Analysis And Game Picks For The Christmas Triple-header

Merry Christmas! After an eventful week 16, we have got a special triple-header here on Christmas. We will start down at the beach, to watch the Packers and the Dolphins. Next, we head to Sofi Stadium to watch Broncos-Rams in the 'NICKMAS' game. Finally, to close out the night in Arizona, we watch a big Cardinals-Buccaneers matchup. So, let me share my analysis and game pick for each game.

Packers (6-8) @Dolphins (8-6) -3.5 MIA 1:00 PM ET

Packers:

If the Packers want to make the playoffs, they are going to have to win this (and the rest of) their games. The Dolphins will be no easy task, as they have the two speedsters Tyreek Hill and Jalen Waddle. The Packers can cover one of them with Jaire Alexander, but Erik Stokes will most likely have to guard the other player if they go to man defense. We will see if they can do that, and improve their playoff hopes.

Dolphins:

The Miami Dolphins come in off of a 32-29 loss, but that game was in the snow. Here at Hard Rock Stadium, expect the sun to be out a lot, and stay clear of any white snow. After the Bills beat the Bears, the Dolphins cannot win the AFC East, so they will be part of the crazy race for the 3 wild card spots. I think that Jalen Waddle will do the Waddle at least one time in the game (he will score a touchdown). If that happens, I think the Dolphins will win.

Game Pick:

GB 27 MIA 34

Broncos (4-10) @Rams (4-10) -3.0 DEN 4:30 PM ET

Broncos:

The Denver Broncos come into to California off of a good defensive showing. They only gave up 15 points to Trace McSorely and they picked him off two times. They (and the Rams) have been eliminated from playoff competition, so this game is just seeing what you have out of your rookies, and fighting for your coach. Russel Wilson will be back for this matchup, as it is the first time he will face off against former teammate, Bobby Wagner.

Rams:

The Rams come off of a 24-12 loss to the Green Bay Packers, which means that they are now 1-7 in their last 8 games after starting the season 3-3. The Rams do not have their pick, as they traded it to the Detroit Lions for Mathew Stafford. With a loss today, they would be the first team to lose more than 10 games a year after lifting up the Lombardi Trouphy (winning the Super Bowl). We will see if that ends up happening here on Christmas.

Game Pick:

DEN 16 LAR 24

Buccaneers (6-8) @Cardinals (4-10) -4.5 TB

Buccaneers:

The Buccaneers come into the Desert needing a victory. With the Carolina Panthers and the New Orleans Saints right on their tail, half a game out of the lead for the NFC South, the Buccaneers need a victory to stay in 1st place. We will see if Tom Brady will get another shot in the playoffs, as he is never an easy out. I think that if the Buccaneers get caught looking ahead to next week's matchup against the Carolina Panthers.

Cardinals:

The Cardinals come in off of a disappointing loss to the Broncos last week, and they look to bounce back, and spoil the Buccaneers season on Christmas. Trace McSorely will get his first career start, but didn't do very well last week, throwing 2 interceptions and 0 touchdown passes. He will look to do better against the Buccaneers. I think that if McSorely players a turnover-free ballgame, the Cardinals should win this matchup.

Game Pick:

TB 23 ARI 27