Packers and Chiefs Headline Big Dog NFL Picks This Week

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Packers and Chiefs Headline the Big Dog Picks of the Week

The big dog of the week is the Green Bay Packers plus 3.5 points. The underdog pick has won every week this season, and the recommendation is to take the points rather than the money line. The game could come down to a late field goal. With some lines offering four points, taking the Packers plus four is also an option because four is a key number.

Joe is going in a different direction after both hosts successfully backed the Cleveland Browns last week. His pick is the Kansas City Chiefs on the money line at plus 122.

Joe believes the Chiefs are the better football team. Sam Darnold has thrown seven interceptions in four games, and turning the ball over against Patrick Mahomes, Andy Reid, and Kansas City could prove costly. The Chiefs’ defense can pressure the quarterback, which could leave Darnold under significant duress.

Joe also expects Ken Walker to make an impact in his return to Seattle. Although he gives Seattle’s defense plenty of credit, he predicts Walker will rush for more than 100 yards and the Chiefs will win.

The opposing picks set up another head-to-head matchup on Sunday Night Football. The last one did not go well for Joe Pizzapia, but a Chiefs victory would even the record at one win apiece.