NFL Picks Week 12: Which Teams Will Cover the Spread?

Week 12 of the NFL season is a special one.  Thanksgiving football is just as much an American tradition as Black Friday.

The headlines of the week are the people certain teams are missing.  The Minnesota Vikings will be without Brad Childress and the Tennessee Titans will be without Vince Young.

It will be interesting to see those squads respond after significant losses.

Here are the all of week 12's match-ups and which teams will cover the spread:

There is no line for the following games:

Carolina at Cleveland

Tennessee at Houston

Miami at Oakland

New England at Detroit

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FOXBORO, MA - NOVEMBER 21: Devin McCourty #32 of the New England Patriots celebrates with teammates Kyle Love #74 and James Sanders #36 after McCourty intercepted a pass from the Indianapolis Colts on November 21, 2010 at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Ma

Spread: Patriots by 6.5

After losing to the Browns, the Patriots responded by defeating the Steelers and Colts in consecutive weeks.  A Shaun Hill led Lions team shouldn't be hard to beat by a touchdown.

Will They Cover? Yes

New Orleans at Dallas

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ARLINGTON, TX - NOVEMBER 21: Running back Marion Barber #24 of the Dallas Cowboys carries the ball against defensive end Kyle Vanden Bosch #93 at Cowboys Stadium on November 21, 2010 in Arlington, Texas. The Cowboys beat the Lions 35-19. (Photo by Tom P

Spread: Saints by 3.5

The Saints are hot, but so are the Cowboys under new head coach Jason Garrett.  I wouldn't bet against the Cowboys in their house.

Will They Cover? No

Cincinatti at The New York Jets

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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - NOVEMBER 21: Mark Sanchez #6 of the New York Jets looks to throw a pass against the Houston Texans on November 21, 2010 at the New Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Spread: Jets by 8.5

Not only has Cincinnati lost seven straight games, their last loss was a by 18 to the Bills.  That locker room full of characters must get more and more irritable every week.

Will They Cover? Yes

Jacksonville at The New York Giants

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JACKSONVILLE, FL - NOVEMBER 21: Mike Thomas #80 of the Jacksonville Jaguars goes up for a ball against Joe Haden #23 during a game agaisnt the Cleveland Browns at EverBank Field on November 21, 2010 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty

Spread: Giants by 7.5

If the Giants had Hakeem Nicks and Steve Smith against the Jaguars pass defense, it would have been ugly, but Nicks and Smith are out this week due to injury.  The Jaguars have won three straight games and will be able to stay with seven points.

Will They Cover? No

Green Bay at Atlanta

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MINNEAPOLIS - NOVEMBER 21: Quarterback Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers throws against the Minnesota Vikings at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome on November 21, 2010 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

Spread: Falcons by 2.5

The Packers have won their last three games by a total of 75 points while only surrendering 10 points.  Even at home, expect the Falcons to fall Sunday.

Will They Cover? No

Pittsburgh at Buffalo

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PITTSBURGH - NOVEMBER 21: Antonio Brown #84 of the Pittsburgh Steelers evades tacklers during a punt return against the Oakland Raiders during the game on November 21, 2010 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Imag

Spread: Steelers by 6

The Bills may have just won two straight games, but they were against the Lions and the Bengals.  The Steelers are a different kind of animal and are too talented for the Bills to hang with.

Will They Cover? Yes

Minnesota at Washington

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NASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 21: Alterraun Verner #20 of the Tennessee Titans braks up a pass intended for Chris Cooley #47 of the Washington Redskins at LP Field on November 21, 2010 in Nashville, Tennessee. The Redskins won 19-16 in overtime. (Photo by Gr

Spread: Redskins by 2.5

The Vikings only win in their last five games was a three point win over the Cardinals.  The Redskins will be able to pull out the win, unless of course, the Vikings excitement of Brad Childress being fired fuels them to victory.

Will They Cover? Yes

Kansas City at Seattle

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KANSAS CITY, MO - NOVEMBER 21: Andy Studebaker #96 of the Kansas City Chiefs reacts after making a play during the game against the Arizona Cardinals on November 21, 2010 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Image

Spread: Chiefs by 1

The Chiefs will defeat the Sehawks handily Sunday.  Vegas is giving out free money by spotting the Chiefs just one point.

Will They Cover? Yes

Philadelphia at Chicago

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PHILADELPHIA - NOVEMBER 21: Stewart Bradley #55 of the Philadelphia Eagles breaks up a pass intended for Kevin Boss #89 of the New York Giants at Lincoln Financial Field on November 21, 2010 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Nick Laham/Getty Imag

Spread: Eagles by 3.5

Wow, Vegas is only giving the Eagles 3.5 points after they beat two divisonal rivals in a row by a combined 41 points.  Sure, the Bears have won three straight games, but this is Michael Vick they're going up against, not Ryan Fitzpatrick, a broken Brett Favre, or Tyler Thigpen.

Will They Cover? Yes 

St. Louis at Denver

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SAN FRANCISCO - NOVEMBER 14: Kenneth Darby #34 of the St. Louis Rams in action against the San Francisco 49ers at Candlestick Park on November 14, 2010 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Spread: Broncos by 4

The Broncos were beaten down last week by the Chargers.  Their joke of a run defense won't be able to slow down Stephen Jackson.

Will They Cover? No

Tampa Bay at Baltimore

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CHARLOTTE, NC - NOVEMBER 21: Jalen Parmele #34 of the Baltimore Ravens against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on November 21, 2010 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Spread: Ravens by 7.5

The Buccaneers have one of the worst run defenses in the league and the Ravens have Ray Rice.  At home, the Ravens will just be able to cover the spread.

Will They Cover? Yes

San Diego at Indianapolis

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SAN DIEGO - NOVEMBER 22: Corner back Antoine Cason #20 of the San Diego Chargers is tackled by Bradon Lloyd #84 of the Denver Broncos after intercepting a pass at Qualcomm Stadium on November 22, 2010 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian

Spread: Colts by 3

Yardage speaking, the Chargers have the best offense and defense in the league, and that's finally starting to mean something as they're beginning to eliminate mistakes.  Peyton Manning has had three poor games in a row and won't be able to get back to his dominating ways against the Chargers.

Will They Cover? No

San Francisco at Arizona

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SAN FRANCISCO - NOVEMBER 21: Troy Smith #1 of the San Francisco 49ers runs with the ball against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Candlestick Park on November 21, 2010 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Spread: 49ers by 1

After overachieving to start the season, the Cardinals have lost five straight and are who we thought they were.  They're a should-win game for almost every team in the league right now, even the 49ers.

Will They Cover? Yes

David Daniels is an NFL Featured Columnist and Writing Intern at Bleacher Report and a Syndicated Writer.  Follow him at One Yard Short.com or on Twitter