Week 12 of the NFL season features one of the more fun weeks of the year.
As the NFL schedule tradition has been in recent years, the league will feature three games on Thanksgiving, leading to a long weekend of sports.
This week will provide plenty of drama beyond what the Turkey Day games have to offer. Here’s a look at some of the NFL Week 12 best bets.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Cleveland Browns
Matchup Information
- Venue: First Energy Stadium, Cleveland, Ohio
- Matchup Time: 1 p.m., Sunday
- How to Watch: Fox
- Where to Watch: TV
Buccaneers Is Back on the Rise
Offense
NFL team stats show the Buccaneers’ offense is being carried by a strong defense. Tampa Bay ranks 27th in the league in scoring, putting up 18.3 points per game.
The Buccaneers have been hurt by their league-worst running game, which only produces 70.7 yards per game.
Defense
Tampa Bay’s defense ranks in the top 10 in a number of categories. Regarding NFL matchups this week, the Buccaneers will need to beef up their run defense, which allows 116.6 points per game.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers is fifth in scoring defense, only allowing 18 points per game.
Browns Lost in the Wilderness
Offense
The Browns NFL player stats show Cleveland has one of the top rushing offenses in the NFL.
The Cleveland Browns have put up 150.9 yards per game on the ground and are 10th in scoring offense, scoring 24 points per game.
Defense
The Browns’ defense has been among the league’s worst this season. Cleveland is 31st in scoring defense, allowing 26.9 points per game.
NFL Stats and Standings
The Browns are 3-7 and in third place in the AFC North. Tampa Bay is 5-5 and first in the NFC South.
Most Remarkable Player for this Matchup
- Nick Chubb (RB) 174 carries, 923 yards, 11 touchdowns
- Tom Brady (QB) 2,805 passing yards, 12 touchdowns, two interceptions
- Leonard Fournette (RB), 135 carries, 462 yards, three touchdowns
NFL Pick: Buccaneers -3 (-120)
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Cincinnati Bengals vs. Tennessee Titans
Matchup Information
- Venue: Nissan Stadium
- Matchup Time: 1 p.m., Sunday
- How to Watch: CBS, Paramount+
- Where to Watch: TV, Streaming
Bengals’ Is in Playoff Picture
Offense
Anyone making NFL picks and parlays would be leery of being on the Bengals’ offense without having wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase in the lineup.
Cincinnati did manage 37 points last week against Pittsburgh, but that was against a struggling Steelers defense. Overall this season, the Bengals rank third in scoring offense at 26.5 points per game.
Defense
Cincinnati’s defense has been mostly middle of the pack this season. The Bengals allowed the Steelers, who have one of the worst offenses in the league, to put up 30 points last week.
Titans Like to Win Ugly
Offense
When it comes to NFL odds, it is a safe bet that Tennessee’s offense is going to look ugly. While the Titans may not put up a lot of points, they find ways to win.
Players being on the NFL injury report has haunted Tennessee’s offense. Tennessee ranks 24th in scoring offense and 30th in passing yards per game.
Defense
Tennessee’s defense has been good against the run and horrible against the pass. The Tennessee Titans are first in the league in rushing yards allowed per game at 82.2 per game while 30th in passing yards allowed at 266.8. This stat is part of what makes this one of the NFL Week 12 best bets.
NFL Stats and Standings
The Cincinnati Bengals are 6-4 and in second place in the AFC North. Tennessee is 7-3 and in first place in the AFC South, and the third seed in the NFL standings.
Most Remarkable Player for this Matchup
- Derrick Henry (RB) 230 carries, 1,010 yards, ten touchdowns
- Ryan Tannehill (QB) 1,685 passing yards, ten touchdowns, four interceptions
- Joe Burrow (QB) 2,890 passing yards, 22 touchdowns, eight interceptions
NFL Pick: Bengals -1.5 (-115)
Atlanta Falcons vs. Washington Commanders
Matchup Information
- Venue: FedEx Field
- Matchup Time: 1 p.m., Sunday
- How to Watch: Fox
- Where to Watch: TV
Atlanta Comes Down to Earth
Offense
The Atlanta Falcons opened the season by covering the NFL point spread in the first four or five games this season.
Atlanta’s passing game is basically non-existent, ranking 31st in the league by rushing for 154.5 yards per game.
Defense
The Falcons’ defense has had a hard time stopping opponents this season. Atlanta is 28th in the league in scoring defense, giving up 24.9 points per game.
Commanders on the March
Offense
Washington’s offense has been below average this season, whether the Washington Commanders have Carson Wentz or Taylor Heinicke under center. The Commanders rank 23rd in the league, scoring 19.5 points per game.
Defense
The Commander’s defense ranks sixth in the league by allowing 103.1 yards per game. Washington is 12th in scoring defense, allowing 20.3 points per game.
NFL Stats and Standings
Atlanta is 5-6 this season and in second place in the NFC South. Washington is 6-5 and in fourth place in the NFC South. This is definitely one of the NFL Week 12 best bets.
Most Remarkable Player for this Matchup
- Terry McLaurin (WR) 46 catches, 737 yards, two touchdowns
- Drake London (WR) 39 catches, 409 yards, four touchdowns
- Marcus Mariota (QB) 1,878 passing yards and 372 rushing yards
NFL Pick: Commanders -3.5 (-103)
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