NFL Week 11 2019: Picks and predictions

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DETROIT, MI – OCTOBER 20: Dalvin Cook #33 of the Minnesota Vikings celebrates his touchdown in the second quarter against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on October 20, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images) /

Denver Broncos at Minnesota Vikings (-10.5)

The Vikings (7-3) should roll here. The Broncos (3-6) are off a bye, but Brandon Allen has no business going into Minnesota and hanging around. Kirk Cousins shines in these affairs, and he should do so again on Sunday.

Pick: Minnesota 27, Denver 10

Houston Texans at Baltimore Ravens (-4)

Best game of the weekend. The Texans (6-3) and Ravens (7-2) are battling for a bye in the AFC playoffs. We also get to see Deshaun Watson and Lamar Jackson go against each other for the first time. Feels like a coin flip, but take the home team.

Pick: Baltimore 24, Houston 23

Jacksonville Jaguars at Indianapolis Colts (-3)

This is the final stand for both teams. The Colts (5-4) have lost two straight and are suddenly reeling. The Jaguars (4-5) get Nick Foles back and need to get on a run right now. It’s a win-or-done game in Indy.

Pick: Indianapolis 22, Jacksonville 20

New York Jets at Washington Redskins (-1.5)

This is a tragedy.

Pick: Washington 17, New York 15

New Orleans Saints (-5.5) at Tampa Bay Buccaneers

After being shocked by the Falcons, look for the Saints (7-2) to come out furious. The Buccaneers (3-6) are dangerous enough to put up a fight, but New Orleans should be putting forth its best effort.

Pick: New Orleans 34, Tampa Bay 25