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)
1 p.m. Sunday | Raiders by 3 | O/U: 531⁄
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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)
1 p.m. 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)
1 p.m. Sunday | Colts by 3 | O/U: 511⁄
2
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)
1 p.m. Sunday | Browns by 7 | O/U: 481⁄
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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)
1 p.m. Sunday | Dolphins by 61⁄ 2| O/U: 441⁄
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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)
1 p.m. 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)
1 p.m. 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)
1 p.m. 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)
4:05 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) at Rams (7-3)
4:05 p.m. Sunday | Rams by 61⁄ 2| O/U: 441⁄
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Even in their banged-up state, 49ers beat Rams earlier this season. That won’t happen twice. Rams 27, 49ers 23
Chiefs (9-1) at Buccaneers (7-4)
4:25 p.m. Sunday | Chiefs by 31⁄ 2| O/U: 561⁄
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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)
8:20 p.m. Sunday | Packers by 9 | O/U: 441⁄
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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)
8:15 p.m. Monday | Seahawks by 51⁄ 2| O/U: 49
As bad as the Seahawks defense is, Eagles are a shadow of their normal self. Seahawks 31, Eagles 21 8 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-than-usual margin.