Picks for 10/12/25
NFL
1:00 PM EST
Rotation # 254
Steelers -6 over Browns (win)
The Browns have not won a regular-season game in Pittsburgh since 2003. I am not confident that a new offensive coordinator, Tommy Rees, can have his rookie QB, Dillon Gabriel, ready to play for four quarters. Will rookie running back Quinshon Judkins be effective enough in a hostile environment? What are the odds that these fresh faces don’t make critical mistakes on the road? Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers has a lot of decent targets that can move the chains, and running back Jaylen Warren will look to keep the Browns’ front seven honest. Pittsburgh is better on both sides of the ball and should get the home victory. Take the Steelers.
NFL
1:00 PM EST
Rotation # 260
Jaguars +1.5 over Seahawks (loss)
The Jaguars are coming off an impressive MNF win over the Chiefs, and QB Trevor Lawrence is trying to turn the page to take that next big step in his career. The Jags want to finish the day on top of the AFC South. Seattle has the least experienced offensive line in football, which is never a trustworthy stat on the road. Seattle has three starters, Riq Woolen, Julian Love, and Devon Weatherspoon, who are doubtful in the secondary. Trevor Lawrence will look to push the ball downfield, and Travis Etienne will have the running game balanced enough for Jacksonville to be unpredictable. Take the Jaguars.
NFL
1:00 PM EST
Rotation # 270
Saints +3.5 over Patriots (loss)
The Patriots are coming off an emotional SNF Divisional win on the road in Buffalo, and the Saints are coming off a nice win over the Giants. Both teams sport new coaching staff and have a lot of similarities. The Saints are getting a few key receivers back from early-season injured reserve that could help spark the offense. Spencer Rattler isn’t the most reliable quarterback, but he has the luxury of Alvin Kamara behind him, which doesn’t allow defenses to pin their ears back. The home underdog has decent value in this spot, and it seems the line might be a bit overinflated due to the public seeing the Patriots’ Victory in Buffalo. Take the Saints.
NFL
8:20 PM EST
Rotation # 274
Chiefs -2.5 over Lions
The Lions take to the road with many injured players in the secondary, as numerous players are on IR. Key starters Brian Branch and Kerby Joseph have missed practice all week with ankle injuries. Patrick Mahomes was happy to get a receiver back in Xavier Worthy and will look to attack the depleted Lions’ secondary. The Lions have a new offensive and defensive coordinator, so it won’t be smooth sailing on the road at the primetime hour. The Lions’ offensive line took a hit with Taylor Decker out with a shoulder injury. Detroit lacks depth up front, so that penalties could set them back. Arrowhead should be electric as Kansas City tries to make up for a tough loss last Monday Night in Jacksonville. Take the Chiefs.