Bussin' With The Boys NFL Week 18 Picks: Who Wins AFC North & NFC South? + Delanie Walker Paints Nails Like Caleb Williams
Dec 31, 2025
The hosts dive into electrifying NFL matchups, breaking down crucial games like Panthers vs. Buccaneers and Ravens vs. Steelers. Delanie shares his adventurous nail-painting bet that adds a fun twist to the discussion. They tackle the playoff implications of the Seahawks vs. 49ers and analyze team strategies for the divisional battles. The banter flows as they swap personal stories about contract incentives and missed bonuses, making for a lively and insightful conversation filled with laughs and predictions.
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Play To Strengths: Run And Defense Win
- Lean on defense and the run game when a quarterback is playing through injuries, as Taylor Lewan argues for the Panthers versus the Bucs.
- Consider moneyline Panthers or taking the underdog when Tampa's momentum and locker-room morale look drained.
Rivalry Playoffs Favor Grit Over Flash
- Rivalry games with playoff seeding often become low-scoring, gritty affairs driven by urgency and coaching decisions.
- Seattle's strong road form and situational experience make them a viable lean despite San Francisco's potent offense.
Exploit Week-18 Motivation Gaps
- Favor the home underdog with clearer motivation in Week 18 divisional matchups, as Clay Matthews and Delanie Walker argue for the Bears vs. Lions.
- Take close spreads/moneylines when the favored team lacks pressing stakes and the opponent plays with playoff urgency.