Pro Picks is a weekly column where AP Pro Football Writer Rob Maaddi shares his picks for upcoming games. For all previous Pro Picks, .___The NFLs two current No. 1 seeds facing off in a prime-time matchup on Christmas night was the best present schedule-makers couldve given fans.A potential Super Bowl preview featuring the San Francisco 49ers (11-3) and Baltimore Ravens (11-3) caps Week 16 and will have a major impact on playoff positioning.ADVERTISEMENT The 49ers, who Danny Duffy Jersey have won six in a row, have more margin for error because they have tiebreaker advantages over a trio of 10-4 teams. They need to win two of the final three to secure a first-round bye and home-field advantage throughout the playoffs.The Ravens still havent wrapped up the AFC North and face Miami (10-4) next week, so a lo s would be a setback.The Niners boast a pair of MVP candidates in Brock Purdy and Christian McCaffrey. Lamar Jackson could bolster his chances to win the award for the second time with an impre sive performance in front of a national audience.The Ravens are 19-3-1 against the spread in their past 23 games as an underdog. The 49ers are 5 1/2-point favorites, according . Pro Picks expects San Francisco to edge the Ravens in a close one decided by a field goal.49ERS, 26-23 BUFFALO at LOS ANGELES CHARGERSLine: Bills minus 12 1/2The Bills (8-6) are back in playoff contention and even have a shot at the AFC East after beating Kansas City and dominating Dallas. The Chargers (5-9) play their first game under interim coach Giff Smith after a lopsided lo s got Brandon Staley fired.BEST BET: BILLS, 34-13 JACKSONVILLE at TAMPA BAYLine: Buccaneers minus 1 1/2Baker Mayfield had a perfect pa ser rating at Lambeau Field and the Buccaneers (7-7) have won three in a row to move into Homer Bailey Jersey first place in the NFC South. They have an even bigger game next week against New Orleans. The Jaguars (8-6) have lost three in a row to lose their grip on first place in the AFC South. Trevor Lawrence is in concu sion protocol. The Jaguars, who are 9-1 against the spread in their past 10 road games, need Lawrence to snap a losing streak.UPSET SPECIAL: JAGUARS, 24-23 CINCINNATI at PITTSBURGHLine: Bengals minus 1 1/2Jake Browning has led the Bengals (8-6) to three straight wins and a spot in the wild-card race since losing his first start to Pittsburgh. The Steelers (7-7) have lost three in a row since that 16-10 win in Cincinnati. Steelers QB Kenny Pickett returned to practice this week but Mason Rudolph is expected to start. The Steelers are 20-6-4 in their past 30 games as a home underdog.BENGALS, 23-16 INDIANAPOLIS at ATLANTALine: Falcons minus 1 1/2The Colts (8-6) have won five of six to position themselves for a wild-card spot. Theyve scored at least 27 points in six of their past eight games. Two straight lo ses have knocked the Falcons (6-8) out of first place in the NFC South and now theyre benching QB Desmond Ridder and going back to Taylor Heinicke.FALCONS, 26-24GREEN BAY at CAROLINALine: Packers minus 4 1/2The Packers (6-8) are reeling after two straight lo ses. They must win to climb back into the wild-card race. The Panthers (2-12) aim to ruin another teams playoff hopes after beating Atlanta.PACKERS, 24-16 CLEVELAND at HOUSTONLine: Browns minus 2 1/2Joe Flacco has helped the injury-depleted Browns (9-5) stay in contention for a division title while leading the AFC wild-card race. Cleveland has allowed Salvador Perez Jersey more points on the road than any team this season and fewest at home. The Texans (8-6) are in a three-way tie for first place and again may have to rely on backup QB Case Keenum because C.J. Stroud was still in concu sion protocol on Wednesday.BROWNS, 23-21DETROIT at MINNESOTALine: Lions minus 3The Lions (10-4) will clinch the NFC North with a win. Theyre averaging 33 points per game indoors this season. QB Nick Mullens makes his second start for the Vikings (7-7) as they compete for a wild-card spot.LIONS, 30-26 WASHINGTON at NEW YORK JETSLine: Jets minus 3This is the worst matchup of the week. The Commanders (4-10) have lost five in a row. The Jets (5-9) have lost six of seven and will have to wait until next season for Aaron Rodgers to return.COMMANDERS, 17-13SEATTLE at TENNESSEELine: Seahawks minus 2 1/2Drew Lock led the Seahawks (7-7) on an improbable game-winning drive against Philadelphia on Monday night and back into the wild-card race. The Titans (5-9) are much improved with Will Levis at quarterback.TITANS, 23-20ARIZONA at CHICAGOLine: Bears minus 4 1/2The Bears (5-9) have won three of five with two one-score lo ses. Theyve been more competitive since Justin Fields returned on Nov. 19. The Cardinals (3-11) still have an outside shot at the No. 1 overall pick.BEARS, 22-19DALLAS at MIAMILine: Dolphins minus 1 1/2Tua Tagovailoa and the Dolphins (10-4) are still seeking their first win against a team with a winning record. The Cowboys (10-4) are coming off a lopsided lo s Ian Kennedy Jersey at Buffalo, but still have a shot at winning the NFC East. Dallas is 12-1 against the spread after a lo s since 2021.COWBOYS, 30-27NEW ENGLAND at DENVERLine: Broncos minus 6 1/2The Patriots (3-11) cant even cover the spread, going 3-14-1 against the line over their past 18 games. Ru sell Wilson and the Broncos (7-7) cant afford a slip-up as they compete for a wild-card berth.BRONCOS, 20-12LAS VEGAS at KANSAS CITYLine: Chiefs minus 10The Chiefs (9-5) have averaged 35.5 points against the Raiders (6-8) in 11 games with Patrick Mahomes. After putting 63 points up against the Chargers, Las Vegas faces a much tougher defense.CHIEFS, 27-16NEW YORK GIANTS at PHILADELPHIALine: Eagles minus 11 1/2The Eagles (10-4) have lost three straight games, theyre pointing fingers and their fan base is in panic mode. Here comes Tommy DeVito and the Giants (5-9) to provide relief.EAGLES, 34-17 NEW ORLEANS at LOS ANGELES RAMS Line: Rams minus 4 1/ Billy Hamilton Jersey 2Pro Picks kicked off the week with a winner, taking the Rams 23-16. They won 30-22.Last week: Straight up: 11-5. Against spread: 8-7-1Overall: Straight up: 140-85. Against spread: 118-98-8.Best Bet: Straight up: 9-6. Against spread: 6-8-1.Upset Special: Straight up: 8-7. Against spread: 10-5.Thursday: Straight up: 12-6. Against spread: 13-4-1.Monday: Straight up: 8-10. Against spread: 12-5-1.___AP NFL: