnesota Vikings (8-8) are 9-point favorites over the Green Bay Packers (9-6-1) with a total of 37. With Packers quarterbacks Jordan Love and Malik Willis injured, third-stringer Clayton Tune starts. Chirimbes picks the Vikings 27-16, citing Minnesota’s four-game winning streak against Green Bay’s three-game skid.
The Houston Texans (11-5) host the Indianapolis Colts (8-8) as 10-point favorites, total 38½. Colts rookie Riley Leonard starts after Philip Rivers was benched. Houston has won eight straight while Indianapolis has lost six. Chirimbes picks Texans 27-12.
In Ohio, the Cincinnati Bengals (6-10) are 8-point favorites over the Cleveland Browns (4-12), total 44½. Shedeur Sanders starts for Cleveland. Chirimbes picks Bengals 33-24.
The New York Giants (3-13) host the Dallas Cowboys (7-8-1) as 3½-point underdogs, total 49½. Despite Dallas winning nine straight in the series, Chirimbes picks the Giants 27-23, noting New York’s effort and the Cowboys’ defensive struggles.
Atlanta Falcons (7-9) host New Orleans Saints (6-10) with the Falcons favored by 3½, total 44. New Orleans has won four straight and covered five in a row. Chirimbes picks Saints 27-24.
Jacksonville Jaguars (12-4) are 13½-point favorites over Tennessee Titans (3-13), total 47½. Jacksonville has won seven straight and can still claim the No. 1 seed. Chirimbes picks Jaguars 37-26.
New England Patriots (13-3) host Miami Dolphins (7-9) as 11½-point favorites, total 45½. The Patriots have clinched the AFC East. Chirimbes picks Patriots 32-20, citing weather and motivation.
Chicago Bears (11-5) are 3-point favorites over Detroit Lions (8-8), total 50½. Chicago can secure the No. 2 seed with a win, but Chirimbes picks Lions 27-26, noting Detroit’s recent series dominance.
Buffalo Bills (11-5) host New York Jets (3-13) as 8-point favorites, total 37. Chirimbes expects the Bills to rest starters and picks Jets 19-13.
Philadelphia Eagles (11-5) host Washington Commanders (4-12) as 4-point favorites, total 38½. Chirimbes picks Eagles 27-17.
Los Angeles Rams (11-5) host Arizona Cardinals (3-13) as 8½-point favorites, total 46½. Arizona has lost eight straight. Chirimbes picks Rams 37-13.
Denver Broncos (13-3) host Los Angeles Chargers (11-5) as 13½-point favorites, total 37½. Denver needs a win for the No. 1 seed; Chargers rest Justin Herbert. Chirimbes picks Broncos 29-16.
In Sunday night’s finale, Baltimore Ravens (8-8) visit Pittsburgh Steelers (9-7) as 3½-point favorites, total 41. A Ravens win gives them the AFC North title. Chirimbes picks Ravens 23-16.
