PREDICTIONS Week 13

By Sam Farmer

Los Angeles Times

Last week vs. spread: 8-8. Season: 93-79-5 (.541).

Colts (7-4) at Texans (4-7)

Noon Sunday | Colts by 31⁄ | O/U 501⁄

2

WR Will Fuller is a killer for Texans. The Colts are coming off a blowout loss at home to Tennessee. Colts 27, Texans 18

Bengals (2-8-1) atDolphins (7-4)

Noon Sunday | Dolphins by 11 | O/U 42 Bengals playedhardagainst the Giants, but it won’t be enough.

Despite record, the Jaguars have played some teams tough. The Vikings have come around, however. Vikings 28, Jaguars 21

Raiders (6-5) at Jets (0-11)

Noon Sunday | Raiders by 8 | O/U 461⁄

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The Jets are cemented at bottom of NFL. Raiders need to bounce back after a humiliating performance. Raiders 31, Jets 20

Browns (8-3) at Titans (8-3)

Noon Sunday | Titans by 51⁄ | O/U 53

The Titans get the edge because of Ryan Tannehill and Derrick Henry.

Saints (9-2) at Falcons (4-7)

Noon Sunday | Saints by 3 | O/U 46 QBTaysomHillhasgatheredsteamsince first meeting vs. Falcons. Saints 28, Falcons 21

Lions (4-7) at Bears (5-6)

Noon Sunday | Bears by 3 | O/U 45 MitchTrubiskywould love to play the Lions everyweek. Bears 23, Lions 17

Rams(7-4) at Cardinals (6-5)

3:05 p.m. Sunday | Rams by 3 | O/U 48

The Rams are 6-0 against Arizona under coach SeanMcVay and should bounce back.

Rams35, Cardinals 20

Giants (4-7) at Seahawks (8-3)

3:05 p.m. Sunday | Seahawks by 11 | O/U 47 Giants play everyone tough, but Seahawks just better. Seahawks 34, Giants 23

Eagles (3-7-1) at Packers (8-3)

3:25 p.m. Sunday | Packers by 9 | O/U 491⁄

2 Eagles canrunthe ball, but there’s stillAaron Rodgers, after all. Packers 31, Eagles 17

Patriots (5-6) at Chargers (3-8)

3:25 p.m. Sunday | Chargers by 11⁄ | O/U 47

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Deck was stacked against the Chargers in Buffalo last week, but they continue to find newways to lose. Patriots 24, Chargers 21

Broncos (4-7) at Chiefs (10-1)

7:20 p.m. Sunday | Chiefs by 131⁄ | O/U 51

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Chiefs should winhuge. TheBroncos, when healthy, are interesting and seem to be on an upward trend. Chiefs 38, Broncos 23

Washington (4-7) at Steelers (11-0)

4 p.m. Sunday | Steelers by 7 | O/U 43 Washington defensive front can disrupt Steelers. Ben Roethlisberger and Steelers hang on. Steelers 27, Washington 24

Bills (8-3) at 49ers (5-6)

7:15 p.m. Monday | 49ers by 1 | O/U 47 Niners getting key players back. Game will be decided by Josh Allen.

Cowboys (3-8) atRavens (6-5)

7:05 p.m. Tuesday | Ravens by 71⁄ | O/U 45 The Ravens, who accounted for themselves well against Pittsburgh, want to pour it on.

Ravens 31, Cowboys 13