Canal Street Chronicles
The New Orleans Saints face off against the Miami Dolphins in South Beach this Thanksgiving weekend. The last time the Saints played in Miami, they had the very best of memories, but this a very different era. So, hopefully the Saints won’t get carved up like the Thanksgiving turkey, especially after last week’s performance. Let’s take a look at this and all of the NFL action in Week 13.
Last week I went 10-4
I told you so: Bears over Steelers!
What do I know: Saints over Falcons?
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Thursday, November 27th – Thanksgiving Day
Early Game – First Plate
This NFC North showdown kicks off the Thanksgiving holiday in a big way, as Green Bay and Detroit are surprisingly fighting to keep pace with Chicago for the lead in the division. This game will be a battle all the way through, but Detroit will avenge their Week 1 loss at Lambeau here in the end. Detroit wins 24-23.
Pick: Lions
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Late Game – Second Plate
Both teams are coming into this one off of massive last-second victories against a pair of the NFL’s best. Now they will once again find themselves in a game that comes down to a game-winning field goal, and it will be KC that pulls it out again. Kansas City wins 23-20.
Pick: Chiefs
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Primetime Game – Dessert
The Thanksgiving nightcap will be just as close as the first two games, but will have even more offensive explosion, or defensive implosion, depending on how you look at it. Cincy will be thankful for a massive boost from the return of Joe Burrow, but Lamar Jackson gets the home win in the end. Baltimore wins 38-36.
Pick: Ravens
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Friday, November 28th – Black Friday NFL Special
Chicago has been one of the biggest surprises in the NFC so far, but this week starts a brutal stretch to end the season, with only one game remaining against a losing team in their final six. Philly is coming into this showdown fresh off a disappointing collapse in Dallas. If Philly hopes to keep pace with the Rams atop the NFC, they have to win this one at home. This will be another razor-close game to close out the holiday, and Philly finds a way, where they didn’t a week prior. Philadelphia wins 24-23.
Pick: Eagles
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Sunday, November 30th – Early Games
After four great matchups to start Week 13, we get our first lopsided game, as LA easily smacks around another NFC South opponent, as they keep a tight grip on the top seed in the NFC. Los Angeles wins 34-10.
Pick: Rams
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San Francisco needs a win to keep pace with Seattle for second in the NFC West, and they will easily get it in Cleveland. San Francisco wins 24-10....
