NFL Betting – Week 16 Parlay

Sportsbook bettors will have plenty of football to wager on between bites of leftover turkey this holiday weekend. Try this two-game parlay and you could win yourself another gift!

Denver Broncos @ Philadelphia Eagles

Sunday, December 27, 4:15 p.m. ET

NFL odds favorite: Eagles -7

Though the Broncos and Eagles rarely play each other in cross-conference battles, we can expect plenty of fireworks in this matchup, as both teams are inching closer to locking up playoff berths. Averaging 257.8 passing yards and 106.8 rushing yards per contest, the Eagles are among football's most balanced teams. Donovan McNabb is good for at least one huge connection with DeSean Jackson every week and LeSean McCoy has played fairly well since getting the starting running back reins after Brian Westbrook went down. McNabb is in tough against the Denver Broncos, who have the NFL's No. 3 defense and rank seventh in the league in sacks.

We may not see an explosive offense performance from Philly, who seems to be better at exploiting weaker or banged up defensive units. But the Eagles' "D" should bottle up the Broncos' offense. Kyle Orton has trouble against aggressive pass-rushing teams, as he showed during a three-pick performance against the Steelers earlier this season. He's also getting poor protection of late – he's been sacked 10 times in his last four games – so it could be open season for Philly's front seven. Those picking the NFL point spread should expect a defensive battle but go with the home team on the strength of the Eagles' pass rush, which is even better than Denver's.

Free pick: Eagles -7

Dallas Cowboys @ Washington Redskins

Sunday, December 27, 8:20 p.m. ET

NFL odds favorite: Cowboys -6.5

America's Team is holding its head high after marching into New Orleans and ending the Saints' perfect run last week. But wouldn't it be so fittingly Dallas to follow up that triumph with a loss to lowly Washington? The Redskins are an almost-respectable 3-4 at home and have the league's No. 5 pass defense, not to mention a solid pass rush. Tony Romo looks like he's conquering his bad December history but let's remember that last week's victory came indoors. A cold night game in D.C. is a different story.

The Cowboys should find a way to win on Sunday night, especially if they commit to the run with Felix Jones, Marian Barber and Tashard Choice. But I think the Redskins beat the spread at home.

Free pick: Redskins +6.5