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Thursday 16 December 2021 12:58, UK
Jeff Reinebold gained some ground back on Neil Reynolds as he got the better of his podcast partner when making their predictions last week... Jeff now trails by six games on the season, can he eat into that lead some more as the pair make their Week 14 game picks?
As well as hosting Inside The Huddle on Sky Sports NFL every Tuesday at 9pm, Neil and Jeff release a weekly audio edition of ITH every Wednesday in which they make their game picks.
By correctly calling victories for the Los Angeles Chargers and the Washington Football Team, Jeff edged out Neil - who pulled one back with his prediction for the New England Patriots to beat the Buffalo Bills on Monday night - with 10 correct picks to 9 last week, but he still trails 122-116 across the whole 2021 season.
Click on the link below to listen to this week's ITH podcast, and read on to see Neil and Jeff's Week 14 predictions...
Sunday, live on Sky Sports NFL, 6pm
NEIL PICKS: Cowboys
"It's a real quirk of the schedule that Washington's final five games this season are all NFC East games. They've got Philly and Dallas both twice, and the Giants once. They're only two games back from the Cowboys and effectively control their own destiny in their division.
"I don't trust Dallas, they've lost two of their last three, but I still feel there's just too many weapons there and they'll test this Washington defense that has been playing really well this past month - I'm taking the Cowboys on the road."
JEFF PICKS: Cowboys
"Washington are trending in the direction you want to be near the end of the season. Even though they've lost some good players, on both sides of the ball, they're playing really well right now. This is a testament to Ron Rivera's leadership.
"But are they good enough to win that division? I don't think so. I wouldn't put it past them, but I don't think they're quite talented enough. Cowboys for me too, but I think it's going to be a heck of a football game!"
Sunday, live on Sky Sports NFL, 9.25pm
NEIL PICKS: Bills
"Tom Brady has just owned the Bills, though mostly when he was in New England - he was 32-3!
"But I fancy a Buffalo bounce-back game here. I don't know why, because Brady hasn't lost at home in more than a year, but I'm doing it."
JEFF PICKS: Buccaneers
"I'm taking Tampa. I don't know how many touchdown passes Brady has got this year, but it's a bunch! [Brady has 34 touchdowns]
"But that offense doesn't just throw it, the offensive line is really good and Leonard Fournette has been rejuvenated since arriving in Florida. The Bucs are a great team all round."
Sunday Night Football, live on Sky Sports NFL, Monday, 1.20am
NEIL PICKS: Packers
"The Packers are one of the NFL's most consistent teams in this most inconsistent of seasons. Even if Aaron Rodgers is still hobbling, coming out of the bye week hopefully his hurt toe is better.
"Justin Fields is going to be back at quarterback for the Bears. But they're just a better all-round team, Green Bay."
JEFF PICKS: Packers
"I like Green Bay a bunch. I think they're better on defense than they've ever been since the days of Reggie White, and Rodgers is incredible - even on a bad foot."
Monday Night Football, live on Sky Sports NFL, Tuesday, 1.15am
NEIL PICKS: Rams
"I'm not confident in this pick, but this is effectively the Rams fighting for the division - they're currently two games back in the NFC West with five to play.
"I'm betting on Aaron Donald, he has been very good of course but he has yet to really take over a game, I'm betting on Von Miller finally showing up, I'm betting on their big stars and I just think they need this one more. I'm going with the Rams on the road on Monday night."
JEFF PICKS: Cardinals
"The Cardinals have the best record in the NFL, they have a really good football team.
"Kyler Murray is one of the biggest outliers in the NFL with the things he can do, he is a scheme-buster - he can make everybody on the field a spectator."
Thursday Night Football
NEIL PICKS: Vikings
"This is a tough one to call. Both teams are on the edge of the playoff picture in their respective conferences.
"I've written down Minnesota, at home. They're getting a lot out of Justin Jefferson right now, but then there's also T.J. Watt's ability to take over a game on the defensive side of the ball for the Steelers - and Kirk Cousins when he is backed up and under pressure is a different quarterback. I'm sticking with the Vikings, but only just."
JEFF PICKS: Vikings
"This is the toughest game of the week to pick. The two teams are so very similar, but I'm just going to give Minnesota the edge because they're at home - and that's the only reason."
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