NFL Week 12 Thanksgiving Game Picks
Turkey Day Tripleheader
Welcome to Week 12 of the NFL season, where we're treated to a trio of Thanksgiving Day games to kick off the holiday weekend. We've got a potential NFC West showdown between the San Francisco 49ers and Seattle Seahawks, a classic rivalry between the Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers, and a battle of NFC East foes as the Dallas Cowboys host the Washington Commanders.
Game 1: Green Bay Packers (4-6) at Detroit Lions (8-2)
Time: 12:30 PM ET
Line: Lions -7.5
Total: 47
Moneyline: Lions -375, Packers +295
The Lions have been the surprise of the season, currently sitting at 8-2 and in first place in the NFC North. They're led by their high-powered offense, which ranks fifth in the league in points per game. The Packers, on the other hand, have been a major disappointment, currently at 4-6 and struggling to find consistency.
Prediction: Lions 31, Packers 20
Game 2: Washington Commanders (4-7) at Dallas Cowboys (7-3)
Time: 4:30 PM ET
Line: Cowboys -12.5
Total: 48.5
Moneyline: Cowboys -700, Commanders +500
The Cowboys are back to playing like one of the best teams in the NFC, currently sitting at 7-3 and in first place in the NFC East. They're led by their dynamic offense, which ranks third in the league in points per game. The Commanders, on the other hand, have been a disappointment, currently at 4-7 and struggling to find consistency.
Prediction: Cowboys 35, Commanders 17
Game 3: San Francisco 49ers (7-3) at Seattle Seahawks (6-4)
Time: 8:20 PM ET
Line: 49ers -7.5
Total: 44
Moneyline: 49ers -360, Seahawks +285
This is the most intriguing game of the Thanksgiving Day slate, as it's a divisional matchup between two of the top teams in the NFC West. The 49ers are currently at 7-3 and in first place, while the Seahawks are at 6-4 and in second place. Both teams have strong defenses and capable offenses, so this one should be a close one.
Prediction: 49ers 24, Seahawks 21