Per Pro Football Reference, home playoff underdogs of four or more points are 10-0 vs. the spread over the last 50 years. The Patriots aren’t playing against history, obviously, but I do think the Broncos’ defense can keep it close. And Stidham will be rusty, obviously, but he can’t be worse than C.J. Stroud was last week.

Thanksgiving is almost upon us, and this year's slate is as strong as any in recent memory, starting with Packers-Lions in a pivotal NFC North battle at 1 p.m. (all times ET). This year's Turkey Day tripleheader also features two AFC matchups with ...

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The Detroit Lions were a machine last season. They went 15-2. We've seen that level from them this season too, but it hasn't stuck. The Lions have switched between looking like a Super Bowl contender and a team that could miss the playoffs. They needed a ...

The NFL schedule over the week of Thanksgiving has traditionally featured a feast of football. The 2025 season upholds that tradition, with a slate full of appetizing games for even casual fans to consume. Who will win the games on the NFL Week 13 schedule ...

I’m giving two picks for each game: One is which team I predict to win outright, the other is which team I predict will cover the point spread. Each pick has a confidence level of 1-10, with 10 being the most confident. For more information on the pick methodology, check out the Week 1 edition of this series.

NFL Playoff picks straight-up and against the spread for every Divisional Round game.