The Silcoff Selections: NFL Week 15 Predictions – Straight Up & Against the Spread Picks

The Silcoff Selections are here for Week 15 of the 2025 NFL Season! Below are my records for my straight up and against the spread picks for the season thus far.

Records Last Week:

Straight Up: 7-7

Against The Spread: 7-7

Season Records:

Straight Up: 129-77-1

Against The Spread: 97-107-4

Thursday Night Football: Atlanta Falcons (4-9) @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers (7-6) I Line: Buccaneers -4.5

I like the Bucs big time in this game. Yes, they’re coming off a pretty embarrassing loss to the Saints, but with Mike Evans expected back, Tampa is getting healthier at the right time. This is a must-win for them, especially with the Panthers likely getting a W this week. Tampa needs this to stay in the division race.

Atlanta has looked horrible over the past few weeks. Give me the Bucs at home.

Score Prediction: Buccaneers 23, Falcons 15

ATS Pick: Buccaneers -4.5

Sunday Games

Arizona Cardinals (3-10) @ Houston Texans (8-5) I Line: Texans -9.5

Houston comes off a huge primetime win against the Chiefs, and while the Cardinals have struggled, I’ll give them credit, they’ve kept most games competitive for most of the games. I think the Texans get the win at home behind that elite defense, but the Cardinals keep it somewhat close.

Score Prediction: Texans 21, Cardinals 13

ATS Pick: Cardinals +9.5

Baltimore Ravens (6-7) @ Cincinnati Bengals (4-9) I Line: Ravens -2.5

Both these teams are coming off pretty horrible losses. The Ravens were terrible on offense against the Steelers, and the Bengals completely collapsed late against the Bills. Joe Burrow threw a pick-six and then another interception on back-to-back plays which was too much for Cincy to overcome.

We saw these two teams play on thanksgiving, and the Bengals dominated. Burrow knows winning this game gives them slim playoff hope. Lamar Jackson hasn’t looked healthy all year. I’m taking the Bengals at home as a home dog to give themselves a little life in the playoff race.

Score Prediction: Bengals 28, Ravens 24

ATS Pick: Bengals +2.5

Buffalo Bills (9-4) @ New England Patriots (11-2) I Line: Bills -1

The Patriots have won 10 in a row and are coming off a bye. The Bills just beat the Bengals last week, and I think Buffalo ends New England’s streak. I expect Josh Allen to have somewhat of an MVP moment here as the Bills go into Foxborough, make a statement, and get a close road win.

Score Prediction: Bills 27, Patriots 24

ATS Pick: Bills -1

Cleveland Browns (3-10) @ Chicago Bears (9-4) I Line: Bears -7.5

This could be a fun battle between Shedeur Sanders and Caleb Williams. But, I think the Bears get the win at home. Yes, Shedeur played great last week, but that was against the Titans. Not to mention... the Browns still lost to the worst team in the league at home. After a tough loss to the Packers, Chicago will be pissed off. They get back on track, grab their 10th win, and protect home field.

Score Prediction: Bears 23, Browns 14

ATS Pick: Bears -7.5

Los Angeles Chargers (9-4) @ Kansas City Chiefs (6-7) I Line: Chiefs -5.5

The Chiefs are basically eliminated if they lose this one, so I think they keep their season alive for at least another week. The Chargers are coming off a short week, Justin Herbert has a broken hand, and their offensive line is banged up. Kansas City has issues too, but I don’t love dome teams going outdoors in December. Give me the Chiefs at home to keep faint playoff hopes alive.

Score Prediction: Chiefs 21, Chargers 17

ATS Pick: Chargers +5.5

Las Vegas Raiders (2-11) @ Philadelphia Eagles (8-5) I Line: Eagles -11.5

The Eagles are collapsing. They haven’t looked like a good offense pretty much all season, and I think the Raiders go into Philly and upset them. Jalen Hurts is coming off a four-interception game, and while he’ll be telling everyone to calm down, I don’t think the Raiders, who will be without Geno Smith, will be turning the ball over as much. It’s a bold pick, but the Raiders won’t lose every game the rest of the year. I think they send Philly into full meltdown mode after former Eagle Kenny Pickett leads the Raiders to a shocking road victory.

Score Prediction: Raiders 20, Eagles 19

ATS Pick: Raiders +11.5

New York Jets (3-10) @ Jacksonville Jaguars (9-4) I Line: Jaguars -13

Not much to say here. The Jaguars are quietly rolling. I think they dominate the Jets at home, get their 10th win, and take sole possession of first place in the AFC South.

Score Prediction: Jaguars 30, Jets 13

ATS Pick: Jaguars -13

Washington Commanders (3-10) @ New York Giants (2-11) I Line: Giants -2.5

Jayden Daniels is out for the Commanders, and the Giants are coming off a bye. Washington got shut out last week. And yes, shut-out teams often bounce back, but this Commanders defense can’t stop anything. I think Jaxson Dart plays pretty well, and the Giants get the win at home.

Score Prediction: Giants 28, Commanders 20

ATS Pick: Giants -2.5

Carolina Panthers (7-6) @ New Orleans Saints (3-10) I Line: Panthers -2.5

The Saints are coming off a big win over Tampa and now get a Panthers team fighting for first place in the NFC South. New Orleans keeps it close as Tyler Shough has looked solid and his best game arguably came against this Panthers team who they beat earlier this year. I think Carolina wins, but the Saints keep it tight and Bryce Young maybe leads a game-winning drive.

Score Prediction: Panthers 21, Saints 20

ATS Pick: Saints +2.5

Detroit Lions (8-5) @ Los Angeles Rams (10-3) I Line: Rams -5.5

This is a must-win for Detroit if they want to stay in the playoff race. Unfortunately, I don’t think they get it. Their defense is too banged up, and Matthew Stafford is playing like the best quarterback in football right now. I think he throws three or even four touchdowns, the Rams win at home, and Stafford boosts his MVP case.

Score Prediction: Rams 31, Lions 24

ATS Pick: Rams -5.5

Green Bay Packers (9-3-1) @ Denver Broncos (11-2) I Line: Packers -2

The Packers are coming off a huge win over the Bears and hold first place in the NFC North. But the Broncos control their destiny for the AFC’s number one seed. If they win out, they get it. Green Bay is favoured, and I don’t agree. Denver just wins games. They’re always close, but they win. Love hasn’t turned the ball over as much lately, but Denver will test that. I think the Broncos force a couple turnovers, get after him, and win at home as dogs.

Score Prediction: Broncos 21, Packers 17

ATS Pick: Broncos +2

Indianapolis Colts (8-5) @ Seattle Seahawks (10-3) I Line: Seahawks -13.5

Daniel Jones is out for the season with a torn Achilles which is absolutely devastating. The Colts were already trending down, and now they’ve signed Phillip Rivers, who’s been retired for five years. If Rivers actually starts, I think Seattle could get 10 sacks. I don’t think the Colts score a touchdown. The Seahawks cruise at home and get ready for a huge Thursday night game next week against the Rams for a potential shot at the NFC’s top seed.

Score Prediction: Seahawks 29, Colts 9

ATS Pick: Seahawks -13.5

Tennessee Titans (2-11) @ San Francisco 49ers (9-4) I Line: 49ers -12.5

Good for the Titans on their second win last week, but the 49ers come off a bye and still have a chance to win the NFC West if things fall their way. That starts by handling business against Tennessee. I think the Niners dominate and win at home.

Score Prediction: 49ers 27, Titans 10

ATS Pick: 49ers -12.5

Sunday Night Football: Minnesota Vikings (5-8) @ Dallas Cowboys (6-6-1) I Line: Cowboys -5.5

If everything goes the way I’ve predicted, Dallas will be playing for a real shot at first place in the NFC East. J.J. McCarthy played well last week, but I don’t buy it as Washington is terrible. I think the Cowboys dominate, Dak plays well, and the defense bounces back after a rough showing against Detroit. Dallas is the more desperate team, and they win at home.

Score Prediction: Cowboys 28, Vikings 13

ATS Pick: Cowboys -5.5

Monday Night Football: Miami Dolphins (6-7) @ Pittsburgh Steelers (7-6) I Line: Steelers -3.5

The Dolphins streak ends here. We know what Tua looks like in the cold, and you can’t trust him. Aaron Rodgers gets an extra day of rest, and I think DK Metcalf has another big game, finds the end zone, and the Steelers get the win at home to strengthen their AFC North lead.

Score Prediction: Steelers 23, Dolphins 19

ATS Pick: Steelers -3.5

Straight Up/Moneyline Picks:

• Buccaneers

• Texans

• Bengals

• Bills

• Bears

• Chiefs

• Raiders

• Jaguars

• Giants

• Panthers

• Rams

• Broncos

• Seahawks

• 49ers

• Cowboys

• Steelers

Picks ATS:

• Buccaneers -4.5

• Cardinals +9.5

• Bengals +2.5

• Bills -1

• Bears -7.5

• Chargers +5.5

• Raiders +11.5

• Jaguars -13

• Giants -2.5

• Saints +2.5

• Rams -5.5

• Broncos +2

• Seahawks -13.5

• 49ers -12.5

• Cowboys -5.5

• Steelers -3.5