2023 NFL Pick Em Confidence Pools: Week 14 Predictions

NFL Week 14 kicks off tonight with some Thursday Night Football action between the New England Patriots and Pittsburgh Steelers. Maybe action is a strong word, but it’s football nonetheless and it’s time to get those picks in for Confidence Pools. Remember, we are making football picks straight up. There is no “against the spread” here so that actually alleviates some of the pressures and concerns with betting. Think of it as money line action and you can lay the big points on the lines you wouldn’t normally bet because of a lack of value. We’ve been cruising along nicely, just outside the top 10 but we took some extra chances last week that did not pan out. Stupid New York Jets. If you can’t beat Arthur Smith’s stupidity, then what are you as an organization? But I digress. Let’s just get to this week’s picks.
- Season Record: 119-74-0
- Season Points: 1,016
Game | Pick | Confidence # | Money Line |
Tennessee Titans at Miami Dolphins | Dolphins | 15 | -800 |
Seattle Seahawks at San Francisco 49ers | 49ers | 14 | -550 |
Los Angeles Rams at Baltimore Ravens | Ravens | 13 | -350 |
Green Bay Packers at New York Giants | Packers | 12 | -350 |
Carolina Panthers at New Orleans Saints | Saints | 11 | -225 |
Detroit Lions at Chicago Bears | Lions | 10 | -175 |
Jacksonville Jaguars at Cleveland Browns | Browns | 9 | -175 |
Houston Texans at New York Jets | Texans | 8 | -210 |
Denver Broncos at Los Angeles Chargers | Broncos | 7 | 120 |
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Atlanta Falcons | Buccaneers | 6 | 100 |
Minnesota Vikings at Las Vegas Raiders | Vikings | 5 | -155 |
Buffalo Bills at Kansas City Chiefs | Chiefs | 4 | -125 |
Philadelphia Eagles at Dallas Cowboys | Cowboys | 3 | -175 |
Indianapolis Colts at Cincinnati Bengals | Colts | 2 | -110 |
New England Patriots at Pittsburgh Steelers | Patriots | 1 | 200 |
Player News
Patriots signed second-round pick RB TreVeyon Henderson to a four-year contract.
NBC Sports Houston’s Aaron Wilson broke the news on Henderson’s fully guaranteed contract. Henderson looked explosive in offseason practices and can be expected to take over receiving duties in year one. The team is likely hoping he can take over the early-down rushing role as well, though Rhamondre Stevenson is a capable rusher.
Cardinals worked out UFL EDGE Jaylon Allen.
Allen initially signed with the Broncos and a UDFA last year but was released with an injury settlement. He totaled 1.5 sacks, 1.0 TFLs and 12 solo tackles with the UFL’s Memphis Showboats in the 2025 regular season. The Cardinals also worked out DT Kyon Barrs, LB Joe Evans, Kevin Hester and Sheldon Newton.
Packers placed WR Christian Watson on the active/physically unable to perform list.
Watson promisingly posted a video of himself running routes on June 20th, though his current sidelining suggests he still has a ways to go in his recovery. The veteran wide receiver suffered an ACL tear in Week 18 last year. Historically, 10-12 months of rehab are required before players retake the field. The Packers also placed LB Quay Walker on the active/PUP list and OL Elgton Jenkins on the non-football injury list.
Bears signed second-round pick WR Luther Burden to a four-year contract.
The $10.965 million contract is fully guaranteed, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Burden missed spring practices due to a soft tissue injury suffered in late May. Earlier this month, head coach Ben Johnson told reporters that Burden would be ready at the start of training camp. Rookies are scheduled to report tomorrow to the team’s facility.
49ers placed Brandon Aiyuk (knee) on the active/physically unable to perform list.
The 49ers continue to be extra cautious with their No. 1 wide receiver, whose expected return-to-play date falls in the Weeks 5-6 range. A recent beat report suggested Aiyuk is ahead of schedule and has a chance to suit up for Week 1, though this outcome should be considered somewhat unlikely at this time. The 49ers also placed OL Andre Dillard, DE Yetur Gross-Matos, S Malik Mustapha and LB Curtis Robinson on the active/PUP list while OT Ben Bartch and S George Odum landed on the active/non-football injury list.
49ers placed WR Ricky Pearsall on the active/physically unable to perform list.