NFL Week 13 predictions, picks: Our specialists face off on prime video games

Completely happy Thanksgiving to you and yours from the CBS Sports activities household. We get a Turkey Day tripleheader on Thursday, because the Detroit Lions host Jordan Love and the Inexperienced Bay Packers, the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs journey to Dallas to tackle the Cowboys, and Joe Burrow makes his return to the sphere towards the Baltimore Ravens.

Elsewhere across the NFL, Shedeur Sanders will make his second NFL begin towards Robert Saleh’s protection because the San Francisco 49ers come to city, the Buffalo Payments look to get again on observe towards the Pittsburgh Steelers, and the New England Patriots host the New York Giants on “Monday Night time Soccer.”

Which groups must you decide in Week 13, and which must you fade? CBS Sports activities writers Jordan Dajani and Jared Dubin are right here to interrupt down the largest video games of the weekend. For readability, traces for these choices have been taken on Nov. 26, through FanDuel Sportsbook, the place new customers can get $300 in bonus bets:

Dajani (Bears +7): I do not wish to assault Chicago sports activities followers, however we are able to all agree the 8-3 Bears are overrated, proper? They’ve received 4 straight video games, every by 5 or fewer factors, and have allowed inferior opponents to stay in video games. HOWEVER, do the Eagles actually should be favored by a landing? This crew hasn’t regarded good in over a month! A.J. Brown is mad concerning the inefficiency on offense, Saquon Barkley admitted he is in a “funk” after which the crew simply tied the most important blown lead (21 factors) by a defending Tremendous Bowl champion all-time! I might be fairly shocked if the Bears received this recreation straight up, however seven factors does really feel like rather a lot. Prediction: Eagles 24, Bears 20

Dubin (Bears +7): Chicago has received 4 in a row to enhance to 8-3, and none of these video games has been determined by greater than 5 factors. The Bears have performed seven one-score video games this 12 months and gone 6-1 in these contests. That is not precisely sustainable, however it’s a signal they’re capable of maintain video games shut and provides themselves an opportunity to win. Given Philadelphia’s offensive struggles, I just like the Bears to maintain this one shut as properly, even when the Eagles finally prevail. Prediction: Eagles 23, Bears 20

Dajani (Browns +5.5): I am unable to imagine I am shopping for into the Shedeur Sanders hype, however right here we go. The son of NFL legend Deion Sanders grew to become the first Browns quarterback to win his first profession begin since Eric Zeier in 1995, and I believe you might make the argument he regarded higher than Dillon Gabriel. Why else would Kevin Stefanski roll with Sanders because the starter transferring ahead? Here is what I am considering: The 49ers protection clearly isn’t as proficient because it has been in years previous on account of accidents, Brock Purdy raised some eyebrows by throwing three first-half interceptions towards the Carolina Panthers on Monday night time after which the Browns have among the best defenses within the NFL. This surroundings will probably be rocking for the house underdog. Prediction: 49ers 17, Browns 13

Dubin (Browns +5.5): The Browns are a considerably totally different — and higher — crew at residence than they’re on the street. Their protection is as ferocious as they arrive, and I count on that they will be capable to maintain the Browns on this recreation. We noticed Brock Purdy throw a pair interceptions beneath strain towards the Panthers on Monday night time, and he is more likely to be beneath significantly extra strain on Sunday towards Myles Garrett and Co.  … Prediction: 49ers 20, Browns 16

Buffalo Payments (-3.5) at Pittsburgh Steelers

Dajani (Payments -3.5): Bear in mind just a few weeks in the past once we have been all questioning if the Steelers have been actually going to blow a 3.5-game result in the Ravens within the AFC North? Effectively, the Steelers blew a 3.5-game to the Ravens within the AFC North. I count on Aaron Rodgers to return this week after fracturing his non-throwing wrist, however I ponder how comfy he’ll be with the harm. The Payments clearly aren’t some Tremendous Bowl contender with this horrific run protection, however I am going to take Josh Allen to bounce again and canopy the unfold within the fourth quarter. Prediction: Payments 23, Steelers 17

Dubin (Payments -3.5): Aaron Rodgers looks like he will begin regardless of a fractured wrist. Is that clever? In all probability not, however he often will get what he needs in these conditions. Might the Steelers run the ball down the Payments’ throats in the event that they load the field and dare Rodgers to beat them down the sphere, the place he is been reluctant to throw? As a result of that is most likely one of the simplest ways to beat the Payments lately. I am unsure I imagine Pittsburgh (averaging 4.0 yards per carry) is supplied to try this. Prediction: Payments 27, Steelers 17

Dajani (Broncos -6.5): The Broncos offense has been inconsistent at occasions, however the Commanders protection ranks second worst within the NFL. The Broncos protection then again leads the league in sacks, quarterback hits, third-down conversion share, red-zone landing share and yards per play. Marcus Mariota has misplaced 4 consecutive begins whereas the Commanders have misplaced six straight. Broncos nation, let’s trip. Prediction: Broncos 23, Commanders 10

Dubin (Broncos -6.5): Washington is probably going not going to have Jayden Daniels for this recreation. Subjecting Marcus Mariota to this hellacious Denver go rush isn’t going to go properly, should you ask me. I do not belief the Denver offense so far as both I or Bo Nix can throw it, however I do belief that protection a complete lot — particularly towards a backup QB. Prediction: Broncos 23, Commanders 13

New York Giants at New England Patriots (-7.5) (MNF)

Dajani (Giants +7.5): I’ve extra questions concerning the Giants than typical getting into this week. How will Jaxson Dart look in his return to the lineup, and the way will this crew bounce again after that deflating loss vs. the Lions that formally eradicated them from playoff rivalry? Plus, will this run protection ever enhance? The Giants rank useless final within the NFL with 157.2 speeding yards allowed per recreation. The Patriots are 7-2 ATS throughout this present nine-game win streak, however 5 wins have come by six factors or fewer. It does not really feel like they’ve actually blown out a lesser crew in over a month. Plus, New England simply misplaced offensive linemen Will Campbell and Jared Wilson to harm. Patriots win, however possibly this recreation is nearer than you assume. Prediction: Patriots 27, Giants 20

Dubin (Patriots -7.5): The Giants may get Jaxson Dart again right here, however I am most likely extra involved about their protection than I’m about their offense. They’re getting clocked on the bottom to the tune of 5.9 (FIVE POINT NINE) yards per carry and simply gave up 200 million yards (roughly) to Jahmyr Gibbs on Sunday. TreVeyon Henderson is not Gibbs, clearly, however he has the flexibility to tear off large chunk beneficial properties. And New England nonetheless has Drake Maye enjoying rather well. Prediction: Patriots 30, Giants 20