{"id":355433,"date":"2025-12-19T12:14:11","date_gmt":"2025-12-19T12:14:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/355433\/"},"modified":"2025-12-19T12:14:11","modified_gmt":"2025-12-19T12:14:11","slug":"nfl-week-16-picks-da-bears-can-take-advantage-of-packers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/355433\/","title":{"rendered":"NFL WEEK 16 PICKS: Da Bears can take advantage of Packers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Breadcrumb Trail Links<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"breadcrumbs__item-link\" data-tb-category-link=\"\" href=\"http:\/\/torontosun.com\/category\/sports\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Sports<\/a><a class=\"breadcrumbs__item-link\" data-tb-category-link=\"\" href=\"http:\/\/torontosun.com\/category\/sports\/football\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Football<\/a><a class=\"breadcrumbs__item-link\" data-tb-category-link=\"\" href=\"http:\/\/torontosun.com\/category\/sports\/football\/nfl\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">NFL<\/a><a class=\"breadcrumbs__item-link\" data-tb-category-link=\"\" href=\"http:\/\/torontosun.com\/category\/sports\/sports-betting\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Sports Betting<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"article-subtitle\">Green Bay has been wracked by key injuries, including all-pro Micah Parsons, and will be in tough to hold off the Bears in Chicago.<\/p>\n<p>Published Dec 19, 2025 \u00a0\u2022\u00a0 Last updated 6\u00a0minutes ago \u00a0\u2022\u00a0 3 minute read<\/p>\n<p><a aria-label=\"Join the conversation\" class=\"article-meta-comment-count\" data-story-comment-component=\"\" href=\"#comments-area\">   <\/a><\/p>\n<p>You can save this article by registering for free <a class=\"bookmark-link\" data-evt-skip-click=\"true\" href=\"http:\/\/torontosun.com\/register\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>. 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Rams +1.5 over SEATTLE<\/p>\n<p>Article content<\/p>\n<p>Article content<\/p>\n<p>If there\u2019s one thing we can agree on, it\u2019s that these two teams need to meet again in the playoffs.<\/p>\n<p>WASHINGTON +6.5 over Philadelphia<\/p>\n<p>While the Commanders rightly are looking towards next year with Jayden Daniels, they\u2019ll never roll over against the rival Eagles. It\u2019s not like things are so cheery for Philly right now, either.<\/p>\n<p>CHICAGO +1 over Green Bay<\/p>\n<p>The Bears are looking for some revenge after losing to their rival just a few weeks ago and this is much different Packers team. Green Bay has been wracked by key injuries and will be in tough to hold off the hungry Bears at Solider Field.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Loading...\" height=\"64\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/dcs-static.gprod.postmedia.digital\/20.2.3\/websites\/images\/common\/icon-spinner-animated.svg\" width=\"64\"\/><\/p>\n<p>We apologize, but this video has failed to load.<\/p>\n<p>Play VideoDALLAS -2.5 over L.A. Chargers<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s hard to back the Cowboys defence these day but the Chargers have had serious issues on the offensive line the past few weeks. Dak Prescott and Co. can still put up points at home, too.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"opening envelope\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/dcs-static.gprod.postmedia.digital\/20.2.3\/websites\/images\/newsletters\/icon-sun-middaySun.svg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Your Midday Sun<\/p>\n<p class=\"newsletter-widget__text__new-story-page\">Your noon-hour look at what&#8217;s happening in Toronto and beyond.<\/p>\n<p class=\"newsletter-widget__disclaimer__new-story-page text-size--tiny\">By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.<\/p>\n<p>Thanks for signing up!<\/p>\n<p class=\"newsletter-widget__text__new-story-page\">A welcome email is on its way. 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Probably not at this point and it\u2019s not like it\u2019s hard to look good against the Bengals defence.<\/p>\n<p>Kansas City -3 over TENNESSEE<\/p>\n<p>Yes, Patrick Mahomes is out for the season and the Chiefs\u2019 playoff hopes are dead, but there still remains some amount of pride for this team to play for and Andy Reid will have a good game plan cooked up for Gardner Minshew to execute.<\/p>\n<p>Minnesota -3 over NEW YORK GIANTS<\/p>\n<p>J.J. McCarthy\u2019s emergence might have its biggest test yet \u2013 and it\u2019s not the Giants defence, it\u2019s the field at MetLife Stadium. He does have some decent cold, outdoor experience from his Michigan days and we\u2019d back him over the lameduck Giants.<\/p>\n<p data-async=\"\">Looking to stream the 2025-26 NFL season live or on demand? 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We\u2019ll take the points with a live home dog.<\/p>\n<p>NEW ORLEANS -4.5 over\u00a0New York Jets<\/p>\n<p>What Tyler Shough has done so far is pretty respectable, especially considering the situation the Saints have been in this season. The Jets continue to embarrass themselves week after week while New Orleans at least looks competent.<\/p>\n<p>DENVER -3 over Jacksonville<\/p>\n<p>Trevor Lawrence rightfully got the headlines last week for his massive performance, but this Broncos defence should make him look like the same pedestrian pivot that we\u2019ve been watching for years.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement 5<\/p>\n<p>This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.<\/p>\n<p>Article content<\/p>\n<p>Atlanta -3 over ARIZONA<\/p>\n<p>The Falcons have had some extra prep time for this one after a big Thursday night win, providing a solid advantage while travelling west. Atlanta also could be getting Drake London back from injury and Bijan Robinson remains a constant threat.<\/p>\n<p>HOUSTON -14 over Las Vegas<\/p>\n<p>The Raiders might turn back to Geno Smith and is that even a good thing? Houston should run away with this one.<\/p>\n<p>DETROIT -7 over Pittsburgh<\/p>\n<p>Things are going a bit too well for Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers, who will be on a short week against a Lions team that cooks at home.<\/p>\n<p>Read More<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/torontosun.com\/sports\/football\/nfl\/puka-nacua-brother-arrested-lakers-rookies-car-report\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Former BYU wide receiver Samson Nacua and his teammates celebrate after a win against Idaho State in 2021.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1219-samson-nacua-byu-football.jpg\"  class=\"lazyload\" height=\"96\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"96\"\/> <\/p>\n<p>Rams star Puka Nacua\u2019s brother arrested for taking Lakers rookie\u2019s car: Report<\/p>\n<p> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/torontosun.com\/sports\/football\/ohio-coach-brian-smith-fired-serious-professional-misconduct\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Ohio's head coach Brian Smith watches during an NCAA football game against Rutgers earlier this year.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1219-brian-smith-ohio-football-coach-fired.jpg\"  class=\"lazyload\" height=\"96\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"96\"\/> <\/p>\n<p>Ohio University football coach Brian Smith fired for \u2018serious professional misconduct\u2019<\/p>\n<p> <\/a>New England +3 over BALTIMORE<\/p>\n<p>Last week\u2019s results likely heavily influenced this one, but can you really count on the Patriots to choke like they did in the second to Josh Allen and also for the Ravens to look better than they have all year again?<\/p>\n<p>INDIANAPOLIS +6 over San Francisco<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019re all happy for Grandpa Philip Rivers looking fairly decent in his return, but the more noteworthy return for this corner was the Colts defence finding its form.<\/p>\n<p>Last week: 10-6<\/p>\n<p>This season: 106-113-5<\/p>\n<p>Article content<\/p>\n<p>Share this article in your social network<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Breadcrumb Trail Links SportsFootballNFLSports Betting Green Bay has been wracked by key injuries, including all-pro Micah Parsons, and&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":355434,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[436],"tags":[49,48,514,82],"class_list":{"0":"post-355433","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-nfl","8":"tag-ca","9":"tag-canada","10":"tag-nfl","11":"tag-sports"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/355433","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=355433"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/355433\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/355434"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=355433"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=355433"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=355433"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}