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Out-Pick A Pro: Antonio Pierce’s Week 13 ATS Picks

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by Antonio Pierce in Antonio's Plays

Updated Jan 17, 2018 · 9:38 AM PST

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The Super Bowl champ hit another bump in the road in Week 12, recording a 3-3 record against the spread. Looking to expand on his 24-18 record this season, here’s who Pierce is taking in Week 13.

Atlanta Falcons vs Minnesota Vikings (+2.5)

PIERCE’S PICK: VIKINGS (+2.5)

Let’s start here: there’s no way Julio Jones goes for 253 yards and two touchdowns against Minnesota. The Viking secondary will slow down Atlanta’s aerial attack, and their front seven have been far too dominant against the run this season (second-ranked run defense).

Case Keenum will continue taking shots down the field, and his duo of Adam Thielen and Stefon Diggs will continue making plays for him.

Buffalo Bills vs New England Patriots (-8.5)

PIERCE’S PICK: BILLS (+8.5)

With Tyrod Taylor under center, the Buffalo Bills may not possess a lethal aerial attack, but they can at least move the ball — which is more than you can say about Nathan Peterman. Taylor’s legs are going to prove problematic for the Patriot defense, relegating Tom Brady to the sideline for long stints. This is too many points for a divisional game.

Jacksonville Jaguars vs Indianapolis Colts (+9.5)

PIERCE’S PICK: JAGUARS (-9.5)

The Jaguars were upset in Arizona last week, largely because they couldn’t get anything going on the ground. The Indy defense won’t be able to bottle up Leonard Fournette, though, and Jacoby Brissett will be forced into some turnovers by the league’s best pass rush.

New Orleans Saints vs Carolina Panthers (+3.5)

PIERCE’S PICK: SAINTS (-3.5)

In a loss to the Rams last week, the Saints were forced to play without both of their starting corners. But Marshon Lattimore and Ken Crawley are back for New Orleans’ divisional matchup with the Panthers.

Cam Newton is going to be forced to do too much to keep up with Drew Brees and his dynamic backfield duo of Mark Ingram and Alvin Kamara.

Arizona Cardinals vs Los Angeles Rams (-6.5)

PIERCE’S PICK: RAMS (-6.5)

Last week, the Rams proved that their offense can still produce without Jared Goff’s favorite target, Robert Woods. Cooper Kupp is an extremely crafty and reliable receiver, and Todd Gurley is doing it all for LA.

Look for Wade Phillips’ defense to sell out and slow Adrian Peterson, forcing Blaine Gabbert to make throws under pressure. Arizona simply will not be able to keep up.

Seattle Seahawks vs Philadelphia Eagles (-5.5)

PIERCE’S PICK: SEAHAWKS (+5.5)

Yeah, the Seahawks’ defense is banged up and they have no run game. But they do have Russell Wilson, and they have finally learned to just throw it up for Jimmy Graham near the goal line.

The Eagles are playing like the NFL’s best right now, but they have also had a pretty light schedule over the last month. This is too many points to give Seattle at home. Even though they’ve lost two in a row at the Clink, it’s still a tough environment and Wentz won’t be able to put this game out of reach

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