Here are my picks for Week 13, covering all four games. Keep in mind that these are straight-up picks and not against the spread.
First off, let's look at the Packers-Lions matchup. The Lions have struggled to stop running backs this season, which should make them susceptible to Josh Jacobs' return. Jared Goff is still a bit of a liability on the road, so I like Green Bay here.
Green Bay 24, Detroit 13.
Next up, we've got the Chiefs-Cowboys game. The Cowboys have done an impressive job bouncing back from last week's loss, but they're going to struggle against Steve Spagnuolo's clever defenses. While Dallas is explosive, they're also error-prone, and I think Patrick Mahomes will get them into some trouble.
Kansas City 27, Dallas 20.
Moving on to the Bengals-Ravens matchup, Cincinnati needs a win here more than Baltimore does. Joe Burrow might be back in action, but it won't matter – the Ravens are just too good right now. Lamar Jackson and company should take care of business at home.
Baltimore 24, Cincinnati 10.
Finally, we've got the Bears-Eagles game. Chicago's offense is built to get points, and with Caleb Williams calling the shots, they might even be able to move the ball a bit more than usual. The Eagles are good on defense, but their coaching staff can't keep up with Ben Johnson's creative schemes.
Chicago 26, Philadelphia 20.
As for my survivor pool pick, I've got a long shot: the Chargers. Yes, you heard that right – Los Angeles is going to take down some serious competition this week. Don't be surprised when they pull off an upset on Sunday.
Now, let's move on to my picks against the spread:
Green Bay +3
Kansas City -3
Cincinnati +7
First off, let's look at the Packers-Lions matchup. The Lions have struggled to stop running backs this season, which should make them susceptible to Josh Jacobs' return. Jared Goff is still a bit of a liability on the road, so I like Green Bay here.
Green Bay 24, Detroit 13.
Next up, we've got the Chiefs-Cowboys game. The Cowboys have done an impressive job bouncing back from last week's loss, but they're going to struggle against Steve Spagnuolo's clever defenses. While Dallas is explosive, they're also error-prone, and I think Patrick Mahomes will get them into some trouble.
Kansas City 27, Dallas 20.
Moving on to the Bengals-Ravens matchup, Cincinnati needs a win here more than Baltimore does. Joe Burrow might be back in action, but it won't matter – the Ravens are just too good right now. Lamar Jackson and company should take care of business at home.
Baltimore 24, Cincinnati 10.
Finally, we've got the Bears-Eagles game. Chicago's offense is built to get points, and with Caleb Williams calling the shots, they might even be able to move the ball a bit more than usual. The Eagles are good on defense, but their coaching staff can't keep up with Ben Johnson's creative schemes.
Chicago 26, Philadelphia 20.
As for my survivor pool pick, I've got a long shot: the Chargers. Yes, you heard that right – Los Angeles is going to take down some serious competition this week. Don't be surprised when they pull off an upset on Sunday.
Now, let's move on to my picks against the spread:
Green Bay +3
Kansas City -3
Cincinnati +7
. And don't even get me started on the Chiefs - Mahomes is just too consistent for anyone to take down. It's gonna be like Dallas vs the world out there, but at least they're entertaining... wrong! They'll mess it up for sure.
It seems like the Packers are going to pour all their points into the game against the Lions. Meanwhile, the Chiefs seem to be a sure bet for me, with no way they'll let the Cowboys "dive" into trouble 
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i've been following them all season and they're finally starting to get some momentum. that 7 point spread is looking like a total steal, dont @ me lol 
my friend's cousin works for los angeles sports media and he told me they have a new streaming platform coming out soon that's gonna blow up the NFL experience! it's all about haptic feedback and augmented reality stats 
The Chiefs are gonna have a huge game this week. On the other hand, I feel for the Chargers... that's a long shot but who knows, maybe they'll surprise us all 
. I'm also loving Caleb Williams' potential to get the Bears moving on offense, that could be some fun to watch!
... hope Josh Jacobs can run well for them. Don't really get how it works but sounds like a fun game to watch! 
. I'm rooting for Kansas City to win, Patrick Mahomes is so cool! 
... I don't really get how the Bengals struggle with running backs though. Maybe they're just too slow 
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... and I'm all for Ben Johnson outsmarting the Eagles' defense 
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... how do they do it? Upset after upset! 
. also, steve smith sr. is gonna make a big impact in this game, that's for sure 
, i feel u about the chargers! underdog vibes all day long 
. i think they got this 
, even though it's a long shot 
, it's always fun to root for those guys 
. how's ur week looking so far? any excitement or just trying to stay on top of the games? 
. The Packers' win over the Lions seems like a no-brainer, but have you considered the economic implications of Josh Jacobs' return? The Packers' fanbase is notoriously expensive, and with more wins under their belt, they'll likely drive up ticket prices even further 
. Meanwhile, Jared Goff's road woes might be a symptom of the team's lack of investment in its quarterback position 
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. And then there's Chicago and Philadelphia... it's all about the economic mobility, baby! Caleb Williams might be able to out-coach Ben Johnson with his creative schemes, but at the end of the day, it's about who has the most resources 
. Los Angeles is a perfect example of how capitalism can succeed when you put your money where your mouth is 
. Don't be surprised when they pull off that upset!