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NFL Week 12: Picks and predictions

By Matt Verderame

Sep 18, 2016; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) throws the ball against the Dallas Cowboys at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 18, 2016; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) throws the ball against the Dallas Cowboys at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 20, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) dives to the end zone for a touchdown against the Philadelphia Eagles during the third quarter at CenturyLink Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 20, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) dives to the end zone for a touchdown against the Philadelphia Eagles during the third quarter at CenturyLink Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports /

Seattle Seahawks (-5.5) at Tampa Bay Buccaneers

The Seahawks (7-2-1) are hitting their stride in a major way. The Buccaneers (5-5) are coming off an impressive win in Kansas City, but can they do it two weeks straight?

Pick: Seattle 27, Tampa Bay 19

Carolina Panthers at Oakland Raiders (-3.5)

This is going to be a fascinating game. The Panthers (4-6) are desperate and coming off a long week. The Raiders (8-2) have been dancing with Lady Luck and have a short week. Upset alert.

Pick: Carolina 28, Oakland 24

New England Patriots (-9) at New York Jets

This is very simple. The Patriots (8-2) are starting Tom Brady. The Jets (3-7) are starting Ryan Fitzpatrick.

Pick: New England 31, New York 20

Kansas City Chiefs at Denver Broncos (-3)

Best game of the week. The Chiefs (7-3) and Broncos (7-3) are bitter rivals who always play physical football in these matchups. The difference? Home field, health and Denver’s bye.

Pick: Denver 19, Kansas City 16

Green Bay Packers at Philadelphia Eagles (-3.5)

At this point, we are watching the Mike McCarthy Goodbye Tour. The Packers (4-6) are going the way of a top-10 pick, but so are the Eagles (5-5). Rolling with Aaron Rodgers here.

Pick: Green Bay 23, Philadelphia 20

Last Week: 11-3
Season: 94-67

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