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New England (-2.5) at Pittsburgh (12-16-18)


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2 minutes ago, DraftMaster said:

Please, we gotta make the playoffs! We're gonna get left out because New England sucks...

Will they? The Saints have been a bit cold as of late. 

Fine the chargers will handle the Ravens

1 minute ago, Chloe6124 said:

Do the saints have anything to play for the last two games?

Yes. Rams are tied with them

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