NFL Office Pool Picks, Week 13

The NFL season continues to wind down, as we are now officially in the final third of the NFL regular season. There are only six weeks left for NFL teams to make a late climb in the standings, and the same can be said about your office pool standings at this point in the season. Last week we went a sparkling 9-4 ATS to bring our season total to 90-85-3. The favorites went 9-4 in a row and a respectable 7-6 against the spread. All 32 teams are back in action for Thanksgiving weekend, which promises to be a pivotal week for NFL football.

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Detroit Lions (-10.5) vs. Chicago Bears

The Lions continue to dominate on both sides of the ball. They haven’t allowed a touchdown in their last 10 quarters of action and have scored an incredible 95 points in that span. Chicago suffered a heartbreaking overtime loss last week against the Vikings and will be determined to keep their playoff hopes alive. Unfortunately for Caleb Williams and the Bears, no amount of courage will keep them close against Detroit. Lions 35, Bears 13

Dallas Cowboys (-4) against the New York Giants

The Cowboys pulled off a stunning upset last week against the Commanders and will maintain their new momentum against the Giants. Micah Parsons is back for the Cowboys and his defensive impact cannot be overstated. The Giants don’t really have a spark on either side of the ball and are already looking at the draft next season. Dallas’ offense still sucks, but their defense will get them a close win. Cowboys 20, Giants 14

Green Bay Packers (-3.3) vs. Miami Dolphins

The Packers beat a helpless 49ers team last week, and the Dolphins defense won’t give them too much resistance here. The Packers are 8-3 this season with their three losses coming against the Lions (10-1), Vikings (9-2) and Eagles (9-2). The Dolphins are not at the level needed to compete with Green Bay, and this gap is not wide enough to collect points. Packers 30, Dolphins 24

The Las Vegas Raiders (+13) against the Kansas City Chiefs

Patrick Mahomes said the Chiefs are long overdue for a blowout win, but that’s just not how the team is built anymore. They only beat the Panthers by three points last week, and it’s hard to see them running up the score against the Raiders. All 10 of Kansas City’s wins this year have come by 13 points or fewer. Las Vegas is one of the worst teams in the league, but cover is still within their reach at Arrowhead on Friday afternoon. Chiefs 27, Raiders 17

Arizona Cardinals (+3.5) vs. Minnesota Vikings

The Vikings are different from the team they were at the start of the season, and the Cardinals are more than capable of covering. This gap is at a key number for a game that Arizona could win outright. There won’t be many points to separate these two defensive teams, but Kyler Murray’s scrambling ability could be the difference. Cardinals 20, Vikings 17

Houston Texans (-5) against the Jacksonville Jaguars

The Texans should get a big win, and they’ll get it Sunday against their division rivals. They are still two games ahead of the AFC South, but their shaky form has dented their playoff aspirations. CJ Stroud is still one of the best quarterbacks in the league, and Houston will be desperate for a comfortable win with the Dolphins, Chiefs and Ravens on the horizon. Texans 27, Jaguars 13

New England Patriots (+3) vs. Indianapolis Colts

The Colts are probably the better team here, but they don’t deserve that kind of line on the road against the Patriots. New England has a strong defense to stifle an inconsistent Colts offensive unit. Anthony Richardson has shown flashes of life, but he’s still far too inconsistent to be considered a road favorite. New England stays that close and could even pull off a classic win in Foxborough after a big defensive stand. Patriots 17, Colts 16

Atlanta Falcons (+1.5) vs. Los Angeles Chargers

The Falcons’ lead in the NFC South quickly evaporated. The stakes are suddenly high for Kirk Cousins ​​and the Falcons, and they will be fully prepared for the Chargers coming off their bye week. The Falcons have home-field advantage and have 8 extra days off. The advantage for the Chargers is even higher for this season, but the advantages piling up in favor of the Falcons tilt this game in Atlanta’s direction. Falcons 35, chargers 30

Pittsburgh Steelers (+2.5) vs. Cincinnati Bengals

I think I’ve heard this one before. The Bengals’ high-flying offense will overcome a stingy Steelers defense as Cincinnati needs this season-ending victory to keep its playoff hopes alive. Fake. This line is beyond confusing, as the Steelers have shown time and time again that they are better than Cincinnati. Russell Wilson has revitalized a flat Steelers offense, and their stingy defense continues to win them football games. Now is not the time to think too much about this. Steelers 24, Bengals 21

Seattle Seahawks (-2.5) vs. New York Jets

The Jets continue to get these favorable lines against playoff teams despite being one of the bottom players in the league. Seattle still has a lot to prove on the defensive side of the ball, but they will be confident after holding the Cardinals to just 6 points. They have a busy schedule to finish the season, making this a crucial game for their playoff aspirations. Seahawks 30, Jets 17

Washington Commanders (-5.5) vs. Tennessee Titans

The Commanders have lost three straight games but are still 7-5 this season. This is a huge home game not only for their record, but also for the morale of the clubhouse heading into their bye week. Washington’s offense has been flat, but this looks like a real disappointment for the Titans offensively. Jayden Daniels won’t post the 40-7 score we’re used to seeing in Washington, but they’ll still get the win and cover the Titans at home. Commanders 24, Titans 10

Los Angeles Rams (-3) vs. New Orleans Saints

Don’t let the wins over the Falcons and Browns distract you from the dumpster fire in New Orleans. The Saints have lost their defensive identity and have no offense to rely on. Meanwhile, the Rams are in the midst of a tight NFC West division race and can’t afford to drop this game against the Saints. The Rams offense currently has good balance, and that will be enough to secure a crucial victory. Rams 27, Saints 23

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (-6) vs. Carolina Panthers

Tampa Bay’s powerful aerial attack will allow them to increase the score against the Panthers. The Buccaneers have revived their playoff hopes and have a soft schedule until the end. Carolina has been playing better football in recent weeks, winning back-to-back games before losing to the Chiefs by a field goal. However, this is a nightmare game for the Panthers defensive line, and when Baker Mayfield has time, he usually recovers a pinpoint pass. It’s a thick line, but the Buccaneers have shown they cover those kinds of spreads. Buccaneers 31, Panthers 20

Baltimore Ravens (-2.5) vs. Philadelphia Eagles

The Eagles have a solid offense with Barkley and Hurts, but that still doesn’t compare to the one-two punch of Henry and Jackson. The Ravens offense has been able to pick apart even the strongest defenses in the NFL this season, and it’s hard to see them losing this one at home. Philadelphia has won seven straight, but only one of them came against a team with a winning record. This is a great time to “sell high” on the Eagles, as the Ravens cannot be obliterated at home with minimal spread. Ravens 28, Eagles 20

San Francisco 49ers (+7) against the Buffalo Bills

The 49ers have their backs against the wall after injuries derailed their Super Bowl aspirations. All hope is not lost and they will fight tooth and nail against the Bills on Sunday night. Brock Purdy should return for San Francisco, as this will quickly turn into a shootout in Buffalo. Josh Allen is more than capable of putting up points, and I expect Christian McCaffrey to remind the league that he’s still relevant in prime time. The Bills will likely get the win, but the 49ers will get the cover. Bills 30, 49ers 28

Denver Broncos (-5.5) vs. Cleveland Browns

Preseason aspirations for the Broncos have been dampened, but respect is long overdue for the Broncos after their 7-5 start. Denver’s last five wins have been by double digits, so that gap shouldn’t deter you from scoring points. Cleveland pulled off a wild victory over the Steelers last week, but with more normal conditions, they won’t be able to replicate their success. Broncos 24, Browns 14

2024 season record: 90-85-3

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