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With the regular season approaching the final stretch, teams are battling for the chance to make the playoffs. While some teams like the Ravens have turned the corner after a tough period in their schedule, others have fallen off entirely, left to compete for pride in 2018. The Baltimore Beatdown staff predicts all of the Week 13 games, and readers can vote in the polls in this article to compete for first place.
Current standings:
- Kyle A. (113-61)
- Frank and readers (112-62)
- Jake (110-64)
- Sage and Vas (109-65)
- Logan (103-71)
- Kyle B. and Zach (102-72)
- Dustin (101-73)
An analysis of the Baltimore Beatdown staff picks
Can Lamar Jackson keep the Ravens momentum going?
All signs point to Jackson under center for his third career start. While the Ravens have a losing road record this year, the Falcons have lost their last three games, wildly under performing compared to preseason expectations. Still, only four out of nine Beatdown writers believe Jackson will improve to 3-0 as a starter. A win in Atlanta would go a long way towards Baltimore’s push to end the postseason drought.
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Who will win in Week 13: Ravens or Falcons?
Consensus winners
- The Broncos extend their win streak against the Bengals (DEN -5.0): With Andy Dalton on IR adding to Cincinnati’s laundry list of injuries, Denver can pick up another victory to remain within in striking distance of the postseason.
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Who will win Week 13: Broncos or Bengals?
- The Rams roll the Lions (LAR -10.0): After the Lions were defeated by a backup QB on Thanksgiving, Jared Goff and Los Angeles’ high flying offense should win easily against a 4-7 Detroit squad.
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Who will win in Week 13: Rams or Lions?
- The Colts take advantage of the struggling Jaguars (IND -4.0): Jalen Ramsey has been eating a lot of crow this season, and Jacksonville is spiraling. Andrew Luck’s comeback season should notch another W in Week 13.
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Who will win in Week 13: Colts or Jaguars?
- The Packers bounce back against the Cardinals (GB -14.0): With Mike McCarthy on the hot seat, Green Bay exploits a weak opponent to inch back towards .500.
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Who will win in Week 13: Cardinals or Packers?
- The Panthers stop their three-game skid with a win over the Buccaneers (CAR -3.5): With Seattle hitting their stride, Cam Newton and Carolina should take advantage of an ineffective divisional opponent this week to stay in the hunt.
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Who will win in Week 13: Panthers or Buccaneers?
- The Chiefs destroy the Raiders (KC -15.0): Andy Reid’s prolific young quarterback should shred Oakland’s 26th ranked defense.
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Who will win in Week 13: Chiefs or Raiders?
- The Titans snap their two-game losing streak against the Jets (TEN -7.5): It seems like a distant memory when Tennessee led the AFC South early in the season, but the Jets are a bottom feeder team that the Titans can handle.
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Who will win in Week 13: Jets or Titans?
- The Seahawks continue their wild card push with a win over the 49ers (SEA -9.5): After taking out the Packers and the Panthers in their last two games, Seattle is in a groove as they look to snag a wild card spot with the NFC West title firmly with the 10-1 Rams.
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Who will win in Week 13: 49ers or Seahawks?
‘Lone wolf’ picks
- Logan — The Cowboys defeat the Saints (NO -7.5) and the Giants get a win over the Bears (CHI -4.5): While Dallas has responded to early season struggles to take the NFC East lead, the Saints have been decimating defenses. New York continues to fall short, while in contrast, Chicago continues to find ways to stay on top in the NFC North.
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Who will win in Week 13: Saints or Cowboys?
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Who will win in Week 13: Bears or Giants?
- Sage — The Chargers win on the road against the Steelers (PIT -3.5): Ben Roethlisberger and Pittsburgh have looked vulnerable lately, as Ben Roethlisberger has thrown five interceptions in his last two games.
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Who will win in Week 13: Chargers or Steelers?
- Vas — The Vikings leave Gillette Stadium with a victory over the Patriots (NE -5.0): If Tom Brady and company were traveling to Minnesota this game would have a different complexion, as New England is .500 on the road in 2018. However, the Patriots are 5-0 at home this season.
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Who will win in Week 13: Vikings or Patriots?
All writers’ picks can be found in the table below.
NFL Picks Week 13
| Games | Kyle A. | Frank | Jake | Sage | Vasilis | Logan | Kyle B. | Zach | Dustin | BB Readers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Games | Kyle A. | Frank | Jake | Sage | Vasilis | Logan | Kyle B. | Zach | Dustin | BB Readers |
| Saints at Cowboys | Saints | Saints | Saints | Saints | Saints | Cowboys | Saints | Saints | Saints | Vote |
| Ravens at Falcons | Falcons | Falcons | Falcons | Ravens | Ravens | Falcons | Ravens | Falcons | Ravens | Vote |
| Bears at Giants | Bears | Bears | Bears | Bears | Bears | Giants | Bears | Bears | Bears | Vote |
| Bills at Dolphins | Bills | Bills | Dolphins | Bills | Dolphins | Dolphins | Dolphins | Dolphins | Dolphins | Vote |
| Broncos at Bengals | Broncos | Broncos | Broncos | Broncos | Broncos | Broncos | Broncos | Broncos | Broncos | Vote |
| Rams at Lions | Rams | Rams | Rams | Rams | Rams | Rams | Rams | Rams | Rams | Vote |
| Colts at Jaguars | Colts | Colts | Colts | Colts | Colts | Colts | Colts | Colts | Colts | Vote |
| Browns at Texans | Texans | Texans | Texans | Texans | Texans | Browns | Texans | Browns | Texans | Vote |
| Cardinals at Packers | Packers | Packers | Packers | Packers | Packers | Packers | Packers | Packers | Packers | Vote |
| Panthers at Buccaneers | Panthers | Panthers | Panthers | Panthers | Panthers | Panthers | Panthers | Panthers | Panthers | Vote |
| Chiefs at Raiders | Chiefs | Chiefs | Chiefs | Chiefs | Chiefs | Chiefs | Chiefs | Chiefs | Chiefs | Vote |
| Jets at Titans | Titans | Titans | Titans | Titans | Titans | Titans | Titans | Titans | Titans | Vote |
| 49ers at Seahawks | Seahawks | Seahawks | Seahawks | Seahawks | Seahawks | Seahawks | Seahawks | Seahawks | Seahawks | Vote |
| Vikings at Patriots | Patriots | Patriots | Patriots | Patriots | Vikings | Patriots | Patriots | Patriots | Patriots | Vote |
| Chargers at Steelers | Steelers | Steelers | Steelers | Chargers | Steelers | Steelers | Steelers | Steelers | Steelers | Vote |
| Redskins at Eagles | Eagles | Eagles | Eagles | Eagles | Eagles | Redskins | Eagles | Redskins | Eagles | Vote |
| Week 12 Record | 10-5 | 9-6 | 11-4 | 10-5 | 12-3 | 10-5 | 11-4 | 9-6 | 10-5 | 11-4 |
| Season Record | 113-61 | 112-62 | 110-64 | 109-65 | 109-65 | 103-71 | 102-72 | 102-72 | 101-73 | 112-62 |
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