NFL WEEK 13 PREVIEW
Titans (7-4) at Eagles (10-1) TV: 1 p.m. ET Sunday, Fox
Tipico Sportsbook line:
Eagles by 5
The first team to reach 10 wins, the Eagles are rolling on all fronts, and Jalen Hurts has been dynamic from the quarterback position. The Mike Vrabel-coached Titans probably will rely on RB Derrick Henry to slow an Eagles team that can already sniff the playoffs.
Jets (7-4) at Vikings (9-2)
TV: 1 p.m. ET Sunday, CBS Tipico Sportsbook line:
Vikings by 3
Robert Saleh’s Jets will look to maintain their Mike White magic after their backup QB impressed in a Week 12 win. For Minnesota, Justin Jefferson has emerged as perhaps the NFL’s top wide receiver and will be a tough matchup for the New York secondary.
Commanders (7-5) at Giants (7-4) TV: 1 p.m. ET Sunday, Fox
Tipico Sportsbook line:
Commanders by 2 1⁄2
After an incredible start to the season, the Brian Dabollcoached Giants, led by RB Saquon Barkley, are home underdogs in this NFC East showdown. Coach Ron Rivera has his Washington team believing, and all QB Taylor Heinecke does is win games.
Steelers (4-7) at Falcons (5-7)
TV: 1 p.m. ET Sunday, CBS Tipico Sportsbook line:
Falcons by 1
QB Marcus Mariota and the Falcons look to rebound. The Arthur Smith-coached Falcons are very much alive in the NFC South, and a path toward the division crown will need to begin with a win over the rebuilding Steelers, who have performed below expectations all season though they just beat the Colts.
Packers (4-8) at Bears (3-9) TV: 1 p.m. ET Sunday, Fox
Tipico Sportsbook line:
Packers by 41⁄2
The divisional rivals do battle when WR Christian Watson and the Packers face coach Matt Eberflus’ Bears in an NFC North showdown. The status of quarterbacks Aaron Rodgers and Justin Fields is unclear. Former first-round pick Jordan Love impressed in limited duty in a Week 12 loss.
Jaguars (4-7) at Lions (4-7) TV: 1 p.m. ET Sunday, Fox Tipico Sportsbook line:
Lions by 1⁄2
The Lions are slight favorites after taking the Buffalo Bills to the wire in Week 12, but Trevor Lawrence and the Jaguars knocked off the Ravens thanks to a last-minute drive that made the second-year quarterback look like a No. 1 pick.
Broncos (3-8) at Ravens (7-4) TV: 1 p.m. ET Sunday, CBS
Tipico Sportsbook line: Ravens by 8
The Ravens and QB Lamar Jackson are likely looking to make a statement after the loss to the Jaguars. The Broncos, who have been one of the NFL’s biggest disappointments this season, could be the unfortunate recipients. Denver fans are wondering if QB Russell Wilson’s massive contract was a prudent move.
Browns (4-7) at Texans (1-9-1)
TV: 1 p.m. ET Sunday, CBS Tipico Sportsbook line:
Browns by 7
Browns QB Deshaun Watson returned from his suspension Monday and is expected to make his first start against his former team, the Texans. He is an instant upgrade for the Cleveland offense and he faces a Houston defense that hasn’t been able to stop much.
Dolphins (8-3) at 49ers (7-4) TV: 4:05 p.m. ET Sunday, Fox
Tipico Sportsbook line:
49ers by 4
In a game many folks wish was part of the national TV window, Tua Tagovailoa’s Dolphins face Jimmy Garoppolo and the 49ers in a battle of first-place teams. The Miami offense is a threat but will likely not have an easy time against a stout 49ers unit. San Francisco will try to match the Dolphins with an offense that boasts weapons such as Christian McCaffrey and Deebo Samuel.
Seahawks (6-5) at Rams (3-8)
TV: 4:05 p.m. ET Sunday, Fox Tipico Sportsbook line:
Seahawks by 7 1⁄2
The Pete Carroll-coached and Geno Smith-quarterbacked Seahawks try to pick up a massive intradivision win against the defending Super Bowl champion Rams, who won’t have Aaron Donald.
Chiefs (9-2) at Bengals (7-4)
TV: 4:25 p.m. ET Sunday, CBS Tipico Sportsbook line:
Chiefs by 2
It’s a rematch of last year’s AFC title game. The Bengals have rebounded after a slow start and injuries to WR Ja’Marr Chase and RB Joe Mixon, but the Chiefs are playing at the top of their game and will be tough to defeat even if the Bengals get them back.
Chargers (6-5) at Raiders (4-7)
TV: 4:25 p.m. ET Sunday, CBS Tipico Sportsbook line:
Even
Both teams secured last-second wins in Week 12 — the Chargers with a late two-point conversion against the Cardinals and the Raiders in overtime against the Seahawks. If the Chargers get WR Mike Williams back from injury, Los Angeles would be an even bigger threat to a leaky Raiders defense.
Colts (4-7-1) at Cowboys (8-3) TV: 8:20 p.m. ET Sunday, NBC Tipico Sportsbook line: Cowboys by 10 1⁄2
Dak Prescott and the Cowboys look to keep things going against RB Jonathan Taylor and the downtrodden Colts. Dallas also boasts offensive threats CeeDee Lamb, Ezekiel Elliott and Tony Pollard. The Colts have been scuffling, dropping five of their last six games after starting the season 3-2-1.
Saints (4-8) at Buccaneers (5-6)
TV: 8:15 p.m. ET Monday, ESPN Tipico Sportsbook line:
Buccaneers by 4
The Buccaneers and Tom Brady still lead the NFC South after they and the Falcons lost in Week 12, which also kept the Saints, who feature RB Alvin Kamara, alive in the division.
– Richard Morin, USA TODAY