NFL Week 11 predictions, picks: Our experts face off on top games

11 week in NFL could rank among the best weeks of the 2025 season. We have Baker Mayfield taking over Josh Allen There will be a rematch in Buffalo. Joe Flacco against. Aaron Rodgers in Pittsburgh, and the top two teams in the NFC will meet in Los Angeles.

Plus, Patrick Mahomes gets a chance at 8-2 Denver Broncos, New York Giants I hope to get an intermediate blow against Jordan Love And Green Bay Packersand Dan Campbell, the offensive play caller, takes his toll. Detroit Lions to Philadelphia to fight Philadelphia Eagles.

Which teams should be picked in Week 11 and which should fade? CBS Sports writers Jordan Dajani and Jared Dubin are here to break down the biggest games of the weekend. For clarity, the lines for this election were taken on November 12th via FanDuel Sportsbookwhere new users can get $150 bonus bets on a winning $5 bet.

Dajani (Patriots -12.5): You never know what can happen in division games, but I just think there's too much going on against the Jets despite their back-to-back wins. This defense for the entire year led to one conclusion: Justin Fields has thrown for less than 55 yards in three of his last four games and Garrett Wilson wounded again. Part of me is rooting for this team to upset the red-hot Patriots in front of everyone. NFL peace, but I don't think that will happen. Forecast: Patriots 30, Jets 10

Dubin (Patriots-12.5): New England is playing as good as any team in NFL right now, and while the Jets just picked up their second win of the season, they also traded several impact players to a defense that was already ill-equipped to stop Drake Maye and Co. from scoring. In a short week at home, you need the Pats to win and win big. Forecast: Patriots 27, Jets 10

Dajani (Bengals +5.5): The Steelers have a -858 rushing yards differential this season. That's the third-worst yardage differential for a winning team in nine games since 1940. We saw what happened to the Bengals offense against Pittsburgh a few weeks ago: just 470 yards and 33 points scored, so I don't think they should be a 5.5 point underdog in this game. The Steelers offense looked pathetic Sunday night against Los Angeles Chargersand there is still a lot of shuffling to be done at this secondary level. Forecast: Steelers 28, Bengals 24

Dubin (Bengals +5.5): We saw this game a few weeks ago and know the Bengals can move the ball against the Steelers. We also know that Cincinnati's defense is a disaster. We also know that Pittsburgh's offense can look pretty good one week and terrible the next, or vice versa. I think this puts the Steelers in position to win, but the Bengals will be in control with their ability to catch the Steelers through the air. Forecast: Steelers 24, Bengals 21

Dajani (Buccaneers +5.5): The Bills have lost three of their last five games since starting 4-0, including that blowout loss to the Bills. Miami Dolphins on Sunday. I have serious concerns about this defense, which ranks third in the NFL in opponent yards per game (147.6), opponent yards per rush (5.5) and opponent rushing touchdowns (14). The Buccaneers are 17-8 as an underdog since Baker Mayfield joined the team in 2023, best in the NFL. On the other hand, the Bills are 2-5 favorites this season. Forecast: Bills 29, Buccaneers 27

Dubin (Buccaneers +5.5): I feel weird constantly making the same choices as Dajani, but here we are again. The Bills should be able to bounce back in this game because I don't expect their offense to look as sluggish as it did against Miami on Sunday, and I don't expect the Bucs to be able to run around an entire defense like the Dolphins did – even if Bucky Irving back in the lineup. But we know the Bucs can score points quickly, so I think it'll be a close one. Forecast: Bills 26, Buccaneers 23

Dajani (Vikings 3): When JJ McCarthy After upsetting the Lions in week nine, I was ready to jump on board. “Oh boy, looks like Kevin O'Connell has found something in his new quarterback!” Then he turned and began to fight Baltimore Ravens Houses. I don't know what to think about the Vikings anymore, even though Chicago has won six of their last seven games. I will trust the Vikings once again. Minnesota has won eight of its last nine games against Chicago and is 6-1 SU and ATS in its last seven games following the ATS loss. Forecast: Vikings 28, Bears 23

Dubin (Bears +3): Oddly enough, at the moment I feel better in Chicago than in Minnesota. I think the way to get past the Vikings' defense is to throw the ball at them, and with the curious exception of last week's win over the Giants, the Bears have been grinding the hell out of the ball since returning from the bye. I'm also not yet confident in the Vikings' offense under JJ McCarthy – even against a Bears team that was vulnerable on defense. Forecast: Bears 20, Vikings 16

Dajani (Rams-3): Without a doubt, this is the game of the week. The two 7-2 opponents are on four-game winning streaks. What will be the determining factor? I think one of two things. I think Sam Darnold And Jackson Smith-Njigba could take advantage of the Rams' cornerbacks. But on the other hand, I think Matthew Stafford is currently the best running back in the NFL considering he just became the first player ever to throw 20 touchdowns and zero interceptions through six games. The Rams were my preseason choice to represent the NFC in the tournament. Super Bowlso I'll take them. Forecast: Rams 30, Seahawks 24

Dubin (Rams 3): I absolutely can't wait for this matchup, which may be the biggest game of the year to date given the two teams' records and stakes. If this game were in Seattle, I might go in the opposite direction with my picks. But with the way Matthew Stafford is playing right now, it's hard to beat his team at home – even if the Seahawks are arguably playing just as well, if not better, than their opponents. Forecast: Rams 26, Seahawks 21

Dajani (Broncos +3.5): It's very difficult to pick favorites in a division match when you give me a hook with a home underdog. Bo Nix Overall not impressive, but turned it on multiple times in the second half. Nix is ​​1-1 against the Chiefs and has completed 81% of his passes with six touchdowns and zero interceptions while averaging 9.1 yards per attempt in those games. The Chiefs will win, but I'll take the family dog. Forecast: Chiefs 24, Broncos 21.

Dubin (Broncos +3.5): I'm not picking the Chiefs to lose this game. I'm just picking the Broncos to keep him in check. They've done a great job of stopping Kansas City's offense over the past few years, and given the way their defense has played this year, it seems like a reasonable possibility to repeat on Sunday. But I don't trust Denver's offense as much as me or Bo Nix can execute it. Forecast: Chiefs 21, Broncos 20

Detroit Lions – Philadelphia Eagles (-2.5) (SNF)

Dajani (Leo +2.5): Potential NFC Championship Preview. In this game I will take on the more explosive team. I'm going to make the Lions just beat the Eagles. I'll admit Dan Campbell taking over play-calling duties is exciting, but the Lions didn't miss a beat against Washington last week, amassing a season-high 546 yards, 30 first downs and zero punts. Obviously, Philadelphia's defense is much better than Washington's, but expect explosive play from Jamir Gibbs And Jameson Williams there will be a difference. Forecast: Lions 33, Eagles 28

Dubin (Lions +2.5): The Eagles somehow keep doing things that don't really look good and still get the win. I just don't think you can pull that off against the Lions. You need to play very well both sides of the ball. How many times have the Eagles actually done that this season? Given the way Detroit's offense has looked for much of this season, I'm betting on the Lions to put on some fireworks here. Forecast: Lions 30, Eagles 26

Dajani (Cowboys -3.5): The Cowboys will have to play with a heavy heart after the Marshawn Niland tragedy. Defense has been a major issue this season, but I predict they will play their best game of the year in Vegas. The Raiders are 0-3 in prime time since the start of last year. Covering the Cowboys. Forecast: Cowboys 27, Raiders 21

Bludgeon (Cowboys-3.5): The Raiders are too bad to even compete with the Cowboys. Forecast: Cowboys 30, Raiders 20