Week 12 picks
The Titans can control the pace of the game with the run, and they're a much better team. Can't expect much from Matt Barkley making his first career start in place of Jay Cutler for the Bears.
Just when the Jaguars look like they've quit, they go to Detroit and give the Lions a scare. The Bills are solid, though, and LeSean McCoy is expected to play after thumb surgery.
The Ravens defense is rock-solid, and the Bengals are without star receiver A.J. Green. The Bengals aren't going to be able to run on the Ravens, and aren't stellar against the pass.
The Cardinals are scratching their heads seeking answers. They'll try reshuffling the offensive line this week. The Falcons just have too much firepower for a mistake-prone opponent.
The Giants are picking up steam, as they often do at this point of the season. The Browns are careening toward an 0-16 record. Salvation doesn't come this week for Cleveland.
The Rams are playing better-than-solid defense, but they'll have a tough time holding up long enough against a Drew Brees-led offense, especially with the Saints at home.
The Dolphins are on a roll. They run it well and get after the quarterback. The 49ers are playing hard, but they have no receivers and precious little hope. It's a long trip too.
The Texans are tough at home, and they are starting to come around offensively. Philip Rivers will sling it until the end, but the Chargers will have their issues with the Texans defense.
The Seahawks are looking like the Seahawks again, but this game could be closer than people expect. The Buccaneers can hang tough … unless they have turnovers, a distinct possibility.
The Patriots are good, but they're not the same without Rob Gronkowski. Ryan Fitzpatrick could make this interesting for the Jets, but the Patriots should still win.
Jack Del Rio is pushing all the right buttons for the Raiders, who aren't the same team at home. The Panthers are missing Luke Kuechly, and Cam Newton can fold in tough times.
Neither of these quarterbacks has been great, and this matchup should be dictated by the defenses. The Chiefs have Justin Houston but not Dee Ford. The Broncos are rested.
These are a couple of banged-up and desperate teams. Carson Wentz has come back to earth, but he's still a good player. The Eagles defense gets it done at home.
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