NFL PREDICTIONS Week 12

By Sam Farmer

Los Angeles Times

Last week vs. spread: 5-9 (. 357). Season 85-71-5 (.545).

Raiders (6-4) at Falcons (3-7)

Noon Sunday | Raiders by 3 | O/U: 531⁄

2 Raiders did everything they could to sweep Chiefs, and they almost did. They should roll here. Raiders 28, Falcons 17

Chargers (3-7) at Bills (7-3)

Noon Sunday | Bills by 41⁄ | O/U: 53

The Bills are legitimate contenders and rested after a week off. Chargers still struggling. Bills 31, Chargers 23

Titans (7-3) at Colts (7-3)

Noon Sunday | Colts by 3 | O/U: 511⁄

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This Colts defense is for real, and Philip Rivers is settling in. The Colts won by 17 earlier this month. Colts 31, Titans 27

Browns (7-3) at Jaguars (1-9)

Noon Sunday | Browns by 7 | O/U: 481⁄

2 Browns aren’t scoring a ton, but have their run game. They will get by without Myles Garrett. Browns 27, Jaguars 13

Dolphins (6-4) at Jets (0-10)

Noon Sunday | Dolphins by 61⁄ | O/U: 441⁄

2 2 No matter who starts at QB for the Dolphins, they have a rollicking defense. And it’s the Jets. Dolphins 28, Jets 17

Giants (3-7) at Bengals (2-7-1)

Noon Sunday | Giants by 6 | O/U: 44

Giants coach has them playing hard. The Bengals are reeling after losing Joe Burrow.

Giants 24, Bengals 13

Panthers (4-7) at Vikings (4-6)

Noon Sunday | Vikings by 3 | O/U: 50

The Panthers snapped a five-game skid last week. Vikings’ Dalvin Cook should have a big day. Vikings 28, Panthers 23

Cardinals (6-4) at Patriots (4-6)

Noon Sunday | Cardinals by 2 | O/U: 49 Patriots likely will blitz Kyler Murray like crazy. The Cardinals defense does enough.

Cardinals 24, Patriots 21

Saints (8-2) at Broncos (4-6)

3:05 p.m. Sunday | Saints by 6 | O/U: 43 Beating the Dolphins gave the Broncos confidence, but the Saints will bring them back to earth. Saints 24, Broncos 17 49ers (4-6) atRams(7-3)

3:05 p.m. Sunday | Rams by 61⁄ | O/U: 441⁄

2 2 Even in their banged-up state, 49ers beat Ramsearlier this season. Thatwon’thappen twice. Rams27, 49ers 23

Chiefs (9-1) at Buccaneers (7-4)

3:25 p.m. Sunday | Chiefs by 31⁄ | O/U: 561⁄

2 2 Whereas the Buccaneers have the GOAT in Tom Brady, the Chiefs have the future GOAT in Patrick Mahomes. Bucs have the defensive edge. Buccaneers 33, Chiefs 31

Bears (5-5) at Packers (7-3)

7:20 p.m. Sunday | Packers by 9 | O/U: 441⁄

2 Bears are horrible on offense and can’t keep up with Aaron Rodgers. Pack feeling heat after loss to Colts. Packers 28, Bears 17

Seahawks (7-3) at Eagles (3-6-1)

7:15 p.m. Monday | Seahawks by 51⁄ 2| O/U: 49 As bad as the Seahawks defense is, Eagles are a shadowof their normal self.

Seahawks 31, Eagles 21

Ravens (6-4) at Steelers (10-0)

7 p.m. Tuesday | Steelers by 8 | O/U: 411⁄ This is a desperate, must-win game for the Ravens. Steelers win this by a wider-thanusual margin. Steelers 28, Ravens 20