Week 12 Free NFL Picks and Opening Point Spreads
In a potential Super Bowl preview, the Patriots will travel down to New Orleans to face the undefeated Saints in a Monday night clash. Here’s a breakdown of all 16 games:
The Packers rolled to a 26-0 win over Detroit in week 6 but two key defensive performers are out for the year after suffering injuries last week. Detroit has improved over the course of the season despite its 2-8 record. On a short week, the Lions should build on last week’s wild win to give Green Bay a good game on Turkey day.
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Oakland pulled out an upset win last week but the club has lost four games by at least 20 points this season. Dallas has traditionally feasted on visiting foes on Thanksgiving. After being held to just seven points in each of the last two weeks, the Cowboys are expected to bust out on Thursday.
Each team started 5-0 but are now 6-4 entering this key Thanksgiving night matchup. The Giants ended their slide last week but the defense continues to falter in late-game situations. The Broncos losing streak may continue but the home squad will keep it close, if they fall again.
The Colts have won by 4, 3, 1 and 2 points over the last four weeks to remain perfect. With only one victory over Indy in franchise history, Houston will be fired up to get the Colts at home after a 20-17 setback on the road in week 9. While the Colts have a three-game edge for home field advantage in the AFC, the Texans have to win down the stretch just to get a wild-card spot.
The Buckeye State battle appears one-sided but Cleveland let the first meeting between the squads slip away in a 23-20 OT defeat at home in week 4. The Bengals will rebound from last week’s upset defeat to win but the rivalry nature of the game will enable the Browns to compete on Sunday.
The Bears have lost each of their last two outings by four points to fall out of realistic playoff contention. Minnesota is building momentum with a chance to catch New Orleans for the best record in the NFC. The Vikings should roll to another big home win on Sunday.
A couple of missed field goals cost the Redskins a chance to upset Dallas last week. Philly is in the thick of the playoff race after pulling out a win at Chicago last Sunday night. The Eagles protect their home turf in this NFC East matchup but the Redskins will hang around again for a possible win on the road for the second week in a row.
Miami has rallied from an 0-3 start to get back into the playoff hunt at 5-5. A coaching change didn’t help Buffalo in another loss last week. With some extra prep time after a Thursday game, the Dolphins move above the .500 mark against a Buffalo squad that is already looking towards 2010.
The Cardinals are unbeaten on the road but quarterback Kurt Warner isn’t a lock to play after getting banged up in last week’s game. With a comfortable three-game lead in the NFC West, Arizona’s lack of urgency should help the rejuvenated Titans win this one.
Seattle is 0-5 on the road this season with all five defeats coming by double-digits. St. Louis should have a lot more interest for this contest after being shutout 28-0 in Seattle to open the season. The Rams should gain some revenge on Sunday.
Tampa Bay was overwhelmed by the Saints last week. Despite losing four of its last five, Atlanta is just one game out of a playoff bid with plenty of football to play. The Falcons will get back on the winning track with a resounding victory over the rebuilding Bucs.
Both teams are 4-6 after posting winning records a year ago. Carolina is more of a disappointment after recording 12 victories in 2008. The Jets have been slumping but New York should be more interested to play this one with a rookie quarterback and head coach.
Jacksonville has won each of its last four victories by a field goal or less while the 49ers have dropped four games by a touchdown or less since coming off of a bye in week 7. The trends continue on Sunday in a narrow win by the Jaguars.
Kansas City is riding high after last week’s dramatic win over Pittsburgh and the club has won two of its last three on the road. San Diego began its current five-game winning streak with a 37-7 win in Kansas City in week 7. The Chiefs are a lot more competitive this time around in what is expected to be a closer loss to the Chargers.
Both participants from last year’s AFC title game are struggling heading into this year’s rematch. Pittsburgh has dropped two straight and is heading to Baltimore with a pair of banged up quarterbacks. The Ravens have lost five of seven but the home team will step up to keep its fading playoff hopes alive on Sunday night.
The Patriots return to the venue of their first Super Bowl triumph in 2001. The Superdome will be in a frenzy as the New Orleans fans will try to help their team remain perfect in 2009. In a Monday night shootout, the Saints just may outgun the Patriots to improve to 11-0.
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