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The Week 12 NFL schedule for the 2024 season is stacked with nice matchups, and we’ve you lined with what you must know heading into the weekend.
Our NFL Nation reporters carry us the largest keys to each recreation, and analytics author Seth Walder makes a daring prediction for every matchup. The ESPN Analysis crew supplies a giant stat to know and a betting nugget for every contest, whereas our Football Power Index (FPI) goes contained in the numbers with a recreation projection. Fantasy analyst Eric Moody finds fantasy football X components, and three analysts — Kalyn Kahler, Moody and Walder — give us last rating picks for each recreation. All the things you need to know is right here in a single spot that can assist you prepare for a loaded weekend of NFL football.
Let’s get into the total Week 12 slate, together with quarterback Tommy Devito‘s first begin of the season towards the Bucs and the Cardinals dealing with the Seahawks in a key NFC West matchup. All of it culminates with a “Monday Night time Soccer” matchup between the Ravens and the Chargers on ESPN. (Recreation instances are Sunday except in any other case famous.)
Soar to a matchup:
MIN-CHI | DET-IND | NE-MIA
TB-NYG | DAL-WSH | KC-CAR
TEN-HOU | DEN-LV | SF-GB
ARI-SEA | PHI-LAR | BAL-LAC
Thursday: CLE 24, PIT 19
Byes: ATL, BUF, CIN, NO, NYJ, JAX
1 p.m. ET | Fox | ESPN BET: MIN -3.5 (39.5 O/U)
Vikings storyline to look at: The Vikings are 8-4 on grass surfaces below coach Kevin O’Connell because the begin of the 2022 season, together with 2-0 at Soldier Area. That is a determined departure from the franchise’s historical past after it moved indoors to the Metrodome in 1982 and later U.S. Financial institution Stadium in 2016. Throughout these 4 many years, the crew had a .402 profitable share on grass and .586 on synthetic surfaces. — Kevin Seifert
Bears storyline to look at: The Bears are within the midst of a four-game shedding streak with the hardest remaining energy of schedule within the NFL, in accordance with ESPN Analysis. After switching offensive coordinators from Shane Waldron to Thomas Brown final week, Chicago notched its highest level complete since Week 6 in a 20-19 loss to Inexperienced Bay. The Bears are averaging 11.5 factors per recreation throughout this shedding streak, which is the fewest factors per recreation within the NFL in that span (since Week 8). Coach Matt Eberflus’ 2-11 report towards NFC North opponents is the worst within the league since he was employed in 2022. — Courtney Cronin
Stat to know: Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold has had a number of turnovers in 4 video games this season. Minnesota is undefeated in these contests.
Daring prediction: Bears quarterback Caleb Williams will throw no less than two interceptions. He performed higher final week, however I actually do not fancy his probabilities towards the unorthodox and really profitable Vikings protection. — Walder
Fantasy X issue: Bears broad receiver Rome Odunze. The remainder of the season appears vivid for Odunze. In Week 11, he noticed seven-plus targets for the third time this season. He additionally led the Bears in targets forward of DJ Moore and Keenan Allen. Now, he faces a Vikings protection that permits the third-most fantasy factors to broad receivers. See Week 12 rankings. — Moody
Betting nugget: The Vikings have gained and lined 4 straight conferences in Chicago. The previous 5 conferences in Chicago all went below the overall. Read more.
Kahler’s choose: Vikings 28, Bears 25
Moody’s choose: Vikings 23, Bears 14
Walder’s choose: Vikings 24, Bears 16
FPI prediction: MIN, 57.0% (by a mean of three.1 factors)
Matchup must-reads: How legit are the 8-2 Vikings? You might be surprised … How will OC change affect Bears QB Williams? … Bears’ Matt Eberflus defends decision to run clock before kick
1 p.m. ET | Fox | ESPN BET: DET -7 (49.5 O/U)
Lions storyline to look at: Regardless of being the favorites to win this week, the Lions aren’t taking this recreation towards the Colts flippantly. Detroit is using an eight-game profitable streak and is the NFL’s lone crew with an ideal street report (5-0), however coach Dan Campbell is not permitting his squad to purchase into the hype. “We’re not the underdogs, however we’ve sure requirements of the way in which we method issues, the way in which that we put together for video games, and so long as we do this, you’ll proceed to be a troublesome crew to beat, and that is necessary,” Campbell mentioned Monday. — Eric Woodyard
Colts storyline to look at: One technique for beating a crew with a high-powered offense just like the Lions is to win the time-of-possession battle, thereby limiting the opponent’s possessions. However the Colts have not confirmed they’ll do that. The Colts rank thirty first in time of possession at 26:40 per recreation. That has been detrimental for his or her protection as a result of the unit has performed too many snaps. Indianapolis is second within the league in defensive snaps, averaging 66.9 per recreation. — Stephen Holder
Stat to know: The Lions have 4 video games this season with extra touchdowns than incompletions. That is probably the most such video games in a season by any crew since 1933.
Daring prediction: The 2 groups could have extra mixed play-action snaps than any recreation this season (present excessive is 32). The Lions and Colts rank first and third in play-action price, respectively. — Walder
Fantasy X issue: Colts broad receiver Josh Downs. He had a standout efficiency in Week 11, catching all 5 of his targets from quarterback Anthony Richardson for 19.4 fantasy factors. Downs now faces a Lions secondary that is struggling, permitting probably the most receiving yards per recreation to broad receivers. With that in thoughts, Downs may very well be in for an additional enormous efficiency. See Week 12 rankings. — Moody
Betting nugget: The Colts haven’t closed as seven-point dwelling underdogs since 2017 (plus-11 versus the Steelers). Read more.
Kahler’s choose: Lions 40, Colts 24
Moody’s choose: Lions 37, Colts 20
Walder’s choose: Lions 30, Colts 21
FPI prediction: DET, 73.4% (by a mean of 9.5 factors)
Matchup must-reads: Goff: Lions striving for ‘perfection’ on offense … QB Richardson’s running is key for Colts … Lions lose LB Anzalone for 6-8 weeks … Paye’s heroics keep Colts in the running in AFC South
0:51
Can David Montgomery keep his fantasy manufacturing?
Daniel Dopp examines Lions RB David Montgomery’s huge efficiency in Week 11 and explains why he’ll proceed to provide for fantasy managers.
1 p.m. ET | CBS | ESPN BET: MIA -7.5 (46.5 O/U)
Patriots storyline to look at: The Patriots’ protection has compelled just one turnover in its previous 5 video games. New England’s minus-6 turnover differential is tied for twenty sixth within the NFL, and discovering a solution to disrupt quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and the rhythm of the Dolphins’ passing recreation might be key. The Dolphins (minus-2 on the season) are coming off a turnover-free recreation in a win over the Raiders. — Mike Reiss
Dolphins storyline to look at: Sunday’s matchup will characteristic two of probably the most correct quarterbacks within the NFL over the previous month. Since Week 6, Patriots signal-caller Drake Maye owns the bottom off-target throw share within the league at 9.2%; proper behind him is Tagovailoa at 9.4%. Each gamers are additionally finishing passes at a better price than anticipated, as each Tagovailoa (4.9%) and Maye (3%) rank within the prime 10 in completion share over expectation. — Marcel Louis-Jacques
Stat to know: The Dolphins have a 14.6% likelihood to make the playoffs, in accordance with ESPN Analytics. These probabilities enhance to 18.9% with a win and drop to five.9% with a loss.
Daring prediction: Dolphins broad receiver Tyreek Hill will catch a move of no less than 30 air yards. The Dolphins face extra two-high protection than every other crew, presumably partly to cease Hill. However the Patriots run two-high protection solely 39% of the time, which is beneath league common. — Walder
Accidents: Patriots | Dolphins
Fantasy X issue: Patriots working again Rhamondre Stevenson. He has been on a roll with 20-plus touches in three of his previous 4 video games, topping 20 fantasy factors in two of them. This week, he faces a Dolphins protection permitting the ninth-most fantasy factors to working backs. Miami’s defensive entrance ranks twenty fourth in run cease win price (29.5%). Stevenson’s quantity and this matchup make him a robust play. See Week 12 rankings. — Moody
Betting nugget: The Patriots gained the sport outright of their previous two appearances as no less than six-point underdogs (Weeks 8 and 10 versus the Jets and on the Bears, respectively). Read more.
Kahler’s choose: Patriots 22, Dolphins 20
Moody’s choose: Dolphins 28, Patriots 21
Walder’s choose: Dolphins 24, Patriots 20
FPI prediction: MIA, 68.0% (by a mean of 6.8 factors)
Matchup must-reads: Through six starts, Pats QB Maye continues to impress … How Miami’s offense transitioned from explosive to consistent … Hill: Wrist surgery ‘brought up’ but I’m playing through it
1 p.m. ET | CBS | ESPN BET: TB -6 (41.5 O/U)
Buccaneers storyline to look at: Bucs heart Graham Barton could not have put it any higher: “The playoffs for us actually begin now.” Coming off their bye week at 4-6, having misplaced 4 straight, the Bucs are in an analogous predicament as they have been final season. They have been in a position to win 5 out of their last six video games. Barring any setbacks, broad receiver Mike Evans and cornerback Jamel Dean ought to return, and that ought to give them a lift, whereas the statuses of Tristan Wirfs (MCL sprain) and Zyon McCollum (hamstring) are up within the air. — Jenna Laine
Giants storyline to look at: Tommy DeVito is the Giants’ new beginning quarterback in place of Daniel Jones. DeVito might be attempting to rediscover the magic from final season, when he gained three straight video games as an undrafted free agent. He threw eight landing passes to only three interceptions as a rookie. However DeVito additionally completed with a complete QBR of 26.9 as a starter, which was the worst of any qualifying quarterback from Weeks 10 to 16. He’ll have his work reduce out for him after not having any reps with the first-team offense this summer time and season. — Jordan Raanan
Stat to know: The Buccaneers are one in every of three groups within the Tremendous Bowl period to common no less than 27.9 factors and be below .500. The opposite two groups (2016 Saints and 2016 Chargers) did not make the playoffs.
1:17
Rex Ryan: Benching Daniel Jones was the proper determination
Rex Ryan, Tedy Bruschi and Mike Greenberg talk about the New York Giants’ determination to bench quarterback Daniel Jones for Tommy DeVito.
Daring prediction: Buccaneers edge rusher Yaya Diaby will report a sack. He ought to get some move rushes towards Evan Neal, the 2022 first-round choose who has struggled to see the sphere this season. DeVito recorded a 15.6% sack price final season. — Walder
Accidents: Buccaneers | Giants
Fantasy X issue: Giants working again Tyrone Tracy Jr. He may very well be key for the Giants with DeVito now below heart. Since taking up because the lead again in Week 5, Tracy has scored 14-plus fantasy factors in 4 of his previous six video games. Dealing with a Buccaneers protection that permits the fifth-most fantasy factors to working backs, Tracy is about up for an additional sturdy efficiency. Anticipate New York to lean on him closely. See Week 12 rankings. — Moody
Betting nugget: DeVito is 3-3 outright in his profession regardless of being no less than a 4.5-point underdog in every recreation. Read more.
Kahler’s choose: Buccaneers 28, Giants 14
Moody’s choose: Buccaneers 27, Giants 17
Walder’s choose: Buccaneers 26, Giants 10
FPI prediction: TB, 68.9% (by a mean of seven.6 factors)
Matchup must-reads: With easiest remaining schedule, can Bucs make a playoff push? … New Giants starter DeVito trying to avoid ‘fun and games’ … Is Bucs WR Evans’ 1,000-yard streak in jeopardy? … Giants bench QB Jones — what now?
1 p.m. ET | Fox | ESPN BET: WSH -10 (45.5 O/U)
Cowboys storyline to look at: At 3-7, the Cowboys want to keep away from their first six-game shedding streak since 2015, after they completed 4-12. To take action, they must beat their former defensive coordinator, Dan Quinn, and several other former teammates (Tyler Biadasz, Dorance Armstrong and Dante Fowler Jr. amongst them) who joined the Commanders within the offseason. The Cowboys have crushed Washington in 5 of the previous six conferences however carry a distinct crew that might be with out no less than 4 opening-day starters due to accidents, although Professional Bowl cornerback DaRon Bland (foot) is predicted to make his season debut. — Todd Archer
Commanders storyline to look at: The Commanders must get their run recreation untracked after two lackluster showings towards stout run defenses in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia. In the event that they achieve this, it unlocks their offense. In Washington’s seven wins, it has averaged 5.2 yards per carry, however within the 4 losses it is 3.5. It is not nearly Brian Robinson Jr., who averages 4.7 yards per rush in wins, it is also in regards to the quarterback runs. Within the seven wins, Jayden Daniels has rushed for five.3 yards per carry. The excellent news for Washington: Dallas ranks twenty fourth in yards per carry allowed (4.7). — John Keim
Stat to know: Cowboys receiver CeeDee Lamb has 106 targets this season, which is tied with Garrett Wilson for many within the NFL. However he has had just one recreation with 100-plus receiving yards after eight such video games in 2023.
Daring prediction: The Commanders — together with their working backs and Daniels — will mix to hurry for 200 yards in a win over the Cowboys. Washington ranks first in run block win price (74.7%), and the Cowboys rank thirtieth in run cease win price (26.9%). — Walder
Accidents: Cowboys | Commanders
Fantasy X issue: Robinson. He logged 17 touches and 14.2 fantasy factors towards the Eagles in Week 11. Simply final week, Dallas allowed the Texans’ Joe Mixon to go off for 35.3 fantasy factors. Robinson is in an amazing spot to ship for fantasy managers. See Week 12 rankings. — Moody
Betting nugget: The Cowboys are 0-5 ATS of their previous 5 video games. It is their longest ATS shedding streak since 2020 (eight straight). Read more.
Kahler’s choose: Commanders 40, Cowboys 17
Moody’s choose: Commanders 34, Cowboys 16
Walder’s choose: Commanders 37, Cowboys 13
FPI prediction: WSH, 78.3% (by a mean of 11.4 factors)
Matchup must-reads: The Cowboys’ tough transition from Quinn to Zimmer as DC … What’s happened to the Commanders’ offense? … How Dan Quinn reinvented himself and has Commanders contending
1 p.m. ET | CBS | ESPN BET: KC -10.5 (45.5 O/U)
Chiefs storyline to look at: The Chiefs have performed wonderful run protection all season and are third in yards allowed per carry (3.6) and per recreation (85.3). However they get a troublesome take a look at towards the Panthers’ Chuba Hubbard, who has three 100-yard video games and a wholesome 5.1 yard-per carry common this season. Can the Panthers shorten the sport by efficiently working on the Chiefs? — Adam Teicher
Panthers storyline to look at: The Panthers are getting wholesome defensively, significantly with the addition of outdoor linebacker D.J. Wonnum, who provides a brand new dimension to their much-needed move rush. A robust working recreation has stored Carolina shut sufficient to win its previous two video games with Bryce Young at quarterback, however the Chiefs have the third-best run protection within the NFL. This may drive Younger to make extra performs. Younger has led the Panthers to 2 straight wins, throwing for 297 yards and one landing. — David Newton
Stat to know: One other win for the Panthers would tie their longest win streak over previous 5 seasons. They gained two straight earlier than their bye.
Daring prediction: Chiefs working again Isiah Pacheco will, if he plays, common over 5.5 yards per carry. The Panthers rank twenty eighth in EPA allowed per designed carry, so it must be a pleasant delicate touchdown for the working again probably coming back from harm. — Walder
Fantasy X issue: Chiefs working again Kareem Hunt. Kansas Metropolis may ease Pacheco again in his return from harm. That units the stage for Hunt towards a Panthers protection permitting probably the most fantasy factors per recreation to working backs. Hunt has had 20-plus touches in 4 of his previous 5 video games and scored 17 or extra fantasy factors in three of them. This may very well be his final huge recreation earlier than Pacheco takes over. See Week 12 rankings. — Moody
Betting nugget: The Panthers have lined in back-to-back video games after beginning the season 1-7 ATS. Read more.
Kahler’s choose: Chiefs 34, Panthers 17
Moody’s choose: Chiefs 31, Panthers 16
Walder’s choose: Chiefs 27, Panthers 13
FPI prediction: KC, 77.0% (by a mean of 11.3 factors)
Matchup must-reads: What’s gone right and wrong for playcaller Andy Reid so far? … With recent success, Panthers’ Young finally having fun
8:38
What’s the largest concern for the Chiefs proper now?
Stephen A. Smith, Shannon Sharpe and Rex Ryan debate the largest concern for the Chiefs after their loss to the Payments.
1 p.m. ET | CBS | ESPN BET: HOU -7.5 (40.5 O/U)
Titans storyline to look at: Texans defensive lineman Denico Autry faces his former crew for the primary time this week. After posting three sacks in 5 video games, Autry, an 11-year veteran, will face Titans proper sort out Nicholas Petit-Frere, who has allowed six sacks. This matchup is a big benefit for Houston, particularly in third-and-long conditions. “It is nearly miraculous he can nonetheless do it at his age the way in which he does it as a bodily edge setter that may rush,” coach Brian Callahan mentioned. — Turron Davenport
Texans storyline to look at: Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud has averaged 259 passing yards per recreation in his profession, however the Titans are permitting the fewest passing yards per recreation within the league this season (164.6), so two strengths will collide. Texans coach DeMeco Ryans identified how the Titans’ third-down protection does “a very good job of enjoying tight protection.” Tennessee has allowed the third-lowest conversion price (32.5%) on protection, so if the Texans need to get Stroud going, profitable on the important thing downs is necessary. — DJ Bien-Aime
Stat to know: The Titans have a 14% likelihood for No. 1 choose in 2025 NFL draft, per ESPN Analytics. Their probabilities enhance to 19% with a loss and fall to five% with a win.
Daring prediction: Texans broad receiver Nico Collins will catch a 50-plus-yard landing. The Titans permit a mean depth of goal of 10.5 yards downfield, so I would count on some deep photographs to Collins. — Walder
Fantasy X issue: Texans D/ST. Houston’s defensive entrance is elite, rating second in run cease win price (34.7%) and first in move rush win price (50.2%). It is also robust on working backs, permitting the fifth-fewest fantasy factors per recreation. Which may drive Tennessee to lean on quarterback Will Levis and the passing recreation — a dangerous transfer with an offensive line that ranks twenty eighth in move block win price (52.3%). See Week 12 rankings. — Moody
Betting nugget: The Titans are the third crew since 2000 to start out 1-9 or worse ATS (2012 Eagles and 2007 Ravens). Read more.
Kahler’s choose: Texans 28, Titans 14
Moody’s choose: Texans 23, Titans 16
Walder’s choose: Texans 27, Titans 16
FPI prediction: HOU, 71.1% (by a mean of 8.2 factors)
Matchup must-reads: Titans back coach Brian Callahan despite losing ways … Stingley taking on task of covering top WRs
4:05 p.m. ET | CBS | ESPN BET: DEN -6 (41.5 O/U)
Broncos storyline to look at: The Broncos are 0-4 in Las Vegas because the Raiders made the transfer to the desert. To finish the development, it’d come right down to how nicely the Broncos’ offense closes the deal within the crimson zone. Rookie quarterback Bo Nix is coming off the best game of his younger profession (307 yards, 4 TDs, 84.8% completion share) within the win over the Falcons. The Broncos are 5-of-15 in crimson zone journeys of their 5 losses as in comparison with 16-of-21 of their six wins. The Raiders have allowed offenses to attain touchdowns on no less than 75% of their crimson zone journeys in 4 of the previous six video games. If the Broncos can present some effectivity on offense and keep away from the turnovers which have plagued them in previous losses in Las Vegas they need to finish their Nevada shedding streak. — Jeff Legwold
Raiders storyline to look at: The Raiders have already got the worst-ranked working recreation (75.2 yards per recreation) within the NFL, and their prime two working backs — Alexander Mattison (ankle) and Zamir White (quad) — missed follow Wednesday. So Raider Nation turns its eyes to Tenth-year vet Ameer Abdullah, who has rushed for 82 yards and a TD on 17 carries this season; rookie Dylan Laube, who has one carry, no yards and a misplaced fumble, and Sincere McCormick, who’s on the follow squad and has appeared in a single recreation in his profession. Oh, and Denver boasts the sixth-best run protection within the league. “I am prepared,” mentioned Abdullah, who rushed for 42 yards, his highest complete since 2017, and a TD on 5 carries at Denver in Week 5. — Paul Gutierrez
Stat to know: The Raiders have misplaced seven straight to rookie beginning quarterbacks since 2020. That is the longest energetic streak within the NFL.
Daring prediction: The Raiders won’t goal Pat Surtain II in any respect. The Broncos’ star cornerback has only a 9.5% goal price this season, per NFL Subsequent Gen Stats, which is second lowest amongst outdoors corners. And the Raiders haven’t got a receiver ok to drive the ball to. — Walder
Fantasy X issue: Nix. He’s in full management of Denver’s offense, and he is arrange for an additional huge recreation towards a Raiders protection that permits the eighth-most fantasy factors per recreation to quarterbacks. With broad receiver Courtland Sutton as a key goal, count on the passing recreation to thrive. Nix has been on hearth, scoring 16 or extra fantasy factors in seven straight video games, together with three with greater than 23 factors. See Week 12 rankings. — Moody
Betting nugget: The Broncos are 4-0 ATS as favorites this season, they usually’ve lined 5 straight video games in that position. Read more.
Kahler’s choose: Broncos 28, Raiders 20
Moody’s choose: Broncos 24, Raiders 10
Walder’s choose: Broncos 20, Raiders 13
FPI prediction: DEN, 56.2% (by a mean of two.2 factors)
Matchup must-reads: Broncos building young core amid salary cap constraints … Bowers central to Raiders’ new offense … How rookie Nix is keeping Broncos in playoff hunt
1:18
Why Bo Nix has turned a nook in fantasy
Tristan H. Cockcroft discusses the rise of Bo Nix after setting personal-best information vs. the Falcons.
4:25 p.m. ET | Fox | ESPN BET: GB -2 (47.5 O/U)
49ers storyline to look at: The 49ers are nonetheless banged up, however their probabilities of slowing down Packers quarterback Jordan Love & Co. took a giant hit this week with defensive finish Nick Bosa dominated out with left hip and indirect accidents. San Francisco merely would not have a dependable move rush when Bosa is not on the sphere. With Bosa on the sphere, the Niners have a 33% stress price and eight% sack price. With out Bosa, these numbers drop to 18% and a pair of%, each of which might rank final within the NFL. As if that wasn’t sufficient, the 49ers may even be with out beginning QB Brock Purdy, who’s coping with a right shoulder injury. That ought to make for fairly the uphill climb in a recreation San Francisco desperately must win to remain within the NFC playoff image. — Nick Wagoner
Packers storyline to look at: Love was an ideal 6-for-6 final week towards the Bears on throws of 15 or extra yards downfield — 4 which went to receiver Christian Watson — and he is within the prime 5 within the NFL in air yards per try. However the 49ers’ protection has been sturdy towards deep throws. In accordance with ESPN Analysis, quarterbacks dealing with the 49ers have the bottom Whole QBR and second-lowest completion share on such throws, with three landing passes to seven interceptions. — Rob Demovsky
Stat to know: The Packers are 5-0 this season towards groups with information of .500 or worse. They’re 2-3 towards groups with profitable information.
Daring prediction: 49ers tight finish George Kittle could have 90-plus receiving yards. ESPN’s receiver scores are loving Kittle this season. He has the second-highest general rating amongst all broad receivers and tight ends (solely A.J. Brown is forward of him). — Walder
Fantasy X issue: 49ers broad receiver Jauan Jennings. Because the Week 9 bye, Jennings has led the crew with 11 targets in back-to-back video games, scoring 16-plus fantasy factors every time. His effectivity stands out, too, as his 2.66 yards per route run is in elite firm — near gamers similar to Puka Nacua (3.13) and Justin Jefferson (2.75). Jennings is making his case as a go-to choice for the 49ers. See Week 12 rankings. — Moody
Betting nugget: The Packers are 0-4 ATS of their previous 4 video games, which is tied for his or her longest ATS shedding streak below coach Matt LaFleur. Read more.
Kahler’s choose: 49ers 28, Packers 26
Moody’s choose: 49ers 27, Packers 24
Walder’s choose: Packers 24, 49ers 23
FPI prediction: GB, 54.6% (by a mean of 1.5 factors)
Matchup must-reads: 49ers TE Kittle vows to play vs. Packers … Packers’ Love learning from playoff loss to 49ers … How Williams is trying to remain NFL’s best OT at 36 … 49ers rule out Purdy, Nick Bosa; Allen to start
4:25 p.m. ET | Fox | ESPN BET: ARI -1 (47.5 O/U)
Cardinals storyline to look at: Sunday might be telling. How the Cardinals deal with coming off their bye week after 4 straight wins might set the tone for the house stretch. So far, gamers say the main focus has been there at follow, however how that interprets to the sphere is but to be seen. With a win over the Seahawks, the Cardinals might be within the undisputed driver’s seat of the NFC West with one other matchup towards Seattle coming in two weeks. — Josh Weinfuss
Seahawks storyline to look at: The Seahawks’ offensive line was a obtrusive weak spot over their first 9 video games, nevertheless it had maybe its greatest efficiency of the season in Seattle’s win over the 49ers. Abraham Lucas made his season debut at proper sort out, and Olu Oluwatimi stepped in at heart after Connor Williams’ abrupt retirement. The primary-place Cardinals, whom Seattle faces twice over the following three weeks, rank within the backside 5 in each move rush win price and stress price. — Brady Henderson
Stat to know: Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray has misplaced his previous 5 video games towards Seattle. One other defeat would tie the second-longest shedding streak by any beginning quarterback towards the Seahawks within the franchise’s historical past.
Daring prediction: Seahawks cornerback Riq Woolen will permit not more than 20 receiving yards to receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. Woolen has put up sturdy numbers as a nearest defender this season, permitting 0.7 yards per protection snap — fifth fewest amongst outdoors corners, per NFL Subsequent Gen Stats. — Walder
Accidents: Cardinals | Seahawks
Fantasy X issue: Harrison. The Seahawks’ protection has allowed the Eleventh-most fantasy factors per recreation to broad receivers, and whereas Harrison’s manufacturing has been up and down, he is nonetheless commanding a 40% goal share within the crimson zone — the eighth-highest share within the league. With the Seahawks additionally giving up the ninth-most receiving touchdowns to wideouts, Harrison may very well be in for a giant day. See Week 12 rankings. — Moody
Betting nugget: 4 straight Seahawks video games have gone below the overall. Read more.
Kahler’s choose: Cardinals 30, Seahawks 27
Moody’s choose: Cardinals 28, Seahawks 24
Walder’s choose: Cardinals 29, Seahawks 26
FPI prediction: ARI, 54.4% (by a mean of 1.6 factors)
Matchup must-reads: Cards’ Robinson ‘taking it one day at a time’ in injury return … Seahawks’ training center loses power as huge storm hits state
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Foxworth: Kyler deserves to be in MVP dialog
Domonique Foxworth explains why Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray deserves to be thought-about an MVP contender.
8:20 p.m. ET | NBC/Peacock | ESPN BET: PHI -2.5 (48.5 O/U)
Eagles storyline to look at: The Rams are coming off solely their second recreation of the season and not using a turnover. After having an NFL-low two takeaways from Weeks 1 to 7, the Eagles lead the NFL with 11 takeaways since Week 8. In accordance with ESPN Analysis, Philadelphia leads the NFL with 43 factors off turnovers since Week 8. — Tim McManus
Rams storyline to look at: The Eagles have leaned closely on working again Saquon Barkley, who leads the NFL with 1,347 scrimmage yards. Gamers predict defenses to focus extra on Philly’s floor recreation down the stretch, which might put extra of the onus on quarterback Jalen Hurts and the passing recreation. A key matchup might be receiver A.J. Brown versus a Rams move protection that has yielded 18 landing passes this season. Brown’s 88.3 receiving yards per recreation ranks fourth behind solely Nico Collins (103.5), Ja’Marr Chase (96.0) and Justin Jefferson (91.2). — Sarah Barshop
Stat to know: The Eagles have had 150 speeding yards and two speeding touchdowns in 5 straight video games. That is the longest such streak because the 1988 Bengals (additionally 5 straight).
Daring prediction: Eagles guard Landon Dickerson won’t give up a move block loss to both Braden Fiske or Kobie Turner. It is a robust task, however Dickerson’s 94% move block win price ranks Tenth amongst guards this season. — Walder
Fantasy X issue: Eagles broad receiver DeVonta Smith. Smith has been quiet currently, with solely 10.3 fantasy factors over the previous two weeks. However do not hand over on him but. This matchup towards the Rams appears to be like promising, and keep in mind, Smith has hit 15-plus fantasy factors in six of 9 video games this season. He is poised for a bounce-back efficiency, and this may very well be the week. See Week 12 rankings. — Moody
Betting nugget: Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford is 8-13 ATS as a prime-time underdog (2-4 ATS with Rams). Read more.
Kahler’s choose: Eagles 28, Rams 23
Moody’s choose: Eagles 31, Rams 19
Walder’s choose: Eagles 27, Rams 20
FPI prediction: PHI, 58.6% (by a mean of three.5 factors)
Matchup must-reads: Eagles’ yin and yang CBs: Slay and Mitchell … Rams hope to edge out Eagles by disrupting ‘tush push’
8:15 p.m. ET | ESPN/ABC | ESPN BET: BAL -3 (50.5 O/U)
Ravens storyline to look at: Lamar Jackson has been the perfect quarterback in “Monday Night time Soccer” historical past. In eight video games, he has thrown 20 landing passes and no interceptions for an 86 QBR, which is the best amongst QBs with no less than 5 begins. The Chargers have been the stingiest protection within the NFL, although, permitting an NFL-best 14.5 factors per recreation — the bottom scoring common after 11 weeks because the 2019 Patriots (10.8). — Jamison Hensley
Chargers storyline to look at: Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert is enjoying among the greatest soccer of his profession. He’s on a streak of 246 move makes an attempt with out an interception, which is the longest in crew historical past. He additionally has six touchdowns on passes of 20-plus yards downfield, tied for probably the most within the NFL. This matchup may very well be in his favor because the Ravens’ have the NFL’s worst move protection, permitting 284.5 yards per recreation. — Kris Rhim
Stat to know: Jackson (8.3) and Herbert (13.0) lead the NFL in touchdown-to-interception ratio. This would be the third occasion prior to now 20 seasons during which the outright leaders in that mark have met in Week 12 or later.
Daring prediction: Ravens cornerback Nate Wiggins will report the primary interception of his profession. Although the Baltimore move protection has struggled general, Wiggins is permitting simply 0.8 yards per protection snap (common is 1.2) regardless of being focused at a roughly common 17% price. — Walder
Fantasy X issue: Herbert. The Ravens’ protection has given up the third-most fantasy factors per recreation to quarterbacks. In the meantime, the Chargers have leaned closely on Herbert and the passing recreation not too long ago. He has scored 19-plus fantasy factors in 4 straight video games. With this matchup, count on the Chargers to maintain airing it out, making Herbert and his receivers excellent fantasy choices this week. See Week 12 rankings. — Moody
Betting nugget: Overs are 9-2 in Ravens video games this season, which is the best over price within the NFL. Read more.
Kahler’s choose: Chargers 28, Ravens 25
Moody’s choose: Chargers 23, Ravens 20
Walder’s choose: Ravens 24, Chargers 17
FPI prediction: BAL, 60.4% (by a mean of 4.1 factors)
Matchup must-reads: Tucker on missed kicks: ‘Nobody takes it more personally than I do’ … McConkey’s signature rookie moment came in critical win over the Bengals
