Week 12 NFL schedule: Point spreads, betting lines, picks, predictions for every game

We're now officially coming down the stretch of the NFL season.

With game-by-game surprises, weekly power rankings continue to shift the on-field product.

Welcome to Week 12 of the 2017 NFL season.

With a new week, we get a few things: Fantasy football, cheering on your favorite team, and, of course, taking a peek at the spreads in order to make sure you're on the right side of every outcome.

Consider this a one-stop shop guide to picking every (or at least the majority) game correctly.

Minnesota Vikings (-3) at Detroit Lions

Thursday, Nov. 23, 12:30 p.m. EST

There's a reason Minnesota is a three-point road favorite. Outside of quarterback, the Vikings are better in every area. THE PICK: Vikings.

Los Angeles Chargers at Dallas Cowboys (-1)

Thursday, Nov. 23, 4:30 p.m. EST

Loser goes home game! As we come down the stretch of the season, more of these games will emerge. The winner of this will have a playoff pulse, while the loser will be in big trouble. THE PICK: Cowboys.

New York Giants at Washington Redskins (-7.5)

Thursday, Nov. 23, 8:30 p.m. EST

Don't be fooled by one week of action. The Giants are still really bad. The Redskins have faced the toughest schedule in the NFL and are better than a 4-6 record indicates. This will get ugly in the second half. THE PICK: Redskins.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Atlanta Falcons (-9.5)

Sunday, Nov. 26, 1:00 p.m. EST

Here come the Falcons. With wins over all the NFC wild card contenders, the inside track back to the playoffs resides with this team. THE PICK: Falcons.

Cleveland Browns at Cincinnati Bengals (-8.5)

Sunday, Nov. 26, 1:00 p.m. EST

The Bengals have been quietly competitive since starting 0-3. Meanwhile, the Browns are 1-25 since passing on Carson Wentz. THE PICK: Bengals.

Tennessee Titans (-3.5) at Indianapolis Colts

Sunday, Nov. 26, 1:00 p.m. EST

The good for Tennessee: 10 days to prepare for this game. The bad: The Colts, off a bye, had 14 to get ready. THE PICK: Colts.

Buffalo Bills at Kansas City Chiefs (-10)

Sunday, Nov. 26, 1:00 p.m. EST

It's hard to remember seeing a team botch a quarterback switch worse than the Bills did in Week 11. This week, it won't matter who's under center vs. an angry Chiefs team. THE PICK: Chiefs.

Miami Dolphins at New England Patriots (-16)

Sunday, Nov. 26, 1:00 p.m. EST

Miami went from playoff team in 2016 to 16-point underdogs this week. In the NFL, life comes at you fast. THE PICK: Dolphins.

Carolina Panthers (-4.5) at New York Jets

Sunday, Nov. 26, 1:00 p.m. EST

Something about the Panthers makes it hard for me to buy in. The Jets have been game in many contests this year. Take the points, but get ready for a big upset. THE PICK: Jets.

Chicago Bears at Philadelphia Eagles (-13.5)

Sunday, Nov. 26, 1:00 p.m. EST

The best team in the NFL resides in Philadelphia. Even if the Bears keep it close, the Eagles are capable of turning any game into a rout. THE PICK: Eagles.

New Orleans Saints at Los Angeles Rams (-2.5)

Sunday, Nov. 26, 4:05 p.m. EST

This is a fun litmus test. For the Saints, we'll see if the win streak can hit nine in a row. For the Rams, a chance at redemption after last week's loss to the Vikings. THE PICK: Rams.

Seattle Seahawks (-6.5) at San Francisco 49ers

Sunday, Nov. 26, 4:05 p.m. EST

This isn't your typical Seahawks team. Luckily a bad 49ers team starting a rookie quarterback will provide cover this week. THE PICK: Seahawks.

Power rankings

Jacksonville Jaguars (-4.5) at Arizona Cardinals

Sunday, Nov. 26, 4:25 p.m. EST

Jacksonville is going to do two things every week: Run the ball and play dominant defense. It's like watching a late-90s juggernaut emerge all over again. THE PICK: Jaguars.

Denver Broncos at Oakland Raiders (-5)

Sunday, Nov. 26, 4:25 p.m. EST

It's hard to feel confident laying five points with a poor Raiders team, but Paxton Lynch retaking the Denver quarterback job doesn't change this reality. THE PICK: Broncos.

Green Bay Packers at Pittsburgh Steelers

Sunday, Nov. 26, 8:30 p.m. EST

If Aaron Rodgers was healthy, this would profile as must-watch television on Sunday night. Now? Not so much. THE PICK: Steelers.

Houston Texans at Baltimore Ravens (-7)

Monday, Nov. 27, 8:30 p.m. EST

The Ravens have already recorded three shutouts this season. Make it four with a win on Monday night. THE PICK: Ravens.

Last week: 9-4-1

Season: 83-71-6

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