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NFL Week 12 Early Games

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Week 11 Results:
Rick: 11-3; Flip: 8-6
Cumulative: Rick: 81-79-6; Flip: 72-88-6

ALL TIMES EASTERN

Thursday, November 21

Pittsburgh Steelers (-3.5, 36.5) at Cleveland Browns, 8:15 pm (Prime Video) - Coming off a convincing win over Baltimore last week, some may be expecting the Steelers to suffer a lapse or not take the Browns to seriously.

It would be a surprise if Mike Tomlin allows his players to have a letdown against a team they know they can beat. Pittsburgh's defense will be more than adequate to handle the Browns.

Coin Flip: Cleveland

Fearless Rick's Pick: Steelers 24 Cleveland 12


Sunday, November 24

Kansas City Chiefs (-10.5, 42.5) at Carolina Panthers, 1:00 pm (CBS) - Carolina is in the running for worst team in the league, along with the Giants, Browns, Raiders, Jaguars, and Titans, but they possess something those other teams do not: three wins and a two-game winning streak.

Carolina managed to top New Orleans by a point, 23-22, and the Giants by three, 20-17, the latter played in Germany. Can they hit the trifecta with the Chiefs? It would be a serious shock, but, now that the Chiefs have proven to be not unbeatable, courtesy of the Bills' 30-21 victory last Sunday, maybe the Panthers have just enough confidence to upend the champs. Stranger things have happened. Carolina may keep this one closer than expected as the Chiefs have beaten only two teams - the 49ers and Saints - by more than a touchdown.

Coin Flip: Kansas City

Fearless Rick's Pick: Chiefs 27 Panthers 20


Minnesota Vikings (-3, 39.5) at Chicago Bears, 1:00 pm (FOX) - The Bears displayed plenty of grit and fortitude in their 20-19 loss to Green Bay last week, but the Vikings may be a more formidable foe and send Chicago to a fifth straight loss.

While the Bears are surely improving, Minnesota is 8-2, and seeking another shot at the Lions, which they won't get until January, in week 18 at Detroit. The Vikings, winners of three straight, should handle the Bears with aplomb.

Coin Flip: Minnesota

Fearless Rick's Pick: Vikings 24 Bears 14


Tennessee Titans at Houston Texans (-7, 40.5), 1:00 pm (CBS) - The Titans are up against it in this divisional clash. When it comes to finding creative ways to lose games, Tennessee is near the top of the list, committing multiple turnovers, inexcusable penalties, and a host of mental errors and in nearly every game. They've won only twice, once against a depleted Miami squad and a few weeks ago in OT against New England.

That said, Houston is still working out some noticeable kinks and seemed to be a bit lost defensively against the hapless Cowboys, though they did manage a 34-10 win at Dallas. It may not be pretty, but the Texans should find the winner's circle.

Coin Flip: Tennessee

Fearless Rick's Pick: Texans 27 Titans 17



Detroit Lions (-7, 49.5) at Indianapolis Colts, 1:00 pm (FOX) - At this juncture, the Lions are the class of the NFC and possibly the entire league.Winners of eight straight, they hammered Jacksonville last week, 52-6 and now take their road show to Indy, where the 5-6 Colts await.

Indianapolis was just able to get past the Jets, 28-27, halting a three-game skid. Looks pretty much like a mismatch or nearly the lock of the week.

Coin Flip: Indianapolis

Fearless Rick's Pick: Lions 38 Colts 13


New England Patriots at Miami Dolphins (-7, 46.5), 1:00 pm (CBS) - Miami has been surging now that Tua Tagovailoa is back behind center, winning two straight - at the Rams on Monday night two weeks ago, 23-15, and last week dusting the Raiders, 34-19. They beat New England back in week 5, 15-10, but that was with Tyler Huntley at QB.

Should be a different story this time around, though the Patriots are improving with rookie Drake Maye settling into the QB role.

Coin Flip: Miami

Fearless Rick's Pick: Dolphins 38 Patriots 13


Tampa Bay Buccaneers (-6, 41.5) at New York Giants, 1:00 pm (CBS) - The Giants have thrown in the towel on this season, naming Danny, er, Tommy DeVito as the starter ahead of Daniel Jones.

At 4-6, the Buccaneers are a dangerous animal. They've lost four straight, but have been close in each of their last three, taking KC into OT three weeks ago, and just being edged by San Fran, 23-20, heading into their bye week. They're refreshed and ready to storm New York.

Maybe the Giants should start Danny DeVito, hoping he could laugh the TB defense into submission.

Coin Flip: New York Giants

Fearless Rick's Pick: Buccaneers 31 Giants 10


Dallas Cowboys at Washington Commanders (-10, 45.5), 1:00 pm (FOX) - The Cowboys have lost five straight, and the last two - without Dak Prescott - have been brutal, losing 34-6 to the Eagles and last week, 34-10 to the Texans, both games at home. Now they go to D.C. hoping not to be embarrassed by the rising stars of the 7-4 Commanders, led by likely offensive rookie of the year, Jayden Daniels.

The season is over for the Cowboys and everybody knows it.

Coin Flip: Dallas

Fearless Rick's Pick: Commanders 38 Cowboys 6


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