NFL Week 11: Picks and predictions

Nov 13, 2016; Foxborough, MA, USA; Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) is forced out of the pocket by New England Patriots outside linebacker Rob Ninkovich (50) during the first quarter at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports /

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Nov 13, 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) makes a throw against the Denver Broncos in the first half at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports /

The NFL picks are getting tougher and tougher by the week, with so many team desperately fighting for playoff positioning.

New Orleans Saints at Carolina Panthers (-3)

This is a desperate game for both teams. The Saints (4-5) and Panthers (3-6) are both alive in the weak NFC, but a loss here might spell the end. Carolina is the better team, though, and should win at home.

Pick: Carolina 23, New Orleans 17

Jacksonville Jaguars at Detroit Lions (-6.5)

How is this line so low? Has Vegas seen Jacksonville (2-7)? The Jaguars look like they’re on the take. They are all kinds of awful. Detroit (5-4) is quietly in first place of the NFC North, and that won’t change this weekend.

Pick: Detroit 34, Jacksonville 14

Baltimore Ravens at Dallas Cowboys (-7)

The Cowboys (8-1) are arguably the best team in football. Conversely, Baltimore (5-4) is pretty mediocre and somehow winning the AFC North. That isn’t going to last much longer.

Pick: Dallas 30, Baltimore 16

Buffalo Bills at Cincinnati Bengals (-2.5)

Another desperation game on both sides. The Bengals (3-5-1) have to go on a run to win the North. Meanwhile, Buffalo (4-5) has to almost win out for a wild card spot. Good luck.

Pick: Cincinnati 20, Buffalo 15

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