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Five bold predictions for Week 12 of the NFL season.
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Every Sunday morning, I will make five bold predictions regarding the upcoming NFL games. Each time I get one incorrect, $10 is added to the money pot. At the end of the 18-week regular season, that pool of cash will be spent on gifts for random Glass Slipper subscribers. I hope you have a lot of fun rooting against me! Let’s go.
Prediction 1: Tyreek Hill finishes with at least 85+ receiving yards against the Patriots.
He’s been far, far too quiet. Hill hasn’t hit this benchmark since Week 1; that performance came against the Jaguars, so it doesn’t even really count.
Christian Gonzalez normally holds his own in this matchup, but he’ll be left searching for solutions this time. I fully expect Tua Tagovailoa to get reconnected with his favorite target today.
Prediction 2: 200+ total yards and 2+ total touchdowns for Tommy DeVito.
I don’t know if I can bring myself to truly feel bad for Daniel Jones. He’s one of the richest human beings on Earth, and he made his money while never being particularly good at his job. I may feel a pang of sympathy during this contest, though. DeVito - who has already built up goodwill with Giants folks - gets to take the reins at home, against a bottom-three pass defense in the league. You just know he’s going to spark that crowd.
Prediction 3: Christian McCaffrey gets 25+ touches against Green Bay.
Big boy should get fed plenty in this one. McCaffrey has only reached this threshold seven times in 29 regular-season games with San Francisco. With Brock Purdy sidelined, we’re about to add to that tally.
Christian hasn’t quite looked right since his return, and I’m sure Kyle Shanahan isn’t in love with the idea of loading his plate while the injuries are still lingering. But he doesn’t really have a choice; the Niners sit in the cellar of the NFC West, and now must try to beat the 7-3 Packers with Brandon Allen at quarterback. That man backed up Joe Burrow for a while, and I got a good look at his abilities. In an effort to be polite, I won’t comment on them. Just lace those cleats up tight, Mr. McCaffrey.
Prediction 4: Both the Eagles and Rams punt three times or fewer.
Nick Sirianni is feeling himself, and I think he’s going to give us a flurry of fourth-down Brotherly Shoves this evening. Meanwhile, LA needs to keep stacking victories. I have Sean McVay matching his counterpart’s aggressiveness every step of the way.
Prediction 5: Baltimore wins by 10+ points on Monday Night Football.
It’s extremely rare that I root for John Harbaugh, but I desperately need him to serve his little brother a steaming slice of humble pie. Please, John. No mercy.
Week 11 Results: 4-1
Overall Season Picks Record: 19-36
Current NFL Prize Pot: $360
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