NFL Week 13 Picks: Predictions for Every Primetime Game

During football season it's nice that there's always a few primetime games each week to count on. Once all the afternoon games are finished, what's better than kicking back once again to watch one more game?

So, here are score predictions for the three night games this week.

Thursday Night: Eagles at Seahawks

Although both teams are seemingly out of the playoff picture, the Eagles and Seahawks meet on Thursday night to try and salvage something from a disappointing season.

That said, expect a defensive battle as Seattle's best shot is to run the ball and slow the game down whereas Philly is still explosive despite being banged up. Both have respectable defensive lines as well, which will result in quarterback pressures and a few turnovers.

Nonetheless, the Eagles get the win thanks to a vulnerable Seattle pass defense and a better pass rush to win the turnover battle. It's not pretty, but winning is all that matters to The City of Brotherly Love.

Eagles 17, Seahawks 14

Sunday Night: Lions at Saints

What a better way to spend watching pro football on Sunday night when the game is being played at The Louisiana Superdome? It's been home to many big games before and will host another big regular season game in Week 13.

The Saints host the Lions and Detroit is fighting for their playoff lives while New Orleans tries to remain atop the NFC South. The concern in this contest is whether Detroit can keep pace with the high-flying offense in New Orleans.

QB Drew Brees is on a record-setting pace, as is Detroit WR Calvin Johnson. The Saints rarely lose at home and the Lions are just 2-4 in their last six games. It's not a blowout but New Orleans rolls in top gear for 60 minutes.

Saints 38, Lions 27

Monday Night: Chargers at Jaguars

Something has to give in the Monday Night game. San Diego comes in on a six-game skid while the Jags are 1-3 in their last four games with their only win over that span coming over Indianapolis.

What's interesting here, however, is that no matter how poor the Jacksonville passing game has been, RB Maurice Jones-Drew has rolled against even some of the NFL's best defenses. Additionally, the Jags rank No. 4 in pass defense and No. 14 in rush defense.

As for the Bolts, QB Philip Rivers continues his worst season as a pro and with hit-or-miss receiving targets, Jacksonville has at least one edge—consistency. Also, the Chargers struggle in defending against the run so unless they stop MJD, Jacksonville gets a good home win.

Jaguars 20, Chargers 14

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