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New England Patriots at Minnesota Vikings Prediction, Game Preview

New England Patriots at Minnesota Vikings game preview, prediction, and breakdown for the Week 12 game on Thursday, November 24

New England Patriots at Minnesota Vikings prediction, game preview, how to watch. Week 12, Thursday, November 24

New England Patriots at Minnesota Vikings Game Preview Prediction

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New England Patriots at Minnesota Vikings How To Watch

Date: Thursday, November 24
Game Time: 8:20 ET
Venue: US Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, MN
How To Watch: NBC
Record: New England Patriots (6-4), Minnesota Vikings (8-2)
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Why New England Patriots Will Win

Take a cue from the Dallas Cowboys and get the backs involved right away in a variety of areas.

The Cowboys got Tony Pollard out on the linebackers and turned him loose in the passing game, Zeke Elliott ran 42 hard yards and two scores, and the defensive front did the rest in the stunning 40-3 win.

New England hasn’t been able to get the running game rocking with just one 100-yard game in the last four, but that needs to change fast. Damien Harris is back and wasn’t bad getting into the rotation in the 10-3 win over the Jets, and Rhamondre Stevenson needs to once again be a big part of the passing attack.

The run defense should be good enough to stall Dalvin Cook, the D as a whole is second in the league in points allowed behind Dallas, and …

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Why Minnesota Vikings Will Win

Okay, so last week the team got the clunker out of the way.

After pulling off a win in one the greatest NFL regular season games ever played, the Vikings took the momentum from the Buffalo game and whizzed it away immediately against Dallas.

The offensive line was dominated, the defense was always one step behind, and nothing worked. That wasn’t the Vikings.

New England will grind the game down, but there will be more quick hitting throws to the tight ends – it would help if TJ Hockenson didn’t try catching line he has oven mitts on – more plays to the backs in space, and less trying to force it to Justin Jefferson down the field.

It won’t take a lot to pull this off, but the Vikings do have to dominate the tempo from the start, and …

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What’s Going To Happen

The momentum on both sides will go the other way.

The disaster against Dallas will quickly be forgotten as the Vikings score early, and the thrilling Marcus Jones return for a touchdown to beat the Jets will be in the rear view mirror for the Patriots.

It’ll be a defensive fight for a while, but eventually Jefferson will break free with three big second half catches to finally open up the Viking O.

New England is 0-4 when allowing 20 points or more. Minnesota has been held to under 20 just twice – by Dallas and Philadelphia.

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New England Patriots at Minnesota Vikings Prediction, Line

Minnesota 27, New England 23
Line: Minnesota -2.5, o/u: 42.5
ATS Confidence out of 5: 3
New England Patriots at Minnesota Vikings Must See Rating:4

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NFL Schedule, Predictions, Lines, How To Watch: Week 10

NFL predictions, schedule, game previews, lines, how to watch, and TV listings for Week 10 of the 2022 season

NFL predictions, schedule, lines, how to watch, and TV listings for Week 10 of the 2022 season highlighted by Seattle at Tampa Bay, Dallas at Green Bay, Washington at Philadelphia

NFL Schedule, Predictions, Lines, How To Watch: Week 10

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Results So Far
SU: 64-36-1, ATS: 52-46-3, Point Total: 62-38-1
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Thursday, November 10, 2022

Atlanta Falcons at Carolina Panthers

8:15 Prime Video
Prediction: COMING
Line: Atlanta -3, o/u: 42.5

Sunday, November 13, 2022

Seattle Seahawks vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers

9:30 NFL Network
Prediction: COMING
Line: Tampa Bay -3, o/u: 44.5

Minnesota Vikings at Buffalo Bills

1:00 FOX
Prediction: COMING
Line: Buffalo -3.5, o/u: 43.5

Detroit Lions at Chicago Bears

1:00 FOX
Prediction: COMING
Line: Chicago -3, o/u: 48.5

Denver Broncos at Tennessee Titans

1:00 CBS
Prediction: COMING
Line: Tennessee -2.5, o/u: 38

Jacksonville Jaguars at Kansas City Chiefs

1:00 CBS
Prediction: COMING
Line: Kansas City -9.5, o/u: 50.5

Cleveland Browns at Miami Dolphins

1:00 CBS
Prediction: COMING
Line: Miami -3.5, o/u: 48.5

Houston Texans at New York Giants

1:00 CBS
Prediction: COMING
Line: New York Giants -5, o/u: 40.5

New Orleans at Pittsburgh Steelers

1:00 FOX
Prediction: COMING
Line: New Orleans -2.5, o/u: 40

Indianapolis Colts at Las Vegas Raiders

4:05 CBS
Prediction: COMING
Line: Las Vegas -6, o/u: 42.5

Dallas Cowboys at Green Bay Packers

4:25 FOX
Prediction: COMING
Line: Dallas -4.5, o/u: 43

Arizona Cardinals at Los Angeles Rams

4:25 FOX
Prediction: COMING
Line: Los Angeles Rams -3, o/u: 43.5

Los Angeles Chargers at San Francisco 49ers

8:20 NBC
Prediction: COMING
Line: San Francisco -7, o/u: 45.5

Monday, November 14, 2022

Washington Commanders at Philadelphia Eagles

8:15 ESPN
Prediction: COMING
Line: Philadelphia -11, o/u: 44

Bye Week: Baltimore, Cincinnati, New England, New York Jets

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NFL Schedule, Predictions, Lines, How To Watch: Week 9

NFL predictions, schedule, game previews, lines, how to watch, and TV listings for Week 9 of the 2022 season

NFL predictions, schedule, lines, how to watch, and TV listings for Week 9 of the 2022 season highlighted by Los Angeles Rams at Tampa Bay, Tennessee at Kansas City, Buffalo at New York Jets

NFL Schedule, Predictions, Lines, How To Watch: Week 9

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Results So Far
SU: 63-36-1, ATS: 51-46-3, Point Total: 61-38-1
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Thursday, November 3, 2022

Philadelphia at Houston

8:15 Prime Video
Line: Philadelphia -13, o/u: 44

Sunday, October 30, 2022

Los Angeles Chargers at Atlanta

1:00 FOX
Line: Los Angeles -3, o/u: 49

Miami at Chicago

1:00 CBS
Line: Miami -4.5, o/u: 44

Green Bay at Detroit

1:00 FOX
Line: Green Bay -3, o/u: 49

Indianapolis at New England

1:00 CBS
Line: New England -5.5, o/u: 39.5

Buffalo at New York Jets

1:00 CBS
Line: Buffalo -13, o/u: 47.5

Minnesota at Washington

1:00 FOX
Line: Minnesota -3.5, o/u: 43.5

Las Vegas at Jacksonville

1:00 CBS
Line: Las Vegas -1, o/u: 48

Seattle at Arizona

4:05 FOX
Line: Arizona -1.5, o/u: 50

Los Angeles Rams at Tampa Bay

4:25 CBS
Line: Tampa Bay -3, o/u: 42.5

Tennessee at Kansas City

8:20 NBC
Line: Kansas City -12.5, o/u: 46.5

Monday, November 7, 2022

Baltimore at New Orleans

8:15 ESPN
Line: Baltimore -3, o/u: 48

NFL Teams on Bye: Cleveland, Dallas, Denver, New York Giants, Pittsburgh, San Francisco

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NFL Schedule, Predictions, Lines, How To Watch: Week 8

NFL predictions, schedule, game previews, lines, how to watch, and TV listings for Week 8 of the 2022 season

NFL predictions, schedule, lines, how to watch, and TV listings for Week 8 of the 2022 season highlighted by Green Bay at Buffalo, New York Giants at Seattle, New England at New York Jets

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Results So Far
SU: 54-30-1, ATS: 43-39-3, Point Total: 53-31-1
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Thursday, October 27, 2022

Baltimore Ravens at Tampa Bay Buccaneers

8:15 Prime Video
Prediction: Baltimore 23, Tampa Bay 20
Line: Baltimore -1, o/u: 43.5
Final Score: Baltimore 27, Tampa Bay 22

Sunday, October 30, 2022

Denver Broncos vs Jacksonville Jaguars

9:30 am ESPN+
Prediction: Jacksonville 19, Denver 17
Line: Jacksonville -4, o/u: 40
Final Score: COMING

Carolina Panthers at Atlanta Falcons

1:00 FOX
Prediction: Atlanta 26, Carolina 20
Line: Atlanta -6.5, o/u: 41
Final Score: COMING

Chicago Bears at Dallas Cowboys

1:00 FOX
Prediction: Dallas 24, Chicago 13
Line: Dallas -10, o/u: 43
Final Score: COMING

Miami Dolphins at Detroit Lions

1:00 CBS
Prediction: Miami 24, Detroit 20
Line: Miami -3.5, o/u: 50
Final Score: COMING

Arizona Cardinals at Minnesota Vikings

1:00 FOX
Prediction: Minnesota 27, Arizona 24
Line: Minnesota -4, o/u: 48
Final Score: COMING

Las Vegas Raiders at New Orleans Saints

1:00 CBS
Prediction: Las Vegas 30, New Orleans 27
Line: Las Vegas -2, o/u: 47.5
Final Score: COMING

New England Patriots at New York Jets

1:00 CBS
Prediction: New York Jets 24, New England 20
Line: New England -1.5, o/u: 41
Final Score: COMING

Pittsburgh Steelers at Philadelphia Eagles

1:00 CBS
Prediction: Philadelphia 27, Pittsburgh 13
Line: Philadelphia -10.5, o/u: 44
Final Score: COMING

Tennessee Titans at Houston Texans

4:05 CBS
Prediction: Tennessee 23, Houston 17
Line: Tennessee -4, o/u: 41
Final Score: COMING

Washington Commanders at Indianapolis Colts

4:25 CBS
Prediction: Washington 20, Indianapolis 17
Line: Indianapolis -4, o/u: 41.5
Final Score: COMING

San Francisco 49ers at Los Angeles Rams

4:25 FOX
Prediction: Los Angeles Rams 24, San Francisco 20
Line: San Francisco -2, o/u: 41
Final Score: COMING

New York Giants at Seattle Seahawks

4:25 FOX
Prediction: New York Giants 27, Seattle 24
Line: Seattle -2.5, o/u: 46.5
Final Score: COMING

Green Bay Packers at Buffalo Bills

8:20 NBC
Prediction: Buffalo 31, Green Bay 20
Line: Buffalo -10.5, o/u: 47.5
Final Score: COMING

Monday, October 31, 2022

Cincinnati Bengals at Cleveland Browns

8:15 ESPN
Prediction: Cincinnati 26, Cleveland 20
Line: Cincinnati -3, o/u: 47
Final Score: COMING

NFL Teams on Bye: Kansas City Chiefs, Los Angeles Chargers

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It sure looks like Bailey Zappe just stole the Patriots’ starting QB job from Mac Jones

Mac Jones didn’t impress in his return from an ankle injury, and Bailey Zappe is taking full advantage of his opportunity

Just last year, the New England Patriots spent the No. 15 overall pick on Alabama quarterback Mack Jones.

This year, they spent a fourth-round pick on his replacement.

That may not have been the plan, but it sure looks like that’s what’s happening right now.

Zappe won both of his starts while Jones was out with an ankle injury, after a lackluster start for the offense in Jones’ return Monday night, the record-breaker from Western Kentucky took over and immediately jump-started the offense.

Jones went 3-for-6 for 13 yards and an interception before being replaced by the rookie, while Zappe finished the first half 5-for-6 for 109 yards and a touchdown.

Nobody likes to admit they missed on a first-round pick, especially this quickly, and especially at quarterback. But Bill Belichick doesn’t seem like the kind of guy to get hung up on sunk cost. His offense is clearly better with Zappe under center than Jones, and that’s all that matters right now.

The only question then becomes, do teams start calling the Pats about Jones leading up to next week’s trade deadline?

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NFL Predictions, Picks, Quick Previews For Every Game: Week 7

NFL Predictions, Picks, Quick Previews For Every Game: Week 7

NFL Predictions, Picks, Quick Previews For Every Game for Week 7 of the 2022 season highlighted by Kansas City at San Francisco, Atlanta at Cincinnati

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Results So Far
SU: 44-27-1, ATS: 35-34-3, Point Total: 43-28-1
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NFL Schedule, Lines, How To Watch: Week 7

NFL predictions, schedule, game previews, lines, how to watch, and TV listings for Week 7 of the 2022 season

NFL predictions, schedule, lines, how to watch, and TV listings for Week 7 of the 2022 season highlighted by Seattle at Los Angeles Chargers, New York Giants at Jacksonville, and Atlanta at Cincinnati

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Results So Far
SU: 44-27-1, ATS: 35-34-3, Point Total: 43-28-1
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Click on each game for the preview and prediction. Previews to come throughout the wee

Thursday, October 20

New Orleans Saints at Arizona Cardinals

1:00 FOX
Prediction:
Line: Arizona -1.5, o/u: 45
Final Score: COMING

Sunday, October 23

Atlanta Falcons at Cincinnati Bengals

1:00 FOX
Prediction:
Line: Cincinnati -6, o/u: 47.5
Final Score: COMING

Detroit Lions at Dallas Cowboys

1:00 FOX
Prediction:
Line: Dallas -7, o/u: 48
Final Score: COMING

Indianapolis Colts at Tennessee Titans

1:00 FOX
Prediction:
Line: Tennessee -3, o/u: 42.5
Final Score: COMING

Green Bay Packers at Washington Commanders

1:00 FOX
Prediction:
Line: Green Bay -5.5, o/u: 41.5
Final Score: COMING

Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Carolina Panthers

1:00 FOX
Prediction:
Line: Tampa Bay -10.5, o/u: 40.5
Final Score: COMING

New York Giants at Jacksonville Jaguars

1:00 FOX
Prediction:
Line: Jacksonville -3, o/u: 42.5
Final Score: COMING

Cleveland Browns at Baltimore Ravens

1:00 FOX
Prediction:
Line: Baltimore -6.5, o/u: 46.5
Final Score: COMING

New York Jets at Denver Broncos

4:05 CBS
Prediction:
Line: Denver -3, o/u: 41.5
Final Score: COMING

Houston Texans at Las Vegas Raiders

4:05 CBS
Prediction:
Line: Las Vegas -7, o/u: 45.5
Final Score: COMING

Seattle Seahawks at Los Angeles Chargers

4:25 FOX
Prediction:
Line: Los Angeles Chargers -6.5, o/u: 52.5
Final Score: COMING

Kansas City Chiefs at San Francisco 49ers

4:25 FOX
Prediction:
Line: Miami -7, o/u: 48.5
Final Score: COMING

Pittsburgh Steelers at Miami Dolphins

8:20 NBC
Prediction:
Line: Miami -7, o/u: 44
Final Score: COMING

Monday, October 24

Chicago Bears at New England Patriots

8:15 ESPN
Prediction:
Line: New England -7.5, o/u: 39.5
Final Score: COMING

NFL Teams on Bye: Buffalo Bills, Los Angeles Rams, Minnesota Vikings, Philadelphia Eagles

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NFL Predictions, Game Previews, Schedule, Lines, How To Watch: Week 6

NFL predictions, schedule, game previews, lines, how to watch, and TV listings for Week 6 of the 2022 season

NFL predictions, schedule, lines, how to watch, and TV listings for Week 6 of the 2022 season highlighted by Minnesota at Miami, Buffalo at Kansas City, and Dallas at Philadelphia

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Results So Far
SU: 36-21-1, ATS: 28-27-3, Point Total: 32-25-1
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Thursday, October 13, 2022

Washington Commanders vs Chicago Bears

Prediction: Washington 20, Chicago 17
Line: PICK, o/u: 38.5
Final Score: Washington 12, Chicago 7

Sunday, October 15, 2022

San Francisco 49ers at Atlanta Falcons

1:00 FOX
Prediction: COMING
Line: San Francisco -4.5, o/u: 45
Final Score: COMING

New England Patriots at Cleveland Browns

1:00 CBS
Prediction: COMING
Line: Cleveland -2.5, o/u: 43
Final Score: COMING

New York Jets at Green Bay Packers

1:00 FOX
Prediction: COMING
Line: Green Bay -7.5, o/u: 45
Final Score: COMING

Jacksonville Jaguars at Indianapolis Colts

1:00 CBS
Prediction: COMING
Line: Indianapolis -1.5, o/u: 41.5
Final Score: COMING

Minnesota Vikings at Miami Dolphins

1:00 FOX
Prediction: COMING
Line: Minnesota -3, o/u: 45.5
Final Score: COMING

Cincinnati Bengals at New Orleans Saints

1:00 CBS
Prediction: COMING
Line: Cincinnati -3, o/u: 43.5
Final Score: COMING

Baltimore Ravens at New York Giants

1:00 CBS
Prediction: COMING
Line: Baltimore -5.5, o/u: 45.5
Final Score: COMING

Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Pittsburgh Steelers

1:00 FOX
Prediction: COMING
Line: Tampa Bay -9.5, o/u: 46
Final Score: COMING

Carolina Panthers at Los Angeles Rams

4:05 FOX
Prediction: COMING
Line: Los Angeles Rams -10, o/u: 41.5
Final Score: COMING

Arizona Cardinals at Seattle Seahawks

4:05 FOX
Prediction: COMING
Line: Arizona -2.5, o/u: 50.5
Final Score: COMING

Buffalo Bills at Kansas City Chiefs

4:25 CBS
Prediction: COMING
Line: Buffalo -2.5, o/u: 50.5
Final Score: COMING

Dallas Cowboys at Philadelphia Eagles

8:20 NBC
Prediction: COMING
Line: Philadelphia -6.5, o/u: 42
Final Score: COMING

Monday, October 24, 2022

Denver Broncos at Los Angeles Chargers

8:15 ESPN
Prediction: COMING
Line: Los Angeles Chargers -4.5, o/u: 45.5
Final Score: COMING

NFL Teams on Bye: Detroit Lions, Houston Texans, Las Vegas Raiders, Tennessee Titans

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New England vs Cleveland Prediction, Game Preview

New England vs Cleveland game preview, prediction, and breakdown for the Week 6 game on Sunday, October 16

New England vs Cleveland prediction, game preview, how to watch. Week 6, Sunday, October 16

New England vs Cleveland How To Watch

Date: Sunday, October 16
Game Time: 1:00 ET
Venue: FirstEnergy Stadium, Cleveland, OH
How To Watch: CBS
Record: New England (2-3), Cleveland (2-3)
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New England vs Cleveland Game Preview

Why New England Will Win

So did the Patriots find something in Bailey Zappe?

That’s a major stretch, but he was fine, the rest of the team stepped up its game considering the quarterback issues, and the Patriots got a stunning 29-0 win over Detroit.

Helping the newbie’s cause is the running game that should take all the pressure off. Damien Harris might be hurting, but Rhamondre Stevenson should be able to pound away on a Cleveland defense that’s struggling against the run.

It was good to start the season, but Atlanta and the Chargers ran at will for over 200 yards each. Now it’s New England’s turn. As long as Zappe can be a true game manager …

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Why Cleveland Will Win

Here comes the Cleveland pass rush to get to 4.

The Browns might be struggling all of a sudden against the run, but the pass rush is still strong, the pass defense hasn’t been awful, and they should be able to keep the score down the game close – if they don’t take an early lead.

Detroit couldn’t run against the Patriots last week, but that’s not happening this week. Baltimore and Green Bay got physical on the New England front, and Cleveland is about to do the same. The NFL’s best running game should take over early, and …

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What’s Going To Happen

Just when you think Bill Belichick has lost it and the team is about to go into the tank, it pitches a gem like it did last week.

Cleveland is hardly anything great – the two wins are against bad Carolina and Pittsburgh teams – but the ground attack should be able to own the game for long stretches.

Here’s the problem for the Browns – turnovers. It doesn’t have a big problem with them, but they’re 2-0 when they don’t give the ball away and 0-3 when they do.

New England has forced two takeaways in each of the last four games.

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New England vs Cleveland Prediction, Line

New England 23, Cleveland 20
Line: Cleveland -2.5, o/u: 43
ATS Confidence out of 5: 2
New England vs Cleveland Must See Rating: 3

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NFL Predictions, Game Previews, Schedule, Lines, How To Watch: Week 5

NFL predictions, schedule, game previews, lines, how to watch, and TV listings for Week 5 of the 2022 season

NFL predictions, schedule, lines, how to watch, and TV listings for Week 5 of the 2022 season highlighted by Dallas at the Rams, Pittsburgh at Buffalo, and Las Vegas at Kansas City

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Results So Far
SU: 36-21-1, ATS: 28-27-3, Point Total: 32-25-1
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Previews to come throughout the week