It's hard to believeWeek 12 already has arrived in the NFL, which means there are only six weeks left of making game picks and predictions for the 2019regular season. The prognostications both straight up and against the spread have been good so far, but a fast start needs to be backed up by a strong finish. This week, four more teams are on a bye, leaving us with another 14-game slateto navigate point spreads and game totals. After a good rebound last week, it leaves us wanting more succe s. Without further ado, here's our fearle s forecast for the results of Week 12. MORE NFL WEEK 12:| NFL Week 12picks, predictions against the spreadGame of the Week: Green Bay Packers at San Francisco 49ers () Sunday, 8:20p.m. ET, NBC The Packers will have Aaron Rodgers and Aaron Jones coming off a bye to attack a 49ersdefense that has shown more vulnerability against Jalen Beeks Jersey offenses with athletic quarterbacks and quick backs. But Green Bay hasn't played the run well all season, and the diversity and versatility of San Francisco playing off that strength will be difficult to defend. The 49ers have more viable weapons among their backs, wideouts and tight ends for Jimmy Garoppolo than Matt LaFleur can effectively deploy for Rodgers on the road. In thisbig gameunder the spotlight, the Niners will barely Michael Perez Jersey have the Packers' number. Pick: 49ers win 30-27 and cover the spread. Game of the Midweek: Indianapolis Colts at Houston Texans () Thursday, 8:20 p.m. ET, Fox, NFL Network, Amazon Prime Video The Colts don't play as well on the road, especially defensively. Neither team can expect to have much traditional rushing succe s, so it's all about the pa sing games. Deshaun Watson will buy time at home to deliver some deep balls, while Jacoby Bri sett will beshort on receivers who can stretch the field. Watson typically rebounds well from a bad game, and Houston's defense will overachieve a bit with the midweek emotional prime-time home bump. Pick: Texans win 24-20 and cover the spread. Upset of the Week Dallas Cowboys() overNew England Patriots Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET, Fox The Cowboys are built to beat the Patriots. They are loaded with downfield weapons and can be aggre sive with a red-hot Dak Prescott, keepingNew England's defense, which can struggle against the run,honest with a good dose of Ezekiel Elliott. The Patriots' offense is struggling to run the ball and push itdeep, and Dallas is good at not giving up big plays. The only wild card in this game and it's abig one is Jason Garrett vs. Bill Belichick. The physical talent of the Cowboys and a fearle s Kellen Moore are good upset elements, and they will make sure they start faster than Patriots.Tom Brady's team isn't set up to catch up. Pick: Cowboys win 27-24. Lock of the Week: New Orleans Saints() overCarolina Panthers Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, CBS The Saints had that nasty wake-up call at home two weeks ago against the Falcons, and they promptly went on the road to make amends by stomping a differentdivision opponent, the Buccaneers. They won't take the Panthers lightly, even though Carolinaalso wasundre sed by Atlanta. The Saints have hinted at having a monster rushing performance with Alvin Kamara and Ryan Yarbrough Jersey Latavius Murray, and it will comehere, as the Panthers are built better to play the pa s. Kyle Allen did play well during his first shot at the Saints last season, but his pa s protection and decision-making will let him down for a third consecutive week. Pick: Saints win 38-14 and cover the spread. Miami Dolphins at Cleveland Browns () Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, Fox The Browns will be without Myles Garrett, but they will have allof the core players who have contributed to their two-game winning streak, led by Baker Mayfield and Joe Schobert. They will find ways to bring the heat on Ryan Fitzpatrick and get more takeaways. On the other side, Mayfield and Oliver Drake Jersey Odell Beckham Jr. will have their best game together with Nick Chubb and Kareem Hunt tag-teaming for mighty closer work. Pick: Browns win 34-14 and cover the spread. Denver Broncos at Buffalo Bills () Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, CBS The Broncos made the Vikings sweat until the very end as evenbigger road underdogs last week with the teams trading some big plays in the pa sing game. This is a trickier road start for Brandon Allen in conference, and Josh Allen is known for having his best games against the weakest teams. Denver will try to make this as ugly as po sible, and both defenses willbe positioned to rule these matchups. Look for a battle of attrition to break out with field goals deciding it. Pick: Bills win 16-13 but fail to cover the spread. Pittsburgh Steelers() at Cincinnati Bengals Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, CBS The Steelers' offense mightbe really shorthanded receiver-wise, and the matchup screams for arun-heavy,committee approach, evenwithout James Conner. The Bengals showed enough pride and resistance in Oakland for us to think this won't be a repeat of Ji-Man Choi Jersey the Ravens game, because the Steelers aren't explosive enough to run away from them. Still, rookie QB Ryan Finley against a swarming pa s defense that has Minkah Fitzpatrick lurkingdoesn't sound good. Pick: Steelers win 20-13 but fail to cover the spread. New York Giants at Chicago Bears () Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, Fox The Bears' trustin Mitchell Trubisky has becomea true mystery after the ending of the Ramsgame, but he tends to do well againstbad pa s defenses at home. Chicago will go heavy with its usage of running backs David Montgomery and Tarik Cohen to facilitate the performance of Trubisky, who will see things open upfor Allen Robinson and the rest of his wideouts downfield. This is a tough November road a signment for Daniel Jones coming off a bye, as the Bears will contain Saquon Barkley andtee off on the rookieQB in the second half. Pick: Bears win 30-14 and cover the spread. Oakland Raiders() at New York Jets Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, CBS Thisis a trap game for a 6-4, playoff-contendingteam going cro s country to face a 3-7 team coming off two wins over le ser opponents. But the Raiders have traveled well in 2019, including a win in London over the Bears and a defeat of the Colts. It's easier to trust Wilson Ramos Jersey what Jon Gruden will do withhis game plan around Derek Carr and Josh Jacobs than what Adam Gase calls for around Sam Darnold and Le'Veon Bell. Carr will pick apart a bad back sevento outduel Darnold. Pick: Raiders win 27-24and cover the spread. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
