I asked ChatGPT to predict the scores to all the NFL games!
The road so far…
🏈 Week 17 Recap (Picks vs Reality)
| Matchup | Pick | Actual Result | Correct? | Notes / What Went Wrong |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cowboys @ Commanders | Commanders | Cowboys 30–23 | ❌ | DAL bounced back; WAS couldn’t close late. |
| Lions @ Vikings | Vikings | Vikings 23–10 | ✅ | MIN defense controlled pace start to finish. |
| Broncos @ Chiefs | Chiefs | Broncos 20–13 | ❌ | DEN defense stunned KC; Chiefs offense sputtered again. |
| Texans @ Chargers | Texans | Texans 20–16 | ✅ | HOU composure late sealed another close win. |
| Ravens @ Packers | Ravens | Ravens 41–24 | ✅ | BAL offense exploded; GB couldn’t keep up. |
| Seahawks @ Panthers | Seahawks | Seahawks 27–10 | ✅ | SEA too physical; CAR outmatched. |
| Buccaneers @ Dolphins | Buccaneers | Dolphins 20–17 | ❌ | MIA defense held late; TB inconsistency persists. |
| Patriots @ Jets | Patriots | Patriots 42–10 | ✅ | NE dominated in all phases; NYJ lifeless. |
| Steelers @ Browns | Steelers | Browns 13–6 | ❌ | CLE defense won ugly; PIT offense stalled. |
| Jaguars @ Colts | Jaguars | Jaguars 23–17 | ✅ | JAX offense steadier; IND faded late. |
| Saints @ Titans | Saints | Saints 34–26 | ✅ | NO offense delivered; TEN couldn’t stop momentum. |
| Seahawks @ Panthers | Seahawks | Seahawks 27–10 | ✅ | SEA defense again suffocating. |
| Cardinals @ Bengals | Bengals | Bengals 37–14 | ✅ | CIN offense red hot; ARI overwhelmed. |
| Giants @ Raiders | Raiders | Giants 34–10 | ❌ | NYG dominated unexpectedly; LV collapsed. |
| Eagles @ Bills | Bills | Eagles 13–12 | ❌ | PHI defense surprised; BUF missed chances. |
| Bears @ 49ers | 49ers | 49ers 42–38 | ✅ | SF survived shootout; offense carried load. |
| Rams @ Falcons | Rams | Falcons 27–24 | ❌ | ATL pulled upset; LAR couldn’t finish drives. |
Week 17 Totals
- Picks made: 16
- Correct: 9
- Incorrect: 7
- Week accuracy: 56.3%
📊 Season-to-Date (Weeks 2–17)
| Week | Correct | Total Picks | Accuracy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 11 | 16 | 68.8% |
| 3 | 10 | 16 | 62.5% |
| 4 | 12 | 16 | 75.0% |
| 5 | 7 | 13 | 53.8% |
| 6 | 6 | 13 | 46.2% |
| 7 | 10 | 15 | 66.7% |
| 8 | 7 | 13 | 53.8% |
| 9 | 6 | 14 | 42.9% |
| 10 | 9 | 14 | 64.3% |
| 11 | 10 | 15 | 66.7% |
| 12 | 6 | 13 | 46.2% |
| 13 | 8 | 14 | 57.1% |
| 14 | 8 | 14 | 57.1% |
| 15 | 12 | 16 | 75.0% |
| 16 | 9 | 16 | 56.3% |
| 17 | 9 | 16 | 56.3% |
Cumulative through Week 17
- Total correct: 146
- Total picks: 234
- Overall accuracy: 62.4%
🔍 Week 18 Preview + Picks
Injury / Roster Notes & Key Watch
- 49ers: Playing for seeding; still the most physical roster in the NFC.
- Seahawks: Defense peaking late; matchup intensity high vs division rival.
- Vikings: Defense trending upward; offense conservative but efficient.
- Bills: Still explosive but inconsistent in close games.
- Cowboys: Bounce-back momentum; offensive rhythm improving.
- Broncos: Defense carrying team; road test vs LAC looms large.
- Dolphins: Speed remains matchup nightmare; playoff urgency high.
- Bengals: One of league’s hottest offenses entering finale.
Momentum Trends
Hot: Ravens, Bengals, Texans, Seahawks
Cold: Raiders, Jets, Titans, Panthers
🗓 Week 18 Schedule & Picks
Saturday, January 3, 2026
| Matchup | Line (approx) | Pick | Predicted Score | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panthers @ Buccaneers (3:30 PM CT) | TB –6 | Buccaneers | 27 – 16 | TB talent edge; CAR struggles to sustain offense. |
| Seahawks @ 49ers (7:00 PM CT) | SF –4 | 49ers | 24 – 20 | SF physicality late; playoff-level intensity. |
Sunday — Early Window (12:00 PM CT)
| Matchup | Line | Pick | Score | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colts @ Texans | HOU –3 | Texans | 26 – 20 | HOU more disciplined; IND inconsistent. |
| Browns @ Bengals | CIN –5 | Bengals | 30 – 17 | CIN offense rolling; CLE limited scoring upside. |
| Saints @ Falcons | ATL –1 | Saints | 24 – 21 | NO steadier defense; ATL volatile. |
| Packers @ Vikings | MIN –3 | Vikings | 23 – 19 | MIN defense + home edge again. |
| Titans @ Jaguars | JAX –4 | Jaguars | 28 – 17 | JAX more complete team. |
| Cowboys @ Giants | DAL –5 | Cowboys | 27 – 16 | DAL offense in rhythm; NYG inconsistent. |
Sunday — Late Window (3:25 PM CT)
| Matchup | Line | Pick | Score | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chargers @ Broncos | DEN –2 | Broncos | 21 – 17 | DEN defense continues late-season surge. |
| Commanders @ Eagles | PHI –3 | Eagles | 24 – 20 | PHI depth edge at home. |
| Jets @ Bills | BUF –7 | Bills | 31 – 14 | BUF bounce-back spot vs NYJ. |
| Chiefs @ Raiders | KC –6 | Chiefs | 27 – 17 | KC reasserts control; LV fading. |
| Lions @ Bears | DET –2 | Lions | 26 – 23 | DET offense more explosive overall. |
| Dolphins @ Patriots | MIA –4 | Dolphins | 28 – 20 | MIA speed mismatch; NE overmatched. |
| Cardinals @ Rams | LAR –6 | Rams | 30 – 17 | LAR closes season strong at home. |
Sunday Night Football (7:20 PM CT)
| Matchup | Line | Pick | Score | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ravens @ Steelers | BAL –2 | Ravens | 24 – 20 | BAL offense gives edge in playoff-style game. |
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