It’s getting late in the NFL suicide pool and you’re down to few options that are “locks.” Here is our top three NFL suicide pool picks in Week 17 assuming you’ve used all favorites.

Top Pick

1. St. Louis Rams vs. SD – The Chargers are beat up and so is Philip Rivers, regardless of what they’re saying publicly. Look for the Rams D to be all over the Chargers and for their offense to do just enough to pull out the win.

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2. Atlanta Falcons vs. Cle – The Falcons were left for dead a few weeks back but have strung a couple of wins together. The Browns flopped after an impressive Thursday night win over Cincy and have lost DT Phil Taylor for the season and a few other defenders. Expect Atlanta to pull out the W at home.

3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Chi – The Bears righted the ship for a week with a win over Minnesota. But real problems still exist. Look for the Bucs to come into Chicago and pull out the win. Josh McCown, a Bear a year ago, will come in and put up big numbers.

1. Denver Broncos (-7) vs. SF – The 49ers will be down LB Patrick Willis which takes out all but one element (Ahmad Brooks) of their Pro Bowl Linebacking Corps. San Francisco will keep this competitive but won’t have enough firepower to keep it close late. Look for Peyton Manning and Co. to cover the point spread and win by at least 10.

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2. Baltimore Ravens (-7) vs. Atl – Baltimore is coming off a big romp in Tampa and will continue that trend against the NFC South at home. Atlanta’s diminished OL impacts everything they do on offense, and they’re going to struggle in Baltimore.

3. Miami Dolphins (+3) vs. Chi – See money line bet.

4. Detroit Lions (-2.5) vs. NO – The Lions will likely be without Megatron but they’ll have enough juice on offense to get the job done. Their D is playing tremendously and whereas in year’s past the Saints would have posed a significant threat, something is missing this year.

Rounding Things Out

Kansas City Chiefs (+4) vs. SD – San Diego’s defense has been hit by injuries and is being felt in the pass rush. The Chiefs are getting healthier and may steal a game on the road.

Arizona Cardinals (-3.5) vs. Oak – The Raiders are improving but still not enough to beat the Cards. The game will be close throughout, however.

New York Giants (+7) vs. Dal – New York is determined to show that last week’s flop was a fluke and Dallas could have a letdown after their impressive win in Seattle.

Money Line Bet

Miami Dolphins (+155) vs. Chi – Both teams are very up and down this year. While the Fins blew a very winnable game last week against the Packers, they are ascending as a whole. Expect a close game which the Dolphins pull out late.

1. Green Bay Packers (-3) vs. Chi – Win and in. Aaron Rodgers is back which gives the Packers a decided edge both performance wise and psychologically over the Bears.

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2. Atlanta Falcons (+6.5) vs. Car – The Panthers will be without WR Steve Smith which changes the offense completely. Look for Atlanta to try and play the role of spoiler but end up missing out in a close one.

3. Baltimore Ravens (+6.5) vs. Cin – These divisional rivalries are tough, and this game has multiple implications. If the Ravens win, they could very well be back here in the Wild Card round. We like the Bengals to win but not by more than the point spread.

4. San Diego Chargers (-9) vs. KC – The Chiefs will likely rest their starters half way through with the wild card a week away.

Rounding things out

Jacksonville Jaguars (+11) vs. Ind – Don’t let the Colts beat down over the Texans fool you; this is still a flawed team. The Jags, who have been competitive over the past month, will keep this close.

Tennessee Titans (-7) vs. Hou – The Texans mailed it in weeks ago. This team is eagerly looking forward to the top pick and will roll over on Sunday.

Dolphins (-5.5) vs. NYJ – Unfortunately for New York, bad QB Geno Smith will show up this week. Look for the Dolphins to get after Smith and force multiple turnovers.

1. Atlanta Falcons (-10) vs. NYJ – The Falcons are banged up defensively and still hurting a bit on offense although RB Steven Jackson might return for this one. However, QB Geno Smith has been horrible on the road and the Jets will be without their top two wideouts in this one. Look for Atlanta to cover the point spread and win 30-13.

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2. Carolina Panthers (-2.5) vs. Arz – The Cardinals offensive line will be overwhelmed by the Panthers front 7 on Sunday. Look for Carolina’s attacking D to force QB Carson Palmer into multiple mistakes.

3. Cincinnati Bengals (+1) vs. NE – The Bengals are an enigma this year. Picked by some to represent the AFC in the Super Bowl, they’re off to a 2-2 start and very inconsistent. That being said, the Patriots come in still shorthanded on offense and now missing their most important piece on defense, DT Vince Wilfork.

4. Oakland Raiders (+5) vs. SD – See money line bet.

Rounding Things Out

Houston Texans (+6) vs. SF – The 49ers offense works when it can run the ball. Houston is very stingy vs. the run. The 49ers will win, but expect a close one on Sunday Night.

Seattle Seahawks (-3) vs. Ind – Seattle is banged up offensively but showing grit on the road which they did not possess a year ago. Look for the Seahawks to force Andrew Luck and Co. into mistakes which tips the scales in Seattle’s favor.

Denver Broncos (-9) vs. Dal -Peyton Manning’s torrid start will continue in big D. The Cowboys lack the offensive firepower to keep this game within double digits.

Money Line Bet

Oakland Raiders (+195) vs. SD – The Raiders play a lot better at home and with Terrelle Pryor under center, who will be back after suffering a concussion two weeks ago. Look for the Raiders D to perform well against the Chargers and for Oakland to pull out the close win on Sunday Night. Remember, both head coaches are former coordinators from Denver and familiar with each other’s styles.

1. Atlanta Falcons (-2.5) vs. NE – The Falcons are a different team at home and catch the Patriots at a good time. TE Rob Gronkowski is unlikely to play as is WR Danny Amendola, limiting Brady’s weapons in what could be a game where they need the offense.

Atlanta will cover the point spread and knock off the Pats at home.

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2. Cincinnati Bengals (-4.5) vs. Cle – The Bengals are still coming together as a team, but their talent will win out on Sunday. Divisional games are typically close but look for QB Andy Dalton and Co. to win by a TD on the road.

3. Arizona Cardinals (+2.5) vs.  TB – The Bucs are going with rookie QB Mike Glennon, which limits what they can do offensively. Arizona’s 1-2 and reeling after suffering through a string of injuries last week, but will upset the 0-3 Bucs this week.

4.  San Diego Chargers (+2.5) vs. Dal – See money line bet.

Rounding things out

Baltimore Ravens (-3) vs. Buf – The Ravens are still struggling offensively, but its defense has come together.

Detroit Lions (-2.5) vs. Chi – The Lions are a better team offensively and defensively this year. They have more play makers. This game will be tight, but look for Detroit to knock off the Bears and tie them atop the NFC North.

New York Jets (+4) vs. Ten – The Jets D is better than more realize and Geno Smith isn’t as much of a liability as many thought he would be at this point.

Money Line Bet

San Diego Chargers (+110) vs. Dal – The Cowboys are an enigma; aside from whoopin’ the lowly Rams, they’ve been largely inconsistent. The Chargers are 1-2, but very likely could be 3-0 if not for two last minute losses. Neither team is particularly good but look for the Bolts to pull out the slight upset at home.