NFL Week 13: How to survive and advance in your knockout pool

What teams look like smart plays in Week 13 of the NFL season in your knockout pool?

Let the bettor beware

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The Jets seem like the perfect pick against the winless Cincinnati Bengals. Gang Green is on a three-game roll and just crushed the Raiders, who came to New Jersey with playoff dreams. Then, of course, Zac Taylor has to go and insert Andy Dalton back at QB, giving the belief the rookie coach thinks that could be the difference between 0-12 and the team’s first chance for a win. Be careful. The Eagles would figure to be a lock against the Dolphins. However, the way the offense is sputtering, Philly looks like it would be a lock against no one. The Chargers are on the road against the Broncos. Denver appears lost and can’t be depended on for any offensive output. Melvin Gordon is back in gear. However, Philip Rivers doesn’t look anything like the quarterback he has been for years. So, pass, or else you might get picked off.