DETROIT, MICHIGAN – NOVEMBER 20: Wilson brand footballs with the NFL logo are pictured during the game between the Buffalo Bills and Cleveland Browns at Ford Field on November 20, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images)
Bold predictions are fun, but sometimes, they can either be too bold or not bold enough. I am always interested in seeing what readers have to say, so please feel free to let me know in the comments if these are too bold, not bold enough, or just right! Here is one bold prediction for every NFL team in week 12, not including the Steelers and Browns, who play TNF this week.
Kansas City Chiefs
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – OCTOBER 1: Isiah Pacheco #10 of the Kansas City Chiefs carries the ball during an NFL football game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on October 1, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images)
RB Isiah Pacheco returns to the lineups and scores 2 rushing TDs.
Carolina Panthers
CHARLOTTE, NC – AUGUST 21: Chuba Hubbard #30 of the Carolina Panthers runs the ball against DeShon Elliott #32 of the Baltimore Ravens during the first half of a NFL preseason game at Bank of America Stadium on August 21, 2021 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Chris Keane/Getty Images)
RB Chuba Hubbard scores a rushing TD and a receiving TD.
Minnesota Vikings
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – OCTOBER 8: Justin Jefferson #18 of the Minnesota Vikings lines up for a play in the second quarter of the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at U.S. Bank Stadium on October 8, 2023 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)
WR Justin Jefferson has 150 receiving yards and 2 TDs.
Chicago Bears
DETROIT, MICHIGAN – APRIL 25: (L-R) Caleb Williams poses with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected first overall by the Chicago Bears during the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft at Campus Martius Park and Hart Plaza on April 25, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
QB Caleb Williams rushes for 50 yards and a TD and throws for 200 yards and 2 TDs.
Tennessee Titans
DETROIT, MICHIGAN – OCTOBER 27: Tony Pollard #20 of the Tennessee Titans plays against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on October 27, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
RB Tony Pollard rushes for over 100 yards and a TD.
Houston Texans
HOUSTON, TEXAS – DECEMBER 03: Nico Collins #12 of the Houston Texans celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Denver Broncos at NRG Stadium on December 03, 2023 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images)
Nico Collins, Joe Mixon, and Tank Dell all score a TD in the Texans win over the Titans.
Detroit Lions
DETROIT, MICHIGAN – DECEMBER 16: Jahmyr Gibbs #26 of the Detroit Lions runs the ball during the fourth quarter against the Denver Broncos at Ford Field on December 16, 2023 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images)
Both RBs David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs rush for over 75 yards, and they each score a TD.
Indianapolis Colts
ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK – AUGUST 12: Anthony Richardson #5 of the Indianapolis Colts looks to pass the ball during the first quarter of a preseason game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium on August 12, 2023 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Bryan M. Bennett/Getty Images)
QB Anthony Richardson rushes for 2 TDs and throws for one.
New England Patriots
FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS – MAY 29: Drake Maye #10 of the New England Patriots throws the ball during the New England Patriots OTA Offseason Workout on May 29, 2024 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
QB Drake Maye throws for 250 yards and 3 TDs against the Dolphins.
Miami Dolphins
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA – JANUARY 08: Tyreek Hill #10 of the Miami Dolphins yells while running onto the field prior to a game against the New York Jets at Hard Rock Stadium on January 08, 2023 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
Tyreek Hill and Jonnu Smith both score TDs, and Tua throws for over 300 yards.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FLORIDA – DECEMBER 31: Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers throws a pass during the fourth quarter against the New Orleans Saints at Raymond James Stadium on December 31, 2023 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
QB Baker Mayfield throws for 4 TDs against the Giants, and WR Mike Evans returns from injury to catch 2 of them.
New York Giants
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – AUGUST 08: Malik Nabers #9 of the New York Giants runs a route during an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions at MetLife Stadium on August 8, 2024 in East Rutherford, NJ. (Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images)
Rookie WR Malik Nabers catches 10 passes for 150 yards and a TD.
Dallas Cowboys
Jan 7, 2024; Landover, Maryland, USA; Dallas Cowboys running back Rico Dowdle (23) carries the ball past Washington Commanders safety Terrell Burgess (32) during the second half at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
The Cowboys lose by more than 20 points to their division rivals, and Rico Dowdle has less than 50 total yards.
Washington Commanders
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – OCTOBER 13: Brian Robinson #8 of the Washington Commanders rushes for a touchdown against the Chicago Bears during the fourth quarter at Soldier Field on October 13, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
RB Brian Robinson Jr. rushes for 2 TDs and over 100 yards against the Cowboys.
Denver Broncos
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – OCTOBER 17: Quarterback Bo Nix #10 of the Denver Broncos hands to the ball to Audric Estime #23 against the New Orleans Saints at Caesars Superdome on October 17, 2024 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Gus Stark/Getty Images)
QB Bo Nix rushes for one TD and throws for 2 more in a blowout win over the Raiders.
Las Vegas Raiders
LAS VEGAS, NV – SEPTEMBER 29: Tight end Brock Bowers #89 of the Las Vegas Raiders stands on the field during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, at Allegiant Stadium on September 29, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images)
TE Brock Bowers makes 10 catches and scores a TD.
San Francisco 49ers
PHILADELPHIA, PA – JANUARY 29: Christian McCaffrey #23 of the San Francisco 49ers rushes during the NFC Championship playoff game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on January 29, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Eagles defeated the 49ers 31-7. (Photo by Michael Zagaris/San Francisco 49ers/Getty Images)
RB Christian McCaffrey finally has a big game this season, scoring 2 TDs and having over 120 all-purpose yards.
Green Bay Packers
DETROIT, MICHIGAN – JANUARY 09: Jordan Love #10 of the Green Bay Packers looks on to pass against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on January 09, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images)
QB Jordan Love throws 3 TD but also 3 INT in a loss to the 49ers.
Arizona Cardinals
GLENDALE, ARIZONA – OCTOBER 29: Trey McBride #85 of the Arizona Cardinals celebrates after a receiving touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Baltimore Ravens at State Farm Stadium on October 29, 2023 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images)
TE Trey McBride has 8 catches for 80 yards and a TD.
Seattle Seahawks
SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 14: Kenneth Walker III #9 of the Seattle Seahawks runs the ball to score a 7 yard touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers during the second quarter in the NFC Wild Card playoff game at Levi’s Stadium on January 14, 2023 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
RB Kenneth Walker rushes for over 100 yards and 2 TDs.
Philadelphia Eagles
LANDOVER, MARYLAND – OCTOBER 29: A.J. Brown #11 of the Philadelphia Eagles runs as he is tackled by Emmanuel Forbes #13 of the Washington Commanders during the second quarter at FedExField on October 29, 2023 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Jess Rapfogel/Getty Images)
WR A.J. Brown has 120 yards and 2 TDs against the Rams.
Los Angeles Rams
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – DECEMBER 25: Kyren Williams #23 of the Los Angeles Rams runs with the ball during the first half of the game against the Denver Broncos at SoFi Stadium on December 25, 2022 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)
Kyren Williams rushes for 2 TDs against the Eagles.
Baltimore Ravens
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – NOVEMBER 25: Quarterback Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens rushes for a touchdown in the third quarter against the Oakland Raiders at M&T Bank Stadium on November 25, 2018 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
Lamar Jackson rushes for 100 yards and a TD against the Chargers.
Los Angeles Chargers
GLENDALE, ARIZONA – OCTOBER 21: Will Dissly #81 of the Los Angeles Chargers runs after the catch during the first quarter against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on October 21, 2024 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Brandon Sloter/Getty Images)
TE Will DIssly catches 6 passes for 75 yards and a TD.
