NFL Week 11: How to survive and advance in your knockout pool

The Niners and Raiders are double-digit favorites in the same week for the first time since 1987. Does that make them safe picks?

Tempting fate

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The Jets have two wins, each over NFC East teams, the Cowboys and Giants. Will they make it a trifecta against Washington to complete their NFC East portion of the schedule at 3-1 and winless against the rest of the world? It is so alluring, especially with Dwayne Haskins at QB. Remember, however, Gang Green is inept and as bad as Washington is, anything can happen. … Feels like the Niners should complete the sweep of the Cardinals. However, it is a short week and they are coming off a slugfest with Seattle. As unlikely as it is for Arizona to notch a victory, it is coming off three-point losses in its last two games, including one against the Niners. Trap game, anyone?