WEEK 12 NFL PREDICTIONS

Happy Thanksgiving!

Record last week 9-5

Record this season 100-63-1

Thursday, November 25th 2021 - 11:30 AM

Chicago Bears 3-7 @ Detroit Lions 0-9-1

This game is the definition of ineptitude. The Bears just lost a game at home to the Ravens who didn’t even have Lamar Jackson, amongst many other starters. The Lions have been close to getting their first win the past two weeks, but this maybe the best chance they will have for the rest of the season. The Bears have won 6 of their last 7 games against the Lions. I expect them to make it 7 of their last 8 in what could be Head Coach Matt Nagy’s last game.

Bears 17 - Lions 13

Thursday, November 25th 2021 - 3:30 PM

Las Vegas Raiders 5-5 @ Dallas Cowboys 7-3

The Raiders have dealt with an insane amount of drama this season. Losing their head coach and two first round picks, it looks as though the drama is catching up to them now, as they’ve lost 3 in a row. The Cowboys are coming off a loss to the Chiefs and it seems as though they’ll be without both wide receivers Amari Cooper and Ceedee Lamb. Dallas has lost 3 of their last 4 Thanksgiving games, including their last 2. I expect Dallas to end their Thanksgiving game losing streak.

Raiders 24 - Cowboys 28

Thursday, November 25th 2021 - 7:20 PM

Buffalo Bills 6-4 @ New Orleans Saints 5-5

The Bills I don’t even know what to say about this team. Two of their last three games have been embarrassing. An upset loss to the Jaguars and last week, they were bullied by the Colts IN BUFFALO. The Saints, after defeating the Bucs, have lost 3 in a row, and now must hope they can get a win this week to get back on track in their playoff chase. I’m reluctant to pick the Bills, but I trust Josh Allen to right last week’s wrongs and get the win in New Orleans.

Bills 24 - Saints 23

Sunday, November 28th 2021 - 12:00 PM

Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7-3 @ Indianapolis Colts 6-5

A few weeks ago, this seemed like an easy victory for the Bucs but the Colts who are now winners of 3 straight look to be a very viable opponent for the Bucs. The Colts led by running back Jonathon Taylor, who is averaging 157.7 rushing yards the past 3 weeks, including a 204 total yard 5 touchdown performance last week versus the Bills, which thrust him into the MVP conversation. The Bucs rush defense is the best we’ve seen in some time with Vita Vea, Devin White and Lavonte David. The Colts may be without their best offensive linemen Quentin Nelson, who is dealing with an ankle injury suffered last week in Buffalo. Where the Bucs defense struggles is in the secondary. If Carson Wentz can take advantage of the weak Bucs secondary, I can see the Colts getting another statement win this week.

Bucs 27 - Colts 30

New York Jets 2-8 @ Houston Texans 2-8

Zach Wilson returns from injury this week against the Texans. The Jets lost a close game to the Dolphins last week while the Texans got a huge upset victory over the Titans. I believe the Jets are the better team and will get the win this week in Houston.

Jets 20 - Texans 17

Philadelphia Eagles 5-6 @ New York Giants 3-7

An NFC rivalry is renewed as the Eagles bring their two-game win streak into MetLife Stadium this week. The Eagles got a huge victory last week against the Saints and now are in the thick of the NFC’s Wild Card hunt. The Giants were absolutely embarrassed on Monday night by the Bucs and fired offensive coordinator Jason Garett as a result. The Eagles and their run game have allowed Jalen Hurts to be more comfortable these past few weeks, and I expect them to push their winning streak to 3.

Eagles 24 - Giants 20

Carolina Panthers 5-6 @ Miami Dolphins 4-7

Cam Newton had his return to Carolina spoiled in a 27-21 loss to the Football Team, now the Panthers look to keep up with the rest of the NFC playoff hopefuls. The Dolphins have put together a nice two game win streak and with a win this week, they would keep their very faint playoff chances alive. I believe in the Panthers defense to bounce back from their poor performance last week and help the Panthers stay in the hunt for the wild card.

Panthers 21 - Dolphins 17

Tennessee Titans 8-3 @ New England Patriots 7-4

The Titans are coming off a bad loss to the Texans last week, now they play arguably the hottest team in the NFL, the Patriots, this week. The Patriots got a 25-3-win last Thursday over the Falcons and are now in first place in the AFC East. The Titans offense was abysmal last week, and now heading to Foxboro facing this elite Patriots defense, I expect the Titans offense to struggle yet again.

Titans 16 - Patriots 23

Pittsburgh Steelers 5-4-1 @ Cincinnati Bengals 6-4

A huge showdown in Cincy this week. Big Ben and the Steelers take on the Bengals in a game with huge playoff implications. The Bengals defeated the Steelers earlier in the season in Pittsburgh, and a sweep over their division foe would be huge. The Steelers lost to the Chargers last week while the Bengals defeated the Raiders. The Steelers defense is banged up, but they should get some guys back however, I don’t think it will be enough to defeat the Bengals.

Steelers 23 - Bengals 26

Atlanta Falcons 4-6 @ Jacksonville Jaguars 2-8

The Falcons have been outscored the past two weeks by a total of 68-3. They have been destroyed and embarrassed the past few weeks. The Jaguars have been more competitive the past month, even getting a win over the Bills. Although, I wouldn’t be surprised with a Jacksonville win, I predict the Falcons to get back in the win column.

Falcons 20 - Jaguars 17

Sunday, November 28th 2021, 3:05 PM

Los Angeles Chargers 6-4 @ Denver Broncos 5-5

The Chargers almost gave away the game last week to the Steelers, but Justin Herbert ended up saving them. The Broncos are coming off a bye looking to keep their playoff chances alive. The Broncos being 5-5, is a testament to the talent they have on the roster. The talent is there, but the coaching staff has held this team back from their true potential. The Chargers should get their 7th win of the season in Denver.

Chargers 30 - Broncos 21

Sunday, November 28th 2021, 3:25 PM

Los Angeles Rams 7-3 @ Green Bay Packers 8-3

The game of the week features two of the NFC’s best as the Rams visit Green Bay. The Rams are coming off a bye week, but when we last saw them, they were getting bullied by the 49ers. The Packers suffered a 34-31 loss to the Vikings last week so they will also look to right the ship. The Rams need to keep pace with Arizona for the division lead while the Packers are desperate to maintain pace for the number one overall seed in the NFC. Green Bay is undefeated at home this season, but I have the Rams giving them their first loss at Lambeau.

Rams 28 - Packers 23

Minnesota Vikings 5-5 @ San Francisco 49ers 5-5

As you guys can see a lot of games this week have huge playoff implications and this game is no different. Both teams had high expectations coming into the season but had slow starts and now both teams picked up wins over elite NFC teams, placing them back in the race for the playoffs. I believe in the Vikings to get the win this week as they are finally starting to show they are a supremely talented team.

Vikings 26 - 49ers 21

Sunday, November 28th 2021, 7:20 PM

Cleveland Browns 6-5 @ Baltimore Ravens 7-3

The Browns have been up and down all season, and last week almost got upset by the winless Lions. The Ravens got a massive victory last week in Chicago as they defeated the Bears without Lamar Jackson! The Browns are desperate so I expect this game to be close but, in the end, as the Ravens have done for much of this season, they will pull out a close win.

Browns 24 - Ravens 27

Monday, November 29th 2021, 7:15 PM

Seattle Seahawks 3-7 @ Washington Football Team 4-6

Russell Wilson and the Seahawks look to get a season saving win on the road in Washington this week. The Football Team has picked up back-to-back massive victories, and now a season that looked to be over, is now on life support. Russell Wilson is due for a huge game as the Seahawks have scored just 13 points since Wilson returned. However, the Football Team will do just enough to pull out the victory essentially ending the Seahawks season.

Seahawks 26 - Football 27