My Week 12 NFL Predictions
Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cleveland Browns
The Cleveland Browns defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 24-19 in a thrilling Thursday Night Football game played in snowy conditions at Huntington Bank Field.
Key Game Highlights:
• Nick Chubb was the standout performer, rushing for 59 yards and scoring two crucial touchdowns
• Jameis Winston led the Browns with key plays, including a fourth-down touchdown scramble
• Russell Wilson had a solid performance for the Steelers, going 21 of 28 for 270 passing yards
Game Dynamics: The Browns struggled on third downs, converting just 1-of-10, but made up for it by successfully converting all four fourth-down attempts. The game was a back-and-forth battle, with the Browns taking a commanding 18-6 lead early in the fourth quarter, only to see the Steelers briefly take the lead 19-18.
Decisive Moment: In the final moments, Chubb scored the game-winning touchdown, and the Browns’ defense held off a last-minute Hail Mary attempt by Russell Wilson. The victory moves the Browns to 3-8, while the Steelers drop to 8-3
Chiefs vs Panthers
The Kansas City Chiefs (9-1) and the Carolina Panthers (3-7) are set to take place at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC. The Chiefs are 11-point favorites with a moneyline of -649, while the Panthers’ moneyline is +450. The over/under is set at 41.5 points. The Panthers are coming off a bye week and have shown some improvement under head coach Dave Canales. The Chiefs aim to bounce back after their first loss of the season to the Buffalo Bills.
Chiefs 31, Panthers 13
Lions vs Colts
The Detroit Lions (9-1) and the Indianapolis Colts (5-6) are set to take place at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The Lions are favored by 7.5 points, with a moneyline of -370, while the Colts have a moneyline of +295. The over/under for the game is set at 50.5 points . Detroit is on an eight-game winning streak and recently defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars decisively. The Colts, led by quarterback Anthony Richardson, are coming off a comeback win against the Jets and remain in playoff contention. The game will showcase a high-powered Lions offense against a resilient Colts defense.
Lions 38, Colts 21
Vikings vs Bears
The Minnesota Vikings (8-2) and Chicago Bears (4-6) are set to take place at Soldier Field in Chicago, IL. The Vikings are leading the NFC North and are coming off a victory against the Tennessee Titans, where Sam Darnold threw three touchdowns. The Bears have been struggling, having lost their last four games, including a close defeat to the Green Bay Packers. The Minnesota Vikings are favored by 3.5 points. The moneyline odds are Vikings -185 and Bears +154, with a total over/under of 39.5 points
Vikings 24, Bears 14
Texans vs Titans
The Houston Texans (6-4) are set to face the Tennessee Titans (2-8) at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX. The Texans are favored with a spread of -7.5 and a total points over/under set at 41.5. The moneyline is Tennessee Titans and Houston Texans is Titans +340 and Texans -450.
Texans 34, Titans 10
Patriots vs Dolphins
The New England Patriots (3-8) will face the Miami Dolphins (4-6) in an AFC East matchup at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. The Dolphins are favored by 7.5 points, with a moneyline of -375 compared to the Patriots’ +295. The over under is 46 points.
Since returning from his concussion, Tua Tagovailoa has shown resilience and adaptability. In his first game back against the Arizona Cardinals, he managed to avoid unnecessary hits, demonstrating improved self-protection by sliding safely during a scramble. Despite the Dolphins’ 28-27 loss, Tagovailoa’s performance was promising as he effectively led the offense and picked up crucial first downs. His return marked a significant step forward after a lengthy recovery period following his third concussion in two years.
Dolphins 27, Patriots 24
Giants vs Buccaneers
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers (4-5) will face the New York Giants (2-8) at MetLife Stadium in New York. The Buccaneers are favored with a spread of -5 to -5.5, and their moneyline odds range from -235 to -250. Giants moneyline odds between +190 and +200. The total points over/under is set at 41.5. Notably, the Giants have benched Daniel Jones in favor of Tommy DeVito as their starting quarterback for this matchup.
Bucs 24, Giants 13
Cowboys vs Commanders
The Dallas Cowboys (3-7) and Washington Commanders (7-4) are set to take place at Northwest Stadium in Washington. The Commanders are favored by 9.5 to 10 points, Moneyline: Commanders at -480 to -600, Cowboys at +370 to +425 and an over/under set around 45-46 points. Washington has dropped 2 one to my Steelers and last week to the Eagles so their going to take their frustration out on the Cowboys.
Dallas is without quarterback Dak Prescott due to a hamstring injury, which has significantly impacted their chances.
Commanders 35, Cowboys 21
Broncos vs Raiders
The Denver Broncos (6-5) are set to face the Las Vegas Raiders (2-8) at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, NV. The Broncos are favored by 5 points against the struggling Raiders, who have a 2-8 record and are on a six-game losing streak. Moneyline: Broncos -230; Raiders +190, Total (Over/Under): 40.5 points. Denver’s quarterback Bo Nix has been performing exceptionally well, contributing to the team’s playoff push.
Broncos 21, Raiders 10
49ers vs Packers
The San Francisco 49ers (5-5) and the Green Bay Packers (7-3) are set to take place at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, WI.The Packers are slight favorites with a spread of -1.5 points an over/under of 47.5 points. The moneyline is Packers -165 and 49ers +145. The 49ers are looking to bounce back from a recent loss to the Seattle Seahawks, while the Packers are coming off a narrow victory against the Chicago Bears.
Packers 24, 49ers 21
Cardinals vs Seahawks
The Arizona Cardinals (6-4) and Seattle Seahawks (5-5) are set to take place at Lumen Field in Seattle, WA. This is a critical NFC West showdown. The Cardinals, currently leading the division, are on a four-game winning streak, having defeated teams like the Bears and Dolphins. The Seahawks, after a crucial victory against the 49ers, are back in the playoff race and aim to overtake the Cardinals. Seattle is slightly favored by one point at home, but Arizona’s strong offensive performance gives them an edge. This game could significantly impact the division standings and playoff implications for both teams.
the Cardinals are favored by 1 point, with an over/under total of 47.5 points. The moneyline odds are similar across platforms, with the Cardinals at approximately -110 and the Seahawks ranging from -108 to -110.
Cardinals 27, Seahawks 24
Rams vs Eagles (Sunday Night Game)
The Los Angeles Rams (5-5) and the Philadelphia Eagles (8-2) are set for Sunday night, at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, CA. The Eagles are slightly favored, by -3, Moneyline: Eagles -149, Rams +140, the Over/Under: The total is set at 50 points. The Eagles are coming off an impressive victory over the Washington Commanders.The Rams have been competitive, but also struggled loosing to the Dolphins two weeks ago and then recently defeating the New England Patriots.
Eagles 31, Rams 24
Ravens vs Chargers (Monday Night Game)
The Harbaugh show between the Baltimore Ravens (7-4) and Los Angeles Chargers (7-3) is set for Monday Night Football on November 25, 2024, at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, CA. The Ravens are slight favorites with a spread of -2 to -3 points. The over/under for the game is set at 47.5 to 48.5 points. The moneyline odds have the Ravens at approximately -150, while the Chargers are at +130.
Both teams are in playoff contention, adding significance to this game, which also features a coaching battle between brothers John and Jim Harbaugh. The Ravens, despite a strong offense led by Lamar Jackson, suffered a loss in Week 11 against the Steelers, while the Chargers secured a win against the Bengals.
Ravens 21, Chargers 24
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