Brothers John (Head Coach for Baltimore) and Jim (L.A. Chargers Head Coach) have done this before in the NFL, but it's been nearly twelve years since the last time. The Ravens beat the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl 47 and also in the 2011 regular season (Thanksgiving night time game), the Ravens also won (16-6) so John is undefeated against Jim. The Chargers have been surging, winners of four straight games, including a thriller last Sunday night against the Cincinnati Bengals. The Ravens are coming off an 18-16 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers last week and need this one to stay competitive in the AFC North division race.
Both teams play solid defense, although it's been the Chargers D being better this season and they have allowed the least amount of points in league play. Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson will be looking to get back on track after last week's debacle against the Steelers. Chargers QB Justin Herbert has been steady all season long, throwing for 13 touchdowns with only one interception. This one could go down to the wire, but the Ravens need it more and should get the road win as long as they win the turnover battle.
The Sunday night game features the Philadelphia Eagles facing the Los Angeles Rams (also in L.A.) and they have won six consecutive games and stand at 8-2 this season. The Rams (5-5) beat the New England Patriots last Sunday and both wide receivers (Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua) had huge games, combining for three touchdowns. The Eagles rely on running back Saquon Barkley and he has delivered big time so far and if he has a big game against the Rams, Philly should run their winning streak to seven games. This game likely will be a tight one.
The battle for a share of first place in the NFC West takes place in the Great Northwest as the Seattle Seahawks (5-5) host the Arizona Cardinals (6-4 and coming off their bye week) in what should be a good tilt. The Seahawks roared back last week and beat the San Francisco 49ers with QB Geno Smith scoring the winning touchdown in the final 12 seconds. The Seattle defense has been improving as the season goes on and the Cardinals have also played steady on the defensive side in recent weeks. Seahawks at home rate the edge, but do not count out Cards QB Kyler Murray and company.
The rest of the NFL action for Week Twelve follows up in the capsule style format and the Heftyinfo picks as well.
Kansas City (9-1) at Carolina (3-7) - Chiefs roll !
Minnesota (8-2) at Chicago (4-6) - The Bears always battle the Vikings tough and this one should be a good one in Soldier Field.
Tennessee (2-8) at Houston (7-4) - The old Houston (Oilers) team playing at the current Houston team (Texans) in what could be a decent game. Take the Texans.
Detroit (9-1) at Indianapolis (5-6) - The Lions should get another win, but the Colts will battle them.
New England (3-8) at Miami (4-6) - The Dolphins going for their third straight win and the Patriots are playing out the string.
Tampa Bay (4-6) at N.Y. Giants (2-8) - It's Tommy DeVito time for the Giants after former QB Daniel Jones was cut from the team. Take the Buccaneers.
Dallas (3-7) at Washington (7-4) - This game lacks the luster it once had . . . But the Commanders should win this one.
Denver (6-5) at Las Vegas (2-8) - Will the Raiders win another game the rest of this season?
San Francisco (5-5) at Green Bay (7-3) - The Packers should get the win here, especially with the 49ers missing so many players, now including starting QB Brock Purdy.
The Heftyinfo picks for Week Twelve . . . . . . . . . . . . (Home team is listed in bold; Lock of the Week is listed in BOLD CAPS)
Pittsburgh over Cleveland
KANSAS CITY over Carolina
Chicago over Minnesota
Houston over Tennessee
Detroit over Indianapolis
Miami over New England
Tampa Bay over N.Y. Giants
Washington over Dallas
Denver over Las Vegas
Green Bay over San Francisco
Seattle over Arizona
L.A. Rams over Philadelphia
Baltimore over L.A. Chargers
Last Week's Record - 11-3
SEASON RECORD - 110-56
Lock of the Week Record - 8-3
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