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Colts vs. Texans Preview, Prediction, NFL Week 12 Live Stream, TV Channel, Start Time

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The Colts and Texans, with identical 6-4 records, clash in a primetime matchup Thursday night in Houston. This marks the second meeting of the season between the top-ranked AFC South squads. Indianapolis leads the all-time series 28-8, including a 30-23 victory four weeks ago in Week 7.

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Colts vs. Texans

When: Thursday, November 21
Time: 8:20 p.m. ET
TV: FOX
Live Stream: fuboTV (watch for free)

Indianapolis snapped a two-game losing streak by beating the Jaguars 33-13 at home. Jacoby Brissett, who totaled 326 yards and four touchdowns last time against the Texans, returned from injury and picked up 148 yards, one touchdown, and one interception. The team relied less on the passing game and more on the run with the unit combining for 264 yards and three touchdowns for the fourth-ranked rushing attack in the NFL. Jonathan Williams had 13 carries for 116 yards, while Marlon Mack picked up 109 yards and one touchdown to bring his total to 865 yards on the season (fifth in the NFL). Unfortunately, Mack will undergo hand surgery and be out indefinitely, causing a huge blow to the offense and shifting the weight back onto Brissett.

On the defensive side of the ball, the Colts picked up two sacks and forced Nick Foles to throw one interception. The key was its ability to stop the run and hold Leonard Fournette to just 23 yards. Kenny Moore II led the team with eight tackles and one sack, while rookie Rock Ya-Sin racked up six tackles and the lone interception. The Colts will need to put pressure on Deshaun Watson and force the Texans to beat them in the passing game.

Sacks, sacks, and more sacks. The Baltimore Ravens defense was in the face of Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson all afternoon as they were destroyed 41-7 on the road. Watson completed 18 of 29 passes for 169 yards, one interception and was sacked 7 times. The offensive line will need to keep Watson upright the Texans want to beat the Colts. Carlos Hyde picked up nine carries for 65 yards and one touchdown for a rushing attack that ranks fifth with an average of 140.7 YPG. All-Pro DeAndre Hopkins led the team with seven catches for 80 yards and is the go-to guy for Watson in the passing game.

No defense has had the answer for Baltimore’s Lamar Jackson this season and the Texans were no different. The dual-threat quarterback accounted for over 300 yards and four touchdowns of total offense. Houston allowed 491 yards in the game, including 112 yards and one touchdown to running back Gus Edwards. Mack being sidelined will make the contest a little easier this weekend against the Colts but don’t count out Williams. Not only will they have to account for him, but also a versatile Jacoby Brissett.

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How to Watch Bears vs. Rams, NFL Week 11 Live Stream, Schedule, TV Channel, Start Time

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The Chicago Bears and St. Louis Rams first played each other in 1937 with the Bears winning both games that year. Fast forward 82 years later and the Bears are still in Chicago, but the Rams have since moved to Los Angeles. Chicago leads the all-time series 54-36-3, including a 15-6 home win in 2018. It was a sloppy game that saw Rams quarterback Jared Goff and Mitch Trubisky of the Bears threw a combined seven interceptions.

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Bears vs. Rams

When: Sunday, November 17

Time: 8:20 p.m. ET

TV: NBC

Live Stream: fuboTV (watch for free)

Have the tides turned in Chicago? The Bears snapped a four-game losing streak with a 20-13 victory over the Lions at home last weekend. The team punted on their first four possessions, but the offense picked it up after that. Mitch Trubisky threw for 173 yards and tied a season-high with three touchdowns. Allen Robinson led the team with six catches for 83 yards. However, the offense is ranked near the bottom of every major statistic. The Lions posted 357 yards compared to the Bears 226 in the game. Chicago will need to do a much better job in converting on third down. The team was just two of 12 last weekend.

The Bears’ defense recorded two sacks on Matt Stafford’s backup quarterback Jeff Driskel and is, holding opponents to an average of 17.4 points per game, fourth-best in the NFL. Roquan Smith led the team with 11 tackles while Nick Kwiatoski added nine more and recorded his first career interception.

Los Angeles’ offensive woes continued in a 17-12 loss on the road against the Steelers last weekend. Jared Goff completed 22 of 41 passes for 243 yards and two interceptions. Goff has nine interceptions already this season, just shy of his season-high 12 from last year. One positive was the performance of running back Todd Gurley, who has struggled for most of 2019. Gurley rushed for 73 yards, his second-highest total of the year, behind only his 97-yard performance in Week 1. Robert Woods led the team with seven catches for 95 yards. However, the Steelers defense took advantage of four turnovers throughout the game. The Rams are sixth in the league in passing yards with an average of 279.6 per game. That is their bread and butter, but a productive Gurley could make this squad less one dimensional.

The Steelers offense didn’t beat the Rams, it was mistaken by Los Angeles that led them to victory. Pittsburgh totaled just 273 yards of offense and converted a mere five of 16 third-down attempts. L.A.’s defensive front stuffed the run to the tune of just 42 yards and two-time Defensive Player of the Year Aaron Donald showed his dominance with six tackles and one sack against the Steelers.

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How to Watch Bengals vs. Raiders, NFL Week 11 Live Stream, Schedule, TV Channel, Start Time

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When the Oakland Raiders host the winless Cincinnati Bengals in Week 11, they’ll have a great frame of reference for the struggles their opponents are enduring. During quarterback Derek Carr’s rookie season with Oakland, they started off 0-10, before picking up the first win of his career. He knows all too well that no team is satisfied with losing and no game will be easy to win despite what the records say.

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Bengals vs. Raiders

When: Sunday, November 17
Time: 4:25 p.m. ET
TV: CBS
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The Raiders made a point this week when talking to the media about the Bengals that records don’t matter to them. David Carr was especially adamant about it, saying he knows the Bengals are going to “bring it”.

Carr added his 14th passing touchdown of the season in the Raiders’ 26-24 win over the Chargers in Week 10. The victory was Oakland’s second straight and got the team over the .500 mark. At 5-4, they’re on the heels of the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC West. Another win would put some big pressure on their divisional rivals.

Meanwhile, the bottom is lonely for Cincinnati, as the Bengals are the lone winless team remaining in the NFL. A change at quarterback was made for their Week 10 game against the Baltimore Ravens. Rookie Ryan Finley came in for veteran Andy Dalton for his first career start. It was an up and down debut as he threw for a touchdown, but also had a few turnovers in a 49-13 loss. It appears that it’s Finley’s ship to steer from here on out as the Bengals look for answers in the short and long-term.

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How to Watch Jaguars vs. Colts, NFL Week 11 Live Stream, Schedule, TV Channel, Start Time

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The Jaguars (4-5) and Colts (5-4) square-off in an AFC South Divisional matchup Sunday afternoon at Lucas Oil Stadium. Indianapolis leads the all-time series 23-13. Both teams picked up a win last season, with the Colts winning 29-26 at home and the Jags returning the favor three weeks later in a 6-0 contest.

Jaguars vs. Colts

When: Sunday, November 17
Time: 1:00 p.m. ET
TV: CBS
Live Stream: fuboTV (watch for free)

Two weeks ago, the Jaguars dropped an AFC South game, 26-3, against the Texans. Gardner Minshew completed 27 of 47 passes for 309 yards, two interceptions, and was sacked four times. Following a bye week last week, Minshew Mania has come to an end and the quarterback reins have been handed back over to Nick Foles. Minshew started the previous eight games after Foles suffered a broken clavicle in Week 1. Can Foles, who led the Eagles to the Super Bowl in 2017, give this offense a spark and a much needed divisional win? Leonard Fournette will have to run much better than he did against the Texans, who held him to a season-low 40 yards on the ground.

Defensively, the Jaguars have key pieces at each level. Calais Campbell had five tackles and the games only sack against the Texans, while linebacker Myles Jack and cornerback A.J. Bouye each had seven tackles in the game. The unit held Deshaun Watson to 201 yards and two touchdowns passing, but it was the run game that hurt them. Carlos Hyde tallied 160 yards on 19 carries. The defense is ranked 22nd against the run (120.2 YPG) and will face another tough back this weekend with the Colts’ Marlon Mack.

Indianapolis looked like a playoff team at 5-2, but has since dropped two straight contests, a 26-24 loss against the Steelers and a 16-12 loss against the Miami Dolphins. Brian Hoyer started at quarterback in place of the injured Jacoby Brissett. Hoyer threw for 204 yards, one touchdown and a costly three interceptions. They will evaluate Brissett, who suffered a sprained MCL against the Steelers, this week at practice and hope he will be ready to go on Sunday. Marlon Mack rushed for 74 yards in the loss and has failed to reach the end zone in his last two games. He will need to step up as will the team’s tight ends Eric Ebron and Jack Doyle, who combined for eight catches, 100 yards and one touchdown. Indianapolis will be without their top two wide receivers T.Y. Hilton (injured calf) and Parris Campbell (fractured hand).

While the Colts offense has failed to score many points in the last two weeks, it’s been the defense that has kept them in the games. Against Miami, the defense tallied three sacks on quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick and forced one interception. Darius Leonard was all over the field with 13 tackles and the lone pick. Khari Willis added eight more tackles. The defense has been much improved since the first half of the season and that includes holding teams on third down, as well as in the red zone.

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How to Watch Texans vs. Ravens, NFL Week 11 Live Stream, Schedule, TV Channel, Start Time

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Two teams that lead their respective divisions square-off Sunday afternoon in an AFC showdown. The Houston Texans (6-3), who lead the AFC South, travel to Baltimore to take on the Ravens (7-2), who are at the top of the AFC North. Baltimore leads the all-time series 8-2, including a 23-16 home win back in 2017. Will Deshaun Watson and the Texans come into M&T Bank and shake things up or will Lamar Jackson continue to dazzle for the home fans?

Texans vs. Ravens

When: Sunday, November 17
Time: 1:00 p.m. ET
TV: CBS
Live Stream: fuboTV (watch for free)

If there was ever a good time for a bye week, the Texans got it in preparation for a red hot Baltimore Ravens team. Houston beat Jacksonville, 26-3, in London last weekend. Deshaun Watson was 22 of 28 for 201 yards and two touchdowns. Offensively, the team received a major boost in the run game from Carlos Hyde, who carried the ball 19 times for a season-high 160 yards, marking his second game this season over the 100-yard mark. DeAndre Hopkins has been relatively quiet this season. Hopkins reeled in eight passes for 48 yards and one touchdown. Houston is ranked fourth in total offense (396.7 YPG) and fourth in rushing yards per game (142.8).

The number one objective for the defense will be to try and slow down Lamar Jackson and the offense. That’s a tall task that even the league’s best defense, the New England Patriots, couldn’t pass. Linebackers Zach Cunningham and Benardick McKinney have 68 and 60 tackles, respectively, and are key contributors for a unit that ranks third in the NFL against the run (84.1YPG).

Baltimore boasts the league’s second-best offense, averaging over 421.7 yards per game. That success starts with quarterback Lamar Jackson. He looked like a human highlight reel in last week’s 49-13 rout of the winless Bengals. He completed 15 of 17 passes for 223 yards and three touchdowns for a perfect passer rating of 158.3. On the ground, he was equally impressive with seven carries for 65 yards and one touchdown. Mark Ingram provides a ground and pounds 1-2 punch for the league’s best rushing team (197.2 YPG). Rookie Marquise “Hollywood” Brown reeled in four catches for 80 yards, as the Ravens won their fifth straight game. The last time they had a streak like that was 2013.

While the Ravens have a slew of offensive weapons, so do the Texans. Watson isn’t as elusive as Jackson, but is one of the best dual threats in the league and can beat you with his arm or with his legs. Running back Carlos Hyde had a breakout game last weekend and hopes to continue that momentum, while DeAndre Hopkins is an All-Pro wide receiver. Baltimore is ranked eighth in the NFL in rush defense, but 20th when it comes to stopping the pass.

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How to Watch Saints vs. Buccaneers, NFL Week 11 Live Stream, Schedule, TV Channel, Start Time

The Saints (7-2) and the Buccaneers (3-6) square-off for an AFC South showdown Sunday at Raymond James Stadium.

The Saints (7-2) and the Buccaneers (3-6) square-off for an AFC South showdown Sunday at Raymond James Stadium. New Orleans won the first meeting between the two teams, 31-24, back in Week 5. The teams have split the season series the last four years.

Saints vs. Buccaneers

When: Sunday, November 17

Time: 1:00 p.m. ET

TV: FOX

Live Stream: fuboTV (watch for free)

Even the best teams in the league lose a game from time to time that makes you scratch your head. New Orleans lost 26-9 last weekend against an Atlanta Falcons squad that had just one winning going into the game. Drew Brees completed 32 of 45 passes for 287 yards. His favorite target Michael Thomas had another 100+ yard game with 13 catches for 153 yards. Thomas is the only wide receiver over 1,000 yards this season, with his league-leading 1,027. The Saints only managed 52 rushing yards in the loss.

While Drew Brees and Michael Thomas are the keys that make the offense run, the defense has been one of the best in the league this season as well. The Saints rank fifth in total defense with opponents averaging 316.6 YPG. Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan threw for 282 yards and two touchdowns in the win, while the team racked up 143 yards rushing. Demario Davis led the Saints with 11 tackles and one sack. Marcus Williams added seven tackles and an interception on the game. Yet, defensive penalties proved to be costly, as they racked up 12 flags for 90 yards. This unit will need to be more disciplined against a Buccaneers offense that is averaging 28.9 points per game.

Tampa Bay’s offense has been one of the best, but it has to be consistent, and most importantly they can’t turn the ball over. The Buccaneers returned home after a whirlwind road trip and defeated Bruce Arian’s former team, the Arizona Cardinals, 30-27 in a game that came down to the wire. Jameis Winston completed 30 of 48 passes for 358 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions. Winston is third in the league with 2,765 yards passing and is blessed to have arguably the best 1-2 receiver tandem in Mike Evans and Chris Godwin, who have 924 and 840 yards, respectively. Evans was completely taken out of the equation by the Saints defense in the team’s first meeting. The Bucs need to use the ground attack to set up play-action and control the clock.

Defensively, it’s obvious what the Saints do best and that is air the ball out. With a future Hall of Fame quarterback under center in Brees and the top wide receiver in the NFL as a weapon, they can be hard to stop, but the Falcons proved it can be done. Tampa Bay boasts one of the best defensive fronts in the league and the top-ranked rushing defense. Shaq Barrett is tied for the league lead in sacks and will need to pressure Brees, just like Atlanta did, putting him on his back six times. The team recently cut Vernon Hargreaves. MJ Stewart (knee) and Carlton Davis (hip) will be sidelined for the game. Tampa’s allowed an average of 299 yards passing and have given up a league-high 31 points per game this season. How does the secondary hold up against the Saints passing attack? That will be the key to this game.

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How to Watch Broncos vs. Vikings, NFL Week 11 Live Stream, Schedule, TV Channel, Start Time

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The 15th meeting between the Denver Broncos (3-6) and Minnesota Vikings (6-3) takes place Sunday afternoon at U.S. Bank Stadium. The all-time series is tied at seven, but Denver has won the last three games, all by just three points.

Broncos vs. Vikings

When: Sunday, November 17

Time: 1:00 p.m. ET

TV: CBS

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Quarterback woes and offensive struggles have plagued the Broncos all season. Joe Flacco was sidelined due to a neck injury, but Brandon Allen stepped in to record his first victory as a starter, 24-19, over the Browns two weeks ago. In that game, Allen was 12 of 20 for 193 yards and two touchdowns. Running back Phillip Lindsay carried the ball nine times for 92 yards and one touchdown. Can he move the chains against a physical Vikings defensive front this weekend? Will Allen have enough time under center to link up with No. 1 wide receiver Courtland Sutton or rookie tight end Noah Fant, who hauled in three catches for a career-high 115 yards? This offense will need to put points on the board if it wants to keep up with Minnesota.

The Broncos defense has been one of the best in the league. The team limited Baker Mayfield to 273 yards and one touchdown and are fourth in total defense and passing yards allowed. They will need to put pressure on Kirk Cousins throughout the game and force the Vikings to beat them through the air. Dalvin Cook is the NFL’s leading rusher and their offense starts with him. Denver’s defense held Nick Chubb to 65 yards two weeks ago, but rank 17th in the league with opponents averaging 117.6 YPG.

Minnesota has won five of their last six games, including a 28-24 win on the road against Dallas last weekend in primetime. Kirk Cousins shined with 220 yards and two touchdowns. Dalvin Cook continued to prove why he is the best running back in the NFL with 26 carries for 97 yards and one touchdown to bring his league lead to 991 yards. Even more impressive were his seven catches for 86 yards that were integral parts in key scoring drives for Minnesota. Alexander Mattison has served as a 1-2 punch with Cook and the third-best rushing unit in the NFL.

The Vikings’ defense is holding opponents to an average of 18.2 points per game, fifth-best in the NFL. Against Dallas, their rushing defense was fantastic as well. Minnesota limited Ezekiel Elliott to 47 yards on 20 carries. The Cowboys switched to the air and Dak Prescott threw for nearly 400 yards and three touchdowns, but the Vikings still managed to come away with the win. Mike Hughes and Anthony Barr led the team with seven tackles. Can this defense put pressure on an inexperienced Brandon Allen and an offensive line that has given up its fair share of sacks this season? Danielle Hunter and Everson Griffen have a combined 14.5 sacks on the year.

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How to Watch Bills vs. Dolphins, NFL Week 11 Live Stream, Schedule, TV Channel, Start Time

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The Bills (6-3) and Dolphins (2-7) meet in an AFC East divisional contest Sunday afternoon in South Florida. Buffalo won the first matchup in Week 7, 31-21, at home. The Bills have won four of the last five. Miami’s only win during that time came last year in a 21-17 at Hard Rock Stadium.

Bills vs. Dolphins

When: Sunday, November 17

Time: 1:00 p.m. ET

TV: CBS

Live Stream: fuboTV (watch for free)

Buffalo started the season 5-1, but have lost two of its last three games, including a 19-16 loss in Cleveland vs. Browns last weekend. Josh Allen completed 22 of 41 passes for 266 yards but failed to reach the end zone through the air. On the ground, he tallied 28 yards for the team’s two touchdowns. John Brown and Cole Beasley went 1-2 in receiving with 77 and 74 yards, respectively The Bills had a chance to tie it up with 22 seconds left in the game, but missed the field goal.

The Bills defense sacked Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield two times and held them to three points, despite running 12 plays in the game from inside their three-yard line. Linebacker Tremaine Edmunds had one of those sacks, which came with Mayfield ending up in the end zone and awarding two points for a safety. Levi Wallace and Jordan Poyer both tallied eight tackles, while Matt Milano picked up seven tackles and a sack.

Two consecutive wins. Weren’t the Dolphins supposed to be tanking for one of the top-tier college quarterbacks or one of the top picks in the draft? One week after beating the Jets at home, they defeated the Colts, 16-12, in Indianapolis. While Indy was without its starting quarterback, a win is a win. Ryan Fitzpatrick completed 21 of 33 passes for 169 yards, while also rushing for 23 yards and a score. Devante Parker led the team with five catches for 69 yards. However, the Dolphins are still at or near the bottom of every major offensive category.

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How to Watch Steelers vs. Browns, NFL Week 11 Live Stream, Schedule, TV Channel, Start Time

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The Pittsburgh Steelers (5-4) and Cleveland Browns (3-6) meet Thursday night for a primetime AFC North showdown. It’s a rivalry that dates back to 1950 with the Steelers leading the all-time series 75-58-1. That one tie came last year, 21-21, in their first meeting of the season, but Pittsburgh won the next round, 33-18, at home. Both teams are in the middle of the standings and can inch closer to the Ravens with a victory.

Steelers vs. Browns

When: Thursday, November 14
Time: 8:20 p.m. ET
TV: FOX
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A 1-4 start and Ben Roethlisberger, the face of the franchise, out with a season-ending injury wasn’t exactly what Steeler Nation had envisioned to begin the season. However, Pittsburgh has turned things around and has won its last four games, including a 17-12 victory over the Rams. Mason Rudolph threw for 242 yards and one touchdown. James Washington led the team with six catches for 90 yards and one touchdown. The Steelers are averaging just over 21 points per game but rank near the bottom in total yards, passing yards and rushing yards per game. That didn’t stop coach Mike Tomlin, who made a gutsy 4th and 1 call with the team leading 14-12. That confidence may be the spark they needed for a shot at the playoffs.

Defensively, Rams quarterback Jared Goff was limited to just 243 yards and two interceptions. The Steelers’ defense sacked Goff four times in the game and forced three turnovers. Mark Barron racked up 10 tackles, while Joe Haden added seven tackles and an interception. Javon Hargrave and T.J. Watt were in Goff’s face throughout the game. Hargrave finished with seven tackles and one sack with Watt adding five tackles and two sacks to the stat sheet. They will face a versatile Browns offense that has playmakers in running back Nick Chubb and wide receivers Odell Beckham Jr. and Jarvis Landry.

The Buffalo Bills had a chance to tie the game against the Browns on Sunday, but instead, the field goal attempt missed with 22 seconds left, and Cleveland had a renewed sense of hope for its season. The Browns snapped a four-game losing streak with the 19-16 road win. Baker Mayfield completed 26 of 38 passes for 238 yards and two touchdowns. Nick Chubb rushed for 116 yards, his fourth 100+ yard game this season, which brought his season total to 919 yards– third-best in the NFL. With Kareem Hunt back as well, the Browns have a 1-2 punch at running back. Jarvis Landry led the team with nine catches for 97 yards, while Odell Beckham Jr. added five more for 57 yards.

Cleveland’s defense held Josh Allen to 266 yards passing and no touchdowns. The Browns rank seventh in the NFL against the pass. Myles Garrett has racked up ten sacks and will look to attack a weak offensive line for the Steelers, much the same away Aaron Donald and the Rams did a week ago.

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