Tom Silverstein's NFL picks: Week 15

Journal Sentinel and PackersNews.com beat reporter Tom Silverstein will make his picks for every game throughout the NFL season. Also check out our NFL stats pages for a live scoreboard, team-by-team injury reports and more odds information on the games.

SATURDAY

Bears at Lions

Lions by 5.

Straight up – Lions. Against the spread – Lions.

Chargers at Chiefs

Chargers by 1½.

Straight up – Chargers. Against the spread – Chargers.

SUNDAY

Packers at Panthers

Panthers by 2½.

Straight up – Panthers. Against the spread – Panthers.

Eagles at Giants

Eagles by 7½.

Straight up – Eagles. Against the spread – Eagles.

Bengals at Vikings

Vikings by 11.

Straight up – Vikings. Against the spread – Vikings.

Dolphins at Bills

Bills by 3½.

Straight up – Dolphins. Against the spread – Dolphins.

Texans at Jaguars

Jaguars by 11½.

Straight up – Jaguars. Against the spread – Jaguars.

Jets at Saints

Saints by 15½.

Straight up – Saints. Against the spread – Saints.

Cardinals at Washington

Washington by 4.

Straight up – Washington. Against the spread – Washington.

Ravens at Browns

Ravens by 7.

Straight up – Ravens. Against the spread – Browns.

Rams at Seahawks

Seahawks by 2½.

Straight up – Rams. Against the spread – Rams.

Patriots at Steelers

Patriots by 3.

Straight up – Steelers. Against the spread – Steelers.

Titans at 49ers

49ers by 1.

Straight up – 49ers. Against the spread – 49ers.

Cowboys at Raiders

Cowboys by 3.

Straight up – Raiders. Against the spread – Raiders.

Falcons at Buccaneers

Falcons by 6.

Straight up – Falcons. Against the spread – Falcons.

THURSDAY

Broncos at Colts

Broncos by 2½.

Straight up –  Broncos. Against the spread – Broncos.

LAST WEEK: Straight up – 6-10. Against the spread – 6-10.

OVERALL RECORD: Straight up – 131-77. Against the spread – 95-102-11