NFL Picks Week 13: Wicked Witches of the West

Week 12 saw some remarkable games and unbelievable finishes. Let’s look at everything Week 13 has on the table this Thanksgiving!

The New Orleans Saints face off against the Los Angeles Rams this Thanksgiving weekend. The Saints are undefeated since finally moving on from Dennis Allen at head coach, and the team has some momentum following their seven-game losing streak. Now having won two-straight with an interim head coach, the Saints are showing a fight we haven't seen from this franchise in quite some time.

The move to make Darren Rizzi head coach has given Saints fans something to be truly thankful for this holiday, but even more thanks would be had to finally beat the Rams. For the Saints, the Rams have truly been the Wicked Witches of the West during Sean McVay’s tenure as the Rams’ head coach, no matter who has been head coach for the Saints. Hopefully, Darren Rizzi’s squad can finally dump some water on that witch and melt him away back to Tinsletown with a loss this Sunday.

Let’s take a look at this and all of the NFL action in Week 13.

Last week I went 10-3

I told you so: Seahawks over Cardinals!

What do I know: Steelers over Browns?

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WEEK 13

Thursday, November 28th - Thanksgiving Day

Early Game - First Plate

Bears(4-7) at Lions(10-1)

Detroit has not won on Thanksgiving since 2016, when Moana hit the theaters for Thanksgiving. Now, eight years later, Moana 2 is released and the Lions are still winless on “Turkey Day”. That famine continues this year as arguably the best team in the NFL this season, and the best Lions team we’ve ever seen, fails as they strangely tend to do while we all prepare are meals for the holiday. A breakout day for Chicago rookie quarterback Caleb Williams sets the tone for the day. Chicago wins 27-22.

Pick: Bears

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Late Game - Second Plate

Giants(2-9) at Cowboys(4-7)

Following a stunning win at Washington on Sunday, the Cowboys feast on Drew Lock and the Giants, winning their first game at home since December 30th of last year. Dallas wins 29-16.

Pick: Cowboys

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Primetime Game - Dessert

Dolphins(5-6) at Packers(8-3)

Miami’s offense, a hallmark of their team since the arrival of Mike McDaniel as head coach, will not have enough firepower to keep up with the Pack in Lambeau. Green Bay wins 27-20.

Pick: Packers

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Friday, November 29th - Black Friday NFL Special