Week 15 – Famous in Our Own Minds Pick’em

Jay Ballard

12/13/20252 min read

Week 15 – Famous in Our Own Minds Pick’em

The streak lives on… unfortunately.

Jay somehow extended the longest, most pathetic run in Pick’em history, going 1–2 for the SEVENTH straight week. Consistency matters, folks. Jeff matched him at 1–2, while Jack — yes, that Jack — suddenly wasn’t the laughing stock, posting a respectable 2–1.

Updated Standings

Jeff: 20-21-1

Jack: 20-22

Jay: 19-23 (bringing up the rear, where tradition lives)

Jay’s Picks

Giants -2.5 vs Commanders

Jay loves Big Blue at home. Says Jaxson Dart will have a field day against a Washington team that appeared to quit during last week’s 31–0 embarrassment in Minnesota.

Texans -9.5 vs Cardinals

Defense, defense, defense. Jay expects Houston to lock Arizona up while C.J. Stroud and Nico Collins feast. Blowout written all over this one.

Dolphins +3.5 at Steelers

Miami continues to fight, scratch, and claw. With T.J. Watt out, Jay thinks the Dolphins score enough to keep it close — and maybe even win it outright.

Jack’s Picks

Patriots +1.5 vs Bills

Jack is officially riding with Drake Maye at home. Says the rookie gets it done against Josh Allen, planting the flag in Foxborough and starting his long-term ownership of the division. Bold. Loud. On brand.

Chargers +4.5 at Chiefs

Everyone plays Kansas City close. Jack says even if the Chargers lose, they’ll cover the number.

Colts at Seahawks UNDER 42.5

Possibly the most interesting game of the weekend, featuring Philip Rivers returning after five years of inactivity. Jack expects Seattle to score early, slow things down, and turn it into a run-heavy second half.

Jeff’s Picks

Colts at Seahawks UNDER 42.5

Jeff agrees with Jack (never comfortable territory). He likes the pace, game flow, and both teams keeping things conservative.

Packers at Broncos UNDER 43.5

Cold weather, good defenses, and two teams that want to run the football. Jeff sees this one staying under from kickoff to kneel-down.

Bengals +2.5 vs Ravens

Cincinnati destroyed Baltimore in Baltimore on Thanksgiving night, and now they’re catching points at home. Even without Tee Higgins, Jeff likes the Bengals — and gladly takes the points.

Wrap-Up

So here we are. Jay is clinging to his historic 1–2 streak like it’s a family heirloom. Jeff is steady, logical, and just boring enough to stay on top. And Jack? No longer the punchline — now declaring division ownership and trusting 2nd year quarterbacks like a man with nothing to lose.

Week 15 is here. Logic will fail. Confidence will soar. Records will barely move.

And next week, we’ll all be back, pretending we saw it coming all along.