NFL Week 11 Picks
Atlanta 23, Dallas 20
Both teams need this game badly. At 4-5, the loser is going to have incredibly long odds to make the postseason. Home-field advantage and better offensive production gives Atlanta the edge in a tight game.
Carolina 35, Detroit 14
After getting thrashed in the Steel City last week, Cam Newton continues his MVP season against the crumbling Lions. Carolina will get back on track.
Indianapolis 24, Tennessee 23
The Titans have lost four games, and only one of those losses came at the hands of a team with a winning record. In a game Tennessee should win, the inefficient offense will catch up to them. Andrew Luck wills his way to a heroic and unexpected home victory to keep the Colts rolling.
Tampa Bay 27, New York Giants 20
Ryan Fitzpatrick will throw for a lot of yards against a depleted Giants team, and, while his turnovers will keep New York in the game, Tampa Bay is the better team. Saquon Barkley and Odell Beckham Jr. aren't enough.
Houston 20, Washington 17
Both teams are 6-3 and both come into this game surprisingly leading their respective divisions. Washington held Tampa Bay to a triple last week, yet DeAndre Hopkins poses a whole different threat. Just like Julio Jones did two weeks ago, Hopkins will carry Houston to a narrow victory.
Jacksonville 23, Pittsburgh 21
The Steelers are rolling, yet we can always expect a couple head-scratching games from them every season as long as Mike Tomlin is still the head coach. Much like they did twice last season, Jacksonville will rattle Ben Roethlisberger and shock the Steelers.
Baltimore 16, Cincinnati 10
It will be a low-scoring affair, but Lamar Jackson will protect the ball and do just enough for the Ravens to remain relevant in the AFC. Cincinnati is reeling, Joe Mixon is banged up, and the Bengals will fall short in a big game. It won't be the first time either.
Arizona 31, Oakland 10
David Johnson will have a field day against the depleted, frustrated Raiders and Josh Rosen will manage the game en route to his best NFL performance. But let's be honest, no one cares about this game.
New Orleans 42, Philadelphia 34
The Eagles need this game to stay in the NFC East/NFC playoff hunt, and they aren't going to get it. The Saints are simply too good in the Superdome, and Michael Thomas will be far too much to handle for an injury-prone Philadelphia secondary.
Chicago 27, Minnesota 17
The vaunted Bears defense will prove itself on Sunday night, as Khalil Mack will make a living in the Minnesota backfield. Mitchell Trubisky is playing better than ever and Anthony Miller and Allen Robinson are healthy and effective at the right time. Chicago will maintain its stronghold on the NFC North.
Los Angeles 416, Kansas City 413
Alright, I might have exaggerated just a bit. But expect points, and expect lots of them. The Rams defense has surrendered 76 points in the past two weeks, and the Chiefs have the second-worst total defense in the league. The two best offenses in the league will trade blows, but Los Angeles will end up with a 45-42 victory.
Both teams need this game badly. At 4-5, the loser is going to have incredibly long odds to make the postseason. Home-field advantage and better offensive production gives Atlanta the edge in a tight game.
Carolina 35, Detroit 14
After getting thrashed in the Steel City last week, Cam Newton continues his MVP season against the crumbling Lions. Carolina will get back on track.
Indianapolis 24, Tennessee 23
The Titans have lost four games, and only one of those losses came at the hands of a team with a winning record. In a game Tennessee should win, the inefficient offense will catch up to them. Andrew Luck wills his way to a heroic and unexpected home victory to keep the Colts rolling.
Tampa Bay 27, New York Giants 20
Ryan Fitzpatrick will throw for a lot of yards against a depleted Giants team, and, while his turnovers will keep New York in the game, Tampa Bay is the better team. Saquon Barkley and Odell Beckham Jr. aren't enough.
Houston 20, Washington 17
Both teams are 6-3 and both come into this game surprisingly leading their respective divisions. Washington held Tampa Bay to a triple last week, yet DeAndre Hopkins poses a whole different threat. Just like Julio Jones did two weeks ago, Hopkins will carry Houston to a narrow victory.
Jacksonville 23, Pittsburgh 21
The Steelers are rolling, yet we can always expect a couple head-scratching games from them every season as long as Mike Tomlin is still the head coach. Much like they did twice last season, Jacksonville will rattle Ben Roethlisberger and shock the Steelers.
Baltimore 16, Cincinnati 10
It will be a low-scoring affair, but Lamar Jackson will protect the ball and do just enough for the Ravens to remain relevant in the AFC. Cincinnati is reeling, Joe Mixon is banged up, and the Bengals will fall short in a big game. It won't be the first time either.
Arizona 31, Oakland 10
David Johnson will have a field day against the depleted, frustrated Raiders and Josh Rosen will manage the game en route to his best NFL performance. But let's be honest, no one cares about this game.
New Orleans 42, Philadelphia 34
The Eagles need this game to stay in the NFC East/NFC playoff hunt, and they aren't going to get it. The Saints are simply too good in the Superdome, and Michael Thomas will be far too much to handle for an injury-prone Philadelphia secondary.
Chicago 27, Minnesota 17
The vaunted Bears defense will prove itself on Sunday night, as Khalil Mack will make a living in the Minnesota backfield. Mitchell Trubisky is playing better than ever and Anthony Miller and Allen Robinson are healthy and effective at the right time. Chicago will maintain its stronghold on the NFC North.
Los Angeles 416, Kansas City 413
Alright, I might have exaggerated just a bit. But expect points, and expect lots of them. The Rams defense has surrendered 76 points in the past two weeks, and the Chiefs have the second-worst total defense in the league. The two best offenses in the league will trade blows, but Los Angeles will end up with a 45-42 victory.
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