With Week 12 NFL action on deck, fans are hoping this weekend’s card is as entertaining as last week's. In Week 11 we saw the the Chiefs suffer their first loss and the Packers hang on for a win thanks to a blocked field goal. The Sunday Night Football game between Justin Herbert and Joe Burrow was unforgettable and the Seahawks made a statement in San Francisco.
Keep reading below for a full breakdown of where things stand with the point spread for each Week 12 game as of Monday Night.
Steelers @ Browns (TNF)
Steelers opened -4.5, now Steelers -3.5 or -4
Pittsburgh opened laying -4.5 points Sunday night and was quickly bet down to -3.5 as the total dropped on weather speculation. Cold temperatures, precipitation and wind are all in play for this Thursday Night Football division rivalry game.
The Steelers are riding high on a five-game winning streak and fresh off an impressive win vs the Ravens, while the Browns have lost two straight games and might be in line for a top-5 draft pick in April.
Lions @ Colts
Lions opened -7/-7.5, now mostly -7.5 (a few -7s)
After Detroit’s big 52-6 win over the Jaguars last week, fans are starting to talk about the Lions being the best team in the NFL. No team is hotter than the Lions who have won eight games in a row and are making it look easy.
The Colts were four point underdogs last week on the road vs. the Jets and picked up a big win. If Indianapolis upsets the Lions, they’ll need a big game from running back Jonathan Taylor.
The Lions will be without linebacker Alex Anzalone who fractured his arm and will need to go on IR.
Chiefs @ Panthers
Chiefs opened -10.5/-11, now Chiefs -11
The Chiefs suffered their first loss last week vs. the Bills, but they should have a much easier time vs. the basement-dwelling Panthers.
The Panthers have won two straight games and play better at home, but it’s tough to imagine them putting up much of a fight vs. a Chiefs team that should be focused after getting slapped in the mouth.
Keep an eye on the practice reports this week to see if Panthers’ LB DJ Wonnum is on track to play.
Vikings @ Bears
Vikings opened -4/-3.5, still -3.5 (rare -3s)
The Bears are getting a little love in the market after their loss to the Packers and that makes sense because, despite the loss, Chicago looked much improved with new Offensive Coordinator Thomas Brown. Caleb Williams looked a lot more comfortable racking up 70 yards on the ground and throwing for 231 yards on 23-of-31 passing.
Vikings QB Sam Darnold is leading the league in completion % on throws of 20+ yards, but he’s looked a lot more vulnerable the last couple of weeks. Keep in mind that the Vikings will be playing with a backup long snapper and backup kicker.
Cowboys @ Commanders
Commanders opened -9.5, now Commanders -10
The Commanders were installed as -9.5 point favorites prior to Dallas’ ugly Monday Night Football loss, but it’s now -10 following that game.
Commanders head coach Dan Quinn gets a chance to play his former team, which he knows inside and out. Quinn practiced vs. Dallas play caller Mike McCarthy every day in practice and something tells me he’d love to rub it in the face of his former boss.
The Commanders have lost their last two games (vs. Steelers and Eagles), but this is the perfect get right spot at home.
Buccaneers @ Giants
Buccaneers opened -3, now Buccaneers -5/-5.5
This game opened Sunday night with the Bucs laying three points, but it was adjusted to -5.5 after news broke that Daniel Jones was being benched in favor of Tommy DeVito. The Giants curiously skipped over Drew Lock, who they paid $5 million, so it’s fair to wonder how serious they are about winning at this point in the season.
Both teams are off a bye week and Tampa Bay is hoping the extra rest helps star receiver Mike Evans get healthy in this one. The Bucs have been surprisingly competitive without him (and Chris Godwin).
Patriots @ Dolphins
Dolphins opened -7, still Dolphins -7
Miami was -7.5 on the lookahead and despite a nice win vs. the Raiders, they opened as -7 point favorites.
Miami is looking to win its third game in a row and, believe it or not, they’re very much in the AFC playoff picture at 4-6. Miami is 6-1 in its last seven games vs. New England.
Patriots quarterback Drake Maye is improving quickly and tossed two touchdowns and 282 yards last week. New England also got defensive lineman Christian Barmore back last week.
Titans @ Texans
Texans opened -7/-7.5, now Texans -8
The Texans were laying -7 or -7.5 before their impressive Monday Night Football win over Dallas, but afterward, the number adjusted to -8.
Nico Collins returned for Houston Monday, but defensive lineman Will Anderson and Folorunso Fatukasi sat out. The Texans would love to have those two guys back vs. a well-coached Titans offensive line.
The Titans have lost five of their last six games and averaged just 1.7 YPC as a team last week vs. Minnesota.
Broncos @ Raiders
Broncos opened -5, now Broncos -5/-5.5
Denver was -3 on the lookahead line before Sunday's game, but a dominant win vs. the Falcons and an ugly Raiders loss helped push this line to -5.5 in some places.
The legend of Bo Nix is growing after the rookie threw for 307 yards and four touchdowns on 28-of-33 passing vs. Atlanta.
The Raiders have struggled to run the ball all season and last week was no exception as Alexander Mattison and Zamir White combined for just 28 yards on 10 carries.
Cardinals @ Seahawks
Seahawks opened -1, now pick ‘em or Cardinals -1
Seattle opened Sunday night as a 1-point favorite, but the Cardinals got some quick attention from bettors and now you can find them as -1 point favorites or a pick ‘em.
This game has massive implications in the NFC West as the Cardinals lead the division and are fresh off a bye week.
Seattle is riding high after an emotional win vs. the 49ers which snapped a two-game win streak.
49ers @ Packers
Packers opened -1.5, now Packers -2.5 (some -2s)
The Packers took some money after this one opened perhaps on the news that 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy is day-to-day with a shoulder injury.
San Francisco played last week without George Kittle and Charvarius Ward, but both could return this week. Nick Bosa left last week's game with an oblique injury and I think he’s less likely to play because he now has injuries to both his obliques.
The Packers were fortunate to win last week’s game vs. Chicago, but they’ve now won five of their last six games.
Eagles @ Rams (SNF)
Eagles opened -2.5/-3, now Eagles -3
The -2.5s that were available Sunday night after this game opened quickly disappeared. The Eagles offense has to be licking its lips facing a Rams defense that has given up 20+ points in each of the last four weeks.
Los Angeles has won three of its last four games and Matthew Stafford has thrown for 290+ yards in each of his last three games. Stafford also has 10 touchdowns and three interceptions in his last four contests.
Ravens @ Chargers (MNF)
Ravens opened -2.5, now Ravens -3
The Chargers are coming off an impressive primetime win vs. the Bengals on Sunday Night Football and hope to make a statement Monday night. If Los Angeles can get a win at home vs. the Ravens, there won’t be any more denying that they’re a top-tier team. Chargers QB Justin Herbert hasn’t thrown an interception since Week 2 and the offense is clicking.
Baltimore lost to the Steelers last week and Lamar Jackson would love to shake off his mediocre performance. Ravens kicker Justin Tucker missed two field goals last week and it’s fair to wonder about his confidence.
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