NFL Week 12: Trends which will decide each game

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INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 22: Justin Herbert #10 of the Los Angeles Chargers looks on during the second half against the New York Jets at SoFi Stadium on November 22, 2020 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images) /

Sunday, Nov. 29

Las Vegas Raiders (6-4) at Atlanta Falcons (3-7), 1:00 pm

Raiders: The Silver and Black makes its first appearance at Atlanta since 2012. And Jon Gruden’s club has scored at least 31 points in three straight games and six of their 10 outings this year. All of last season, the Raiders totaled 313 points and 35 offensive TDs. In ‘20, the club has already scored 286 points and 32 offensive touchdowns.

Falcons: Despite a 34-27 win over the Broncos back in Week 9, the Falcons have struggled vs. interconference foes. Dating back to Week 7 of 2016 and including Super Bowl LI, Atlanta is a disappointing 3-13 in their last 16 contests vs. the AFC. Raheem Morris’ club comes off a 24-9 loss to the Saints in which Atlanta failed to score a touchdown.

Los Angeles Chargers (3-7) at Buffalo Bills (7-3), 1:00 pm

Chargers: Anthony Lynn’s team finished 12-4 in 2018 and captured a playoff berth. The Chargers’ defense came up with 38 sacks and the club finished with 20 takeaways. This season, the pass rush has produced just 17 quarterback traps and the Bolts have forced only nine turnovers. The club has just 23 takeaways in its last 26 contests since ’19.

Bills: Sean McDermott’s club had some time off and hopefully addressed its issues on defense. A season ago, only the New England Patriots (225) surrendered fewer points than the Bills (259). The club allowed only 27 offensive TDs. In 10 games this season, the current AFC East leaders have given up 265 points and 30 offensive touchdowns.

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