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Prisco Picks: Week 12

 
 
 
CBSSports.com Senior Writer Pete Prisco predicts the score of each NFL game every week.
 
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Thursday, Nov. 24, 2011
Green Bay Packers 27, Detroit Lions 15
41Get ready for a fun shootout. Both of these teams can score, and both defenses have issues. This is a game where both teams get over 30. The problem is the Packers might go to 40. They stay unbeaten with another impressive game for Aaron Rodgers.
Result: Green Bay Packers 27, Detroit Lions 15
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Miami Dolphins 19, Dallas Cowboys 20
23The Dolphins have won three consecutive games, but none of those teams were the caliber of the Cowboys. Tony Romo is great in the month of November and hasn't thrown a pick in three games. He continues his hot hand here, but something tells me the Dolphins play it tight.
Result: Dallas Cowboys 20, Miami Dolphins 19
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San Francisco 49ers 6, Baltimore Ravens 16
21This is the Harbaugh Brothers Bowl, matching coaches Jim vs. John. Expect a lot of intensity from both sides. The 49ers are actually the better defense in this game, which can't sit well with the Ravens. I think the Baltimore defense shows up big here. Neither team will run, although both will try. That puts it on the quarterbacks. I'll take Joe Flacco in that battle.
Result: Baltimore Ravens 16, San Francisco 49ers 6
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Sunday, Nov. 27, 2011
Minnesota Vikings 14, Atlanta Falcons 24
30The Falcons used the up-tempo offense last week to beat the Titans, so expect more of it here. The Vikings will be without Adrian Peterson, which will put more pressure on Christian Ponder. This is a tough spot for a rookie on the road. That shows up. Falcons win big.
Result: Atlanta Falcons 24, Minnesota Vikings 14
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Cleveland Browns 20, Cincinnati Bengals 23
26The Bengals showed well against the two heavy-hitters of the AFC North the past two weeks and will take out those two losses on the Browns. The Browns are limited on offense, and the Bengals are tough on defense. The Bengals keep their playoff hopes moving forward.
Result: Cincinnati Bengals 23, Cleveland Browns 20
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Carolina Panthers 27, Indianapolis Colts 19
23Aside from seeing Cam Newton, how would you like to have tickets to this one? The Colts are coming off a bye trying to get their first victory, while the Panthers are playing consecutive road games. That helps the Colts. But they are so bad on offense. Even so, I get the idea the Colts can compete. Carolina isn't good on the road. Colts will pull off the upset.
Result: Indianapolis Colts 19, Carolina Panthers 27
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Houston Texans 20, Jacksonville Jaguars 13
24This will be Matt Leinart starting for the Texans against a good defense. Houston has to get the running game going to take the heat off of him. But the matchup that decides this is the Texans' top-ranked defense against the struggling Jacksonville offense. Houston gets the better of it.
Result: Houston Texans 20, Jacksonville Jaguars 13
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Buffalo Bills 24, NY Jets 28
27This is an elimination game of sorts. The loser goes to 5-6 and is likely out of the playoff race. The Jets beat up on the Bills earlier this month. It won't be that bad, but Buffalo is hurting and not playing well. Jets are also more rested after playing on a Thursday.
Result: NY Jets 28, Buffalo Bills 24
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Arizona Cardinals 23, St. Louis Rams 20
14This is the dog game of the week. First one to 10 wins. Both offenses have major issues. But the Cardinals are playing a third consecutive road game. That shows up. Rams take it in a tight one.
Result: St. Louis Rams 20, Arizona Cardinals 23
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers 17, Tennessee Titans 23
27This is Caleb Hanie starting for the Bears. What a big break for the Raiders. Hanie is smart, but this is a tough spot to make your first NFL start. Look for the Raiders to play a lot of man and load up to stop Matt Forte. And they will.
Result: Tennessee Titans 23, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 17
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Chicago Bears 20, Oakland Raiders 25
20This is Caleb Hanie starting for the Bears. What a big break for the Raiders. Hanie is smart, but this is a tough spot to make your first NFL start. Look for the Raiders to play a lot of man and load up to stop Matt Forte. And they will.
Result: Oakland Raiders 25, Chicago Bears 20
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Washington Redskins 23, Seattle Seahawks 17
21This is a long trip for a Washington team that isn't playing for anything. Seattle is playing well, especially on defense. Two weeks ago, they handled the Ravens at home and they will do the same to a Redskins offense that doesn't scare anyone down the field. Seattle gets to 5-6.
Result: Seattle Seahawks 17, Washington Redskins 23
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Denver Broncos 16, San Diego Chargers 13
27Tim Tebow will try and up his record to 5-1 as a starter, while the Chargers will be trying to end a five-game losing streak. San Diego is the better team and that shows up here. The Broncos don't do enough on offense, even against a San Diego defense that is struggling. Philip Rivers has a good day.
Result: San Diego Chargers 13, Denver Broncos 16
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New England Patriots 38, Philadelphia Eagles 20
33This shapes up as a high-scoring game. The Eagles have the speed to hurt the Patriots down the field. The Patriots can score on anybody. Philadelphia is the desperate team, but it's hard to go against Tom Brady after seeing John Skelton beat the Eagles here two weeks ago.
Result: New England Patriots 38, Philadelphia Eagles 20
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Pittsburgh Steelers 13, Kansas City Chiefs 9
28The Chiefs scored three points against a Patriots defense that has trouble stopping almost everybody. Now Tyler Palko gets to face the Steelers? This has mismatch written all over it, especially with the Steelers coming off a bye. They abuse the Chiefs.
Result: Pittsburgh Steelers 13, Kansas City Chiefs 9
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Monday, Nov. 28, 2011
NY Giants 24, New Orleans Saints 49
31The Giants did little last week against the Eagles to think they can compete here. But I think they do. Tom Coughlin is good at getting his team up off the deck. They have the pass rushers to bother Drew Brees. And they can keep up with Eli Manning. Saints take a close one.
Result: New Orleans Saints 49, NY Giants 24
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