NFL Week 12: Staff picks and predictions

Nov 30, 2014; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) calls a play at the line of scrimmage in the fourth quarter of their game against the Arizona Cardinals at the Georgia Dome. The Falcons won 29-18. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /

The NFL Week 12 slate is upon us, and both Mia Khalifa and Mike Dyce are battling furiously for the top spot. It’s going to get ugly.

Yes, Thursday is a time to stuff your face with turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce and any pie you can get your hands on. Thanksgiving, however, is also a day for football. Thius time around, we have a couple of great games with the Vikings and Lions squaring off in Detroit before the Cowboys host the Redskins in the afternoon.

Of course, the nightcap features the Indianapolis Colts and the Pittsburgh Steelers in Naptown. This was going to be a very good game, until we found out that Scott Tolzien would start instead of Andrew Luck. Ugh.

Here’s how our staff picked the games this week, with records and explanations coming afterward…

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There are a handful of sweeps here. The Patriots, Dolphins, Titans, Steelers, Falcons and Bills all got unanimous votes across the voting board. The Rams, Browns, Bengals and Redskins all got one pick headed their way.

The best games of the week might be the Chiefs-Broncos and Cowboys-Redskins. Kansas City is only getting two of the votes, despite having a 7-3 mark. Buckle up.

Records

Mike Dyce: 100-59
Mia Khalifa: 99-59
Kayla Knierim: 98-58
Josh Hill: 97-62
Sports Asylum: 96-63
Patrick Schmidt: 95-64
Tyler Brooke: 93-66
Matt Verderame: 92-67
Patrick Allen: 90-69

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