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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 21, 2016; Mexico City, MEX; Oakland Raiders wide receiver Amari Cooper (89) scores the winning touchdown against the Houston Texans at Estadio Azteca. Oakland beat Houston 27-20. Mandatory Credit: Erich Schlegel-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 21, 2016; Mexico City, MEX; Oakland Raiders wide receiver Amari Cooper (89) scores the winning touchdown against the Houston Texans at Estadio Azteca. Oakland beat Houston 27-20. Mandatory Credit: Erich Schlegel-USA TODAY Sports /

Buffalo Bills at Oakland Raiders (-3)

At some point, the Raiders (9-2) are going to lose some of these coin-flip games. That said, it won’t be this week against the Bills (6-5), who struggled to beat Jacksonville.

Pick: Oakland 26, Buffalo 24

Tampa Bay Buccaneers at San Diego Chargers (-3.5)

This is going to be entertaining as hell. The Chargers (5-6) are a really good team with a bad record. The Buccaneers (6-5) are coming off wins against Seattle and Kansas City. The difference? One team has to travel cross-country.

Pick: San Diego 30, Tampa Bay 23

Washington Redskins at Arizona Cardinals (-2.5)

The Cardinals (4-6-1) absolutely have to win this game. The Redskins (6-4-1) also need it to a degree, but coming across the country will be a tough chore. Washington is better, but that might not be enough here.

Pick: Arizona 24, Washington 20

New York Giants at Pittsburgh Steelers (-6)

Ben Roethlisberger and Eli Manning get together for what could be a shootout. The Steelers (6-5) need to win and are at home, which are significant advantages. The Giants (8-3) are good, but not quite what their record indicates.

Pick: Pittsburgh 27, New York 24

Carolina Panthers at Seattle Seahawks (-6.5)

The Seahawks (7-3-1) are coming off a bad loss on the road, and now come home in primetime. The Panthers (4-7) will finally be put out of their misery.

Pick: Seattle 19, Carolina 17

Indianapolis Colts (-2.5) at New York Jets

Andrew Luck will get the Colts (5-6) into a tie for first place in the AFC South. The Jets (3-8) are putrid defensively, something Luck will expose in a big way.

Pick: Indianapolis 31, New York 23

Last Week: 13-3
Season: 107-70

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