Along with a complete list of odds for Week 12 in the NFL, here are quick-hit previews for the marquee matchups.
Patriots at Saints, Monday, November 30
The Saints don’t have to prove anything to anyone because their record speaks for itself. That said, a win over the Patriots on Monday night will go a long ways in proving that they’re a Super Bowl contender. New Orleans has the best team in the NFC, but how does it stack up to one of the best that the AFC has to offer? The matchup between Bill Belichick vs. Sean Payton is going to be terrific.
Colts at Texans, Sunday, November 29
The Texans need a victory this weekend to keep their postseason hopes alive, while the Colts are eyeing a perfect season. In Houston over the past three years, the Colts only have a combined scoring edge of 85-78. Indy is 14-1 against the Texans in their history together, but the games have been tight at Reliant Stadium. Can the Texans rise to the challenge and finally knock off their AFC South rivals?
Steelers at Ravens, Sunday, November 29
The news surrounding this game is whether or not Ben Roethlisberger will play after suffering concussion-like symptoms in Pittsburgh’s loss to Kansas City last Sunday. At 6-4, the Steelers need a win and that means Big Ben needs to be in the lineup. Another loss would put them behind the 8-ball in terms of the playoffs, especially considering they play in a tight AFC race. Same goes for Baltimore, which would drop to 5-6 with a loss.
2009 NFL Week 12 Point Spreads
Thursday, November 26
Packers –11
Lions +11
Raiders +14
Cowboys –14
Giants –6
Broncos +6
Sunday, November 29
Colts –3
Texans +3
Browns +14
Bengals –14
Bears +11
Vikings –11
Redskins +9
Eagles –9
Dolphins –3
Bills +3
Cardinals –1
Titans +1
Seahawks –3
Rams +3
Buccaneers +12.5
Falcons –12.5
Jaguars +3
49ers –3
Chiefs +13.5
Chargers –13.5
Steelers N/A
Ravens N/A
Monday, November 30
Patriots +3
Saints –3
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