NFL 2020 Week 13 Preview and Predictions

             Here are My NFL 2020 Week 13 Preview and Predictions 

             Week 12 Record: 10-6 

             Overall Record: 114-60-1 

             Lock Pick of the Week: 10-2 

             Upset Pick of the Week: 6-6  

             Marquee Sunday 1:00 PM ET/12:00 PM CT Games 

             Cleveland Browns [8-3] at Tennessee Titans [8-3]  

             TV: CBS 

             Thoughts: This is the best record the Browns have had since 2014 when they were 7-4 through 11 games. The Browns are just 1-3 against teams with winning records this season. They have beaten up on weak competition. The Titans are 3-2 against teams with winning records this season. The Titans are 8th in the NFL in total offense while the Browns are middle of the pack in total defense this season. The Titans have won 3 straight games against the Browns.  

              Prediction: Titans win 35-21 

              Upset Pick of the Week  

              Indianapolis Colts [7-4] at Houston Texans [4-7]  

              TV: CBS in Houston Area, Indiana and Central Illinois 

             Thoughts: The Texans are averaging 26.8 ppg in the last 7 games since firing Bill O'Brien. They are 4-3 in those games. The Colts have won 5 of the last 7 meetings vs the Texans. The Colts are averaging 27.4 ppg on the road this season. The Texans are averaging 23.2 ppg at home this season. DeShaun Watson has been hot in the last 6 games. He has thrown for 1,750 yards with 15 touchdowns and zero interceptions in the last 6 games.  

 

             Upset: Texans win 27-24 

 

             Other Sunday 1:00 PM ET/12:00 PM CT Games 

             New Orleans Saints [9-2] at Atlanta Falcons [4-7] 

             TV: FOX  

            Thoughts: The Saints dominated the Falcons 2 weeks ago. This will not be the same game. The Falcons are 4-2 in their last 6 games. They are averaging 28.8 ppg while allowing just 19.8 ppg in those 6 games. The Saints are the better team, but this will be a closer game. Their defense has been dominant in the last 4 games allowing just 7 ppg.  

 

              Prediction: Saints win 31-24 

              Las Vegas Raiders [6-5] at New York Jets [0-11] 

             TV: CBS in California, Nevada and New York City 

            Thoughts: This is a must win game for the Raiders. They have lost 2 straight games and got blown out by the Falcons last week. The Raiders play the Colts, Chargers, Dolphins at home and at the Broncos to finish the final 4 games none of which will be easy. The Jets are desperate for their 1st win as they look to avoid a 0-16 season. This is the Jets best chance to avoid a 0-16 season. The Raiders need to be careful and come out with energy to win this game. 

            Prediction: Raiders win 23-20  

            Cincinnati Bengals [2-8-1] at Miami Dolphins [7-4] 

            TV: CBS in Ohio and South Florida  

            Prediction: Dolphins win 34-10  

            Detroit Lions [4-7] at Chicago Bears [5-6]  

            TV: FOX   

            Prediction: Bears win 24-9 

            Jacksonville Jaguars [1-10] at Minnesota Vikings [5-6] 

            TV: CBS in North Florida and Upper Midwest 

            Prediction: Vikings win 38-20  

           Marquee Sunday 4:00 PM ET/3:00 PM CT Games 

           Philadelphia Eagles [3-7-1] at Green Bay Packers [8-3]  

           TV: CBS 

           Thoughts: The Eagles season is in a free fall. The Packers are playing for the No.1 seed this season. They are averaging 31.7 ppg while the Eagles are averaging 21.1 ppg this season. Carson Wentz has thrown 3 interceptions in the last 2 games. The Eagles are 23rd in the NFL in rush defense and 28th in total offense this year. The Packers are 4th in total offense, 6th in passing offense and 10th in rushing offense this year. The Packers are 5-2 in the last 7 meetings vs the Eagles. 

             Prediction: Packers win 41-21 

             Los Angeles Rams [7-4] at Arizona Cardinals [6-5] 

            TV: FOX in Los Angeles and Arizona 

            Thoughts: The Cardinals have lost 2 straight games since the Miracle win in Week 10 against the Bills. The Rams are just 3-3 on the road this season. The Cardinals are 3-2 at home this season. They are averaging 30.6 ppg at home this season. The Rams are inconsistent on offense this season.  

            Prediction: Cardinals win 35-31 

            Other Sunday 4:00 PM ET/3:00 PM CT Games 

            New York Giants [4-7] at Seattle Seahawks [8-3] 

            TV: FOX  

            Prediction: Seahawks win 37-17  

            New England Patriots [5-6] at Los Angeles Chargers [3-8] 

            TV: CBS in Northeast and California  

            Prediction: Chargers win 38-26 

            Sunday Night Football/Lock Pick of the Week 

            Denver Broncos [4-7] at Kansas City Chiefs [10-1] 

            TV: NBC 

            Time: 8:20 PM ET/7:20 PM CT  

            Thoughts: This rivalry has become one-sided in favor of the Chiefs. They have won 9 straight games and have dominated in those games. The Chiefs are winning by an average of 13.4 ppg and 23.6 ppg in the last 3 games. They have also won 4 straight games at home by an average of 15 ppg against the Broncos. The Chiefs have won 6 straight games averaging 33.1 ppg while allowing 21.3 ppg. They are winning by an average of 11.8 ppg during the last 6-game winning streak.  

             Blowout: Chiefs win 49-19 

             Monday Night Football 

             Washington Football Team [4-7] at Pittsburgh Steelers [11-0] 

             TV: FOX 

            Time: 5:00 PM ET/4:00 PM CT  

            Thoughts: This is a trap game for the Steelers. They play at the Bills next week in a big Sunday Night Game and played the Ravens this past Wednesday. The Washington Football team are 3-2 in their last 5 games after starting 1-5. They are averaging 26.6 ppg while allowing just 16.2 ppg in the last 5 games. This will not be an easy one for the Steelers. Losing Bud Dupree last week is huge for the Steelers. The Steelers are the better team, but this will be a close game. 

            Prediction: Steelers win 24-17  

            Buffalo Bills [8-3] at San Francisco 49ers [5-6] in Glendale, AZ 

            TV: ESPN 

 

            Time: 8:15 PM ET/7:15 PM CT 

            Thoughts: The 49ers have been in chaos having to move their home games to Glendale, Arizona due to a ruling by the Government of Santa Clara because of COVID-19. The 49ers are 2-4 on the West Coast this season with both of those wins coming against the Rams. The Bills are 4-0 vs teams under .500 this season. They are averaging 24 ppg while allowing just 16.2 ppg against teams under .500 this season. 

              Prediction: Bills win 33-23 

              Tuesday Night Football 

              Dallas Cowboys [3-8] at Baltimore Ravens [6-5] 

              TV: FOX/NFL Network/Amazon Prime 

              Time: 8:05 PM ET/7:05 PM CT  

              Thoughts: This is a must win game for the Ravens. They have lost 3 straight games and need win against a bad Cowboys team. The Ravens defense will have to carry them as the offense has regressed this season. The Cowboys offense hasn't been the same since Dak got injured in Week 5. The Ravens have won the previous 3 home meetings against the Cowboys. The Cowboys run defense is bad and the Ravens run game should get right in this one.

               Prediction: Ravens win 35-17