NFL Week 13 Results, Betting Lines, and Performance Recap

Green Bay Packers at Detroit Lions

The Packers continued their surge in the NFC North with a 31–24 Thanksgiving win over the Lions, a result that not only completed a season sweep but also gave Green Bay a major tiebreaker edge in the division — something bettors looking at updated futures will notice as their playoff odds tick upward. Jordan Love delivered four touchdown passes behind elite pass protection, converting all three fourth-down attempts in high-leverage spots, while defensive star Micah Parsons wrecked Detroit’s backfield with 2.5 sacks, reinforcing why Green Bay has become a popular ATS play during its current run. Detroit, now losers of three of five and sliding outside the NFC playoff picture, repeatedly failed on fourth down — decisions Dan Campbell defended but which swung the live odds sharply toward the Packers as the game unfolded. Jared Goff had two touchdowns and Jameson Williams posted a career day, but a costly drop and stalled red-zone sequences left Lions backers frustrated as Green Bay iced the game late, further solidifying its standing as one of the NFC’s most profitable road teams this season.

Kansas City Chiefs at Dallas Cowboys

Dallas kept its playoff pulse alive — and cashed as a short home underdog for many bettors — with a 31–28 Thanksgiving win over Kansas City, giving the Cowboys back-to-back victories over last year’s two Super Bowl participants. Dak Prescott threw two touchdowns and iced the game with a late third-down strike to George Pickens, while Malik Davis’ 43-yard burst helped Dallas flip momentum in a matchup where the Cowboys were live-bet favorites for most of the second half. Patrick Mahomes hit four TD passes, including two on fourth down, but Kansas City’s 10 penalties for 119 yards repeatedly stalled drives and frustrated Chiefs backers who needed a cleaner effort from an already-inconsistent offense. Dallas has now won three straight since Marshawn Kneeland’s death and continues to trend upward both straight-up and against the spread, while the Chiefs — now 6–6 — slip back toward the playoff bubble with mounting injuries and serious discipline issues hurting their chances to cover or close out tight games.

Cincinnati Bengals at Baltimore Ravens

Joe Burrow rewarded Bengals backers who took a chance on him in his return, throwing two second-half touchdowns as Cincinnati (+3.5 at most books) rolled to a 32–14 Thanksgiving upset that snapped Baltimore’s five-game win streak. Burrow shook off early rust and quickly reestablished rhythm with Ja’Marr Chase, while the Bengals dominated time of possession — nearly 39 minutes — a stat that hammered the live under after multiple Baltimore turnovers kept the game choppy and low-scoring early. Lamar Jackson struggled badly, committing three turnovers himself as the Ravens gave it away five times, a nightmare scenario for anyone who had Baltimore laying points or teased them into a larger number. Despite Derrick Henry’s early TD, the Ravens never found offensive flow, repeatedly derailed by drops, fumbles, penalties, and protection issues that shifted momentum — and the in-game odds — toward Cincinnati by halftime. With Burrow back and the defense delivering its best outing of the season, the Bengals suddenly look more competitive than their record suggests, while Baltimore’s playoff positioning — and bettors’ trust — takes a hit after another turnover-driven collapse.

Chicago Bears at Philadelphia Eagles

Chicago rewarded anyone who grabbed the Bears as short road dogs — or even on the moneyline — by bullying the Eagles for a 24–15 win on Black Friday, powered by a throwback ground game that hammered the under and kept the Bears atop the NFC North at 9–3. With Kyle Monangai (130 yards, TD) and D’Andre Swift (125 yards, TD) both topping 100 rushing yards, Chicago rolled up 281 yards on the ground — their most in nearly 40 years — while Caleb Williams did just enough through the air to keep drives alive, including a fourth-down conversion that set up a key touchdown. Philadelphia, laying points at home, never sniffed a cover; Jalen Hurts’ third-quarter fumble on the trademark tush push flipped live odds immediately and ignited Chicago’s game-sealing 14–0 run. Even A.J. Brown’s big day (10 catches, 132 yards, 2 TDs) couldn’t offset an offense that was booed throughout and has now dropped two straight, shrinking Philly’s NFC East cushion and crushing bettors who backed the Eagles to rebound. The Bears, meanwhile, have won five straight — and looked every bit like a playoff team, even if their coach celebrated like a man trying to earn free hot dogs.

New Orleans Saints at Miami Dolphins

The Dolphins (-5.5 favorites at kickoff) leaned on their surging defense again as Minkah Fitzpatrick delivered both a fumble recovery and a pivotal interception on a 2-point attempt to secure Miami’s 21–17 win over New Orleans, keeping the Fins’ faint playoff hopes alive at 5–7. Despite Tua Tagovailoa’s continued turnover issues — he threw his 14th interception of the year — Miami controlled the game early behind De’Von Achane’s 134 rushing yards and lone touchdown, finishing with 164 yards on the ground. Tyler Shough nearly rallied the Saints (2–10) from a 16–0 halftime hole, tossing two second-half TDs and pulling within two in the final 90 seconds before Fitzpatrick’s 2-point pick and a fourth-down stop ended the comeback bid. New Orleans covered the live second-half line with its late surge, but Miami closed it out thanks to a defense that has sparked three straight wins and allowed just one touchdown before garbage time.

Atlanta Falcons at New York Jets

In a game that closed as a pick’em at most sportsbooks, the Jets (3–9) got a walk-off 56-yard field goal from 41-year-old Nick Folk — who had missed from 55 earlier — to edge Atlanta 27–24 in a cold, misty slog at MetLife Stadium. Tyrod Taylor, starting again over the benched Justin Fields, delivered a gutsy dual-threat effort with 172 yards passing, a touchdown, and a 10-yard TD run that tied the game late, while Adonai Mitchell erupted for a career-high 102 yards and a long 52-yard score that instantly erased an Atlanta lead. The Falcons (4–8), who entered as slight road favorites, wasted a huge day from Bijan Robinson (142 rushing yards, 51 receiving, TD) and a milestone touchdown from Kirk Cousins, whose 291st career scoring pass moved him past Johnny Unitas. But after New York tied it and forced a three-and-out, Taylor moved the Jets just far enough to reach Folk’s pregame limit — the 38-yard line — and the veteran’s dying-quail kick squeezed through as time expired, cashing Jets ML and delivering just their second takeaway of the season in a much-needed win for Aaron Glenn’s struggling squad.

San Francisco 49ers at Cleveland Browns

The 49ers (9–4) covered with ease as short road favorites, rolling 26–8 behind Brock Purdy’s efficient day — and his now-viral Dougie celebration — in a game where San Francisco repeatedly capitalized on Cleveland’s mistakes. Purdy threw for 168 yards, added a 2-yard bootleg touchdown, and broke out the dance after giving the Niners a 17–9 lead, part of a 19-0 run fueled by turnovers, including a fumbled fourth-and-1 attempt and a muffed punt that gifted short fields to a team that rarely wastes them. Christian McCaffrey was held in check relative to his usual production, but his early goal-line score and the defense’s suffocating second-half performance — holding Shedeur Sanders and the Browns (6–6) to just 76 yards after halftime — ensured San Francisco never sweated the spread. Sanders started hot but cooled quickly, finishing 16 of 25 for 149 yards while absorbing three sacks, including another from Myles Garrett, who pushed his league-leading total to 19. In a matchup where turnovers flipped the script, the 49ers’ complementary football extended their win streak to three and kept them firmly in the NFC playoff mix.

Carolina Panthers at Los Angeles Rams

The Panthers pulled a stunning upset as 10-point underdogs, knocking off the Rams 31–28 behind another icy-nerved, late-game masterpiece from Bryce Young, who went 15 of 20 for 206 yards and three TDs — including two on fourth down and the go-ahead 43-yard strike to rookie Tetairoa McMillan with 6:34 left. Young, now the youngest QB in NFL history with 11 game-winning drives, outdueled Matthew Stafford, whose three turnovers — two interceptions and a costly strip-sack with 2:25 remaining — snapped L.A.’s six-game winning streak and ended his NFL-record run of 28 straight TDs without a pick. Carolina (7–6) leaned on its ground game in the rain, with Chuba Hubbard and Rico Dowdle combining for 141 rushing yards to shorten the game and help the Panthers stay within a half-game of the NFC South lead. The Rams (9–3) flashed explosiveness with touchdowns from Davante Adams and a circus catch by Puka Nacua, but Carolina’s fourth-down conversions, defensive takeaways, and late deep shot swung both the game and the spread, delivering one of Sunday’s biggest underdog wins.

Jacksonville Jaguars at Tennessee Titans

Jacksonville continued its late-season surge with a 25–3 win as comfortable road favorites, covering with ease and strengthening their grip on the AFC South race. Trevor Lawrence threw for 229 yards and two touchdowns — both in the first half — and added a 2-point conversion as the Jaguars (8–4) won their third straight and moved into sole possession of first place after the Colts’ loss to Houston. The Jags dominated every phase despite 13 penalties, holding Tennessee (1–11) to just a field goal and sacking rookie Cam Ward three times while forcing two turnovers. Josh Hines-Allen led the defensive push with two sacks, and Brenton Strange and Jakobi Meyers found the end zone as Jacksonville built an 18–3 halftime lead and never looked back. The Titans extended their home losing streak to 11 straight, matching a franchise-worst stretch from 2014–15, drawing heavy boos as their offense sputtered to 204 total yards. With Jacksonville now positioned for “meaningful football in December,” as Liam Coen put it, the Jags head into the season’s final month not just winning — but consistently covering — while Tennessee remains a team bettors may continue fading until the market adjusts.

Arizona Cardinals at Tampa Bay Buccaneers

In a game Tampa Bay absolutely needed to keep control of the NFC South, the Buccaneers covered as modest home favorites thanks to a steady day from Baker Mayfield and one unforgettable moment from All-Pro tackle Tristan Wirfs, whose 2-yard tackle-eligible touchdown catch opened a 10-0 lead in an eventual 20–17 win. Mayfield — playing through a left shoulder injury — threw for 194 yards and added 27 on the ground while guiding the Bucs (7–5) to a “playoff-mentality” victory that snapped a three-game skid. The game tightened late as Jacoby Brissett led Arizona (3–9) back from a 17–3 deficit with two touchdown passes, but the Cardinals’ final drive stalled on fourth-and-2 in the red zone with under a minute left. Tampa Bay’s defense forced two turnovers, including an Antoine Winfield Jr. interception, and stopped Arizona twice on fourth down, helping bettors who backed the under as both offenses stalled for long stretches. Rookie Bucky Irving returned from injury to spark Tampa's run game with 81 total yards and a 13-yard score, while penalties wiped out two Bucs touchdowns before Wirfs’ improbable grab. For Arizona, missed kicks and red-zone hesitations loomed large, continuing a stretch in which they've dropped nine of ten.

Minnesota Vikings at Seattle Seahawks

The Seahawks covered with ease as heavy home favorites and rewarded under bettors by pitching a 26–0 shutout — their first in nearly a decade — while overwhelming undrafted rookie Max Brosmer and a Vikings team spiraling out of playoff contention. Seattle (9–3) forced five turnovers, including Ernest Jones IV’s 85-yard pick-six that blew the game open and marked his fourth interception of the season, already beating the preseason goal he set for himself. Brosmer threw four interceptions in his first NFL start, the most by a debuting QB since Nathan Peterman in 2017, and Minnesota (4–8) mustered just 162 total yards as Justin Jefferson was held to a career-low four yards. With Sam Darnold managing the game, three long Jason Myers field goals and a 17-yard Zach Charbonnet touchdown run were more than enough for a Seattle defense that veteran DeMarcus Lawrence called “the best I’ve ever played on.” The win pulls the Seahawks into a tie atop the NFC West with the Rams, while the Vikings' fourth straight loss pushed them further from the spread and from relevance in the NFC race.

Buffalo Bills at Pittsburgh Steelers

The Bills (-3.5) didn’t just cover — they bludgeoned the Steelers 26–7 behind a throwback, ground-and-pound performance that set an Acrisure Stadium rushing record and helped Buffalo (8–4) snap out of its midseason funk. Josh Allen delivered a vintage dual-threat outing despite brutal winds, rushing for a touchdown to break Cam Newton’s QB record and adding a short scoring toss to Keon Coleman while letting James Cook (144 yards) and Ray Davis (62) do most of the heavy lifting. Pittsburgh (6–6), already fading fast, imploded out of halftime when Joey Bosa blasted Aaron Rodgers to force a fumble returned 17 yards for a score by Christian Benford, flipping a 7–3 deficit into a lead Buffalo never relinquished. Rodgers, battling a broken wrist and the swirling conditions, mustered just 117 yards as the Steelers were booed repeatedly while dropping their fifth in seven games. With Buffalo dominating possession for nearly 42 minutes and smashing the under by suffocating Pittsburgh’s offense, the Bills may have rediscovered an identity built on toughness and a top-tier run game entering the season’s stretch run.

Las Vegas Raiders at Los Angeles Chargers

The Chargers (-6.5) handled business and covered comfortably, leaning on a tough-as-nails Justin Herbert and a revived run game to roll past the Raiders 31–14 and stay right on Denver’s heels in the AFC West race. Herbert, playing with a broken bone in his non-throwing hand wrapped in a cast and glove, still threw touchdowns to Quentin Johnston and Ladd McConkey while guiding an offense that converted a ridiculous 12 of 17 third downs. The real breakout came from Kimani Vidal, whose 59-yard burst after halftime flipped the script and highlighted his 126-yard day as Los Angeles (8–4) moved to 4–0 in the division. Las Vegas (2–10) showed slight offensive life under interim OC Greg Olson, and Brock Bowers made a spectacular one-handed TD grab, but Geno Smith’s unit mustered just 156 yards while Maxx Crosby’s late frustration penalty symbolized a team unraveling. Despite Herbert’s upcoming hand surgery, he insists he won’t miss time — and with the Chargers surging and the Raiders failing to cover yet again, L.A. looks poised to stay in the mix heading into a Monday night showdown.

Denver Broncos at Washington Commanders

The Broncos entered as 3.5-point road favorites, and while they didn’t cover, they extended their winning streak to nine with a 27–26 overtime escape that kept them tied atop the AFC and firmly in the hunt for the No. 1 seed. Denver (10–2) rode another poised performance from Bo Nix (321 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT) and an overtime touchdown run by RJ Harvey before surviving Washington’s bold two-point attempt when Nik Bonitto batted down Marcus Mariota’s potential game-winning throw. Mariota — making his sixth start for the Commanders — played well with 294 yards and two TDs, including Treylon Burks’ highlight one-handed grab, but Washington (3–9) dropped its seventh straight after consecutive OT losses. Despite not covering and showing some late-game stagnation, Denver’s defense made timely plays, and Sean Payton’s group continued its league-best 8–0 record in one-score games, a trait bettors love — even if this one swung toward Washington backers by the hook.

Monday Night Preview: New England Patriots at New York Giants

The Patriots enter Monday night as heavy 9.5-point road favorites, riding a nine-game winning streak and holding the NFL’s best record at 10–2, but they’re guarding against a trap game against the 2–10 Giants — especially with two key starters on their normally ironclad offensive line sidelined. Rookie QB Drake Maye continues to steady New England’s offense, though he lamented a failed goal-line sneak last week and emphasized the “mentality” needed to finish drives. New York, losers of six straight but showing more fight under interim coach Mike Kafka, expects rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart back from a concussion, and the Giants’ offensive line — one of the few bright spots during this rough season — has helped elevate a top-10 rushing attack. After blowing a 10-point fourth-quarter lead to Detroit last week, their fifth such collapse this year, the Giants are trying to stabilize a defense now led by interim coordinator Charlie Bullen. With the Patriots one win away from hitting their bye at 11–2 and the Giants desperate to avoid tying the franchise record for losses, bettors are watching whether New England can cover despite injuries — and whether New York’s improved physicality up front can keep this matchup tighter than the spread suggests.