NFL Week 13 2018: Picks and predictions

PITTSBURGH, PA - OCTOBER 28: James Conner #30 of the Pittsburgh Steelers celebrates with Antonio Brown #84 after a 22 yard touchdown run during the fourth quarter in the game against the Cleveland Browns at Heinz Field on October 28, 2018 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images) /

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MIAMI, FL – OCTOBER 14: Khalil Mack #52 of the Chicago Bears in action against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on October 14, 2018 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images) /

Chicago Bears at New York Giants (NO LINE)

It doesn’t matter who the Bears (8-3) start at quarterback in this game. As long as the Giants (3-8) are on the other side of the field, Chicago will be just fine. New York is more than ready to hit the links.

Pick: Chicago 22, New York 14

Cleveland Browns at Houston Texans (-6)

The Texans (8-3) have won eight straight, with the best opponent being the Redskins and Colt McCoy. Houston might struggle some in this game, because the Browns (4-6-1) are showing real signs of turning the corner. In the end, who has the ball last?

Pick: Houston 33, Cleveland 29

Denver Broncos (-5) at Cincinnati Bengals

Jeff Driskel is starting this game for the Bengals (5-6). Does anything else have to be said. The Broncos (5-6) have an absurdly easy schedule down the stretch and may well get into the playoffs.

Pick: Denver 27, Cincinnati 13

Indianapolis Colts (-4) at Jacksonville Jaguars

This is going to be a trouncing. The Jaguars (3-8) have lost seven straight and don’t look remotely interested in winning another game. The Colts (6-5) are absolutely rolling at this juncture and could be extremely dangerous come January. As for Sunday, Cody Kessler isn’t beating Andrew Luck.

Pick: Indianapolis 42, Jacksonville 17

Los Angeles Rams (-10) at Detroit Lions

The Rams (10-1) are simply better than the Lions (4-7). Detroit hasn’t played to standard offensively and the defense is average. Los Angeles should move the ball with ease and make enough defensive plays to handle business on the road.

Pick: Los Angeles 34, Detroit 27