NFL Underdog Pick for Week 17
December 27th 2013 - Special K
St. Louis Rams (+11.5) at Seattle
Seahawks
There are four double digit favorites in week 17. Of the four, I really like the
Rams chances to cover the most. I'll take 11.5 points with a Jeff Fisher coached
team any day (unless they are playing in the snow in Foxboro).
Even with 4 Carson Palmer turnovers last week, the Seahawks couldn't put points
on the board. The Seahawks offense has really struggled lately. The main reason
is because they are missing their top playmakers Harvin and Rice on the outside.
Plus, the offensive line has not looked good. Like the Cardinals and the
49ers who just beat the Seahawks, the Rams bring a formidable defensive front
into Seattle. Last time these two teams met, Robert Quinn had three of his
league-leading 18 sacks.
Ironically, the Rams finished the 2012 season beating the Bucs in week 16
followed by a loss to the Seahawks in week 17, 17-10. I'm predicting that this
game will also be low scoring and a close one as well. The Rams are going to
make it tough for the Seahawks to clinch the #1 seed.
Take the Rams and the Points
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