Week 12 NFL picks: Will Rams take over No. 1 seed in NFC?

Each week, ten correct picks seems to be my cap. I’m hoping to go on a run here as we enter the colder portion of the NFL season. The NFC standings will be interesting watch as we enter the last month and a half. The Los Angeles Rams have seized sole possession of first place in the NFC West. Now, their eyes are set on grabbing the No. 1 seed from the Philadelphia Eagles. Will the Rams get a win in primetime versus the Buccaneers? Will Philadelphia lose in Dallas? Here are my Week 12 game picks.

Week 11 picks: 10-5, Cumulative picks: 100-62-1 (.616)

Week 12 Matchups & Predictions

(Thursday) Buffalo Bills @ Houston Texans, 8:15 PM EST

The Bills offense compiled 414 yards of offense against the Buccaneers and a significant portion of that came off the arm of Josh Allen. Houston’s defense is going to be stingier but Stroud has already been ruled out.

Pick: Bills 24-12

Pittsburgh Steelers @ Chicago Bears, 1:00 PM EST

Aaron Rodgers left Week 11 with a wrist injury which was later diagnosed as a fracture that will not require surgery. Mason Rudolph served as the replacement. I figure that Pittsburgh will give Aaron Rodgers an extra week before reinserting him in the lineup. Give me da Bears…

Pick: Bears win 23-13

New England Patriots @ Cincinnati Bengals, 1:00 PM EST

I doubt the Bengals bring back Joe Burrow if Ja’Marr Chase is serving a one game suspension. Mike Vrabel’s balanced team: Drake Maye, Tre’Veyon Henderson, and a top 15 defense.

Pick: Patriots win 30-18

New York Giants @ Detroit Lions, 1:00 PM EST

After getting suffocated by the Eagles defense on Sunday Night Football, the Lions get a cupcake matchup with the Giants coming to Detroit. The Giants pass rush might rattle Goff early but I think the Lions will rely on the ground game.

Pick: Lions win 31-16

Minnesota Vikings @ Green Bay Packers, 1:00 PM EST

The Green Bay Packers offense is tough to watch. Their wide receivers drop passes. Jordan Love tries to create too much and throws off his backfoot; leading to dangerous throws. With Minnesota falling out of the playoff picture, I’m going to trust Green Bay one more time at home.

Pick: Packers win 23-20

Seattle Seahawks @ Tennessee Titans, 1:00 PM EST

After coming down to the wire in Los Angeles, Seattle will get a bounce back win against Tennessee with the ‘Hawks define suffocating Cam Ward and a weak offensive line.

Pick: Seahawks 38-10

Indianapolis Colts @ Kansas City Chiefs, 1:00 PM EST

The Colts have an opportunity to deliver a knockout punch to Chiefs who are currently in 9th place in the AFC standings. The Chiefs are not closing out games like they use to when they were back-to-back Super Bowl Champions. I’m factoring the Colts not looking themselves when they played at Pittsburgh a few weeks ago. The cold of Kansas City could be a factor here.

Pick: Chiefs win 27-20...