NFL Week 12 2018: Picks and predictions

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - OCTOBER 28: New Orleans Saints Wide Receiver Tre'Quan Smith (10), New Orleans Saints Running Back Alvin Kamara (41) and New Orleans Saints Tight End Josh Hill (89) take the field during an NFL game between the Minnesota Vikings and New Orleans Saints on October 28, 2018 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Saints defeated the Vikings 30-20.(Photo by Nick Wosika/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – OCTOBER 11: Alshon Jeffery #17 of the Philadelphia Eagles carries the ball for a touchdown against the New York Giants during the third quarter at MetLife Stadium on October 11, 2018 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /

New York Giants at Philadelphia Eagles (-6)

If the Eagles (4-6) have any chance of winning the NFC East, they have to beat the Giants (3-7) at homer. New York has won two straight, but those games came against the Buccaneers and 49ers. Philadelphia is the superior team at home.

Pick: Philadelphia 26, New York 22

New England Patriots (-9.5) at New York Jets

Have you seen the Jets (3-7)? Last time they were on the field, they lost 41-10 to the Bills at home. The Patriots (7-3), meanwhile, were humbled by the Titans to the tune of 34-10. New England is going to come out with rocket fuel in this one.

Pick: New England 32, New York 19

Oakland Raiders at Baltimore Ravens (-10.5)

The Ravens (5-5) are going to beat the Raiders (2-8) regardless of who plays quarterback, and regardless of whether they are eating leftover turkey in the huddle.

Pick: Baltimore 28, Oakland 10

San Francisco 49ers at Tampa Bay Buccaneers (-3.5)

Can’t wait to watch Jameis Winston get the Buccaneers (3-7) out to a huge lead, followed by three mind-numbing turnovers. Tampa likely wins because the 49ers (2-8) just lack talent across the board, but this is going to be an ugly game to watch.

Pick: Tampa Bay 34, San Francisco 31

Seattle Seahawks at Carolina Panthers (-3.5)

This is, somehow, the best game of the early slate. The Panthers (6-4) are trying to halt a two-game losing streak, while the Seahawks (5-5) attempt to put themselves firmly in the NFC playoff race. Ultimately, Carolina has a better roster, and Seattle has to fly across the country.

Pick: Carolina 29, Seattle 24