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NFL Week 12 | The bizarre 2024 campaign of the New York Jets continued this past week as they fell to the Indianapolis Colts, 28-27.

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Remember when Robert Saleh had that Jets defense shutting down opponents every week? Well, Saleh was shown the gate, and that defensive intensity seems to have followed him.

In the last two minutes of the loss, Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson was able to mount a six-play, 70-yard drive to get the score.

Then the Jets got the ball back into the hands of Mr. Hail Mary, Aaron Rodgers, but he couldn’t make good decisions.

That wasted the first game in which Jets tailback Breece Hall had scored a rushing and receiving touchdown in the same contest. He had 121 yards from scrimmage, but the Jets couldn’t win.

New York did set another franchise mark, this time for using four kickers in the last four games, as Anders Carlson came off the couch to make both of his field goal attempts, including a 58-yarder that was his career best.

The Jets didn’t think they’d be using Carlson until Kansas City plucked Spencer Shrader off the practice squad on Thursday to replace Harrison Butker.

What is next for Joe Namath’s storied team? We will see. Meanwhile, don’t miss our top sports betting picks for Week 12 in the NFL.

NFL Week 12: Top Games with Odds & Expert Analysis

TNF Pittsburgh Steelers (-3.5) at Cleveland Browns

When: Thursday, November 21, 8:20 pm ET, Amazon Prime Video
NFL totals Week 12: O/U 36.5

The Cleveland Browns’ O-line has imploded as Jameis Winston took eight sacks in losses to Baltimore and the Chargers. Cleveland is just 1-4 straight up at home, although that one win did come against Baltimore in their first meeting. The Steelers have only allowed more than 17 points in two games, and Russell Wilson has the offense moving enough to get wins. Against Baltimore, the Steelers only got six field goals, but that was enough to get the win thanks to a swarming defense. We have a full-length article just on this matchup, but we feel really confident about this pick.

NFL Pick: Steelers to win and cover.

Minnesota Vikings (-3.5) at Chicago Bears

When: Sunday, November 24, 1:00 pm ET, FOX
NFL totals Week 12: O/U 39.5

The Minnesota Vikings have 35 sacks so far this season, ranking third in the league. Sam Darnold has a 99.9 passer rating away from U.S. Bank Stadium, so the Chicago pass rush might be able to force him into more poor decisions. The Bears have a new OC in Thomas Brown, and the Chicago attack looked better against Green Bay, even if that last-second field goal got blocked. Is Caleb Williams good enough to lead Chicago to an upset win here? I don’t see it.

NFL Pick: Vikings to win and cover.

Detroit Lions (-7.5) at Indianapolis Colts

When: Sunday, November 24, 1:00 pm ET, FOX
NFL totals Week 12: O/U 50.5

The Lions just might hang a 2024 AFC SOUTH CHAMPS banner at Ford Field after this game, as they have beaten the other three teams in this division by a combined score of 130-49. Their 52-6 win over Jacksonville last week was the largest margin of victory for any Detroit Lions team in any game.

The Colts did see a resurgence from quarterback Anthony Richardson, who bounced back from his two-week benching by putting up 304 yards and three touchdowns in that win over the Jets. However, the Lions’ defense is still a juggernaut, while the Jets don’t really have a legit scheme right now. It’s true that Indy is 5-2 as an underdog, but they won’t be able to run the ball on Detroit, and the Lions aren’t taking prisoners this year.

NFL Pick: Lions to win and cover.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (-5.5) at N.Y. Giants

When: Sunday, November 24, 1:00 pm ET, CBS
NFL totals Week 12: O/U 42

The Giants are sending Daniel Jones to the bench in favor of Tommy DeVito as they come out of their bye week. That should show you that the G-men are pointedly looking to 2025, which usually means finding ways to get a higher draft pick. The Buccaneers come to Gotham on a four-game losing streak, but they’ve been feisty and competitive – and their losses have come against much better teams. Baker Mayfield should keep the Buccaneers’ offense on track, and while the Giants have a physical defense, they will wear down.

NFL Pick: Buccaneers to win and cover.

Dallas Cowboys (+10) at Washington Commanders

When: Sunday, November 24, 1:00 pm ET, FOX
NFL totals Week 12: O/U 45

Dallas only trailed Houston at home, 20-10, in the second half on Monday night. Brandon Aubrey nailed a 64-yard field goal, but a penalty on Houston gave Dallas a fresh set of downs. They drove deep into the red zone, only to see things stall. On 4th and 2, Dallas coach Mike McCarthy had a chance to make it a one-possession game with a field goal, but he decided to roll those dice.

The Cowboys turned the ball over on downs; the Texans scored the next 14 points to win a 34-10 laugher, making it six straight games in which Dallas has trailed by at least 20 points in a home game. Cooper Rush isn’t that bad at quarterback for Dallas, but he’s clearly rusty, and his offensive line took three more major hits as Tyler Smith, Zack Martin and Tyler Guyton (who hurt his shoulder while running the ball, of all things) all went down to injury. The Commanders have a mobile quarterback who can shred Dallas through the air and run by them on the ground.

NFL Pick: Commanders to win and cover.

Denver Broncos (-5.5) at Las Vegas Raiders

When: Sunday, November 24, 4:05 pm ET, CBS
NFL totals Week 12: O/U 41

Broncos quarterback Bo Nix has 522 passing yards, six touchdown passes, a 79.3% pass completion rate – and, perhaps most impressive of all, zero interceptions in his last two starts. In their last four games as underdogs of fewer than seven points, the Raiders have covered just once. Denver won the home meeting this year, 34-18 – and Nix has gotten much better since then.

NFL Pick: Broncos to win and cover.

San Francisco 49ers (+2.5) at Green Bay Packers

When: Sunday, November 24, 4:25 pm ET, FOX
NFL totals Week 12: O/U 47.5

The 49ers are just 2-4 straight up in one-score games this season. The Packers average 2 ½ sacks per game. They might try to amp up the pressure on Brock Purdy, but Purdy has a healthy Christian McCaffrey back, and the 49ers have their backs against the wall in the tight NFC West race. This could be an example of the 49ers continuing to have the Packers’ number at Lambeau Field, or Jordan Love could play a consistent 60-minute game, and the Packers could roll.

NFL Pick: 49ers to cover.

Arizona Cardinals (-1) at Seattle Seahawks

When: Sunday, November 24, 4:25 pm ET, FOX
NFL totals Week 12: O/U 47.5

In the NFC West, every team is either right at .500 or within a game either way. The Cardinals come out of their bye week after demolishing Chicago and the N.Y. Jets. Seattle has climbed back to .500, even though they only have a 2-4 record in front of their home fans. Geno Smith could work that terrific late-game magic, or Kyler Murray and Marvin Harrison Jr could run the Seahawks right out of their own stadium. I like the Cardinals to get another crazy NFC West road win.

NFL Pick: Cardinals to win and cover.

MNF Baltimore Ravens (-3) at L.A. Chargers

When: Monday, November 25, 8:15 pm ET, ABC/ESPN
NFL totals Week 12: O/U 48

If you were looking for a blueprint for how to slow down the Baltimore offense, the swarming, physical Pittsburgh defense just showed the league how to do it. The Chargers beat a desperate Cincinnati team last week by pushing to a 27-6 lead and then doing just enough to avoid a shocking comeback loss. If the Chargers can play a complete four-quarter game, they can beat the Ravens in prime time.

NFL Pick: Chargers to cover.

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— NFL (@NFL) November 19, 2024

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NFL Game Odds: SNF Bengals at Chargers | One NFL coordinator whose seat is heating up is Lou Anarumo, the DC for the Cincinnati Bengals.

His unit has given up 262 points and is a major reason for the Bengals’ 1-4 start and current 4-6 record.

Cincinnati scored 38 points in their first meeting with Baltimore and 34 in their second – and they lost both. They scored 33 points at home against Washington – but gave up 38.

The Carolina Panthers and Las Vegas Raiders scored 24 points each against the struggling team, despite unsuccessful attempts to strengthen the defense by bringing in Xavien Howard for a visit.  

NFL Game Odds: SNF Bengals at Chargers in Week 11 | NFL 2024/25 Season

When: Sunday, November 17, 2024, 8:20 pm ET
Where: SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, CA
TV: NBC
Radio: Westwood One
Live Stream: Peacock
Opening SNF Game Odds Subject to Change: Cincinnati +1.5 / O/U 47.5

The Bengals, lacking depth at cornerback since the draft, have not addressed the issue, leading to disappointment, especially with Cam Taylor-Britt failing to make the expected impact in his third season, despite a standout play in Week 2.

Struggling in recent games, he allowed seven catches on eight starts for 116 yards, three touchdowns, and a perfect passer rating. Fifth-round pick Josh Newton is receiving more playing time.

The Bengals held Baltimore to seven points on first seven possessions, but Ravens scored four touchdowns on last four drives to win 35-34. Bengals must regroup.

How will the Cincinnati defense look against a methodical, run-first Chargers team? We will see.

Read on to get our sports betting prediction for this week’s edition of Sunday Night Football. ^

Cincinnati Bengals SNF Line -102

The Bengals entered last Thursday’s game in Baltimore as significant underdogs, and getting that win would have helped their playoff positioning significantly. Now with a date against the Chargers and two tilts with the Steelers still on the slate, they have more chances to help burnish their own postseason resume, but losing to the Ravens makes this game even more important.

Remember that the Bengals were up 14 midway through the third period in Baltimore, but an avalanche of mistakes on both sides of the ball let the Ravens up off the mat. Consider Chase Brown’s fumble in the third. Go back and watch the highlight reel of Tylan Wallace’s 84-yard touchdown catch-and-run, as the Bengals’ defense missed tackle after tackle. Joe Burrow failed to convert on fourth down, but Cam Taylor-Britt also had an interception clank off his hands. This is a team that keeps getting in its own way, and the brilliance of Joe Burrow and Ja’Marr Chase are being wasted.

Tossin' the pigskin.

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— Cincinnati Bengals (@Bengals) November 14, 2024

Home vs Road Games

The Bengals are just 1-4 at home, but they have won three of four away from Paycom Stadium, with their lone setback coming by one point last Thursday in Baltimore. In their last seven Sunday road contests, they have won the first half, and they have the first touchdown in fove straight road games. Burrow has been elite in terms of ball security, with just four picks against 24 touchdown passes.

Ja’Marr Chase has combined with tight end Mike Gesicki for 1,314 receiving yards and a dozen touchdowns, and Chase Brown has been the top tailback – but he only has 521 yards on the season. That shows a couple of things – the issues that the Bengals have had on the O-line in terms of opening holes, but also the problems that losing Joe Mixon caused the team.

Los Angeles Chargers SNF Line -120

If you didn’t expect Justin Herbert to make an impact with his running, you were far from alone. Against Tennessee, though, he had seven carries for 32 yards and a score. He now has 1,028 rushing yards, the most in Chargers franchise history for a quarterback. (Yes, we know that you didn’t expect Phillip Rivers to post a lot of rushing yards, but it’s still interesting that the notably mobile Dan Fouts didn’t have more yards than that from his time running the Air Coryell offense). He had an eight-yard rumble in the fourth quarter, delivering a pump fake worthy of Patrick Mahomes and sending cornerback Roger McCreary tumbling to the grass, that drew crazy applause from his bench.

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— Los Angeles Chargers (@chargers) November 15, 2024

The Defense

The Chargers also impressed against Tennessee with their depth on defense. The unit produced seven sacks, and Joey Bosa and Khalil Mack, the team’s All-Pro edge rushers, played 22 snaps combined. They didn’t have either of their starting cornerbacks, but they only allowed 17 points anyway. Rookies Tarheeb Still and Cam Hart, both drafted in the fifth round, did enough to shut down the Titans’ offense, showing that it is possible to get stout defensive play out of your rookies. However, can they play similarly against a much better quarterback who might also have Tee Higgins joining Chase in the offense?

The Chargers lead the NFL in scoring defense and are sixth in total defense. They’re a bit limited on rushing defense, as they allow 4.5 yards per carry, but the Bengals’ running game isn’t particularly worrisome. The Chargers are fifth in yards permitted per pass attempt (6.5). They are fourth in sacks (31) and 11th in takeaways (13). They haven’t given up more than 20 points in any game. One way they can hold Cincinnati below 20 is not just to get after Joe Burrow, but also to control the clock on offense. They are just 27th in rushing yards per carry, but the Bengals were vulnerable to the Ravens’ attack of Derrick Henry and Lamar Jackson. The Chargers also excel in ball security – with just four giveaways on the season, the lowest total in the NFL.

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Cincinnati Injuries

For the Bengals, edge rusher Trey Hendrickson (neck) will not travel with the team out west but should fly in separately and play. He appears as questionable on the injury report but is only traveling separately due to personal reasons. Tee Higgins (hamstring) is also expected to play after missing three games. B.J. Hill (knee) appears as questionable but is also expected to play. Orlando Brown Jr missed practice on Friday and is still listed as questionable but remains day-to-day.

Los Angeles Injuries

For the Chargers, tight end Hayden Hurst (personal reasons) practiced Thursday without limitations. Tailback J.K. Dobbins did not practice Thursday, but the team has held him out of three straight Thursday practices to give him rest. Khalil Mack (groin) did not practice against Thursday as he continues to rehab the injury he suffered against Cleveland. He only played four snaps against Tennessee before heading to the bench. He looks like a game-time decision again this week.

This game will come down to two questions – can the Cincinnati run defense force the Chargers into second- and third-and-long situations? Can Joe Burrow get enough time in the pocket to find his receivers? The answers will determine whether the Bengals get to 5-6 and pick up a head-to-head win against another team looking for a wild-card slot in the AFC playoff picture. The Bengals have done well against teams not named the Baltimore Ravens since their ridiculous start, but the Chargers are coming on strong.

I predict a final score of Cincinnati 27, Los Angeles 23.

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— NFL (@NFL) November 12, 2024

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