NFL Previews And Predictions: Week 12

The Armchair Quarterback’s Guide To The NFL: Week 12

Dec 15, 2013; Oakland, CA, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith (11) stands on the field during a break in the action against the Oakland Raiders in the second quarter at O.co Coliseum. The Chiefs defeated the Raiders 56-31. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports /

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Jan 5, 2013; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) reacts after a play against the Cincinnati Bengals during the third quarter of the AFC Wild Card playoff game at Reliant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports /

Cincinnati Bengals at Houston Texans

Unlike several of the offensive mismatches on the schedule this week, this game looks to be very evenly matched. This game will come down to who protects the football. It wouldn’t be surprising to see either Andy Dalton or Ryan Mallett turn the ball over so it could go either way. However, since the Texans are at home and Dalton has to worry about JJ Watt harassing him all day long I’ll give a slight edge to Houston.

Bengals 20
Texans 23

New York Jets at Buffalo Bills

The most interesting thing about this game is if they’ll be able to clear all the snow out of the stadium in order to play it at all. I see this being a physical, defensive, and low scoring game. Having recently watched both of these teams play the Chiefs I feel like Buffalo has the edge when it comes to defense. Their defensive line can be flat out nasty. I’ll take the Bills at home in the snow.

Jets 10
Bills 16

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