Vikings at Titans (+6½)
Minnesota safety Cam Bynum tried to break the Internet last Sunday with his post-interception salute to the infamous Olympic breakdancer Raygun. The Australian sensation profusely thanked Bynum for generously extending her Fifteen Minutes of Fame all the way up to 16½.
Pick: Vikings by 7

Camryn Bynum #24 of the Minnesota Vikings celebrates with teammates after his interception against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the fourth quarter at EverBank Stadium on Nov. 10, 2024 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images)

Jaguars at Lions (-13½)
The NFC-leading Lions rallied to win last Sunday night in Houston despite quarterback Jared Goff’s five interceptions. Observers said it was the most putrid performance they had seen by a victor since Election Day.
Pick: Lions by 21

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) reacts against the Houston Texans in the first quarter during an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov 10, 2024 in Houston. The Lions defeated the Texans 26-23. (AP Photo/Maria Lysaker)

Raiders at Dolphins (-7½)
Former Dolphins safety DeShon Elliott raised eyebrows this week by saying his old team in Miami is “soft as (expletive).” The slur was hotly disputed by experts who said it was a grave insult to (expletive).
Pick: Dolphins by 7

Miami Dolphins safety DeShon Elliott (21) intercepts a pass in the end zone during the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Browns at Saints (-1½)
Cleveland is all abuzz about their Cavaliers who won their first 13 games of the NBA season. It’s the most surprising streak in that town since Deshaun Watson went 13 weeks without facing a new harassment allegation.
Pick: Saints by 3

Brandin Podziemski #2 of the Golden State Warriors guards Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers during the first half at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on Nov. 08, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

Colts at Jets (-3½)
ESPN’s Pat McAfee harshly criticized the culture of the Colts, for whom he punted for eight seasons. Analysts believe this is the first time the words “Pat McAfee” and “culture” have been used in the same sentence.
Pick: Colts by 3

Pat McAfee attends SiriusXM’s “Busted Open” celebrating 10th Anniversary In New York City on the eve of WrestleMania 35 on April 6, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images for SiriusXM)

Chiefs at Bills (-2½)
Kansas City saved its unbeaten season with a blocked field goal on the final play against Denver. The finish was so stunning that Chiefs superfan Taylor Swift briefly stopped posing for fans in the window of her luxury box.
Pick: Bills by 7

Taylor Swift celebrates with fans during the AFC Wild Card Playoffs between the Miami Dolphins and the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on Jan. 13, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Falcons at Broncos (-1½)
Denver coach Sean Payton accepted responsibility for its last-second loss to the Chiefs. However, he is going to wait until the end of the season before putting a bounty on himself.
Pick: Broncos by 3

Denver Broncos place kicker Wil Lutz (3) tries a field goal attempt, which was blocked, and then recovered by Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Joshua Williams (2) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024 in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs defeated the Broncos, 16-14. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)

Packers at Bears (+6½)
Chicago offensive coordinator Shane Waldron was summarily fired on Tuesday thanks to the Bears’ pathetic performances of late. In retrospect, it’s obvious that Waldron was almost as unqualified as Matt Gaetz, Pete Hegseth or Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Pick: Packers by 3

Offensive coordinator Shane Waldron of the Chicago Bears looks on during the second half against the New England Patriots at Soldier Field on Nov. 10, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)

Seahawks at 49ers (-6½)
San Francisco’s Deebo Samuel caught flak last Sunday after he started a sideline shoving match after kicker Jake Moody missed three field goals. Samuel is now deemed as such a bad teammate that he’s gotten a new nickname: Aaron Rodgers.
Pick: 49ers by 3

Deebo Samuel Sr. #1 of the San Francisco 49ers warms up prior to the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on Nov. 10, 2024 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Texans at Cowboys (+7½)
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones insists that he won’t start using curtains on his stadium’s west side after star wide receiver CeeDee Lamb complained about the blinding sunsets. Jones obviously loves the way the sun adds a special glow to his dumpster fire.
Pick: Texans by 21

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb runs past a pass thrown into the end zone by quarterback Cooper Rush as Philadelphia Eagles’ Cooper DeJean (33) and Jake Ferguson (87) look on in the first half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter)

Other games

Rams at Patriots (+5½):
Pick: Rams by 3

Ravens at Steelers (+3½)
Pick: Ravens by 7

Bengals at Chargers (-1½):
Pick: Chargers by 3

Justin Herbert #10 of the Los Angeles Chargers cuts back on Kenneth Murray Jr. #56 of the Tennessee Titans during a 27-17 win over the Titans at SoFi Stadium on Nov. 10, 2024 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Bye week
Giants, Cardinals, Buccaneers, Panthers

Record

Week 10
9-5 straight up
7-7 vs. spread

Season
100-52 straight up (.658)
84-68 vs. spread (.553)

All-time (2003-24)
3731-2072-14 straight up (.643)
2844-2827-144 vs spread (.501)

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