Chiefs at Packers (+6½)

Kansas City tight end Travis Kelce has taken to openly flirting with gal pal Taylor Swift through social media posts. It’s now apparent that the Chiefs’ star is rapidly becoming the most obnoxiously overexposed NFL star … not counting the Packers’ previous quarterback. Pick: Chiefs by 7

Taylor Swift performs on stage during The Eras Tour at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Friday, July 28, 2023. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)

49ers at Eagles (+2½)

Former Niners hall of famer Deion Sanders has been named Sports Illustrated’s Sportsperson of the Year. The Colorado coach, who led the Buffaloes to a 4-8 record, was picked by SI’s panel of artificial intelligence experts consisting of young white male with blue eyes, middle aged brown male with bald spot and elderly black female with bifocals.
Pick: 49ers by 3

FILE – Colorado head coach Deion Sanders looks on in the first half of the team’s spring practice NCAA college football game, April 22, 2023, in Boulder, Colo. Sanders is scheduled to undergo surgery Friday, June 23, for a blood clot in each leg, the University of Colorado football coach revealed in a video he posted. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

Dolphins at Commanders (+9½)

Miami’s Javon Holland made history on Black Friday by intercepting a desperation Jets pass on the final play before halftime and returning it 99 yards for a back-breaking touchdown. The “Hell Mary” is clearly the saddest. most embarrassing moment experienced by Jets fans in at least a week.
Pick: Dolphins by 10

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – NOVEMBER 24: Jevon Holland #8 of the Miami Dolphins scores a 99 yard touchdown off of an interception thrown by Tim Boyle #7 of the New York Jets during the second quarter in the game at MetLife Stadium on November 24, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

Broncos at Texans (-3½)

Sean Payton’s Broncos defense has come a long way since giving up a record 70 points in Miami two months ago. Denver’s D is doing so well the coach is getting ready to initiate a whole new set of bounties.
Pick: Texans by 1

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI – OCTOBER 12: Head coach Sean Payton of the Denver Broncos looks on during the first quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on October 12, 2023 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images)

Lions at Saints (+3½)

Detroit suffered its annual Thanksgiving embarrassment when the first-place Lions were knocked off by NFC North rival Green Bay. The Lions’ holiday performance was almost as unwatchable as Jack Harlow’s halftime show.
Pick: Lions by 7

DETROIT, MICHIGAN – NOVEMBER 23: Artist Jack Harlow performs during halftime of a game between the Green Bay Packers and Detroit Lions at Ford Field on November 23, 2023 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Falcons at Jets (+3½)

Rap star Ludacris made headlines by descending from the ceiling before last Sunday’s game in Atlanta. The stunt reminded fans just how ludicrous it is that the 5-6 Falcons are in first place in the motley NFC South.
Pick: Falcons by 7

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – NOVEMBER 26: Ludacris performs during the game between the New Orleans Saints and Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on November 26, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Cardinals at Steelers (-5½)

Pittsburgh receiver Diontae Johnson has apologized to teammates and fans for a perceived lack of effort in last Sunday’s game. Sports fans usually see such a level of lazy disinterest only when watching load-managing NBA teams.
Pick: Steelers by 7

CINCINNATI, OHIO – NOVEMBER 26: Diontae Johnson #18 of the Pittsburgh Steelers works to keep possession of the ball during the first quarter of a game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium on November 26, 2023 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Chargers at Patriots (+5½)

Los Angeles coach Brandon Staley lauded star linebacker Khalil Mack, saying “You’re witnessing one of the most special players that you guys have ever watched.” That’s noteworthy praise coming from one of the least special coaches that you guys have ever watched.
Pick: Chargers by 11

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN – NOVEMBER 19: Jordan Love #10 of the Green Bay Packers is stripped of the ball by Khalil Mack #52 of the Los Angeles Chargers during a game at Lambeau Field on November 19, 2023 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Packers defeated the Chargers 23-20. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

Panthers at Buccaneers (-5½)

Panthers owner David Tepper has fired yet another coach, dumping Frank Reich after the Panthers’ 1-10 start. Reich will be replaced once they can dredge up somebody that is clueless enough to agree to go work for David Tepper.
Pick: Buccaneers by 7

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – DECEMBER 11: Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper is seen on the sideline prior to the game against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field on December 11, 2022 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Jane Gershovich/Getty Images)

Other games

Browns at Rams (-4½):
Pick: Rams by 3

Colts at Titans (+2½):
Pick: Colts by 3

Bengals at Jaguars (-8½):
Pick: Jaguars by 14

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – NOVEMBER 26: Gardner Minshew #10 of the Indianapolis Colts celebrates after scoring a rushing touchdown in the second quarter of the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Lucas Oil Stadium on November 26, 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Byes

Vikings, Bears, Giants, Bills, Ravens, Raiders

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – NOVEMBER 27: Joshua Dobbs #15 of the Minnesota Vikings listens for a play call during the second quarter against the Chicago Bears at U.S. Bank Stadium on November 27, 2023 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty Images)

Record

Week 11
9-7 straight up
10-6 vs. spread

Season
110-70 straight up (.611)
96-84 vs. spread (.533)

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – NOVEMBER 27: Cairo Santos #8 of the Chicago Bears celebrates with teammates after kicking the game-winning field goal to defeat the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium on November 27, 2023 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)

You can hear Kevin Cusick on Wednesdays on Bob Sansevere’s “BS Show” podcast on iTunes. You can follow Kevin on Twitter — @theloopnow. He can be reached at kcusick@pioneerpress.com.

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