Dave's Dime Week 16: Saturday Picks

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THE PICK

($) - Indicates a "Pick", which is a side that I feel strongly about

(/) - Indicates a "Lean", which is the side that I'm leaning towards 

(?) - Indicates a "Coin Flip", where I don't have much of an opinion

* - Indicates Outright Upset Pick

 

SATURDAY

(/) Philadelphia (-7.5) @ Washington (+7.5) 

For two straight weeks I've explained how IF Washington has any pride, they'll man up this week and get it done. And both weeks, along with the many weeks prior, they haven't. I've given them enough chances, and now that I'm giving up on them I'm sure THIS will be the week that they play a big game; but on paper the Eagles offense should blow the Redskins away, and I can't look past the paper into the emotional and intangible side of the game because the Redskins seem to be immune to those things.

PICK WITH THE SPREAD: Philadelphia

PICK WITHOUT THE SPREAD: Philadelphia

(/) San Diego (+1.0) @ San Francisco (-1.0)

Pure gut pick here, but I like San Francisco in the spoiler role in this spot. With nothing to play for and a coach on his way out, San Francisco should be able to play very loose, and maybe the offense will even open up a bit now that the pressure is off. San Diego needs this win and all of the pressure in this one is on the Chargers. The 49ers defense should keep San Francisco in the game, and I'm thinking they make a few big plays and pick up a win.

PICK WITH THE SPREAD: San Francisco

PICK WITHOUT THE SPREAD: San Francisco

Will have the rest of the Dime out soon!