Vikings at Bears (+3½)
The Vikings improved to 8-2 last Sunday despite giving up a 98-yard touchdown pass from the Titans’ talent-free quarterback Will Levis. That score by NIck Westbrook-Ikhine was the weekend’s second-biggest viral sensation, trailing only Mike Tyson’s bare buttocks.
Pick: Bears by 3

Mike Tyson fights during LIVE On Netflix: Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson at AT&T Stadium on Nov. 15, 2024 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images for Netflix © 2024)

Chiefs at Panthers (+11½)
Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs’ unbeaten run ended last Sunday with their loss to the Bills in Buffalo. Kansas City fans were shocked by the result because the Des Moines Register predicted they’d win by four points.
Pick: Chiefs by 14

Ed Oliver #91 of the Buffalo Bills hits Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs after the throw during the first quarter at Highmark Stadium on Nov. 17, 2024 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Timothy T Ludwig/Getty Images)

Lions at Colts (+7½)
Indianapolis rallied late to beat the Jets in Week 11, sinking Aaron Rodgers to a career-worst 3-8. The 40-year-old quarterback looked so far over the hill that, moments after the loss to the Colts, he received an offer to box Jake Paul.
Pick: Lions by 11

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) is tripped up on fourth down against the Indianapolis Colts during the second quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Eagles at Rams (+2½)
The Rams have been surging since Puka Nacua returned to the lineup for Los Angeles. Rams fans are thrilled to see No. 17 back in the lineup even though, for most Americans, that number reminds them of Matt Gaetz.
Pick: Rams by 3

Puka Nacua #17 of the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on Nov. 11, 2024 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Titans at Texans (-8½)
The NFL has announced that Beyonce will perform at halftime of the Netflix broadcast of the Texans’ Christmas showdown against Baltimore. The game is expected to set a world record for frozen screens.
Pick: Texans by 11

Beyonce (R) performs onstage during the Pepsi Super Bowl 50 Halftime Show at Levi’s Stadium on Feb. 7, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Matt Cowan/Getty Images)

Ravens at Chargers (+2½)
The Chargers rallied to beat Cincinnati in the final seconds last Sunday night in suburban Los Angeles. The result was especially disappointing for the 60,000 Bengals fans in attendance.
Pick: Ravens by 3

J.K. Dobbins #27 of the Los Angeles Chargers dives into the end zone past Josh Newton #28 of the Cincinnati Bengals to score the go-ahead touchdown during the fourth quarter at SoFi Stadium on Nov. 17, 2024 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

49ers at Packers (-2½)
The Niners lost to Seattle in the final seconds after Nick Bosa was sidelined by a hip injury. San Fran coaches knew they had to get their star pass rusher out of the game when he started shuffling like Joe Biden.
Pick: Packers by 3

Nick Bosa #97 of the San Francisco 49ers limps off the field /in the third quarter of a game against the Seattle Seahawks at Levi’s Stadium on Nov. 17, 2024 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)

Buccaneers at Giants (+5½)
Big Blue finally made a quarterback change, with Tommy DeVito replacing Daniel Jones. It will be a big change for DeVito, as he’s going to have to cut back on the nights he spends selling autographs in Jersey bowling alleys.
Pick: Buccaneers by 7

Sports agent Sean Stellato, left, who represents New York Giants quarterback Tommy DeVito, center, wears a green outfit from the Italian American Sports Hall of Fame before an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)

Broncos at Raiders (+5½)
Las Vegas tight end Brock Bowers raised eyebrows by doing the Donald Trump dance after scoring a touchdown in Miami. Close analysis of Bowers’ moves indicate the standout rookie may have already taken too many concussive blows to the head.
Pick: Broncos by 7

Jakobi Meyers #16 and Brock Bowers #89 of the Las Vegas Raiders celebrate with teammates after Bowers’ receiving touchdown in the third quarter of a game at Hard Rock Stadium on Nov. 17, 2024 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images)

Cowboys at Commanders (-10½)
An estimated 80 million Americans are traveling for Thanksgiving next week. While their modes of transportation vary greatly, they all share a common enjoyment watching the Cowboys’ dumpster fire.
Pick: Commanders by 7

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones speaks to reporters following an NFL football game between the Cowboys and the Houston Texans, Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, in Arlington, Texas. The Texans won 34-10. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Other games

Patriots at Dolphins (-7½):
Pick: Dolphins by 7

Cardinals at Seahawks (-1½):
Pick: Cardinals by 3

Kyler Murray #1 of the Arizona Cardinals scores a touchdown past Sauce Gardner #1 of the New York Jets in the third quarter at State Farm Stadium on Nov. 10, 2024 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images)

Bye week

Bills, Jets, Bengals, Falcons, Saints, Jaguars

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) breaks free from Pittsburgh Steelers safety Damontae Kazee (23) to carry the ball for a touchdown during the second quarter of an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Monday, Jan. 15, 2024, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Record

Week 11
12-2 straight up
11-3 vs. spread

Season
112-54 straight up (.675)
95-71 vs. spread (.572)

All-time (2003-24)
3743-2074-14 straight up (.643)
2855-2832-144 vs spread (.502)

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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