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 searching for to win their ninth straight.
We have now you lined with every part that you must know. Our NFL Nation reporters take you contained in the locker room with the most effective factor they heard this week, and ESPN Analysis 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 football intel. We even have Football Power Index (FPI) sport projections, and three analysts — Pamela Maldonado, Moody and Walder — give us ultimate rating picks for each sport.
Let’s get into the complete Week 13 slate, which culminates with “Monday Night time Soccer” matchup between the Giants and Patriots on ESPN. (Sport occasions are Sunday until in any other case famous.)
Soar 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
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 most 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 towards the Titans — making this the primary of 4 AFC South video games within the ultimate six video games. QB Daniel Jones is coming off an underwhelming efficiency against 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 can be whether or not they can get NFL speeding chief Jonathan Taylor again on observe after the Chiefs restricted him to 58 speeding 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 Analysis
Daring prediction: Colts WR Alec Pierce will bounce again with a 40-plus-yard reception. Whereas the Texans have good CBs, groups are inclined to assault them deep and out of doors: 19% of targets towards Houston are not less than 15 yards downfield and out of doors the numbers, the second-highest price within the league. — Walder
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Win for Jim: How the Colts keep it up Jim Irsay’s legacy
Hannah Storm profiles the Colts’ new custom of carrying a guitar into each sport as a tribute to proprietor Jim Irsay, who died in June.
Fantasy nugget: The Texans’ protection has not been form to opposing QBs, permitting simply 11.5 fantasy factors per sport, the fewest within the league. The Colts could be smart to lean closely on Taylor on the bottom. That method might additionally create alternatives for TE Tyler Warren on play-action, the place Jones has thrived. Solely 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 more. — ESPN Analysis
Maldonado’s choose: Colts 22, Texans 10
Moody’s choose: Colts 24, Texans 19
Walder’s choose: Colts 23, Texans 17
FPI prediction: IND, 64.3% (by a mean of 5.7 factors)
Matchup must-reads: Colts QB Jones needs to regain form vs. Texans
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 essentially the most within the NFL. 9 of his 12 receiving scores have been in goal-to-go conditions, which is already the second most in his profession, based on ESPN Analysis. “He is been an issue on the line of scrimmage nicely earlier than he acquired right here,” Rams OC Mike LaFleur stated. “He is … in all probability the most effective launch man [since he got into the league] and he is nonetheless doing it … Dude’s nonetheless acquired a whole lot of juice in that physique, 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 cross on first-and-goal from the 1-yard line, coach Dave Canales admitted that he wants to remain extra dedicated to the operating sport. Ball management can be particularly necessary towards the high-scoring Rams, who’re averaging 30.5 factors throughout their six-game profitable streak. Maintain 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 not less than 6.0 yards per try. They’re 3-4 when he information fewer than 6.0 YPA. — ESPN Analysis
Daring prediction: Younger will make fewer than 10 first-half cross makes an attempt. Not solely are the Panthers one of the run-heavy groups within the NFL with the second-lowest cross price over expectation (minus-8%), per NFL Subsequent Gen Stats, however the Rams’ protection has the third-lowest cross price over expectation towards them (minus-7%). — Walder
Fantasy nugget: Stafford is taking part in among the finest soccer of his profession. He has scored not less than 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 high WR duos in Puka Nacua and Adams, and he leads the league in crimson zone cross makes an attempt. Though the Panthers enable the ninth-fewest fantasy factors per sport 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 highway and 4-0 ATS as highway favorites. Read more. — ESPN Analysis
Maldonado’s choose: Rams, 27, Panthers 12
Moody’s choose: Rams 34, Panthers 20
Walder’s choose: Rams 27, Panthers 13
FPI prediction: LAR, 71.4% (by a mean of 8.6 factors)
Matchup must-reads: Young, Panthers can’t repeat mistakes against Rams … NFL suspends Panthers’ Moehrig one game for low blow
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 anticipated to have one other vital position 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 can be checked out greater than he was earlier than the previous two weeks, stated coach Jonathan Gannon, who has lengthy talked about driving the new hand. “Throw it to the blokes which are making performs for you. Completely,” Gannon stated. — 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. Nonetheless, this time QB Baker Mayfield is coping with a low-grade sprained AC joint in his left non-throwing shoulder. He is by no means missed a sport 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 are actually 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 Analysis
Daring prediction: Buccaneers RB Bucky Irving will return with a bang, recording 100 or extra speeding yards. Tampa Bay runs inside zone 30% of the time, fourth most, whereas the Cardinals have struggled towards inside zone runs, permitting 5.0 yards per keep it up these performs. — Walder
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What Stephen A. expects from Shedeur towards the 49ers
Stephen A. Smith is optimistic that Shedeur Sanders will play nicely towards the 49ers.
Accidents: Cardinals | Buccaneers
Fantasy nugget: Wilson has exploded with elite quantity, drawing 18 targets in Week 11 and 15 extra in Week 12. He is in one other robust spot towards a Bucs protection that permits the sixth-most receiving yards to wideouts. See Week 13 rankings. — Moody
Betting nugget: All 4 Buccaneers dwelling video games have gone over the whole. Read more. — ESPN Analysis
Maldonado’s choose: Buccaneers 23, Cardinals 17
Moody’s choose: Cardinals 27, Buccaneers 17
Walder’s choose: Buccaneers 27, Cardinals 16
FPI prediction: TB, 62.9% (by a mean of 5.2 factors)
1 p.m. ET | CBS
ESPN BET: SF -4.5 (36.5 O/U)
What we’re listening to on the 49ers: Whereas this would possibly appear like a good sport on paper for the 49ers, historical past suggests in any other case. San Francisco hasn’t received in Cleveland since 1984, a streak of 4 straight defeats. And Browns defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz has given Niners coach Kyle Shanahan’s offense suits. In three video games towards 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, situations wherein QB Brock Purdy has a profession 49.1 QBR, and this figures to be a tricky check. “Jim’s nearly as good of a coordinator as there’s,” Shanahan stated. “And whenever you’re nearly as good of a coordinator as there’s and you’ve got the expertise that they’ve, it is a fairly deadly mixture.” — 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 sport in his first start. The Browns nonetheless struggled on a play-by-play foundation, although, registering their second-lowest down set conversion price in a sport this season (50%). Sanders joked about how a lot better he could 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 issues that he can do higher? Completely,” coach Kevin Stefanski stated. “We have already talked about that with him. He has the mentality that he’ll make the changes to the pace of the sport, make the changes to what persons are giving us, to make these enhancements.” — Daniel Oyefusi
Stat to know: Browns edge Myles Garrett has 14.0 sacks in his previous 5 video games — essentially the most sacks by any participant over a five-game span since 1982 when participant sacks grew to become official. — ESPN Analysis
Daring prediction: Browns WR Jerry Jeudy will report six or extra receptions, not less than 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
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Dolphins CB to McAfee: Issues are beginning to work the best way they need to for us
Dolphins cornerback Jack Jones joins Pat McAfee to debate the workforce’s enchancment after a tricky begin to the season.
Fantasy nugget: The Browns’ protection permits the second-fewest fantasy factors to RBs and leads the league in run cease win price (36.2%), making this a tricky speeding matchup for Christian McCaffrey. He has nonetheless scored not less than 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 executed most of his harm as a receiver. McCaffrey has averaged 6.7 receptions and 65.4 receiving yards per sport. See Week 13 rankings. — Moody
Betting nugget: The 49ers are 5-0 outright and 4-1 ATS towards groups with shedding information. Read more. — ESPN Analysis
Maldonado’s choose: 49ers 21, Browns17
Moody’s choose: 49ers 31, Browns 16
Walder’s choose: 49ers 23, Browns 7
FPI prediction: SF, 75.9% (by a mean of 11 factors)
Matchup must-reads: Tracking Garrett’s pace for NFL single-season sacks record
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 cross rush after the Week 10 loss to Houston, and the Jaguars responded. They’ve 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 going through 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 cross 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 sport 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 ends in a win. — Turron Davenport
Stat to know: Ward set bests in Whole 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 beneath 40. — ESPN Analysis
Daring prediction: Jaguars WR Parker Washington will report his third profession 90-plus-yard receiving sport. Two of the three outdoors CBs the Titans have been taking part in in latest weeks — Darrell Baker Jr. and Jalyn Armour-Davis — are every permitting 1.5 yards per protection snap, per NFL Subsequent Gen Stats. That is nicely above the 1.1 common for an outdoor nook. — Walder
Fantasy nugget: Travis Etienne Jr. and the Jaguars’ operating sport might take heart stage behind an offensive line that ranks third in run block win price (74.3%). They face a Titans protection that permits the fifth-most fantasy factors per sport 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 lined three straight video games. Read more. — ESPN Analysis
Maldonado’s choose: Jaguars 28, Titans 27
Moody’s choose: Jaguars 25, Titans 13
Walder’s choose: Jaguars 24, Titans 14
FPI prediction: JAX, 66.9% (by a mean of 6.9 factors)
Matchup must-reads: Armstead is giving back to Jacksonville on and off field … Ward’s best game yet? No. 1 pick continues to progress … Jags’ Lawrence owns INTs but won’t ‘play scared’
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 convey 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 essentially 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 be to enhance to 3-0 towards backup QBs because it faces Kirk Cousins. Chances are high, 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 stable efficiency last week towards Derrick Henry (64 yards on 21 carries). — Wealthy Cimini
Stat to know: The Falcons have recorded 4 straight video games with not less than 5 sacks. They appear to change into the fourth workforce since 1963 (when workforce sacks grew to become official) with a five-game five-sack streak. — ESPN Analysis
Daring prediction: Jets OT Armand Membou will report a 100% cross block win price. After beginning the season on fireplace, Membou has settled in with a 91% cross block win price that ranks twenty second out of 68 qualifiers. Leonard Floyd, who Membou ought to see greater than anybody else, is an skilled cross rusher however not an elite risk. — Walder
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 price (71.7%), particularly with WRs Garrett Wilson (knee) and Josh Reynolds (hip) on injured reserve. Corridor has averaged 19.3 touches and 13.9 fantasy factors per sport over his previous three outings. Atlanta’s protection provides up the Tenth-most fantasy factors per sport to RBs. See Week 13 rankings. — Moody
Betting nugget: The Jets are 4-1 ATS of their previous 5 video games as underdogs. Read more. — ESPN Analysis
Maldonado’s choose: Falcons 16, Jets 13
Moody’s choose: Falcons 21, Jets 17
Walder’s choose: Falcons 19, Jets 16
FPI prediction: ATL, 56.6% (by a mean of two.8 factors)
Matchup must-reads: Are the Falcons facing another reset at QB? … Despite QB switch, Jets fall to 2-9 against Ravens … Falcons WR Hodge is highlighting HBCUs through his cleats
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 whole lot of issues within the run sport, regardless of not practising it a lot. But when Kamara is out this week, anticipate to see a whole lot of rookie RB Devin Neal in each the run sport and the passing sport. 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 obtainable. He has been on injured reserve with a toe injury, however his 21-day window to return opened in Week 11. LT Patrick Paul stated Jackson’s return “provides us a spark” and that he’s “somebody who could be very impactful within the sport and only a nice individual to have on the sector.” Miami ranks twenty fourth in cross block win price (58.6%) and twenty eighth in run block win price (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 searching for his third straight sport with 100 speeding yards and not less than 5 receptions. The final participant to do that in three straight video games was Ezekiel Elliott in 2018. — ESPN Analysis
Daring prediction: Saints edge Chase Young will report a sack. Younger has 4.0 sacks in six video games this season and a 22% cross rush win price at edge, which might rank within the high 5 if he performed sufficient to qualify. — Walder
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Is Sean McDermott’s job on the road if he misses AFC title sport?
Wealthy Eisen breaks down whether or not the Buffalo Payments should attain the AFC Championship Sport to protect Sean McDermott’s future.
Fantasy nugget: Saints TE Juwan Johnson has been an necessary a part of the offense not too long ago. Over his previous 5 video games, he is averaged 6.0 targets and 13.0 fantasy factors. The Saints might face a damaging sport script towards the Dolphins, and Miami’s protection permits the fifth-most fantasy factors per sport to TEs. See Week 13 rankings. — Moody
Betting nugget: The Dolphins are 4-1 ATS of their previous 5 dwelling video games. Read more. — ESPN Analysis
Maldonado’s choose: Dolphins 31, Saints 13
Moody’s choose: Dolphins 33, Saints 14
Walder’s choose: Saints 20, Dolphins 17
FPI prediction: MIA, 65.5% (by a mean of 6.1 factors)
Matchup must-reads: Saints release kicker Grupe, sign York over Tucker after tryout … Saints stumble in loss to Falcons; four ways it went wrong
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 prone to have its third totally 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 Might. However accidents to J.J. McCarthy (concussion) and Carson Wentz (shoulder) make Brosmer the doubtless starter in Seattle. Coaches imagine Brosmer, who is definitely two years older than McCarthy after six seasons in school, has the maturity and the processing skill to run a modified model of their offense. Coach Kevin O’Connell stated Brosmer has been seeing issues at a veteran-level sort of eye development. — Kevin Seifert
What we’re listening to on the Seahawks: Considered 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 preferred how he did that against the Titans, as Darnold did not flip the ball over after giving it away 10 occasions over the earlier 4 video games. Darnold might not have as a lot time function within the pocket towards his former workforce, as Minnesota leads within the NFL in blitz price (44.5%). Stated defensive coordinator Brian Flores of Darnold: “We had a terrific rapport, friendship. I am blissful for him, however 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 sport. They’re tied for the fifth-lowest PPG within the NFL throughout that span (since Week 7). — ESPN Analysis
Daring prediction: Seahawks edge Boye Mafe will report a sack. He has just one this season, however his 19% cross rush win price at edge is above common, and Seattle’s run-stopping unit will certainly pressure loads of third-and-longs. — Walder
Fantasy nugget: Seahawks RB Kenneth Walker III has seen not less than 13 touches in every of the previous 4 video games, together with one with 19. He is averaged 12.3 fantasy factors throughout that stretch. Seattle’s offensive line has been dominant, rating sixth in run block win price (73.1%). The Seahawks are double-digit favorites, which units up an excellent sport script for Walker and the operating sport. See Week 13 rankings. — Moody
Betting nugget: Overs are 5-1 in Vikings highway video games. Read more. — ESPN Analysis
Maldonado’s choose: Seahawks 24, Vikings 9
Moody’s choose: Seahawks 31, Vikings 16
Walder’s choose: 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 sign Diggs to practice squad
4:25 p.m. ET | CBS
ESPN BET: BUF -3.5 (46.5 O/U)
What we’re listening to on the Payments: Defending the soccer can be paramount for the Payments. Not solely is that this sport on the highway, the place the Payments have scored fewer than 20 factors in all three highway 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. 4 straight could be the longest since 1986. It is a vital sport for Buffalo as December nears, so stopping, and even limiting, this latest development will go a good distance. — Alaina Getzenberg
What we’re listening to on the Steelers: Pittsburgh can 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. Although the first-round choose did not exit early within the loss to Chicago, he sustained a knee injury that may preserve him out towards Buffalo. Led by RB James Cook III and his 98.2 yards per sport, the Payments lead the NFL with 147.2 speeding yards per sport. The Steelers run protection has improved not too long ago, holding groups to a mean of 105.0 yards per sport. Harmon can 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 essentially the most in a season beneath coach Mike Tomlin (5 in 2013). — ESPN Analysis
Daring prediction: Payments WR Khalil Shakir will report not less than 90 receiving yards. Steelers nickel nook Brandin Echols is permitting 1.4 yards per protection snap, the second-most amongst slot corners with not less than 150 protection snaps, per NFL Subsequent Gen Stats. — Walder
Fantasy nugget: The Payments’ defensive entrance ranks nineteenth in run cease win price (29.7%) and has given up the eighth-most fantasy factors per sport to RBs. Steelers RB Jaylen Warren is in a terrific spot behind an offensive line that ranks eighth in run block win price (72.2%). The Payments are a tricky matchup for opposing QBs, permitting the fewest cross 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 more. — ESPN Analysis Maldonado’s choose: Steelers 24, Payments 20 Matchup must-reads: Bills add help at WR, sign veteran Cooks … Steelers rule out LT Jones, DE Harmon vs. Bills 4:25 p.m. ET | CBS What we’re listening to on the Raiders: Will the Raiders look totally different beneath interim offensive coordinator Greg Olson? That is what coach Pete Carroll is hoping. Part of the disconnect between Carroll and former offensive coordinator Chip Kelly was not sticking to the run sport. If Las Vegas desires to create some sort of momentum heading towards the offseason, it begins with relying closely on rookie RB Ashton Jeanty. The No. 6 general choose has solely crossed 100 speeding 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 change into a revolving door since Joe Alt‘s season-ending ankle injury. “I really feel like we’re as wholesome as we have been since Joe,” coach Jim Harbaugh stated. “The hope is to solidify it from now to the remainder of the season, and likewise put within the contingencies. — Kris Rhim Stat to know: Raiders QB Geno Smith has three straight video games with a Whole QBR 20 or decrease; a fourth straight could be the longest streak since Jared Goff’s 5 straight from Weeks 13-17 within the 2016 season. — ESPN Analysis Daring prediction: Raiders LB Devin White will report not less than 12 tackles, as I anticipate the Chargers to get out to an early lead after which cross as sometimes as potential towards the woeful Raiders. It should drain the clock and lead to fairly a number of cases of White’s identify on the play-by-play. — Walder Fantasy nugget: Chargers WR Ladd McConkey is about to ship an enormous efficiency towards a Raiders protection that offers up the fourth-most fantasy factors per sport to WRs. The Chargers’ O-line has been decimated by accidents, and in consequence, Los Angeles ranks thirtieth in cross block win price (53.6%), which might make McConkey Justin Herbert‘s most well-liked security valve on Sunday. See Week 13 rankings. — Moody Betting nugget: The Chargers are 3-0 ATS towards the Raiders beneath Harbaugh. Read more. — ESPN Analysis Maldonado’s choose: Chargers 23, Raiders 10 Matchup must-reads: Raiders name QBs coach Olson interim OC after Kelly firing … Inconsistencies have defined the 2025 Chargers 8:20 p.m. ET | NBC/Peacock What we’re listening to on the Broncos: Denver has rolled out of its bye week with among the best information within the league, however this workforce has two most important points — penalties and turnover margin. Coach Sean Payton says that each are on the high of the checklist to restore. The Broncos entered Week 13 as essentially the most penalized workforce within the league, with 113 general (together with declined penalties). The protection is essentially the most penalized within the league, with 46, and CB Riley Moss is tied for second most within the league general. 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 wherein Washington confronted top-10 offenses in each factors and yards, the Commanders’ protection was far more sound within the overtime loss to Miami earlier than the bye. Can the Commanders construct on that towards an offense ranked sixteenth in scoring and 14th in factors? Washington performed a season-low 5 snaps of man protection towards Miami. That might proceed, as Denver QB Bo Nix ranks twenty sixth in QBR versus zone protection and has thrown 5 interceptions towards 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 sport in NFL historical past. — ESPN Analysis Daring prediction: Broncos RBs will common not less than 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 Accidents: Broncos | Commanders Fantasy nugget: Nix and WRs Courtland Sutton and Troy Franklin all belong in lineups towards a Commanders protection that is allowed the third-most fantasy factors per sport 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 more. — ESPN Analysis Maldonado’s choose: Broncos 24, Commanders 16 Matchup must-reads: Broncos sign kicker Lutz to three-year extension … Daniels to practice but long shot to play vs. Broncos … McMillian’s big plays key to Broncos’ playoff push Monday, 8:15 p.m. ET | ESPN What we’re listening to on the Giants: This would be the Giants’ first sport with new defensive coordinator Charlie Bullen, who takes over for the recently fired Shane Bowen. The expectation is the change might convey a extra aggressive method on the line of scrimmage, whether or not it is with extra blitzes or not less than the specter of stress. Maybe the Giants see a chance to assault Patriots QB Drake Maye and their makeshift offensive line. “He does appear a bit poised,” edge rusher Brian Burns stated. “Possibly slightly bit too poised within the pocket.” — Jordan Raanan What we’re listening to on the Patriots: With beginning LT Will Campbell on injured reserve because of a right knee injury, and beginning LG Jared Wilson going through longer odds to go well with up because of a proper ankle sprain, the Patriots will begin a distinct high OL for the third time in 13 video games. 4-year veteran Ben Brown could 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 stated 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 received 4 or fewer video games within the earlier season. — ESPN Analysis Daring prediction: Giants RB Tyrone Tracy Jr. will report not less than 4 receptions. The Patriots enable targets to RBs 21% of the time, the fourth-highest price within the league. — Walder Fantasy nugget: Giants TE Theo Johnson is in a terrific spot for 3 causes. The primary is that there is a robust probability QB Jaxson Dart (concussion) is again beneath heart. The second is that New England permits the Tenth-most fantasy factors per sport to TEs. The third is that the Patriots are favored by greater than a landing, which suggests the Giants can be taking part in from behind. See Week 13 rankings. — Moody Betting nugget: The Patriots have received 9 straight video games outright, going 7-2 ATS in that span. Read more. — ESPN Analysis Maldonado’s choose: Patriots 28, Giants 24 Matchup must-reads: Kafka puts ‘a lot of faith’ in new DC Charlie Bullen … Patriots optimistic LT Campbell will return this season Friday, 3 p.m. ET | Prime Video What we’re listening to on the Bears: Chicago has utterly revamped its offense beneath coach Ben Johnson. The Bears rank within the high 10 in scoring (25.6 factors per sport), leads the league with 87 explosive performs and is producing over 90 extra yards per sport than a season in the past. Protecting these figures towards Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio gives a novel set of challenges. “They do a very good job of maintaining a shell over you,” offensive coordinator Declan Doyle stated. “They pressure you to attempt to run the ball. Their entire objective is to remove explosives. Our objective offensively after we go in is de facto to be explosive. They’ve sort of modeled their protection to be the antithesis of what we’re attempting to get executed.” — Courtney Cronin What we’re listening to on the Eagles: The Eagles suffered a number of accidents within the secondary against the Cowboys, which factored into Dallas’ comeback win. They will be with out not less than rookie security Andrew Mukuba (ankle) as they face quarterback Caleb Williams. “Kudos to [Johnson] and his employees for bringing that younger quarterback alongside who I do not assume ever performed beneath heart in school,” Fangio stated. “He is doing a terrific job, they usually have fought by way of any of the pitfalls of that and now they have a quarterback that’s executing their offense the best way they need 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 essentially the most amongst TEs. — ESPN Analysis Daring prediction: The Bears will hit a number of 30-plus-yard positive aspects off play-action. Chicago runs play-action 30% of the time, the fourth-highest price within the league. And whereas the Eagles’ protection is robust towards the cross, Philadelphia has allowed 0.33 EPA per play-action play, second worst within the NFL. — Walder 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 sport has been inconsistent all season and ranks close to the underside of the league in cross makes an attempt per sport, however the Eagles’ high receivers now get a Bears protection that has allowed the third-most fantasy factors per sport to wideouts. See Week 13 rankings. — Moody Betting nugget: The Bears are 4-1 ATS (towards the unfold) of their previous 5 video games as underdogs. Read more. — ESPN Analysis Maldonado’s choose: Eagles 35, Bears 10 Matchup must-reads: Bears offensive line continues to show its mettle … Jenkins on Eagles HOF, QB Hurts and team scrutiny
Moody’s choose: Payments 27, Steelers 26
Walder’s choose: Payments 30, Steelers 10
FPI prediction: BUF, 55.4% (by a mean of two.5 factors)
ESPN BET: LAC -8.5 (40.5 O/U)
Moody’s choose: Chargers 24, Raiders 13
Walder’s choose: Chargers 26, Raiders 12
FPI prediction: LAC, 73.6% (by a mean of 9.2 factors)
ESPN BET: DEN -6 (43.5 O/U)
Moody’s choose: Broncos 27, Commanders 17
Walder’s choose: Broncos 23, Commanders 20
FPI prediction: DEN, 58.5% (by a mean of three.5 factors)
ESPN BET: NE -7.5 (46.5 O/U)
Moody’s choose: Patriots 31, Giants 21
Walder’s choose: Giants 26, Patriots 24
FPI prediction: NE, 56.4% (by a mean of two.6 factors)Video games already performed
ESPN BET: PHI -7 (44.5 O/U)
Moody’s choose: Eagles 27, Bears 21
Walder’s choose: Eagles 24, Bears 20
FPI prediction: PHI, 68.3% (by a mean of seven.2 factors)
