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NFL Week 13: Picks and predictions

By Matt Verderame

November 27, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) passes the football against the Carolina Panthers during the third quarter at Oakland Coliseum. The Raiders defeated the Panthers 35-32. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
November 27, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) passes the football against the Carolina Panthers during the third quarter at Oakland Coliseum. The Raiders defeated the Panthers 35-32. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 6, 2016; Green Bay, WI, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) throws a pass during the third quarter against the Indianapolis Colts at Lambeau Field. Indianapolis won 31-26. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 6, 2016; Green Bay, WI, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) throws a pass during the third quarter against the Indianapolis Colts at Lambeau Field. Indianapolis won 31-26. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports /

Houston Texans at Green Bay Packers (-6.5)

Have you seen Brock Osweiler? The Texans (6-5) are not going to beat the Packers (5-6) at Lambeau Field, who have everything and then some to play for. Look for Aaron Rodgers to go off again.

Pick: Green Bay 28, Houston 20

Kansas City Chiefs at Atlanta Falcons (-3.5)

This is a terrific interconference game. The Chiefs (8-3) are coming off a massive win over the Broncos, while the Falcons (7-4) cruised against the Cardinals. This could go either way, but take the better quarterback at home.

Pick: Atlanta 23, Kansas City 20

Miami Dolphins at Baltimore Ravens (-3)

Another really good game, and this one huge for both in terms of making the postseason. The Dolphins (7-4) are looking for a seventh-straight win while the Ravens (6-5) try to stay ahead of the Steelers in the AFC North.

Pick: Baltimore 17, Miami 16

Denver Broncos (-4.5) at Jacksonville Jaguars

Even if Trevor Siemian can’t play, this is going to be a killing. The Broncos (7-4) are smarting after that loss to Kansas City, while the Jaguars (2-9) are completely cooked.

Pick: Denver 27, Jacksonville 9

San Francisco 49ers at Chicago Bears (-1)

The Bears (2-9) are the better team when healthy, but they have all kinds of injuries. The 49ers (1-9) are more talented at this point. Wait, why are we breaking this down? Don’t watch this! Do something more entertaining, like trimming nose hair or joining a book club.

Pick: San Francisco 20, Chicago 17

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