NFL Week 13 picks, predictions, schedule, odds, fantasy ideas

The remainder of the Week 13 NFL schedule for the 2025 season continues with some intriguing matchups. The 49ers will go to QB Shedeur Sanders and the Browns, the Chip Kelly-less Raiders will face the Chargers, and the Broncos are looking for to win their ninth straight.

We have you ever coated with all the things you must know. Our NFL Nation reporters take you contained in the locker room with the perfect factor they heard this week, and ESPN Research gives a key stat to know and a betting nugget for every contest. Plus, analytics author Seth Walder makes a daring prediction for every matchup, and fantasy analyst Eric Moody shares fantasy soccer intel. We even have Football Power Index (FPI) recreation projections, and three analysts — Pamela Maldonado, Moody and Walder — give us last rating picks for each recreation.

Let’s get into the total Week 13 slate, which culminates with “Monday Night Football” matchup between the Giants and Patriots on ESPN. (Game instances are Sunday until in any other case famous.)

Jump to a matchup:
CHI-PHI | HOU-IND | LAR-CAR
ARI-TB | SF-CLE | JAX-TEN
ATL-NYJ | NO-MIA | MIN-SEA
BUF-PIT | LV-LAC | DEN-WSH
NYG-NE

Thanksgiving recreation takeaways

1 p.m. ET | CBS
ESPN BET: IND -4.5 (44.5 O/U)

What we’re listening to on the Texans: This week is almost certainly going to be the return of QB C.J. Stroud, who missed three video games with a concussion. The Texans survived in his absence, going 3-0 because the protection and backup QB Davis Mills discovered methods to win. Now with Stroud again, Houston is primed to make a playoff run and even steal the division if it could possibly beat the Colts of their two head-to-head matchups. — DJ Bien-Aime

What we’re listening to on the Colts: Indianapolis has performed simply two division video games — each in opposition to the Titans — making this the primary of 4 AFC South video games within the last six video games. QB Daniel Jones is coming off an underwhelming efficiency in opposition to the Chiefs, posting his lowest passing whole (181 yards) and yards-per-attempt determine (5.8) of the season. Houston’s dominant protection poses one of many hardest assessments the Colts have confronted, and a giant key will likely be whether or not they can get NFL dashing chief Jonathan Taylor again on monitor after the Chiefs restricted him to 58 dashing yards. — Stephen Holder

Stat to know: Texans edge rusher Will Anderson Jr. has gone six straight video games with a sack, tied with Mario Williams (2007) for second-longest streak in Texans historical past (J.J. Watt, seven straight spanning 2014-15 seasons). — ESPN Research

Bold prediction: Colts WR Alec Pierce will bounce again with a 40-plus-yard reception. While the Texans have good CBs, groups are likely to assault them deep and outdoors: 19% of targets in opposition to Houston are at the very least 15 yards downfield and outdoors the numbers, the second-highest fee within the league. — Walder

Injuries: Texans | Colts

Fantasy nugget: The Texans’ protection has not been variety to opposing QBs, permitting simply 11.5 fantasy factors per recreation, the fewest within the league. The Colts can be clever to lean closely on Taylor on the bottom. That method may additionally create alternatives for TE Tyler Warren on play-action, the place Jones has thrived. Only Matthew Stafford, Sam Darnold, Jared Goff, Caleb Williams and Drake Maye have extra play-action passing yards than Jones in 2025. See Week 13 rankings. — Moody

Betting nugget: The Colts are 5-1 ATS at dwelling. Read extra. — ESPN Research

Maldonado’s decide: Colts 22, Texans 10
Moody’s decide: Colts 24, Texans 19
Walder’s decide: Colts 23, Texans 17
FPI prediction: IND, 64.3% (by a mean of 5.7 factors)

Matchup must-reads: Colts QB Jones must regain kind vs. Texans

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1 p.m. ET | Fox
ESPN BET: LAR -10.5 (44.5 O/U)

What we’re listening to on the Rams: WR Davante Adams has 12 receiving touchdowns, which is probably the most within the NFL. Nine of his 12 receiving scores have been in goal-to-go conditions, which is already the second most in his profession, in accordance with ESPN Research. “He’s been a problem at the line of scrimmage well before he got here,” Rams OC Mike LaFleur mentioned. “He’s … probably the best release guy [since he got into the league] and he’s still doing it … Dude’s still got a lot of juice in that body, as you guys can see.” — Sarah Barshop

What we’re listening to on the Panthers: RB Rico Dowdle posted a cryptic emoji on X the morning after getting solely six carries in a loss to the 49ers. When requested why he known as a go on first-and-goal from the 1-yard line, coach Dave Canales admitted that he wants to remain extra dedicated to the operating recreation. Ball management will likely be particularly necessary in opposition to the high-scoring Rams, who’re averaging 30.5 factors throughout their six-game profitable streak. Keep Matthew Stafford & Co. off the sector, and you’ve got an opportunity. — David Newton

Stat to know: The Panthers are 3-1 when QB Bryce Young information at the very least 6.0 yards per try. They are 3-4 when he information fewer than 6.0 YPA. — ESPN Research

Bold prediction: Young will make fewer than 10 first-half go makes an attempt. Not solely are the Panthers one of the vital run-heavy groups within the NFL with the second-lowest go fee over expectation (minus-8%), per NFL Next Gen Stats, however the Rams’ protection has the third-lowest go fee over expectation in opposition to them (minus-7%). — Walder

Injuries: Rams | Panthers

Fantasy nugget: Stafford is enjoying a number of the finest soccer of his profession. He has scored at the very least 22 fantasy factors in three of his previous 4 video games, together with two with 26 or extra. Stafford additionally has one of many league’s prime WR duos in Puka Nacua and Adams, and he leads the league in pink zone go makes an attempt. Even although the Panthers permit the ninth-fewest fantasy factors per recreation to QBs, Stafford stays firmly on the QB1 radar this week. See Week 13 rankings. — Moody

Betting nugget: The Rams are 8-2 ATS as favorites, 4-1 ATS on the street and 4-0 ATS as street favorites. Read extra. — ESPN Research

Maldonado’s decide: Rams, 27, Panthers 12
Moody’s decide: Rams 34, Panthers 20
Walder’s decide: Rams 27, Panthers 13
FPI prediction: LAR, 71.4% (by a mean of 8.6 factors)

Matchup must-reads: Young, Panthers cannot repeat errors in opposition to Rams … NFL suspends Panthers’ Moehrig one recreation for low blow

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1 p.m. ET | Fox
ESPN BET: TB -3.5 (44.5 O/U)

What we’re listening to on the Cardinals: WR Michael Wilson is predicted to have one other important function within the offense, whether or not or not Marvin Harrison Jr. returns this week from an appendectomy. That comes after Wilson had 303 yards and 25 catches up to now two video games with out Harrison. If Harrison does play, then Wilson will likely be checked out greater than he was earlier than the previous two weeks, mentioned coach Jonathan Gannon, who has lengthy talked about driving the recent hand. “Throw it to the guys that are making plays for you. Absolutely,” Gannon mentioned. — Josh Weinfuss

What we’re listening to on the Buccaneers: The Bucs are within the midst of a three-game slide, although we have seen them climb out of larger midseason holes earlier than. However, this time QB Baker Mayfield is coping with a low-grade sprained AC joint in his left non-throwing shoulder. He’s by no means missed a recreation with Tampa Bay, so he is both going to be restricted or backup QB Teddy Bridgewater will step in. The Bucs want this win to realize some floor on the Panthers, who at the moment are only a half-game behind within the NFC South. — Jenna Laine

Stat to know: Cardinals TE Trey McBride has 13 straight video games with five-plus catches, tied for the longest streak in franchise historical past (Larry Fitzgerald in 2008). — ESPN Research

Bold prediction: Buccaneers RB Bucky Irving will return with a bang, recording 100 or extra dashing yards. Tampa Bay runs inside zone 30% of the time, fourth most, whereas the Cardinals have struggled in opposition to inside zone runs, permitting 5.0 yards per keep it up these performs. — Walder

Injuries: Cardinals | Buccaneers

Fantasy nugget: Wilson has exploded with elite quantity, drawing 18 targets in Week 11 and 15 extra in Week 12. He’s in one other sturdy spot in opposition to a Bucs protection that enables the sixth-most receiving yards to wideouts. See Week 13 rankings. — Moody

Betting nugget: All 4 Buccaneers dwelling video games have gone over the overall. Read extra. — ESPN Research

Maldonado’s decide: Buccaneers 23, Cardinals 17
Moody’s decide: Cardinals 27, Buccaneers 17
Walder’s decide: Buccaneers 27, Cardinals 16
FPI prediction: TB, 62.9% (by a mean of 5.2 factors)

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1 p.m. ET | CBS
ESPN BET: SF -4.5 (36.5 O/U)

What we’re listening to on the 49ers: While this may appear like a good recreation on paper for the 49ers, historical past suggests in any other case. San Francisco hasn’t gained in Cleveland since 1984, a streak of 4 straight defeats. And Browns defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz has given Niners coach Kyle Shanahan’s offense matches. In three video games in opposition to Shanahan’s Niners, Schwartz defenses have restricted San Francisco to fifteen.7 factors, 290 yards and 4.6 yards per play. Throw within the potential for rain or snow, circumstances during which QB Brock Purdy has a profession 49.1 QBR, and this figures to be a troublesome check. “Jim’s as good of a coordinator as there is,” Shanahan mentioned. “And when you’re as good of a coordinator as there is and you have the talent that they have, it’s a pretty lethal combination.” — Nick Wagoner

What we’re listening to on the Browns: The Browns are sticking with QB Shedeur Sanders after he helped spark Cleveland’s passing recreation in his first begin. The Browns nonetheless struggled on a play-by-play foundation, although, registering their second-lowest down set conversion fee in a recreation this season (50%). Sanders joked about how significantly better he can be after a full offseason of reps; he now will get one other week as QB1 to enhance and attempt to pull off an upset at dwelling. “Are there things that he can do better? Absolutely,” coach Kevin Stefanski mentioned. “We’ve already talked about that with him. He has the mentality that he will make the adjustments to the speed of the game, make the adjustments to what people are giving us, to make those improvements.” — Daniel Oyefusi

Stat to know: Browns edge Myles Garrett has 14.0 sacks in his previous 5 video games — probably the most sacks by any participant over a five-game span since 1982 when participant sacks grew to become official. — ESPN Research

Bold prediction: Browns WR Jerry Jeudy will document six or extra receptions, at the very least tying his season excessive. Jeudy has by no means had elite arms, however ESPN’s receiver scores give him a catch rating of two — worst amongst all WRs or TEs. He needs to be higher going ahead. — Walder

Injuries: 49ers | Browns

Fantasy nugget: The Browns’ protection permits the second-fewest fantasy factors to RBs and leads the league in run cease win fee (36.2%), making this a troublesome dashing matchup for Christian McCaffrey. He has nonetheless scored at the very least 27 fantasy factors in three of his previous 4 video games, even with solely 3.7 yards per carry this season, as a result of he is carried out most of his harm as a receiver. McCaffrey has averaged 6.7 receptions and 65.4 receiving yards per recreation. See Week 13 rankings. — Moody

Betting nugget: The 49ers are 5-0 outright and 4-1 ATS in opposition to groups with shedding information. Read extra. — ESPN Research

Maldonado’s decide: 49ers 21, Browns17
Moody’s decide: 49ers 31, Browns 16
Walder’s decide: 49ers 23, Browns 7
FPI prediction: SF, 75.9% (by a mean of 11 factors)

Matchup must-reads: Tracking Garrett’s tempo for NFL single-season sacks document

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1 p.m. ET | CBS
ESPN BET: JAX -6.5 (41.5 O/U)

What we’re listening to on the Jaguars: Coach Liam Coen known as out the go rush after the Week 10 loss to Houston, and the Jaguars responded. They have posted 9 sacks the previous two weeks — the fourth-highest whole within the league — and a league-high 32 QB hits. Part of that is because of dealing with a few beat-up offensive strains (Chargers, Cardinals), however the Jaguars went from final within the NFL with 12 sacks to twenty fifth with 21. The go rush is surging on the proper time as a result of Titans QB Cam Ward is the most-sacked QB within the NFL (45). — Michael DiRocco

What we’re listening to on the Titans: Ward continues to develop as a passer. He has led the Titans on late scoring drives to tug inside one rating in back-to-back video games regardless of shedding each. The Jaguars’ protection is permitting 9.6 factors per recreation within the fourth quarter, twenty ninth worst within the league. So this could possibly be the week when Ward leads Tennessee on a late scoring drive that leads to a win. — Turron Davenport

Stat to know: Ward set bests in Total QBR in every of the previous two weeks (60.1 in Week 11; 75.1 in Week 12) after beginning his profession with 9 straight video games with a QBR underneath 40. — ESPN Research

Bold prediction: Jaguars WR Parker Washington will document his third profession 90-plus-yard receiving recreation. Two of the three exterior CBs the Titans have been enjoying in latest weeks — Darrell Baker Jr. and Jalyn Armour-Davis — are every permitting 1.5 yards per protection snap, per NFL Next Gen Stats. That’s nicely above the 1.1 common for an outdoor nook. — Walder

Injuries: Jaguars | Titans

Fantasy nugget: Travis Etienne Jr. and the Jaguars’ operating recreation may take heart stage behind an offensive line that ranks third in run block win fee (74.3%). They face a Titans protection that enables the fifth-most fantasy factors per recreation to RBs. Etienne has averaged 20.5 touches and 18.0 fantasy factors over his previous 4 video games. See Week 13 rankings. — Moody

Betting nugget: The Titans have coated three straight video games. Read extra. — ESPN Research

Maldonado’s decide: Jaguars 28, Titans 27
Moody’s decide: Jaguars 25, Titans 13
Walder’s decide: Jaguars 24, Titans 14
FPI prediction: JAX, 66.9% (by a mean of 6.9 factors)

Matchup must-reads: Armstead is giving again to Jacksonville on and off area … Ward’s finest recreation but? No. 1 decide continues to progress … Jags’ Lawrence owns INTs however will not ‘play scared’

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1 p.m. ET | Fox
ESPN BET: ATL -2.5 (39.5 O/U)

What we’re listening to on the Falcons: Defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich will return to MetLife Stadium, the place he was the Jets’ DC for 4 seasons after which interim coach for part of 2024. He’ll carry with him a revamped protection that has 39 sacks, the third-highest whole within the league and extra sacks than Atlanta had in six of the previous seven seasons. Ulbrich has helped get probably the most out of gamers like second-year DL Brandon Dorlus, who barely performed as a rookie and now leads the workforce with six sacks. — Marc Raimondi

What we’re listening to on the Jets: New York seems to enhance to 3-0 in opposition to backup QBs because it faces Kirk Cousins. Chances are, this can come right down to how nicely they defend RB Bijan Robinson. The Jets have allowed a league-low 2.7 yards per rush over the previous two video games, together with a strong efficiency final week in opposition to Derrick Henry (64 yards on 21 carries). — Rich Cimini

Stat to know: The Falcons have recorded 4 straight video games with at the very least 5 sacks. They look to develop into the fourth workforce since 1963 (when workforce sacks grew to become official) with a five-game five-sack streak. — ESPN Research

Bold prediction: Jets OT Armand Membou will document a 100% go block win fee. After beginning the season on fireplace, Membou has settled in with a 91% go block win fee that ranks twenty second out of 68 qualifiers. Leonard Floyd, who Membou ought to see greater than anybody else, is an skilled go rusher however not an elite risk. — Walder

Injuries: Falcons | Jets

Fantasy nugget: It is smart for the Jets to lean closely on RB Breece Hall and an offensive line that ranks Tenth in run block win fee (71.7%), particularly with WRs Garrett Wilson (knee) and Josh Reynolds (hip) on injured reserve. Hall has averaged 19.3 touches and 13.9 fantasy factors per recreation over his previous three outings. Atlanta’s protection provides up the Tenth-most fantasy factors per recreation to RBs. See Week 13 rankings. — Moody

Betting nugget: The Jets are 4-1 ATS of their previous 5 video games as underdogs. Read extra. — ESPN Research

Maldonado’s decide: Falcons 16, Jets 13
Moody’s decide: Falcons 21, Jets 17
Walder’s decide: Falcons 19, Jets 16
FPI prediction: ATL, 56.6% (by a mean of two.8 factors)

Matchup must-reads: Are the Falcons dealing with one other reset at QB? … Despite QB swap, Jets fall to 2-9 in opposition to Ravens … Falcons WR Hodge is highlighting HBCUs through his cleats

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1 p.m. ET | Fox
ESPN BET: MIA -6 (42.5 O/U)

What we’re listening to on the Saints: Saints RB Alvin Kamara injured his knee on Sunday after it twisted awkwardly whereas he was being tackled within the first quarter. Taysom Hill took over a number of issues within the run recreation, regardless of not practising it a lot. But if Kamara is out this week, anticipate to see a number of rookie RB Devin Neal in each the run recreation and the passing recreation. Neal caught 5 passes after Kamara left the sport Sunday. — Katherine Terrell

What we’re listening to on the Dolphins: For the primary time this season, the Dolphins may need beginning RT Austin Jackson accessible. He has been on injured reserve with a toe harm, however his 21-day window to return opened in Week 11. LT Patrick Paul mentioned Jackson’s return “gives us a spark” and that he’s “someone who is very impactful in the game and just a great person to have on the field.” Miami ranks twenty fourth in go block win fee (58.6%) and twenty eighth in run block win fee (69.5%) — however each figures ought to enhance with Jackson within the lineup. — Marcel Louis-Jacques

Stat to know: Dolphins RB De’Von Achane is looking for his third straight recreation with 100 dashing yards and at the very least 5 receptions. The final participant to do that in three straight video games was Ezekiel Elliott in 2018. — ESPN Research

Bold prediction: Saints edge Chase Young will document a sack. Young has 4.0 sacks in six video games this season and a 22% go rush win fee at edge, which might rank within the prime 5 if he performed sufficient to qualify. — Walder

Injuries: Saints | Dolphins

Fantasy nugget: Saints TE Juwan Johnson has been an necessary a part of the offense lately. Over his previous 5 video games, he is averaged 6.0 targets and 13.0 fantasy factors. The Saints may face a unfavorable recreation script in opposition to the Dolphins, and Miami’s protection permits the fifth-most fantasy factors per recreation to TEs. See Week 13 rankings. — Moody

Betting nugget: The Dolphins are 4-1 ATS of their previous 5 dwelling video games. Read extra. — ESPN Research

Maldonado’s decide: Dolphins 31, Saints 13
Moody’s decide: Dolphins 33, Saints 14
Walder’s decide: Saints 20, Dolphins 17
FPI prediction: MIA, 65.5% (by a mean of 6.1 factors)

Matchup must-reads: Saints launch kicker Grupe, signal York over Tucker after tryout … Saints stumble in loss to Falcons; 4 methods it went improper

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4:05 p.m. ET | Fox
ESPN BET: SEA -11.5 (41.5 O/U)

What we’re listening to on the Vikings: Minnesota is more likely to have its third completely different beginning QB of the season Sunday. The Vikings did not intend for rookie Max Brosmer to get on the sector after signing him as an undrafted free agent in May. But accidents to J.J. McCarthy (concussion) and Carson Wentz (shoulder) make Brosmer the doubtless starter in Seattle. Coaches consider Brosmer, who is definitely two years older than McCarthy after six seasons in school, has the maturity and the processing capacity to run a modified model of their offense. Coach Kevin O’Connell mentioned Brosmer has been seeing issues at a veteran-level kind of eye development. — Kevin Seifert

What we’re listening to on the Seahawks: One of Sam Darnold’s takeaways from his four-interception efficiency in Week 11 was that he wanted to do a greater job of working by way of his progressions and never getting caught on his first or second learn. Coach Mike Macdonald appreciated how he did that in opposition to the Titans, as Darnold did not flip the ball over after giving it away 10 instances over the earlier 4 video games. Darnold might not have as a lot time function within the pocket in opposition to his former workforce, as Minnesota leads within the NFL in blitz fee (44.5%). Said defensive coordinator Brian Flores of Darnold: “We had a great rapport, friendship. I’m happy for him, but we will blitz him this week.” — Brady Henderson

Stat to know: The Vikings have misplaced 5 of their previous six video games, averaging 16.8 factors per recreation. They are tied for the fifth-lowest PPG within the NFL throughout that span (since Week 7). — ESPN Research

Bold prediction: Seahawks edge Boye Mafe will document a sack. He has just one this season, however his 19% go rush win fee at edge is above common, and Seattle’s run-stopping unit will certainly pressure loads of third-and-longs. — Walder

Injuries: Vikings | Seahawks

Fantasy nugget: Seahawks RB Kenneth Walker III has seen at the very least 13 touches in every of the previous 4 video games, together with one with 19. He’s averaged 12.3 fantasy factors throughout that stretch. Seattle’s offensive line has been dominant, rating sixth in run block win fee (73.1%). The Seahawks are double-digit favorites, which units up an excellent recreation script for Walker and the operating recreation. See Week 13 rankings. — Moody

Betting nugget: Overs are 5-1 in Vikings street video games. Read extra. — ESPN Research

Maldonado’s decide: Seahawks 24, Vikings 9
Moody’s decide: Seahawks 31, Vikings 16
Walder’s decide: Seahawks 24, Vikings 17
FPI prediction: SEA, 69.5% (by a mean of 8.2 factors)

Matchup must-reads: Vikings put struggling McCarthy into concussion protocol … Source: Seattle set to signal Diggs to observe squad

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4:25 p.m. ET | CBS
ESPN BET: BUF -3.5 (46.5 O/U)

What we’re listening to on the Bills: Protecting the soccer will likely be paramount for the Bills. Not solely is that this recreation on the street, the place the Bills have scored fewer than 20 factors in all three street losses, however Pittsburgh is tied for second within the NFL in takeaways (20). Buffalo has three straight video games with three turnovers, the workforce’s longest single-season streak since 2006. Four straight can be the longest since 1986. This is a major recreation for Buffalo as December nears, so stopping, and even limiting, this latest pattern will go a good distance. — Alaina Getzenberg

What we’re listening to on the Steelers: Pittsburgh will likely be with out LT Broderick Jones (neck) as QB Aaron Rodgers makes an attempt to return with a fractured left wrist, however maybe an much more impactful absence is rookie DT Derrick Harmon. Though the first-round decide did not exit early within the loss to Chicago, he sustained a knee harm that may maintain him out in opposition to Buffalo. Led by RB James Cook III and his 98.2 yards per recreation, the Bills lead the NFL with 147.2 dashing yards per recreation. The Steelers run protection has improved lately, holding groups to a mean of 105.0 yards per recreation. Harmon will likely be changed by rookie Yahya Black and new acquisition Brodric Martin-Rhodes. — Brooke Pryor

Stat to know: The Steelers have 5 video games the place they’ve allowed 30-plus factors this season, tied for probably the most in a season underneath coach Mike Tomlin (5 in 2013). — ESPN Research

Bold prediction: Bills WR Khalil Shakir will document at the very least 90 receiving yards. Steelers nickel nook Brandin Echols is permitting 1.4 yards per protection snap, the second-most amongst slot corners with at the very least 150 protection snaps, per NFL Next Gen Stats. — Walder

Injuries: Bills | Steelers

Fantasy nugget: The Bills’ defensive entrance ranks nineteenth in run cease win fee (29.7%) and has given up the eighth-most fantasy factors per recreation to RBs. Steelers RB Jaylen Warren is in a fantastic spot behind an offensive line that ranks eighth in run block win fee (72.2%). The Bills are a troublesome matchup for opposing QBs, permitting the fewest go makes an attempt within the league, which ought to additional funnel Pittsburgh towards the run. See Week 13 rankings. — Moody

Betting nugget: The Steelers are 14-6 ATS of their previous 20 video games after a loss. Read extra. — ESPN Research

Maldonado’s decide: Steelers 24, Bills 20
Moody’s decide: Bills 27, Steelers 26
Walder’s decide: Bills 30, Steelers 10
FPI prediction: BUF, 55.4% (by a mean of two.5 factors)

Matchup must-reads: Bills add assist at WR, signal veteran Cooks … Steelers rule out LT Jones, DE Harmon vs. Bills

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4:25 p.m. ET | CBS
ESPN BET: LAC -8.5 (40.5 O/U)

What we’re listening to on the Raiders: Will the Raiders look completely different underneath interim offensive coordinator Greg Olson? That’s what coach Pete Carroll is hoping. Part of the disconnect between Carroll and former offensive coordinator Chip Kelly was not sticking to the run recreation. If Las Vegas needs to create some sort of momentum heading towards the offseason, it begins with relying closely on rookie RB Ashton Jeanty. The No. 6 total decide has solely crossed 100 dashing yards as soon as (Week 4). — Ryan McFadden

What we’re listening to on the Chargers: The offensive line has been this workforce’s Achilles’ heel all season, and modifications could possibly be coming once more this week. Los Angeles had Jamaree Salyer at LT throughout observe Tuesday, a place that has develop into a revolving door since Joe Alt’s season-ending ankle harm. “I feel like we’re as healthy as we’ve been since Joe,” coach Jim Harbaugh mentioned. “The hope is to solidify it from now to the rest of the season, and also put in the contingencies. — Kris Rhim

Stat to know: Raiders QB Geno Smith has three straight video games with a Total QBR 20 or decrease; a fourth straight can be the longest streak since Jared Goff’s 5 straight from Weeks 13-17 within the 2016 season. — ESPN Research

Bold prediction: Raiders LB Devin White will document at the very least 12 tackles, as I anticipate the Chargers to get out to an early lead after which go as sometimes as potential in opposition to the woeful Raiders. It will drain the clock and end in fairly a couple of cases of White’s title on the play-by-play. — Walder

Injuries: Raiders | Chargers

Fantasy nugget: Chargers WR Ladd McConkey is about to ship an enormous efficiency in opposition to a Raiders protection that offers up the fourth-most fantasy factors per recreation to WRs. The Chargers’ O-line has been decimated by accidents, and because of this, Los Angeles ranks thirtieth in go block win fee (53.6%), which may make McConkey Justin Herbert’s most popular security valve on Sunday. See Week 13 rankings. — Moody

Betting nugget: The Chargers are 3-0 ATS in opposition to the Raiders underneath Harbaugh. Read extra. — ESPN Research

Maldonado’s decide: Chargers 23, Raiders 10
Moody’s decide: Chargers 24, Raiders 13
Walder’s decide: Chargers 26, Raiders 12
FPI prediction: LAC, 73.6% (by a mean of 9.2 factors)

Matchup must-reads: Raiders title QBs coach Olson interim OC after Kelly firing … Inconsistencies have outlined the 2025 Chargers

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8:20 p.m. ET | NBC/Peacock
ESPN BET: DEN -6 (43.5 O/U)

What we’re listening to on the Broncos: Denver has rolled out of its bye week with top-of-the-line information within the league, however this workforce has two essential points — penalties and turnover margin. Coach Sean Payton says that each are on the prime of the listing to restore. The Broncos entered Week 13 as probably the most penalized workforce within the league, with 113 total (together with declined penalties). The protection is probably the most penalized within the league, with 46, and CB Riley Moss is tied for second most within the league total. The Broncos are additionally minus-3 in turnover margin — the worst of any division chief. — Jeff Legwold

What we’re listening to on the Commanders: After a five-game stretch during which Washington confronted top-10 offenses in each factors and yards, the Commanders’ protection was way more sound within the extra time loss to Miami earlier than the bye. Can the Commanders construct on that in opposition to an offense ranked sixteenth in scoring and 14th in factors? Washington performed a season-low 5 snaps of man protection in opposition to Miami. That may proceed, as Denver QB Bo Nix ranks twenty sixth in QBR versus zone protection and has thrown 5 interceptions in opposition to that look. He ranks seventh versus man protection. — John Keim

Stat to know: The Broncos have overcome a deficit in every of their eight video games throughout their profitable streak, tied with the 1980 Falcons for the longest streak of wins when trailing in every recreation in NFL historical past. — ESPN Research

Bold prediction: Broncos RBs will common at the very least 5.0 yards per carry. Denver has averaged 2.9 yards earlier than contact per carry (fifth-most), and the Commanders’ protection has allowed 2.9 yards earlier than contact per carry (fourth most). — Walder

Injuries: Broncos | Commanders

Fantasy nugget: Nix and WRs Courtland Sutton and Troy Franklin all belong in lineups in opposition to a Commanders protection that is allowed the third-most fantasy factors per recreation to QBs and the sixth most to WRs. Washington has additionally surrendered 13 receiving touchdowns to wideouts. See Week 13 rankings. — Moody

Betting nugget: The Commanders are 0-6 ATS of their previous six video games. Read extra. — ESPN Research

Maldonado’s decide: Broncos 24, Commanders 16
Moody’s decide: Broncos 27, Commanders 17
Walder’s decide: Broncos 23, Commanders 20
FPI prediction: DEN, 58.5% (by a mean of three.5 factors)

Matchup must-reads: Broncos signal kicker Lutz to three-year extension … Daniels to observe however lengthy shot to play vs. Broncos … McMillian’s huge performs key to Broncos’ playoff push

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Monday, 8:15 p.m. ET | ESPN
ESPN BET: NE -7.5 (46.5 O/U)

What we’re listening to on the Giants: This would be the Giants’ first recreation with new defensive coordinator Charlie Bullen, who takes over for the lately fired Shane Bowen. The expectation is the swap might carry a extra aggressive method on the line of scrimmage, whether or not it is with extra blitzes or at the very least the specter of stress. Perhaps the Giants see a possibility to assault Patriots QB Drake Maye and their makeshift offensive line. “He does seem a bit poised,” edge rusher Brian Burns mentioned. “Maybe a little bit too poised in the pocket.” — Jordan Raanan

What we’re listening to on the Patriots: With beginning LT Will Campbell on injured reserve resulting from a proper knee harm, and beginning LG Jared Wilson dealing with longer odds to go well with up resulting from a proper ankle sprain, the Patriots will begin a special prime OL for the third time in 13 video games. Four-year veteran Ben Brown can be Wilson’s alternative, whereas coach Mike Vrabel would select between four-year veteran Vederian Lowe and rookie Marcus Bryant (seventh spherical) at LT. Vrabel mentioned the plan is to undergo the week of observe with each participant getting ready as if they’re a starter. — Mike Reiss

Stat to know: The Patriots’ nine-game profitable streak (after profitable a complete of 4 video games final season) is tied for the third-longest single-season profitable streak in NFL historical past by a workforce that gained 4 or fewer video games within the earlier season. — ESPN Research

Bold prediction: Giants RB Tyrone Tracy Jr. will document at the very least 4 receptions. The Patriots permit targets to RBs 21% of the time, the fourth-highest fee within the league. — Walder

Injuries: Giants | Patriots

Fantasy nugget: Giants TE Theo Johnson is in a fantastic spot for 3 causes. The first is that there is a sturdy likelihood QB Jaxson Dart (concussion) is again underneath heart. The second is that New England permits the Tenth-most fantasy factors per recreation to TEs. The third is that the Patriots are favored by greater than a landing, which suggests the Giants will likely be enjoying from behind. See Week 13 rankings. — Moody

Betting nugget: The Patriots have gained 9 straight video games outright, going 7-2 ATS in that span. Read extra. — ESPN Research

Maldonado’s decide: Patriots 28, Giants 24
Moody’s decide: Patriots 31, Giants 21
Walder’s decide: Giants 26, Patriots 24
FPI prediction: NE, 56.4% (by a mean of two.6 factors)

Matchup must-reads: Kafka places ‘a number of religion’ in new DC Charlie Bullen … Patriots optimistic LT Campbell will return this season

Games already performed

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ESPN BET: PHI -7 (44.5 O/U)

What we’re listening to on the Bears: Chicago has utterly revamped its offense underneath coach Ben Johnson. The Bears rank within the prime 10 in scoring (25.6 factors per recreation), leads the league with 87 explosive performs and is producing over 90 extra yards per recreation than a season in the past. Keeping these figures in opposition to Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio gives a novel set of challenges. “They do a really good job of keeping a shell over you,” offensive coordinator Declan Doyle mentioned. “They force you to try to run the ball. Their whole goal is to eliminate explosives. Our goal offensively when we go in is really to be explosive. They’ve kind of modeled their defense to be the antithesis of what we’re trying to get done.” — Courtney Cronin

What we’re listening to on the Eagles: The Eagles suffered a number of accidents within the secondary in opposition to the Cowboys, which factored into Dallas’ comeback win. They’ll be with out at the very least rookie security Andrew Mukuba (ankle) as they face quarterback Caleb Williams. “Kudos to [Johnson] and his staff for bringing that young quarterback along who I don’t think ever played under center in college,” Fangio mentioned. “He’s doing a great job, and they have fought through any of the pitfalls of that and now they’ve got a quarterback that is executing their offense the way they want to.” — Tim McManus

Stat to know: Eagles TE Dallas Goedert’s career-high seven landing receptions this season are tied with the Cardinals’ Trey McBride and the Cowboys’ Jake Ferguson for probably the most amongst TEs. — ESPN Research

Bold prediction: The Bears will hit a number of 30-plus-yard beneficial properties off play-action. Chicago runs play-action 30% of the time, the fourth-highest fee within the league. And whereas the Eagles’ protection is robust in opposition to the go, Philadelphia has allowed 0.33 EPA per play-action play, second worst within the NFL. — Walder

Injuries: Bears | Eagles

Fantasy nugget: Eagles WRs A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith mixed for 21 targets in Week 12 and 39.9 fantasy factors. Philadelphia’s passing recreation has been inconsistent all season and ranks close to the underside of the league in go makes an attempt per recreation, however the Eagles’ prime receivers now get a Bears protection that has allowed the third-most fantasy factors per recreation to wideouts. See Week 13 rankings. — Moody

Betting nugget: The Bears are 4-1 ATS (in opposition to the unfold) of their previous 5 video games as underdogs. Read extra. — ESPN Research

Maldonado’s decide: Eagles 35, Bears 10
Moody’s decide: Eagles 27, Bears 21
Walder’s decide: Eagles 24, Bears 20
FPI prediction: PHI, 68.3% (by a mean of seven.2 factors)

Matchup must-reads: Bears offensive line continues to indicate its mettle … Jenkins on Eagles HOF, QB Hurts and workforce scrutiny