November 23, 2025
New York Jets (2-8) at Baltimore Ravens (5-5)
Kickoff: 1:00 PM ET | M&T Bank Stadium | CBS
The Ravens have surged back to .500 with four straight wins after a disastrous 1-5 start. Quarterback Lamar Jackson has been dominant at home, posting 26 touchdowns (25 passing, one rushing) with just three interceptions over his past 10 home starts for a 121.7 passer rating. He’s thrown at least two touchdown passes in each of his past seven games at M&T Bank Stadium. Running back Derrick Henry adds power with 103 rushing yards and a touchdown last week, giving him 83 career games with rushing touchdowns (including playoffs)—tied with Hall of Famer John Riggins for fifth all-time.
The Jets are spiraling at 2-8 with veteran Tyrod Taylor at quarterback. Running back Breece Hall remains their most consistent weapon, needing just 52 scrimmage yards to reach 1,000 for the third straight season. He’s one of only three players with 3,000-plus rushing yards and 1,500-plus receiving yards since 2022. Edge rusher Will McDonald provides defensive hope with five sacks in his past three games.
Baltimore’s defense has been opportunistic during the winning streak, and linebacker Quincy Williams anchors a solid front seven with 505 tackles since 2021.
Point Spread Prediction: Ravens -10.5
The Ravens are firing on all cylinders at home where Jackson has been virtually unstoppable. The Jets are depleted, demoralized, and starting a backup quarterback on the road. Baltimore’s dual-threat capability with Jackson’s arm and Henry’s power provides multiple paths to domination. Expect a comfortable Ravens victory as they continue their playoff push while the Jets’ miserable season spirals further downward.
Pittsburgh Steelers (6-4) at Chicago Bears (7-3)
Kickoff: 1:00 PM ET | Soldier Field | CBS
This division leaders matchup takes a dramatic turn with Pittsburgh’s quarterback situation. The Bears have won six of their past seven games, with five victories featuring game-winning scores in the final two minutes or overtime. Chicago leads the NFL in takeaways (22) and turnover differential (+16).
Quarterback Caleb Williams continues developing, throwing for 193 yards with 26 rushing yards in Week 11. Running back D’Andre Swift has been the engine with 90 rushing yards last week and 80-plus rushing yards in four of his past five games. He torched the Steelers for 130 yards in their last 2021 meeting.
The Bears suffer a significant loss with linebacker Tremaine Edmunds OUT (groin), affecting defensive communication. Safety Kevin Byard leads the NFL with five interceptions and must step up as the defensive leader.
Pittsburgh faces a crisis as Aaron Rodgers (fractured left wrist) serves only as emergency third-string QB. Mason Rudolph starts after passing for 127 yards and a touchdown in relief last week. The Steelers will lean on running back Jaylen Warren (50-plus scrimmage yards in eight of past nine games), though he’s dealing with an ankle injury.
The Steelers defense remains elite behind T.J. Watt (114 career sacks, 35 forced fumbles) and rookie cornerback Joey Porter Jr. (pass deflections in six straight). Edge rusher Alex Highsmith is DOUBTFUL with a pectoral injury.
Point Spread Prediction: Bears -6
With Rodgers essentially out and Rudolph making an emergency start, Chicago becomes strong favorites. The Bears’ turnover-generating defense should feast on a backup quarterback at Soldier Field. While Pittsburgh’s defense remains elite and will keep this competitive, the Steelers’ offense is too limited without Rodgers. Williams’ dual-threat ability and Swift’s rushing should control the game. Expect Chicago to pull away in the second half as Rudolph’s limitations become apparent, covering the spread in another dramatic home victory.
New England Patriots (9-2) at Cincinnati Bengals (3-7)
Kickoff: 1:00 PM ET | Paycor Stadium | CBS
New England rides an eight-game winning streak into Cincinnati, tied with Denver for the NFL’s longest active streak. The Patriots are 5-0 on the road and can become just the second team in NFL history to win nine straight with at least 23 points scored and 23-or-fewer allowed in each game.
Quarterback Drake Maye leads the NFL with 2,836 passing yards while ranking second among qualified passers with a 113.2 rating. He’s one of only three quarterbacks under age 24 with at least 10 games of 200-plus passing yards and 100-plus passer rating. Rookie running back TreVeyon Henderson adds explosiveness with 492 rushing yards and five touchdowns, having scored three total touchdowns in Week 11.
Cincinnati’s nightmare scenario unfolds as Joe Burrow remains on injured reserve despite practicing fully this week. More devastating: superstar Ja’Marr Chase is SUSPENDED for unsportsmanlike conduct. The Bengals will be without their two best offensive players.
Forty-year-old Joe Flacco makes his sixth consecutive start while dealing with a shoulder injury. In his 200th career start last week, he threw a pick-six against Pittsburgh. Running back Chase Brown has four consecutive 100-plus scrimmage yard games (longest active NFL streak). Wide receiver Tee Higgins has touchdown catches in nine straight games but faces double teams without Chase.
Cincinnati’s defense allows a league-worst 418.2 yards and 33.4 points per game. Edge rusher Trey Hendrickson is OUT with hip/pelvis injury.
Point Spread Prediction: Patriots -10.5
This spread has ballooned with the Burrow/Chase news, and rightfully so. Cincinnati fields a skeleton crew against the NFL’s hottest team. Flacco is compromised, has no elite weapons, and faces a Patriots defense allowing just 18.7 points per game. Maye will dissect Cincinnati’s historically bad defense. This has blowout written all over it as New England cruises to their ninth straight victory.
New York Giants (2-9) at Detroit Lions (6-4)
Kickoff: 1:00 PM ET | Ford Field | FOX
Detroit seeks redemption after a 16-9 loss to Philadelphia snapped their momentum. Quarterback Jared Goff ranks tied-second in touchdown passes (21) and fourth in passer rating (110.8), with 100-plus ratings in six games this season. Running back Jahmyr Gibbs exploded for 146 scrimmage yards last week and ranks tied-fourth in the NFL with eight rushing touchdowns and 10 scrimmage touchdowns. Wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown aims for his fifth consecutive home game with 70-plus receiving yards.
The Giants’ disaster season continues as rookie Jaxson Dart is OUT with a concussion. Veteran Jameis Winston gets the start after throwing for 201 yards and a rushing touchdown last week. The 31-year-old brings experience but is turnover-prone. Running back Tyrone Tracy had 139 scrimmage yards in Week 11, while wide receiver Wan’Dale Robinson provides Winston’s primary target.
Edge rusher Brian Burns leads the Giants with 13 sacks (second in NFL) and is the first player since 2000 with a tackle for loss in each of his team’s first 10 games. He had five tackles, two sacks, two TFL and a pass deflection last week.
Detroit’s defense is missing cornerback Terrion Arnold (OUT-concussion) and safety Kerby Joseph (OUT-knee), creating vulnerability in the secondary.
Point Spread Prediction: Lions -11
Despite Winston’s experience advantage over Dart, this remains a substantial mismatch. Detroit is dominant at home, and Winston’s turnover tendencies will surface against a quality defense. Goff’s efficiency, Gibbs’ explosiveness, and the Lions’ diverse run game should control this comprehensively. Burns will generate pressure but it won’t be enough. Expect Detroit to bounce back emphatically and cover, winning by 17-20 points.
Minnesota Vikings (4-6) at Green Bay Packers (6-3-1)
Kickoff: 1:00 PM ET | Lambeau Field | FOX
This NFC North rivalry carries significant playoff implications. Quarterback Jordan Love has torched Minnesota throughout his career, averaging 264.8 passing yards with 10 total touchdowns across four starts. He threw for a career-high 389 yards in their last Lambeau meeting and had two touchdown passes with a 105.2 rating last week.
However, the Packers face a critical setback as Josh Jacobs is OUT with a knee injury. Jacobs ranks second in the NFL with 11 rushing touchdowns and was on pace for his 10th straight home game with a rushing score. Emanuel Wilson assumes lead back duties but managed just 40 yards on 11 carries when Jacobs left last week. He did score a touchdown and had one in the last Minnesota meeting, but he’s a significant downgrade.
Wide receiver Christian Watson had two touchdowns last week while DK Metcalf leads the receiving corps.
Minnesota’s disappointing 4-6 season features inconsistent quarterback J.J. McCarthy (52.9 completion percentage, 6 TDs, 8 INTs). Superstar wide receiver Justin Jefferson has 8,179 career yards (second-most through six seasons) and aims for his fifth straight road game with six-plus catches. Linebacker Blake Cashman recorded 11 tackles and a TFL in each of his two games against Green Bay.
Green Bay’s defense features Micah Parsons (8 sacks) and Rashan Gary (7.5 sacks).
Point Spread Prediction: Packers -4
The spread shrinks considerably without Jacobs. Lambeau in late November remains tough, and Love’s Minnesota dominance still favors Green Bay. However, without their elite back, the Packers must rely almost entirely on Love’s arm. McCarthy’s inconsistency should lead to mistakes, but the game stays closer. Love’s big-play capability and home-field advantage should deliver a victory, though not as comfortably. Expect a lower-scoring grind with Green Bay winning but not covering easily.
Indianapolis Colts (8-2) at Kansas City Chiefs (5-5)
Kickoff: 1:00 PM ET | GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium | CBS
The NFL’s highest-scoring offense (32.1 PPG) travels to face a desperate Kansas City team. Quarterback Daniel Jones leads the Colts with 69.9 completion percentage, 2,659 yards, 15 touchdowns and just seven interceptions. He’s one of only two quarterbacks with eight-plus games of 100-plus passer rating in 2025.
Running back Jonathan Taylor dominates, leading the NFL with 1,139 rushing yards, 17 scrimmage touchdowns and 15 rushing touchdowns. He set a franchise record with 286 scrimmage yards and three rushing touchdowns in Week 10 in Berlin. Taylor became the fourth player in NFL history with three touchdowns in five games within a single season and needs just three more to become the sixth player ever with 20-plus scrimmage touchdowns in multiple seasons. Rookie tight end Tyler Warren ranks second among rookies with 50 receptions.
Kansas City struggles at 5-5 despite Patrick Mahomes’ excellence. Mahomes has 2,625 passing yards and 18 touchdowns, ranking fourth in completions (233) and yards. He’s been dominant at home with 1,112 yards (278 per game) and 13 touchdowns over his past four games, posting a 121.9 rating. Tight end Travis Kelce had nine catches for 91 yards and a touchdown last week, surpassing Priest Holmes for most Chiefs touchdowns ever (84).
Running back Kareem Hunt aims for his fourth straight game with a rushing touchdown.
Point Spread Prediction: Colts -2.5
This is the upset special. Indianapolis has been the NFL’s most complete team, dominating both sides. Taylor’s historic rushing should continue against a vulnerable Chiefs defense. While Mahomes is dangerous at home, the Colts’ balanced attack and Jones’ efficiency provide too many weapons. Indianapolis’ defense should generate enough pressure to disrupt Mahomes’ rhythm. Expect the Colts to make a statement and hand Kansas City their sixth loss, damaging the Chiefs’ playoff hopes.
Seattle Seahawks (7-3) at Tennessee Titans (1-9)
Kickoff: 1:00 PM ET | Nissan Stadium | FOX
Seattle sits at 7-3 behind quarterback Sam Darnold’s career resurgence. Darnold completes 70.2 percent of passes for 2,541 yards and 17 touchdowns with a 105.0 rating. He’s thrown touchdown passes in nine of his past 10 games and is the only player in NFL history with 100-plus passer rating in six-plus games during a player’s first nine games with a team multiple times.
Wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba makes history, leading the NFL with 1,146 receiving yards. He became the first player ever with 75-plus receiving yards in each of his first 10 games of a season and rides a six-game streak of 90-plus yards (longest active streak). Running back Kenneth Walker had 111 scrimmage yards and a touchdown last week.
Tennessee’s disastrous 1-9 season features rookie quarterback Cam Ward (1,954 passing yards but 58.4 completion percentage, 6 TDs, 6 INTs). Running back Tony Pollard has 50-plus scrimmage yards in eight of 10 games. Linebacker Cedric Gray leads the defense, ranking third in the NFL with 98 tackles and recording 10-plus tackles in six games (tied for most in NFL).
Defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons has sacks in four of his past five games while Seattle cornerback Riq Woolen has pass deflections in four straight.
Point Spread Prediction: Seahawks -9.5
This is one of the weekend’s clearest mismatches. Seattle is rolling with a franchise quarterback having a career year and the NFL’s most productive receiver. Tennessee is dysfunctional with a struggling rookie QB and just one win. Smith-Njigba should continue his historic streak while Walker’s versatility gives Seattle multiple attack angles. The Seahawks’ defense should generate multiple turnovers against Ward. Expect a comfortable Seattle victory as they continue their playoff push.
Jacksonville Jaguars (6-4) at Arizona Cardinals (3-7)
Kickoff: 4:05 PM ET | State Farm Stadium | CBS
Jacksonville rides momentum from a dominant 35-6 victory over the Chargers, recording four rushing touchdowns—their first game with four-plus since 2009. Quarterback Trevor Lawrence had 153 passing yards and two total touchdowns last week. Since 2021, he ranks fourth among quarterbacks with 19 career rushing touchdowns. Running back Travis Etienne had 73 rushing yards and two touchdowns in Week 11. He’s one of five backs with 10-plus games of 50-plus scrimmage yards this season. Rookie Bhayshul Tuten added 74 rushing yards and his third career touchdown.
Wide receiver Jakobi Meyers made his Jaguars debut with five catches for 64 yards, bringing veteran reliability. Edge rusher Josh Hines-Allen set a franchise record with his 56th career sack last week while defensive tackle Arik Armstead had three tackles, two TFL and a sack.
Arizona struggles at 3-7 despite quarterback Jacoby Brissett’s NFL regular-season record 47 completions (on 57 attempts) for 452 yards and two touchdowns last week. However, the Cardinals are WITHOUT their top two weapons as Marvin Harrison Jr. is OUT and running back Emari Demercado is OUT with a high ankle sprain.
Tight end Trey McBride leads all tight ends with 71 catches, 718 yards and is tied-first with seven touchdowns. He’s the third TE in NFL history with five-plus receptions in 12-plus consecutive games.
Point Spread Prediction: Jaguars -3
Jacksonville’s balanced attack and improving defense should overwhelm Arizona’s depleted offense. While McBride will get targets, the absence of Harrison Jr. and Demercado limits the Cardinals severely. The Jaguars’ ability to run with Etienne and Tuten should control clock and wear down Arizona’s defense. Lawrence’s red zone efficiency and Jacksonville’s pass rush should be decisive. Expect the Jaguars to win a relatively close game but cover the short spread.
Cleveland Browns (2-8) at Las Vegas Raiders (2-8)
Kickoff: 4:05 PM ET | Allegiant Stadium | CBS
This matchup between two of the NFL’s worst teams lacks playoff stakes but carries draft positioning implications. The Browns start rookie Shedeur Sanders, who passed for just 47 yards and rushed for 16 in his NFL debut. Running back Quinshon Judkins ranks first among rookies with 620 rushing yards and had 59 last week. Wide receiver Jerry Jeudy has 50-plus yards in all six career games against Las Vegas.
The Browns’ lone star is edge rusher Myles Garrett, who leads the NFL with 15 sacks. His Week 11 performance was historic: five tackles, five TFL and four sacks. Garrett is the first player since 1982 with 12-plus sacks in six consecutive seasons and ranks second for most sacks in a player’s first nine seasons (117.5). Rookie linebacker Carson Schwesinger leads all rookies with 79 tackles and eight TFL.
Las Vegas averages a league-worst 15.5 points per game. Quarterback Geno Smith passed for 238 yards and a touchdown last week. Rookie running back Ashton Jeanty ranks third among rookies with 717 scrimmage yards. Tight end Brock Bowers has 151 receptions in 24 career games—the most by a TE in their first two seasons.
Edge rusher Maxx Crosby leads the NFL with 119 TFL since 2019 and ranks third this season with 14 TFL.
Point Spread Prediction: Raiders -2.5
A coin flip between terrible teams, but the Raiders’ home advantage and Crosby’s dominance provide a slight edge. Sanders’ inexperience in his second career start should lead to mistakes against Crosby and Las Vegas’ pass rush. While Garrett will make plays, the Browns’ offense is too limited. Jeanty and Bowers should provide enough offensive firepower for Las Vegas to grind out an ugly victory. Expect a low-scoring affair with the Raiders winning by a field goal.
Philadelphia Eagles (8-2) at Dallas Cowboys (4-5-1)
Kickoff: 4:25 PM ET | AT&T Stadium | FOX
The NFC East rivalry delivers massive divisional implications. Philadelphia opened 2025 with a 24-20 victory over Dallas and has won four of the past five meetings. Quarterback Jalen Hurts completes 66.9 percent of passes for 1,995 yards with 16 touchdowns and just ONE interception—one of only six QBs all-time with 250-plus attempts and one INT through 10 games. He rushed for two touchdowns in the Week 1 meeting.
Running back Saquon Barkley provides balance with 662 rushing yards, while wide receivers DeVonta Smith (665 yards, 3 TDs) and A.J. Brown (457 yards, 3 TDs) form an elite duo. Tight end Dallas Goedert ranks tied-first among TEs with seven touchdowns.
Philadelphia’s defense allows just 20.1 PPG. Linebacker Zack Baun has six-plus tackles in 10 games (only five players achieved this), while defensive tackle Jordan Davis had three pass deflections last week.
Dallas quarterback Dak Prescott ranks second in the NFL with 21 touchdown passes and completed 75.8 percent for 268 yards and four touchdowns last week. Running back Javonte Williams ranks fifth in the NFL with 809 rushing yards. Wide receiver George Pickens exploded for nine catches, 144 yards and a touchdown, ranking second in the NFL with 908 yards and tied-third with seven touchdowns.
Point Spread Prediction: Eagles -6
Philadelphia’s balanced attack and dominant defense make them clear favorites. While Prescott and Pickens will make plays, the Eagles’ ability to control both lines should be decisive. Hurts’ remarkable ball security (one INT all season) and dual-threat capability create too many problems. The Eagles’ pass rush should generate consistent pressure, and their secondary can limit big plays. Expect Philadelphia to pull away in the fourth quarter and cover while strengthening their NFC East grip.
Atlanta Falcons (3-7) at New Orleans Saints (2-8)
Kickoff: 4:25 PM ET | Caesars Superdome | FOX
This NFC South clash features two disappointing teams. The Saints lead the all-time series 56-55, with the home team winning the past five meetings. Quarterback Kirk Cousins ranks sixth in passing yards (43,229) and touchdowns (288) since 2012. He’s been exceptional at New Orleans with 1,192 yards (298 per game) and seven touchdowns against two INTs for a 99.7 rating in four career Superdome starts.
Running back Bijan Robinson had 143 scrimmage yards (104 rushing, 39 receiving) and two rushing touchdowns last week. He’s one of four backs with 80-plus scrimmage yards in nine-plus games and has dominated New Orleans (100-plus yards in three of four career games).
However, Atlanta suffers a major blow as star wide receiver Drake London is OUT with a knee injury. London ranks fifth in the NFL with 810 receiving yards. Tight end Kyle Pitts (434 yards) must step up significantly. Safety Jessie Bates (775-plus career tackles, 26 INTs since 2018) anchors the defense. The Falcons are also without linebacker Josh Woods and DL Zach Harrison (both OUT).
New Orleans starts rookie Tyler Shough, who completed 70.4 percent for 283 yards and two touchdowns with a 128.9 rating in his second start. Running back Alvin Kamara (115 scrimmage yards in Week 10) is QUESTIONABLE with an ankle injury but expected to play. He needs 66 receiving yards to reach 5,000 rushing/5,000 receiving. Wide receiver Chris Olave had five catches for 104 yards and a touchdown in Week 10.
Point Spread Prediction: Falcons -3
Despite Atlanta’s 3-7 record and London’s absence, they’re the more talented team. Cousins’ historical Superdome success provides confidence, and Robinson’s ground dominance should control the game without London. While Kamara and Olave will make plays, New Orleans’ offense with rookie Shough is too limited. Atlanta’s QB experience advantage should be decisive. Expect the Falcons to lean on Robinson and grind out a low-scoring, ball-control victory that breaks their New Orleans losing streak and covers the short spread.
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