104th season, Week 12 preview

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HOU vs. JAX - the Texans got new H.C. DeMeco Ryans his first win as a H.C. with an upset over JAX on the road in Week 3. If the Texans do it again they'll be in first place in the division by virtue of having swept the Jaguars this season.

ATL vs. 'N'awlins' - if the Falcons win on Sunday every team in the N.F.C. South will be under 0.500 after Week 12's action, guaranteed.

the NYG vs. N.E. - these two franchises played a couple of memorable S.B.s against each other within the last 20 years. Good memories because that's not going to happen this year.

CIN vs. PIT - with Joe Burrow out (for the rest of the season) and Kenny Pickett struggling in PIT, this game may go a long way to deciding which (if either) of these teams makes the playoffs this season.

DEN vs. CLE - the Broncos come into this one riding a 4-game winning streak, something that seemed unimaginable when they gave up 70 points to the Dolphins earlier this season. The Browns have won 3 in a row and 5 out of 6 and need to win to try to keep pace with BAL in the division.

PHI vs. BUF - Last year's N.F.C. champions vs. a team that harbored S.B. dreams going into last season but that has been hit by the injury bug and is struggling, of late, this season. The smart money's on PHI in this one.

the LVR vs. K.C. - the Chiefs' problems on offense are real and the Raiders put up a fight last week before falling to the A.F.C. East leaders on the road. Can the Raiders hand the Chiefs their 2nd straight loss?

the LAC vs. BAL (Sunday night) - the Chargers are as unpredictable as ever while the Ravens appear to be the class of the A.F.C. North if not the entire A.F.C. The Ravens look to maintain their lead in their division on this trip to the west coast.

MIN vs. CHI (Monday night) - the Vikings had their 5-game winning streak broken in Week 11 (just barely) while 'Da Bears' just keep struggling. On paper this appears to be a bit of a mismatch but with division rivalry games you just never know.

[Brian wolf]

Just think, if Philly doesnt make a damn 59 yard FG, the Bills win and Allen gets all the monday overreaction instead of Hurts, though Allen still turns over the ball alot.

If I were the Steelers, I would bench Diontae Johnson, who looks like another Antonio Brown without the HOF statistics. His game yesterday was ridiculous, despite a long catch ...

Yep, Tepper fires another HC and the special teams coach-turned interim coach, fires the RB and QB coaches ... What a situation for Bryce Young to play in but the guy seems too small for me, despite a strong arm. Maybe he will improve like Hurts did for Philly ...

Now that Russ is finally cookin again with Denver, he needs to just focus on the next game and improving and not getting caught up in vocally, proving doubters wrong. The Broncos still have a long ways to go, while giving young players more experience.

Maybe the Falcons can finally unleash Robinson with their season on the line. He should have been utilized more previously but with Ridder having a tough first season as starter, might as well give him 30+ touches a game. The defense needs more rest to be affective with a division up-for-grabs ...

[ChrisBabcock]

Yep, Tepper fires another HC

Frank Reich has now been fired mid season in back to back seasons. I wonder if that has happened to an NFL head coach before.