After the Panthers beat the Falcons and the Buccaneers lost to the Bills, Carolina suddenly finds itself one-half game out of 1st place in the NFC South. This is a wondrous rise from where they were in Week 11 one year ago, when they were 3-7.

The Falcons and Saints meet in a divisional clash. With a combined record of 5-15, neither team has much of a shot to make the postseason. They will look for something to build on this week.

The Jaguars and Cardinals meet in an interconference battle on Sunday. Jacksonville is heating up at the right time in a competitive division, while Arizona's losing streak continues each week.

The Bucs' last two games were losses to the Patriots (28-23) and to the Bills (44-32). Their pass defense has been porous, ranked 27th in the league in yards allowed per game.

One of the games on Sunday's NFL slate features the Chicago Bears hosting the Pittsburgh Steelers. Who has the edge in our Bears vs Steelers pick?

The Eagles wouldn't be the Eagles if there weren't some sort of off-field gossip, innuendo, and complaining. Sometimes it hurts them. Sometimes it doesn't.

At 8-2, the Colts' playoff spot is secure, and their lead in the AFC South is reasonably safe. However, they are embarking on a very rough stretch for their final seven games, starting with a trip to KC.

The Browns and Raiders meet in a battle of 2-8 teams. Both are all but eliminated from playoff contention, but will still look for something to build on. Shedeur Sanders gets his first NFL start.

The Jets and Ravens clash this week in an AFC battle. Baltimore is aiming to add to their 4-game winning streak against the 2-8 Jets. New York has been improving but faces an uphill battle here.

The Seahawks and Titans clash in what is expected to be a lopsided game. Both are coming off of losses last week, hoping to return to the win column in this game. Seattle is favored by two TDs.

The Vikings and Packers meet this week in a rivalry clash. Minnesota needs a win to stay alive, but faces an uphill battle in Green Bay. The Packers enter this matchup as touchdown favorites.

During the Bill Belichick-Tom Brady Patriots dynasty, the "die hard" fan base, consisting of people who miraculously chose to root for them, the Yankees, the Lakers, and Manchester United, lived and died with "their" Pats. When Brady left and the dynasty collapsed, those same fans found other options.