NFL Week 12 2022: Picks and predictions for every game
It’s time for our NFL Week 12 picks and predictions, starting with a trio of intriguing Thanksgiving Day clashes. Enjoy the turkey!
16. Thursday, Nov. 24. 12:30 p.m. ET. 7-3. CBS. 4-6. 50. BUF -9
The Lions have won three straight, and the Bills are now playing a second consecutive game in Detroit. The world is on tilt. That said, Buffalo might not have to put on Thanksgiving.
Pick: Buffalo 34, Detroit 27
FOX. DAL -9. 123. 4:30 p.m. ET. 7-3. 31. Thursday, Nov. 24. 7-3
Great matchup on a holiday. The Cowboys and Giants both need to win or face dropping down the NFC playoff picture. Dallas won the first matchup, and it should handle business here at home.
Pick: Dallas 26, New York 19
47. NBC. Thursday, Nov. 24. 8-2. 60. MIN -3. 8:20 p.m. ET. 6-4
The Vikings are coming off a humiliating loss to the Cowboys. One would think they come out with fire and squash New England, who has no offense to speak of.
Pick: Minnesota 23, New England 19
3-7. FOX. Sunday, Nov. 27. 3-8. 87. 45. DEN -2.5. 1 p.m. ET
I’d rather write about supply-side economics than this game.
Pick: Denver 13, Carolina 10
FOX. 5-5. 48. Sunday, Nov. 27. 3-7. 53. TB -3. 1 p.m. ET
The Buccaneers are coming off their bye and playing a Browns team which, without Deshaun Watson, simply doesn’t have a passing game to fear.
Pick: Tampa Bay 22, Cleveland 16
5-6. FOX. 58. WSH -3.5. 1 p.m. ET. 44. Sunday, Nov. 27. 6-5
Washington is making a push beyond quarterback Taylor Heinicke, going 4-1 in his starts. Like the Commanders to keep rolling here.
Pick: Washington 30, Atlanta 24
BAL -4. CBS. 52. 3-7. 1 p.m. ET. 7-3. 26. Sunday, Nov. 27
The Ravens have had some close calls against bad teams this season, but the Jaguars might not have enough offensive punch to pull the upset.
Pick: Baltimore 24, Jacksonville 21
Sunday, Nov. 27. 6-4. 30. NYJ -6. 3-8. 57. FOX. 1 p.m. ET
If Justin Fields doesn’t play, this might be the worst quarterback play we see this week. And keep in mind the Broncos and Panthers are meeting up.
Pick: New York 23, Chicago 18
35. CIN -1. 1 p.m. ET. 6-4. CBS. 56. Sunday, Nov. 27. 7-3
Great game. The Bengals need to keep winning while the Titans are free and clear in the AFC South. Much more important for Cincinnati, and it shows.
Pick: Cincinnati 24, Tennessee 22
MIA -12. 1 p.m. ET. Sunday, Nov. 27. 10. CBS. 7-3. 59. 1-8-1
This could be a ritualistic killing. Tough to see the Texans being competitive for more than a half in this one.
Pick: Miami 38, Houston 20