Scott Van Pelt's 'Winners' For The NFL Week 18 CFP National Championship Game

Another 4-3 weeks last week and we’re 24 over .500 sitting at 58% or so. This week really tests your faith in the approach because I have to tell you: I don’t know who’s playing for the teams and I don’t care. The old something to play for vs nothing to play for…add in a bit of “this computer sucks” and it’s a bonanza of picks that make you make the face my pup makes when he hears a weird noise. Anyway… I’m not boring you with explanations, there aren’t any. These are the sides, take them or not. I understand perfectly and I don’t take it personally.

Station: 86-62-4

NFL Week 18

Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Atlanta Falcons (-4, 40)
Sunday, 1:05 p.m. ET, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta

Van Pelt’s pick: Falcons (-4)

Why would you be in Atlanta? I dont know. Why do you like to party?

SVP: 6-2 all-time when picking NFC South division games

Baltimore Ravens at Cincinnati Bengals (-9, 39.5)
Sunday, 1:05 p.m. ET, Paycor Stadium, Cincinnati

Van Pelt’s pick: Ravens (+9)

What about Baltimore? Will Lamar Jackson play for them again? He’s not here on Sunday, we’re at the Ravens.

SVP: 0-7 all-time picking against the Bengals

Minnesota Vikings (-6, 42.5) at Chicago Bears
Sunday, 1:05 p.m. ET, Soldier Field, Chicago

Van Pelt’s Pick: Bears (+6)

Hey, do you want to endorse Nathan Peterman? You sure do.

SVP: 3-2 all-time by picking the Bears

Los Angeles Chargers at Denver Broncos (-3, 39.5)
Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET, Empower Field at Mile High, Denver

Van Pelt’s prediction: Broncos (-3)

I am the country of the Broncs. One last time, we’re going to ride.

SVP: 5-4 all-time when picking the Broncos

New York Giants at Philadelphia Eagles (-15, 42)
Sunday, 1:05 p.m. ET, Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia

Van Pelt’s pick: Eagles (-15)

Fly Eagles Fly by putting up a massive number. The most we’ve given in the NFL; I would have to think. (Editor’s note: SVP had never put more than 10 points on an NFL pick.)

SVP: 7-4 all-time by placing at least 14 points

Dallas Cowboys (-7, 40) at Washington Commanders
Sunday, 1:05 p.m. ET, FedExField, Landover, Maryland

Van Pelt’s Pick: Commanders (+7)

Sam Howell begins. Beautiful beard on Sam – that’s the move here.

SVP: 3-1-2 all-time when picking against the Cowboys

CFP National Championship presented by AT&T

No. 3 TCU Horned Frogs vs. No. 1 Georgia Bulldogs (-12.5, 63)
Monday, 7:35 p.m. ET on ESPN, SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, Calif.

Van Pelt’s pick: Georgia (-12.5)

And let’s close shop with Monday night and one last time let’s sing with me: Who’s that coming down the floor? A bad machine in red and black. The Dawgs are betting a huge number on a very capable team.

2 related

If you understand how we see the world, you understand that we liked Ohio State because the number was less than a TD and we like Georgia because this number is so high.

SVP: 9-1 all-time by choosing Georgia

There you go Happy New Year America. I hope you like slop, because that’s what we have in the old cage.