With Week 13 NFL action on deck, fans are hoping this weekend’s NFL card is as entertaining as last week's. In Week 12 we saw insane endings to the Cowboys vs. Commanders game and the Vikings vs. Bears game. Teams like the Eagles and Packers made big time statements and it'll be interesting to see who opens eyes in Week 13.
Keep reading below for a full breakdown of where things stand with the point spread for each Week 13 game as of Monday Night.
Bears @ Lions (Thursday)
Lions opened -10.5, now Lions -10.5 or -11
The Lions were -10 on the lookahead line before Sunday's action and opened Sunday night laying -10.5 points. Remember that last season the Lions were -8.5 point favorites on Thanksgiving and lost to Green Bay 29-22. It'll be interesting to see if Dan Campbell and company come out lethargic like they did last season or if they're more focused.
Detroit is the hottest team in football and currently riding a nine-game winning streak. The Lions have won their last two games by a combined 64 points. The Bears have played a lot better since Thomas Brown took over as offensive coordinator, but it's not translated into wins.
Giants @ Cowboys (Thursday)
Cowboys opened -3.5, now Cowboys -4
This one might be tough to watch, but early-week bettors apparently like Dallas. Tommy DeVito vs. Cooper Rush isn't exactly the stuff Hollywood scripts are made of, but maybe they can help us take a nap while digesting our turkey.
Dallas shocked the world last week with a big upset vs. the Commanders, while the Giants continued to struggle vs. the Buccaneers. Trevon Diggs, Zach Martin, and Jake Ferguson all were inactive in Week 12 so keep an eye on their status during practice this week.
Dolphins @ packers (Thursday)
Packers opened -3.5, now mostly Packers -3.5 (rare -3s)
Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, who grew up in Hawaii, is 0-7 in cold weather games (40 degrees or less). Tagovailoa is well aware of the trend and when asked about it on Sunday he said, "I'm excited to kill narratives."
This game has major playoff implications for both teams. The Packers are 8-3 and slotted into the 2nd wild card spot in the NFC, while the Dolphins have won three in a row and one loss behind the Broncos for the final AFC Wild Card spot.
Packers wide receiver Romeo Doubs suffered a concussion Sunday and it's virtually impossible to clear protocol by kickoff on a short week.
Raiders @ Chiefs (Friday)
Chiefs opened -12.5, now Chiefs -13
Kansas City took some early money and this number pushed up to Chiefs -13.5, before it settled back down to -13.
The Chiefs beat the Raiders 27-20 in Week 8 as the Raiders rushed for just 1.6 YPC on 21 attempts. Gardner Minshew threw for 209 yards and two touchdowns in Week 8, but he's now out for the year so it'll either be Aidan O'Connell or Desmond Ridder under center for Vegas.
The Chiefs won ugly (per usual) last week vs. the Panthers, while the Raiders lost to the Broncos and dropped their seventh consecutive loss.
Titans @ Commanders
Commanders opened -5.5, now Commanders -5.5 or -6
The Commanders lost a tough one to Dallas last week and are in desperate need of a win after their third-straight loss. Without Jayden Daniels' Hail Mary heroics, this Washington team would be 6-6 and viewed a lot differently.
The Titans have been playing much better lately and got a nice 32-27 win last week vs. Houston. Titans' running back Tony Pollard had a nice day on the ground with 119 rush yards and a touchdown last week and he should do damage against Washington's defense.
Washington cornerback Marshon Lattimore still hasn't played since being acquired in a trade from New Orleans, but theres a good chance he makes his debut this week.
Chargers @ Falcons
Chargers Opened -1/-1.5, still Chargers -1 or -1.5 (rare pick em)
The Chargers opened as short favorites prior to their Monday Night Football game vs. the Ravens.
The Falcons will be well rested after a bye week and they need a win bad because the Buccaneers are one game behind them in the NFC South. Atlanta was missing several key players the last time we saw them. Linebackers Troy Andersen and JD Bertrand missed last week along with cornerbacks Mike Hughes and Dee Alford.
Steelers @ bengals
Bengals opened -2.5, now Bengals -3 (some Bengals -2.5)
You can't blame the Steelers for feeling disrespected with this point spread, but there's obviously a lot of love for Cincinnati in the market.
Cincinnati is fresh off its bye week and has lost its last two games by eight points combined. If the Bengals were winning, then quarterback Joe Burrow would be in the MVP discussion as he's tallied 27 touchdowns and four interceptions.
Pittsburgh snapped a five game winning streak last week in the snow, and enters this game on a "mini bye" since the game was Thursday.
Colts @ Patriots
Colts opened -2.5, now Colts -3 or -2.5
Some early Colts money pushed this one up to the key number of -3 at some shops, but both of these teams looked bad last week.
The Patriots have nothing to play for in this game and the Colts playoff hopes are starting to fade too as they've lost four of their last five games.
Last week the Patriots offensive line was dreadful, so DeForest Buckner and his friends on the Colts' defensive line might have a big day.
Texans @ Jaguars
Texans opened -6, now Texans -5
The Jaguars should be well rested off their bye week and they've taken enough money to adjust this number down to -5.
The Texans put up a real stinker last week vs. the Titans as CJ Stroud has now thrown five interceptions in his last three games. Houston is 3-3 on the road this year and beat Jacksonville 24-20 in Week 4.
Trevor Lawrence may return to the lineup for Jacksonville as head coach Doug Pederson said, "Trevor is going to practice today and then we'll see where it's at from there...It'll just be a toleration thing with him."
Cardinals @ Vikings
Vikings opened -4, now Vikings -3.5 (some -3s)
The Vikings are winners of four straight, but I think it's a bit of a mirage as they could've easily lost any of their last three games.
The Cardinals offense looked bad in the rain last week so, although they're on the road, the dome in Minnesota might be a welcome sight. Kyler Murray only has one passing touchdown in his last three games.
Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold has five total touchdowns and no interceptions in his last two games.
Seahawks @ Jets
Seahawks opened -1, now Seahawks -2 or -2.5
Seattle has knocked off division rivals San Francisco and Arizona the last two weeks and their defense has been playing much better. Seattle guard Anthony Bradford was hurt last week and didn't return to the game so his availability is up in the air.
The Jets lost seven of their last eight games prior to last week's bye week and there are reports suggesting Aaron Rodgers may not be wearing green and white much longer.
Buccaneers @ Panthers
Buccaneers opened -6, now Buccaneers -6 (some Bucs -5.5)
Panthers coach Dave Canales was was Tampa Bay's Offensive Coordinator last season so he intimately understand the strength and weaknesses of the Bucs' roster.
Carolina quarterback Bryce Young looks like a different person lately and has two touchdowns and no interceptions in his last two games. The Panthers are getting healthy as Adam Thielen, Jonathan Brooks, and DJ Wonnum all returned to the lineup last week.
Rams @ Saints
Rams opened -2.5, now Rams -3
The Saints are 2-0 with interim head coach Darren Rizzi and fresh off a bye week. The last time we saw New Orleans, Taysom Hill was racking up 138 yards and three touchdowns vs. the Browns.
The Rams were humbled by the Eagles last week and allowed quarterback Matthew Stafford to be sacked five times. Los Angeles' playoff hopes are fading fast so you can expect their best effort in this must-win game.
Eagles @ Ravens
Ravens opened -3, now Ravens -2.5
The Ravens opened laying three points and that number adjusted to -2.5 prior to their Monday Night Football game vs. the Chargers. The Ravens are on a short week and still haven't had their bye week.
Philadelphia is opening eyes now as they make their case for the best team in the NFL. Philadelphia put up 37 points last week vs. the Rams and that was without Davonta Smith. Keep an eye on practice reports to see if Smith is likely to suit up.
49ers @ Bills (SNF)
49ers opened -6, now 49ers -7 (some -6.5)
Last week the 49ers were without quarterback Brock Purdy, defensive end Nick Bosa, cornerback Charvarius Ward, and left tackle Trent Williams. Offensive linemen Aaron Banks and Dom Puni were both hurt last week too and it's unclear if they'll play this week. There were reports that Purdy threw without issue on Monday, so there is some hope his shoulder will be healthy enough to start in this one.
Don't be surprised to see snow in this game as the forecast is predicting a 20% chance of precipitation at the moment.
Browns @ Broncos (MNF)
Broncos opened -5.5, Still Broncos -5.5
The Browns are off a "mini bye" after their upset win over the Steelers Thursday while the Broncos collected their fourth win in the last six games on Sunday.
Broncos rookie quarterback Bo Nix is red hot with eight touchdowns and zero interceptions in his last three outings. Nix should be able to feast in this game vs. a defense that has been disappointing this season.
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