NFL picks, predictions against the week 13: The Patriots Stop Bill; The Broncos Chief is slow; 49ers, Dolphins are still hot
The NFL offered a number of coin flips during Week 12, with that, there are some ups and downs on game selections and predictions versus spreads. Week 13 offers some more challenges on the list of 14 more competitions.
There are more solid favorites this week, some falling into the double-digit range. There is also an unusual amount of home goal difference (3 points), which equates to a home advantage
Here’s how Sporting News navigates all the latest numbers in another season-ending edition of our professional football forecast:
(Allowed game odds of FanDuel)
NFL POWER RANKINGS:
Patriots, 49ers, Buccaneers soar as Rams, Steelers plunge into Week 13
NFL picks against disparity for Week 13
Monday 8:15 p.m. ET, ESPN
Mac Jones faces his toughest test as a rookie QB, in a hostile environment, on the road, in the elements, with a nasty first place on defence. . The Patriots also have a fearsome defense that will feature big plays from teammate Josh Allen. It’s a bit of a tough game for both sides with limited rush of success, so Allen’s unique double-threat play will make all the difference in a tight and rather ugly game. deep into the fourth quarter.
Pick: Bills win 23-19 and include the spread.
Thursday 8:20 p.m. ET, Fox, NFL Network and Amazon Prime Video
The Cowboys and Saints both had a normal week back on Thursday after both teams lost at home on Thanksgiving. The Cowboys will be on the road without coach Mike McCarthy but should have wide receivers Amari Cooper and CeeDee Lamb return to boost Dak Prescott. The Saints can get offensive health news with their run back and attack line to give them a better chance at home with Taysom Hill starting. Dallas is still the better home team than top lane but is now in a bit more attrition mode to win games.
Pick: The Cowboys won with a score of 27-23 but failed to cover.
Sunday 4:05 p.m. ET, Fox
The Rams can’t lose four games in a row with the kind of talented team under Sean McVay, can they? Assuming Matthew Stafford can stop his six-point streak, LA will sit for quite some time in a much-needed home game. Former Jaguar Jalen Ramsey will haunt Trevor Lawrence in coverage, who will also have plenty of Aaron Donald and Von Miller in his face. This was a chance for the Rams to beat a team with Darrell Henderson and the game running and less dependent on Stafford’s deep pass.
Pick: The Rams win 31-10 and that includes the spread.
- Performance for the week: Washington soccer team (+2.5, 49.5 o/u) against Raiders
Sunday 4:05 p.m. ET, Fox
Washington showed off the offensive talent that helped them win the NFC East as a under .500 team last season. The defense posed some fundamental problems even while missing some key pieces for Ron Rivera and Jack Del Rio. Las Vegas is having a big win in Dallas, but only when the team looks its best is when it starts to falter because of the contradictions everywhere.
Pick: Washington won 27-20.
Sunday 1pm ET, CBS
The Vikings seem to be locked in one-handed games every week, and the eight-point defeat in San Francisco is a real blow to them. Minnesota are looking to miss Dalvin Cook and their own tough defense will give Detroit a surprise stay in another low-scoring game. Kirk Cousins and the much more dynamic “receptionist corps” are the late difference.
Pick: The Vikings won by a score of 23-17 but could not overcome the spread.
Sunday 1pm ET, Fox
The Cardinals attack should look closer to its most explosive and balanced with Kyler Murray and DeAndre Hopkins set to return. Goodbye it’s time to take a break from all the way towards beating a top seed in the NFC knockouts. The Cardinals also shouldn’t forget how the Bears stole the last wild card from them last season. Bears have limited skill placement firepower compared to them and have too many defensive holes.
Pick: The Cardinals won 27-17 and covered the spread.
- Buccaneers (-10.5, 50.5 o/u) at Falcons
Sunday 1pm ET, Fox
The Buccaneers are renewing their offensive identity at the right time, focusing more on running and short passing games. That is key as they lack a big play factor in the absence of Antonio Brown and they still want to limit the exposure of their difficult passing defence. Look for them to land and knock on this one house after Brady picks out an extra house in the house. Matt Ryan will struggle for much of the second half trying to catch up on the one-sided attack.
Pick: Buccaneers win 34-20 and spread included.
- Colts (-8.5, 46.5 o/u) in Texas
Sunday 1pm ET, CBS
The Colts had to be a pretty happy team trying to stay with the Buccaneers last week but can feel content coming back with Jonathan Taylor and the game going as Houston’s defense just couldn’t stop it. stop him. Indianapolis will dominate on both sides of the script to return. 500 while tying more important sales than Tyrod Taylor.
Pick: Colts win 24-10 and spread included.
- Eagles (-7, 45.5 o/u) at Jets
Sunday 1pm ET, CBS
The Eagles forced matters a little more into the game that passed last week with poor results as Jalen Hurts struggled with interceptions and a tight connection to his receiver and Dallas Goedert’s tight finish. landing field. They will return to their heavyweight rut with Hurts and Boston Scott leading the change with Miles Sanders and Jordan Howard injured. Their defense will have a hard time disappointing Zach Wilson, but this area will open up enough play for the Jets to close. The second march in a row to MetLife Stadium performed much better.
Pick: The Eagles won 20-14 but failed to cover the spillover.
Sunday 1pm ET, CBS
The Chargers’ defensive troubles in running sent them back to their ugly heads as the Bengals turned their attack more towards Joe Mixon and the game got underway with the weather starting to change. As a result, Joe Burrow will feel comfortable playing the action across the court. Justin Herbert, his counterweight young gunner from the first round of 2020, will be facing more passes while not relying as much on the power run game.
Pick: The Bengals won with a score of 31-27 and took the points.
Sunday 1 ET, Fox
The Giants beat the Eagles going on defense and barely fouling at home last week. The Dolphins are on a four-game winning streak and found attacking points around Tua Tagovailoa, thanks to the groundbreaking wide-field rookie Jaylen Waddle and much better-looking Myles Gaskin out in the backcourt. Miami’s strong mediation and more aggressive defense than Daniel Jones set up another solid win.
Pick: The Dolphins won 20-16 and covered the spread.
- Raven (-3.44 o/u) at Steelers
Sunday 4:25 p.m. ET, CBS
The Ravens didn’t get many late style points with Lamar Jackson creating some sloppy passes with more turns. But they are still winning enough to be the No. 1 seed at the AFC and the Steelers’ solid defense will put pressure on Jackson. The Steelers will keep it close to their game of quick passes and tough runs from Najee Harris, but Raven will crush another with Justin Tucker kicking home as the game winner.
Pick: Crows won with a score of 23-20.
- 49ers (-2.5, 46.5 o/u) at Seahawks
Sunday 4:25 p.m. ET, CBS
The 49ers are in for an all-out offensive trend and that will continue without Deebo Samuel, still with Elijah Mitchell, George Kittle and Brandon Aiyuk. They are putting on a pounding attack and getting big plays everywhere in the passing game. The Seahawks’ defense has few answers to that variety and versatility. Russell Wilson and his wideband recorders keep them in the game, but that’s the point.
Pick: The 49ers win 27-24 and that includes the spread.
- Broncos in the Chiefs (-9.5, 47.5 o/u)
Sunday 8:20 p.m. ET, NBC
The Broncos came out with a solid defensive performance against the Chargers that should have pleased Vic Fangio. They should take more advantage of their passing game here with Melvin Gordon and Javonte Williams helping them produce more reliable rush. Teddy Bridgewater will not overtake Patrick Mahomes by any means, as Kansas City will be the more complete AFC West team at home.
Pick: The captain won 31-23 but failed to cover the spread.
Vinnie Iyer’s 2021 picks:
- Week 12 record vs. difference: 9-6
- Week 12 straight up: 12-3
- ATS Season: 98-80
- Straight up season: 118-61
