USA TODAY Sports Network’s NFL Week 13 game previews, predictions

The USA TODAY Sports Network previews Week 13 in the NFL, with 49ers-Ravens, Patriots-Texans and Vikings-Seahawks leading the slate.

Green Bay Packers at New York Giants

Aaron Jones Green Bay Packers
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TV: 1 p.m. ET Sunday, Fox

Records: Packers 8-3, Giants 2-9

Line: Packers by 6½

Packers’ keys: The Packers have scored touchdowns at a high clip once reaching the red zone and have maintained offensive balance. They should be able to do both against a suspect Giants defense.

Giants’ keys: Defensive coordinator James Bettcher must create a game plan that likely uses LB Lorenzo Carter and several others in unique blitzing schemes aimed at keeping Packers QB Aaron Rodgers on his toes. On offense, they must not turn the ball over. Meanwhile, things are straightforward on offense – don’t turn the ball over, and score touchdowns when presented with red-zone opportunities.

Who wins? In every conceivable aspect, the Packers have a substantial advantage over the Giants other than home field. Packers 31, Giants 13

Dan Benton