Mile High Report
The twelfth week of the NFL regular season has arrived. My Week 11 picks weren’t too shabby. I picked 11 of 15 games correctly. Through eleven weeks I’m now sitting at 109-55 with predictions. Thank you to a reader who noticed my count was off last week by a game. Let’s see how well I can do with my Week 12 picks.
Thursday Night Football — Buffalo Bills at Houston Texans
Winner: Bills
Both of these teams are coming off big wins. I’m excited to see how Josh Allen, who had a tremendous game last week, goes up against a good Texans defense. Houston needs a win to keep chase in the AFC playoff race, but I have a feeling the Bills will take care of business on the road on TNF.
Sunday Football (Early Game) — Pittsburgh Steelers at Chicago Bears
Winner: Steelers
I wouldn’t have assumed bye Week 12 that the Steelers and Bears would be their respective division leaders. However, that’s the case entering this big-time matchup on Sunday. Chicago was won three in a row and are hoping to keep their spot atop the NFC North. However, I think Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers will be able to squeak this one out and get a big road victory to keep them ahead of the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC North.
Sunday Football (Early Game) — Indianapolis Colts at Kansas City Chiefs
Winner: Chiefs
With the Broncos on a bye, this might be the matchup Broncos Country is most interested in. A win by the Colts would threaten Denver’s top seed in the AFC playoffs. However, it would be crushing blow to the Chiefs’ playoff hopes and send them to 5-6. Nevertheless, I fully expect Andy Reid and Kansas City to rebound after last week’s loss to the Broncos. They really need this win to revitalize their season.
Sunday Football (Early Game) — New York Giants at Detroit Lions
Winner: Lions
The Lions lost in a heartbreaker to the Philadelphia Eagles last weekend. This week, I believe they will easily handle the Giants who have now lost five in a row. This is a big game for Detroit considering how competitive the NFC North is this year. Every game matters from here on out. I’m taking the Lions at home.
Sunday Football (Early Game) — New York Jets at Baltimore Ravens
Winner: Ravens
Don’t look now, but the Ravens are just one game back in the AFC North. While the Jets aren’t the toughest opponent, Lamar Jackson and company need to ensure they take care of business at home. They can’t afford to drop this game and quite frankly, I don’t think they will. Justin Fields has been benched in favor of Tyrod Taylor. Let’s see how that plays out! I’m going with Baltimore at home.
Sunday Football (Early Game) — New England Patriots at Cincinnati Bengals
Winner: Patriots
The Patriots get a bit of a break since Ja’Marr Chase was suspended for this game for spitting...
