NFL Week 12 Picks: Predicting the Playoff Picture After This Week

With just six weeks remaining in the 2012 NFL regular season, it's time to start looking heavily into the playoff picture. We're going to take another look at the complete playoff picture after figuring in our picks for Week 12. 

Quick picks (playoff contingent games only)

Packers 28, Lions 24: The Lions are the toughest matchup for the Packers so far, but it's tough to pick against the NFL's lone undefeated team. 

Dolphins 21, Cowboys 20: Shocker in Big D? I think so. Matt Moore is playing well and the Dolphins are stopping people on defense.

Ravens 24, 49ers 20: A hard-hitting, physical game will be decided by the quarterback position, where Joe Flacco should be more comfortable at home. 

Texans 20, Jaguars 6: The offense won't be as explosive with Matt Leinart under center, but don't forget about how well the Texans defense has played in 2011.

Falcons 30, Vikings 9: Against a banged-up and packing-it-in Vikings team, the Falcons should cruise to their seventh win. 

Buccaneers 21, Titans 16: The Bucs use their inspired effort in Lambeau to pull off the mini-upset over the Titans. 

Raiders 20, Bears 10: The first game post-Cutler won't go as swimmingly as Caleb Hanie and the Bears might hope. 

Broncos 17, Chargers 14: I'm done picking against Tim Tebow.

Bengals 21, Browns 6: After two straight losses within the division, Cincy gets back on track against Cleveland.  

Eagles 27, Patriots 24: With Vince Young likely getting his second start for an injured Michael Vick, the Eagles keep their season alive with the biggest win of their season. 

Steelers 24, Chiefs 9: Tyler Palko is going to struggle down the stretch for a Chiefs team that had a chance at the AFC West with Matt Cassel under center. 

Giants 31, Saints 27: The Giants pass rush can do enough to badger Drew Brees for the Giants to escape New Orleans with a much needed win. 

Updated playoff picture (with above results factored in)

NFC

Packers (11-0)

49ers (9-2)

Giants (7-4)

Saints (7-4)

Falcons (7-4)

Bears (7-4)

AFC 

Ravens (8-3)

Texans (8-3)

Patriots (7-4)

Raiders (7-4)

Steelers (8-3)

Bengals (7-4)