NFL Week 11 2019: Picks and predictions

The Houston Texans and Baltimore Ravens play a critical game in the AFC playoff race, while the Philadelphia Eagles aim to beat the New England Patriots.

Pittsburgh Steelers at Cleveland Browns (-3)

The Steelers (5-4) h ave won four straight and the defense is looking like a beast. The Browns (3-6) finally won a game but we’re supposed to believe in Baker Mayfield against this group? The toughest of sell jobs.

Pick: Pittsburgh 20, Cleveland 17

Atlanta Falcons at Carolina Panthers (-5.5)

The Falcons (2-7) are getting respect with this line since they beat the Saints in the Superdome last week. Understandable, but the Panthers (5-4) are better and desperately need this game. They also won’t be caught by surprise as New Orleans was.

Pick: Carolina 23, Atlanta 17

Buffalo Bills (-5.5) at Miami Dolphins

This was tough. The Dolphins (2-7) have won two straight, and almost beat the Bills (6-3) in Buffalo. However, how long can Miami go before practically beating itself? Josh Allen has a simple task: don’t implode.

Pick: Buffalo 19, Miami 16

Dallas Cowboys (-3.5) at Detroit Lions

Not sure whether the Lions (3-5-1) are giving us Jeff Driskel or Matthew Stafford. Regardless, look for the Cowboys (5-4) to bounce back after falling on Sunday night to the Vikings. This is a must-win for Dallas, and it’ll get the win.

Pick: Dallas 30, Detroit 20