NFL Picks Week 12: Michael Vick's Philadelphia Eagles Beat the Chicago Bears

With the Thursday Thanksgiving games over, it's time to look ahead to Sunday's (and Monday's) Week 12 NFL matchups.

The Jets and Patriots still look like the AFC's best, but the Ravens, Steelers and even the Chargers will be out looking to prove them wrong.

There are also exciting matchups out in the NFC, with the Green Bay Packers taking on the Atlanta Falcons and the Chicago Bears' stout defense looking to stop the Michael Vick experience in Philadelphia.

So with that being said, here are my NFL Week 12 picks against the spread.

Minnesota Vikings (+1) over Washington Redskins

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MINNEAPOLIS - NOVEMBER 21: Quarterback Brett Favre #4 of the Minnesota Vikings looks for an open receiver while playing the Green Bay Packers at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome on November 21, 2010 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/

Look for Leslie Frazier to pull a Jason Garrett and for Brett Favre to torch Washington's secondary that gives up over 280 yards per game.

Vikings 31, Redskins 17

Buffalo Bills (+7) over Pittsburgh Steelers

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PITTSBURGH - NOVEMBER 21: Ben Roethlisberger #7 of the Pittsburgh Steelers drops back to pass against the Oakland Raiders during the game on November 21, 2010 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)

Both teams are 2-2 over their last four games, and Buffalo comes in with the longer winning streak at two games.

The Steelers defense is too good for them to lose this game, but Ryan Fitzpatrick is a gunslinger and Pittsburgh can be beaten through the air (239.1 ypg).

Steelers 24, Bills 20

Houston Texans (-6.5) over Tennessee Titans

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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - NOVEMBER 21: Arian Foster #23 of the Houston Texans runs the ball against Trevor Pryce #93 of the New York Jets on November 21, 2010 at the New Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

The Texans get lit up through the air on a weekly basis, but unproven rookie Rusty Smith is slated to start for the Titans.

According to draft guru Mel Kiper Jr., Smith has a big arm but isn't all that accurate.

Mario Williams is salivating.

Texans 38, Titans 23

New York Giants (-7) over Jacksonville Jaguars

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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - NOVEMBER 14: Hakeem Nicks #88 of the New York Giants reacts against the Dallas Cowboys on November 14, 2010 at the New Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Cowboys defeated the Giants 33-20. (Photo by Jim McIsaac

I might regret this one, but I'm counting on the Giants not shooting themselves in the foot for a change.

They're the better team overall, but the Jaguars have won three straight.

I'm betting on talent here.

Giants 28, Jaguars 13

Cleveland Browns (-10) over Carolina Panthers

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JACKSONVILLE, FL - NOVEMBER 21: Peyton Hillis #40 of the Cleveland Browns rushes during a game agaisnt the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Field on November 21, 2010 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Cleveland is the better team, and Peyton Hillis should run all over the Panthers weak front seven.

Cleveland 24, Carolina 13

Green Bay Packers (+2) over Atlanta Falcons

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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)

Atlanta can be beaten through the air (244.1 yards allowed per game).

Aaron Rodgers will feast.

Packers 27, Falcons 17

Miami Dolphins (+3) over Oakland Raiders

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CINCINNATI - OCTOBER 31: Ronnie Brown #23 of the Miami Dolphins runs with the ball during the NFL game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium on October 31, 2010 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Against the Raiders weak rushing defense (128.5 yards allowed per game), it's time for Ronnie Brown and Ricky Williams to finally get back on track.

I think they will.

Miami 20, Oakland 17

Kansas City Chiefs (-2) over Seattle Seahawks

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DENVER - NOVEMBER 14: Dwayne Bowe #82 of the Kansas City Chiefs welcomes his teammates onto the field for warm ups as they face the Denver Broncos at INVESCO Field at Mile High on November 14, 2010 in Denver, Colorado. The Broncos defeated the Chiefs 49-

The Seahawks perform well at home, but mostly because of their weak schedule.

Don't let it fool you. Jamaal Charles and Dwayne Bowe will light up Seattle's shaky defense, and the Chiefs should roll.

Kansas City 31, Seattle 17

Baltimore Ravens (-7.5) over Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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CHARLOTTE, NC - NOVEMBER 21: Ray Rice #27 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)

The Bucs are a good team, but you can't give up 136.5 rushing yards per game and expect to beat a team with Ray Rice.

If the Ravens are smart for a change and hammer Rice away (they've underutilized him so far), they should win this.

But if not, all bets are off.

Ravens 27, Bucs 17

Philadelphia Eagles (-3.5) over Chicago Bears

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PHILADELPHIA - NOVEMBER 21: Asante Samuel #22 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates after an interception in the second quarter against the New York Giants at Lincoln Financial Field on November 21, 2010 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Nick Lah

Michael Vick looks like he can't be stopped, but the Eagles have yet to face a defense like Chicago's, which allows just 14.6 points per game.

Philly's defense can be shaky at times, but Jay Cutler's turnover problems should hurt him against the always-gambling Asante Samuel.

Eagles 20, Bears 16

St. Louis Rams (+4) over Denver Broncos

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SAN FRANCISCO - NOVEMBER 14: Steven Jackson #39 of the St. Louis Rams warms up before their game against the San Francisco 49ers at Candlestick Park on November 14, 2010 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Steven Jackson should feast on the Broncos porous run defense (143.5 yards allowed per game).

Rams 27, Broncos 23

San Diego Chargers (+3) over Indianapolis Colts

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SAN DIEGO - NOVEMBER 22: Quarterback Philip Rivers #17 of the San Diego Chargers prior to the start of the NFL football game against Denver Broncos at Qualcomm Stadium on November 22, 2010 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Imag

The Colts are really banged up, but almost took out the Patriots last week.

San Diego is on fire, coming off of three straight wins.

In a vacuum, I'd have to take Peyton Manning over Philip Rivers, but the Chargers are better on every other spot on the field.

Chargers 31, Colts 28

San Francisco 49ers (-1) over Arizona Cardinals

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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)

This is a pathetic Monday Night football matchup, pitting two 3-7 teams against each other.

But the Cardinals have been even worse than the 49ers lately, with five straight losses.

San Francisco has at least looked somewhat capable since Troy Smith took over, and they're clearly the better team.

49ers 23, Cardinals 10

Season's Picks

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ORCHARD PARK, NY - OCTOBER 10: Buffalo Bills mascot Billy Buffalo walks off the field prior to play against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Ralph Wilson Stadium on October 10, 2010 in Orchard Park, New York. Jacksonnville won 36-26. (Photo by Rick Stewart/Get

What do you think?

Let me know in the comments.

Last Week's Record: 8-8

Season: 52-38

Matt Rudnitsky is a student at the University of Michigan and a Featured Columnist/writing intern at Bleacher Report. Follow him on Twitter at https://twitter.com/Mattrud.