Move the Sticks: Breaking down the big Week 12 games
Week 12 of the NFL season is upon us, and there are some huge matchups on the schedule. Here’s a breakdown of the biggest games and what to watch for:
Kansas City Chiefs at Cincinnati Bengals (Sunday Night Football)
The Chiefs and Bengals are two of the most explosive offenses in the NFL, so this game is sure to be a shootout. Patrick Mahomes and Joe Burrow are both playing at an MVP level, and they have plenty of weapons to work with. The Chiefs have Tyreek Hill, Travis Kelce, and Mecole Hardman, while the Bengals have Ja’Marr Chase, Tee Higgins, and Tyler Boyd. This game could easily go over 50 points, so be prepared for a lot of fireworks.
Buffalo Bills at New Orleans Saints
The Bills are the best team in the AFC, and they’ll be looking to continue their dominance against the Saints. Josh Allen is having another MVP-caliber season, and he has a great supporting cast in Stefon Diggs, Gabriel Davis, and Dawson Knox. The Saints are a tough opponent, but they’re not as strong as they used to be. If the Bills can get pressure on Jameis Winston and force him into mistakes, they should be able to win this game.
Dallas Cowboys at Las Vegas Raiders
The Cowboys are coming off a disappointing loss to the Chiefs, but they’ll be looking to get back on track against the Raiders. Dak Prescott is still playing at a high level, and he has a lot of weapons to work with in CeeDee Lamb, Amari Cooper, and Michael Gallup. The Raiders have a good defense, but they’re not as strong as they used to be. If the Cowboys can protect Prescott and give him time to throw, they should be able to win this game.
Green Bay Packers at Los Angeles Rams
The Packers and Rams are two of the most storied franchises in the NFL, and this game is sure to be a classic. Aaron Rodgers is still playing at a high level, and he has a lot of weapons to work with in Davante Adams, Marquez Valdes-Scantling, and Allen Lazard. The Rams have a great defense, but they’re not as strong as they used to be. If the Packers can protect Rodgers and give him time to throw, they should be able to win this game.
Baltimore Ravens at Cleveland Browns
The Ravens and Browns are two of the most physical teams in the NFL, so this game is sure to be a slugfest. Lamar Jackson is still playing at a high level, and he has a lot of weapons to work with in Marquise Brown, Mark Andrews, and Rashod Bateman. The Browns have a great defense, but they’re not as strong as they used to be. If the Ravens can control the line of scrimmage and run the ball effectively, they should be able to win this game.
Other notable games:
- Pittsburgh Steelers at Indianapolis Colts
- Tennessee Titans at New England Patriots
- Seattle Seahawks at Washington Football Team
- Los Angeles Chargers at Denver Broncos
- Arizona Cardinals at Chicago Bears
These are just a few of the big games on the schedule for Week 12 of the NFL season. Be sure to tune in and watch all the action!