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Week 16 NFL: Models Lean to Broncos and Texans as RamsSeahawks Kicks Off National Slate

AI projections plus current odds highlight Denver and Houston as strong plays entering a playoff-shaping weekend.

Overview

  • Only the Broncos and Rams have clinched entering Week 16, leaving most division races and wild-card spots still in play.
  • SportsLine’s AI rates Denver an A+ spread pick versus Jacksonville and projects an average 27-20 Broncos win, noting Denver’s 11-game streak and recent over trends for both teams.
  • Houston is a heavy favorite over Las Vegas at BetMGM (Texans -14.5, around -1400 moneyline), with multiple models projecting a comfortable Texans win and the Raiders carrying one of the week’s lowest implied totals.
  • Thursday Night Football features Rams at Seahawks on Prime Video, with Los Angeles listed around -1.5 on the road after winning the first meeting.
  • Playoff scenario trackers note New England can clinch with a result against Baltimore, Denver has a path to the AFC’s No. 1 seed with help, and Jacksonville, the Chargers and Bills have clinching opportunities tied to Week 16 outcomes.