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The NFL schedule over the week of Thanksgiving has traditionally featured a feast of football.
The 2025 season upholds that tradition, with a slate full of appetizing games for even casual fans to consume.
Who will win the games on the NFL Week 13 schedule this week?
Check out our NFL Week 13 picks and NFL Week 13 predictions for the 16 NFL games this week, with the festivities beginning with the Green Bay Packers at Detroit Lions, Kansas City Chiefs at Dallas Cowboys and Cincinnati Bengals at Baltimore Ravens on Thanksgiving Day and ending with the New York Giants at New England Patriots on Monday Night Football.
There is also a Black Friday game to consume and 11 games to pick from on the NFL Sunday schedule, so pace your consumption. You don’t want to miss the action this week in a food coma. All times MST. Click on each game for NFL Week 13 predictions and NFL Week 13 odds for that matchup.
NFL Week 13 picks: Packers at Lions | Chiefs at Cowboys | Bengals at Ravens | Bears at Eagles | Rams at Panthers | 49ers at Browns | Texans at Colts | Saints at Dolphins | Falcons at Jets | Cardinals at Buccaneers | Jaguars at Titans | Vikings at Seahawks | Raiders at Chargers | Bills at Steelers | Broncos at Commanders | Giants at Patriots | The Republic’s score predictions
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Thanksgiving Day football game predictions, Nov. 27
Green Bay Packers at Detroit Lions, 11 a.m., FOX (stream with FUBO)
The Packers defeated the Lions in Week 1 in Green Bay, 27-13, but this game is at Ford Field in Detroit, where the Lions are 4-1 this season. The Lions’ running game will shine and Detroit will make the NFC North race even more interesting with a close win.
Prediction: Lions 27, Packers 24
Kansas City Chiefs at Dallas Cowboys, 2:30 p.m., CBS (stream with FUBO)
These teams are both coming off huge wins in Week 12, perhaps even signature wins. We can’t ignore the home and away records in this one, with Dallas 3-1 at home and Kansas City 1-4 on the road. Dak Prescott will outduel Patrick Mahomes as the Cowboys upset the Chiefs.
Prediction: Cowboys 30, Chiefs 27
Cincinnati Bengals at Baltimore Ravens 6:20 p.m., NBC (stream on Peacock)
Five straight wins have put Lamar Jackson and the Ravens atop the AFC North standings. A sixth straight win could have Baltimore sitting pretty in the division race. The Bengals will drop a fifth straight game.
Prediction: Ravens 28, Bengals 20
Black Friday football game prediction, Nov. 28
Chicago Bears at Philadelphia Eagles, 1 p.m., Prime Video (stream on Amazon)
This Black Friday game has the potential to be very interesting. The Bears have won four straight to move to 8-3, but the 8-3 Eagles got a huge wake-up call in their loss to the Cowboys. Philadelphia will be amped for this game and force Caleb Williams into some mistakes.
Prediction: Eagles 24, Bears 21
Sunday early NFL game predictions, Nov. 30
Los Angeles Rams at Carolina Panthers, 11 a.m., FOX (stream with FUBO)
The Panthers have been a pleasant surprise, but the Rams are rolling right now, with five straight wins, perhaps the MVP favorite in Matthew Stafford, and a dominating defense. That will prove to be too much for Carolina, even at home.
Prediction: Rams 31, Panthers 17
San Francisco 49ers at Cleveland Browns, 11 a.m., CBS (stream with FUBO)
Shedeur Sanders won his first NFL start in Week 12, but that was against the lowly Las Vegas Raiders. The 49ers have a better defense, even with all of their injuries this season, and they certainly have a much better offense. This one could get ugly.
Prediction: 49ers 27, Browns 13
Houston Texans at Indianapolis Colts, 11 a.m., CBS (stream with FUBO)
The Texans‘ defense gives them a fighting chance in every game, but the Colts are a perfect 6-0 at home this season. Jonathan Taylor will find a way to break some big runs for Indianapolis.
Prediction: Colts 27, Texans 19
New Orleans Saints at Miami Dolphins, 11 a.m., FOX (stream with FUBO)
The Dolphins are on a 2-game win streak and are coming off a bye week. If it is not a 3-game win streak after this game, Miami fans will be irate. Tua Tagovailoa and the Dolphins will roll.
Prediction: Dolphins 30, Saints 13
Atlanta Falcons at New York Jets, 11 a.m., FOX (stream with FUBO)
The Falcons ended a 5-game losing streak in Week 12. They’ll start a win streak in Week 13 with Bijan Robinson and Tyler Allgeier running all over New York on the road.
Prediction: Falcons 24, Jets 21
Arizona Cardinals at Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 11 a.m., FOX (stream with FUBO)
Baker Mayfield’s status looms large in this game. Can Teddy Bridgewater lead the Buccaneers over the Cardinals if Mayfield can’t go? This game could be very intriguing. Jacoby Brissett will lead Arizona to an upset win on the road.
Prediction: Cardinals 27, Buccaneers 23
Jacksonville Jaguars at Tennessee Titans, 11 a.m., CBS (stream with FUBO)
The 1-10 Titans haven’t won a game at Nissan Stadium this season. That will continue in Week 13 as Trevor Lawrence feasts on the Tennessee secondary.
Prediction: Jaguars 28, Titans 17
Sunday late NFL game predictions, Nov. 30
Minnesota Vikings at Seattle Seahawks, 2:05 p.m., FOX (stream with FUBO)
J.J. McCarthy has struggled for the Vikings during the team’s 3-game skid. Those struggles will continue against the Seahawks and the 12th Man.
Prediction: Seahawks 31, Vikings 15
Las Vegas Raiders at Los Angeles Chargers, 2:25 p.m., CBS (stream with FUBO)
The Raiders fired offensive coordinator Chip Kelly after their fifth straight loss, but Las Vegas’ issues run a lot deeper. Jim Harbaugh will top Pete Carroll in this matchup of former Pac-12 coaching rivals.
Prediction: Chargers 24, Raiders 16
Buffalo Bills at Pittsburgh Steelers, 2:25 p.m., CBS (stream with FUBO)
This is a must-win game for both teams after they suffered rough losses in Week 12. Josh Allen’s running ability will help the Bills bounce back with a close win on the road.
Prediction: Bills 24, Steelers 23
Sunday Night Football game prediction, Nov. 30
Denver Broncos at Washington Commanders, 6:20 p.m., NBC (stream on Peacock)
The Broncos have won eight straight. The Commanders have lost six straight. Those streaks will continue. Denver’s defense will shine vs Marcus Mariota.
Prediction: Broncos 27, Commanders 17
Monday Night Football game prediction, Dec. 1
New York Giants at New England Patriots, 6:15 p.m., ESPN (stream with FUBO)
Can the Patriots extend their win streak to 10 games? Yes, they can. Drake Maye will shine as New England continues its surprise season with a win over the Giants.
Prediction: Patriots 24, Giants 21
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