NFL Week 14 Pick’em Pool Predictions (2025)
The playoff push is on, and there are some massive games on the schedule for Week 14. It all begins with the Detroit Lions hosting the Dallas Cowboys in what is essentially an elimination game, then ends with the 8-4 Los Angeles Chargers hosting the Philadelphia Eagles. While I don't make picks for either of those games, I still predict what will happen with the AFC South on the line in Jacksonville, the NFC North on the line in Green Bay and more. Below are my top NFL Week 14 pick’em pool predictions.
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NFL Week 14 Pick’em Pool Predictions (2025)
Cincinnati Bengals vs. Buffalo Bills
Last week, Joe Burrow returned to the field and showed Bengals fans what this season could have looked like. After losing eight of the previous nine games, the Bengals picked up a massive 32-14 win over the Ravens. Though the Bengals are only 4-8, they're just two games out of first in the AFC North, with another game against the Ravens on the schedule.
The problem for the Bengals is that they have to travel to Buffalo this week. The Bills are coming off a dominant 26-7 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers, in which they held the Steelers' offense to just 166 total yards. The Bills still rank third-worst in rush defense, allowing 141.3 yards per game. Unfortunately for the Bengals, their rushing attack is just about useless, averaging just 88.5 yards per game.
The Bills have the league's top rushing attack, averaging 155.7 yards per game. The Bengals have the second-worst rush defense. And if the Bengals somehow slow down James Cook, their 32nd-ranked pass defense will still have to deal with Josh Allen.
Pick: Buffalo Bills
Washington Commanders vs. Minnesota Vikings
The Vikings' quarterback play has been a disaster this season, but last week, the team hit a new low. Max Brosmer made his first start, and he promptly threw four interceptions, as the Vikings were shut out 26-0. J.J. McCarthy will return this week, and while Vikings fans have grown frustrated with the young quarterback, it's clear he makes this team a lot better than the alternative.
Yet, even with McCarthy on the field, I'm backing the Commanders. The team just played the Denver Broncos to overtime, as Marcus Mariota threw for 294 yards and two touchdowns. That's back-to-back overtime losses for a team that has certainly not given up yet.
The Vikings’ defense has been solid this season, doing everything it can with zero help from the offense. But I expect them to eventually fall apart in Sunday's game, just like they have over the past couple of weeks. And even though McCarthy gets a great matchup against the league's 31st-ranked pass defense, it's hard to have much faith in a quarterback who has thrown for fewer than 160 yards in five of his six games and has thrown two interceptions in three consecutive contests.
Pick: Washington Commanders
Indianapolis Colts vs. Jacksonville Jaguars
The Colts have lost three of their last four games, and with the Jaguars winning four of their last five, Sunday's game is for the top spot in the AFC South. The Colts are road favorites in this matchup, but I'm backing the home team in this contest.
The Colts’ last two wins came in overtime over the Atlanta Falcons and against the 1-11 Tennessee Titans. While their three most recent losses have all been by seven or fewer points, the offense has not looked like the same unit we saw earlier this season. Jonathan Taylor has rushed for 85 or fewer yards in three of his last four games. When he rushes for fewer than 90 yards, the Colts are just 2-4.
The terrible news for the Colts is that the Jaguars have the top-ranked rush defense in football. They're allowing just 82.4 yards per game and 3.9 yards per rush. While the Colts are still the highest-scoring team in the league, the Jaguars have very quietly moved up to 11th in the same category. Look for Trevor Lawrence to throw all over the league's sixth-worst pass defense, as the Jaguars shockingly take over the top spot in the division.
Pick: Jacksonville Jaguars
Chicago Bears vs. Green Bay Packers
Every week, it seems that the story surrounding the Bears is that the current week will be the one where they finally fall apart. And yet, the Bears continue to find ways to win. Their most recent win was their most impressive by far, as they went into Philadelphia on Black Friday and dominated from start to finish against the Eagles. Yet, I'm picking against them again this week.
The Bears have an absurd turnover margin of +17, which is eight better than any other team in the league. But Jordan Love and the Packers' offense simply don't give the ball away. The Packers have just seven giveaways this season, which is the fewest in the NFL. The Packers don't rank in the top 10 in rushing or passing offense, but because they take care of the ball so well, they make the most of their possessions.
And while the Bears have the second-best rushing attack in the league, the Packers rank eighth in rushing defense. They're giving up just 3.9 yards per carry. With this game being played in Green Bay, I feel like it's still too early to trust the Bears. That said, if they win this game, I don't think I'll pick against them the rest of the year.
Pick: Green Bay Packers
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