It\u2019s not often that the two worst teams in the league square off this late in the season. So, the Las Vegas Raiders and New York Giants are set up for a big matchup in Week 17, as this game has appropriately been nicknamed \u2018The Tank Bowl\u2019!<\/p>\n
Also, we have just two weeks left in the regular season for our Silver and Black Pride Pick\u2019em competition. We will continue the competition through the Super Bowl, but time is running out to make a big push.<\/p>\n
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Odds below are provided by FanDuel Sportsbook<\/a> and are subject to change.<\/p>\n Raiders vs. Giants<\/p>\n Holder\u2019s picks: LV +1.5, LV ML, under 40.5<\/p>\n The Raiders surprised a lot of people, myself included, with how well they played against the Houston Texans last week. If that carries over to this Sunday, they can absolutely beat the Giants. Jaxson Dart hasn\u2019t been playing well since suffering a concussion over a month ago and is coming off a performance where he threw for just 33 yards. Also, outside of the defensive line, New York\u2019s defense has a lot of issues. The only factor that gives me pause is that the Raiders put Brock Bowers and Jemery Chinn on injured reserve this week, a potential sign that the organization is leaning into the tank<\/a>.<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n Pick\u2019em Competition<\/p>\n Moving on to S&BP\u2019s Pick\u2019em competition, below is a look at how our writers finished in Week 16<\/a>.<\/p>\n Matt Holder 163-76-1 (68%)<\/p>\n Bill Williamson 162-77-1 (68%)<\/p>\n Ray Aspuria 152-87-1 (64%)<\/p>\n Big news: I did it! After spending all season chasing Bill, not only did I catch up, but I managed to take the lead by going 13-3 last week while Bill went 10-6. The difference was having the guts to take the Titans over the Chiefs, then the Bengals over the Dolphins and Patriots over the Ravens. Now, it\u2019s a matter of holding onto the one-game lead over the next month-plus to take home the writer\u2019s crown. As for Ray, a 9-7 performance pushes him further down the standings.<\/p>\n Community Standings<\/p>\n 1. JeepRaider<\/a> 165-74<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n 2. Tennessee Raider Fan<\/a> 163-76<\/p>\n t-3. Dafe2cat<\/a> 162-77<\/p>\n t-3. EdgarEdm08<\/a> 162-77<\/p>\n t-3. Alaskan Raida<\/a> 162-77<\/p>\n t-6. Vila41<\/a> 161-78<\/p>\n t-6. Pick\u2019em Pro<\/a> 161-78<\/p>\n t-8. Bower rangers<\/a> 160-79<\/p>\n t-8. Freddy B Good<\/a> 160-79<\/p>\n t-10. Mooniac<\/a> 158-81<\/p>\n t-10. NC Hell Razors<\/a> 158-81<\/p>\n