It was a decent bounce-back week last week, and . I should've gone 4-1 with the best bets, but the just want to win every single close game and dagger the point spread. That's twice they've burned me when I've been on Minnesota's side. But that isn't gonna stop me from dipping back in the well. They're underdogs at home on a fully rested week with a very desperate team that needs a win in a big spot. The isn't making me feel better about this pick, per se, but we're going with it anyway. My man Dave Richard went a scorching 14- Wade Boggs Jersey 1-1 on the entire board last week, putting me in need of a huge week to catch him as we head down the home stretch for the CBS Sports picks. This is where we get warm. Vikings +3.5 vs. : Starting things off with a bang, because the Vikings have a legitimate shot at an upset here. Zimmer's absence is extremely concerning, but there are multiple former head coaches (Pat Shurmer, Tony Sparano) on the staff Matt Barnes Jersey to ease the transition. Minnesota's defense can bottle up the Cowboys run game and put the onus to win on . The Vikings offense isn't good, but Minnesota can protect Bradford against Dallas' defense. I think the desperate Vikings steal this game Thursday night. +6.5 at Mookie Betts Jersey : This is a line heavily influenced by the outcome of last week's games. The Packers looked really good against the , playing well and winning for the first time in a month. is BACK or something (he maybe never left). The Texans fumbled their way through a lo s against the , unable to do anything on offense because of . But the Packers defense isn't great and Lamar Miller/DeAndre Hopkins should ultimately have a field day. The Texans will keep things close. -6 vs. : Weird line here for a team that's 8-3 to be underdogs by nearly a touchdown. The Steelers are good, and the current favorites in the AFC North, but they're not even leading the Kevin Plawecki Jersey division. On the other hand, it's entirely po sible that , and come out and catch fire again like they did on Thanksgiving. The Giants are a much better defense than the , but this offense is rounding into shape and it gets rolling here. +7 at : Weird for Seattle to be favored . The Panthers have gagged away two games against the AFC West they should have won and are a better team than 4-7. But Bill Parcells has a saying and there's nothing Carolina can do it about, except go out and try to steal a few games. Seattle's offensive line is a me s and could be back -- I expect the Panthers to limit 's production. If is out or limited, Brock Holt Jersey will put up numbers. +2 vs. Colts: Surprising to see a team like the Colts favored on the road. They're desperate, sure, and should get back. But they're not a good football team. And the Jets are a bad matchup for Indy, with a strong defensive line and decent run game. They'll put pre sure on Luck and get some shots down the field from to as the Jets win this one and bury the Colts' season. 86-82-9