Picks for 11/23/25
NFL
Rotation #241
Steelers +3 over Bears (push)
Steelers/Bears Over 47.5 (win)
The main question mark in this game is the status of Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers, but the real question mark that is going under the radar is the health of the Bears’ linebackers. TJ Edwards and Tremaine Edmunds are out. Backup Noah Sewell is out. The Steelers have good tight ends in Jonnu Smith and Pat Freiermuth, and I can’t see Chicago containing them. If running back Jaylen Warren or Kenneth Gainwell can get into the second level of the defense, they might run for monster gains. Whoever the Steelers QB is today will have a few fewer capable players breathing down his neck. Bears QB Caleb Williams protects the ball for the most part and has the luxury of going against a Steelers secondary that, for whatever reason, forgot how to cover. You would think, with all their experience, it wouldn’t be the worst passing defense in the league, but here we are. If I am the Steelers’ offensive coordinator, I am attacking the linebackers all day, and once the secondary inches up to help, the ball goes for a home run to DK Metcalf. The Bears’ offensive coordinator should attack the secondary all afternoon. Take the Steelers. Take the Over. No Parlay.
NFL
1:00 PM EST
Rotation #244
Ravens -14 over Jets (loss)
Baltimore’s early-season woes are in the rear-view mirror and were a direct result of injuries. The Ravens are healthy, taking on a team that just had a fire sale, trading away multiple starters a few weeks ago. I can’t see head coach Aaron Glenn lasting too long. The Jets don’t have enough manpower at the receiver position to go up and down the field for four quarters, and can’t play from behind. Ravens QB Lamar Jackson is looking to make up for lost time and will pick on the Jets’ secondary, which traded away key starters. It’s week 12, and the Jets’ secondary has not had one interception. Baltimore is well-balanced and should keep the Jets defense guessing all afternoon. The spread is high, but over the course of 60 minutes, the Ravens should pull away and slowly take a good running back like Breece Hall out of the game, as the Jets will have to throw. Baltimore will be licking their chops to force turnovers for points. Take the Ravens.
NFL
1:00 PM EST
Rotation #247-248
Patriots/Bengals Over 50.5 (loss)
The Bengals have the worst defense in football as they can’t do much of anything right. Trey Hendrickson will miss today’s game, so getting to the quarterback for sacks will be highly unlikely. Patriots QB Drake Maye is dangerous when given time to throw. The Patriots’ running back room is healthy again, so offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels should be very excited to light up the scoreboard today. It’s interesting that the line opened up a New England -8.5 and has dropped closer to game day. New England is great against the run, so Cincinnati will look to throw more. Joe Flacco might be older, but he still throws one of the better balls in the league. The Bengals have a host of capable playmakers that can attack the Patriots’ secondary enough to keep themselves in the game. Look for a high-scoring contest. Take the Over.
NFL
4:25 PM EST
Rotation #262
Cowboys +3 over Eagles (win)
The Eagles’ young defense has bailed the team out over and over this year, and that could indeed be the case today, but having an offensive coordinator who doesn’t utilize his personnel to the best of their ability will catch up with them sooner or later. Dallas is running the ball well behind Javonte Williams and has plenty of good, skilled players. As good as the Philly defense has been, they are indeed the youngest unit in the league on the road in a divisional matchup against a desperate team that can kiss any playoff chances goodbye, as small as they might be, with a loss. Look for Dallas to keep it tight. Take the Cowboys.