Week 13 NFL: Surprise Wins and Close Calls

The NFL is always full of surprises. This week, some underdogs might just pull off upsets.

Key Matchups

Dallas Cowboys vs. Kansas City Chiefs

• Cowboys could beat the Chiefs
• Chiefs' defense is strong, but Cowboys can score big
• Close game, but Dallas might come out on top

Cincinnati Bengals vs. Baltimore Ravens

• Bengals get back Joe Burrow, but missing a key wide receiver
• Ravens have strong rush offense and defense
• Bengals' special teams could make a difference
• Tough call, but Cincinnati might cover the spread

Green Bay Packers vs. Detroit Lions

• Evenly matched teams
• Lions have strong running game and home-field advantage
• Might give them the edge to win and cover the spread

Chicago Bears vs. Philadelphia Eagles

• Eagles have better rush defense and special teams advantage
• Playing at home could be enough to cover the spread

San Francisco 49ers vs. Cleveland Browns

• 49ers have strong offense, but Browns have great pass rush
• If 49ers' quarterback keeps throwing interceptions, Browns could cover

Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Tennessee Titans

• Jaguars have strong ground game
• Titans improving and might cover at home

Houston Texans vs. Indianapolis Colts

• Colts' running back Jonathan Taylor faces strong Texans rush defense
• Colts at home and healthier, but Texans could cover

Miami Dolphins vs. New Orleans Saints

• Dolphins playing well, coming off a bye week
• Saints looked uninspired last week
• Dolphins could win and cover the spread

Atlanta Falcons vs. New York Jets

• Falcons have strong offensive stats
• Jets known for keeping games close
• Falcons might win, but Jets could cover

Arizona Cardinals vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

• Cardinals playing better, but Buccaneers have issues
• If Buccaneers' quarterback doesn't play, close game
• Buccaneers might win, but low-confidence pick

Los Angeles Rams vs. Carolina Panthers

• Rams are the best team right now
• Strong offense and even better defense
• Panthers well-coached, but Rams should win and cover

Seattle Seahawks vs. Minnesota Vikings

• Seahawks better in nearly every category
• Vikings might start a rookie quarterback
• Seahawks safe pick to win and cover

Buffalo Bills vs. Pittsburgh Steelers

• Close matchup
• Bills healthier and have strong quarterback
• Steelers could cover the spread

Los Angeles Chargers vs. Las Vegas Raiders

• Chargers much better than Raiders
• Raiders have offensive issues
• Chargers should win and cover

Denver Broncos vs. [Opponent]

• Broncos have big advantages in pass rush and coverage
• Should win by a lot and cover the spread

New York Giants vs. New England Patriots

• Giants on a losing streak, but keep games close
• Patriots on a winning streak
• Giants might cover the spread