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Week 11 Betting Preview: Predictions for every matchup

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Each week during the NFL season, theScore's Dane Belbeck will handicap every matchup and offer up a three-pack of picks.

Week 9 record (includes TNF pick): 6-7-1
Overall: 77-67-2

Buffalo Bills at Los Angeles Chargers (-4)

In a shocking move earlier in the week, the Bills benched Tyrod Taylor in favor of Nathan Peterman following the team's horrific showing last week. For the former Pitt standout's first start, Buffalo heads west to face the Chargers and their dominant pass-rushing duo of Joey Bosa and Melvin Ingram. Philip Rivers was a full participant in practice Thursday despite remaining in concussion protocol, but all signs point to him being able to play Sunday. That should mean a comfortable win for the home team. Chargers 27, Bills 10

Kansas City Chiefs (+10.5) at New York Giants

A 10.5-point road favorite in the NFL is a daunting task, but a combination of Andy Reid's history off a bye week and the Giants' ineptitude makes the Chiefs the pick here. Reid is 16-2 in his career as a head coach when coming off a bye, and that record looks good to hit 17-2 against the lowly Giants. New York got blown out by the previously winless 49ers last week, and it appears the remaining games on the schedule will be the last under Ben McAdoo. Chiefs 30, Giants 13

New England Patriots vs. Oakland Raiders (+7)

The Patriots look downright unbeatable of late, but the Raiders have had an extra week to prepare for the contest in Mexico City thanks to their bye. While New England has shored up its pass defense, they're still able to be picked apart in the right scheme. Look for Derek Carr to find Amari Cooper and Michael Crabtree early and often, and the Raiders to ride out of Mexico City with a massive win. Raiders 30, Patriots 28

Remaining matchups

Detroit Lions at Chicago Bears (+3)

It's going to be windy and cold Sunday in Chicago and the Lions have the league's fourth-worst rushing offense. Look for a low-scoring affair in which the Bears' rushing attack will thrive. Bears 20, Lions 17

Jacksonville Jaguars at Cleveland Browns (+7.5)

A team with Blake Bortles as quarterback is favored on the road by more than a touchdown? The Browns are bad, but this is too many points. Jaguars 24, Browns 20

Baltimore Ravens (-2) at Green Bay Packers

Thanks to the bye, the Ravens have had two weeks to prepare for a Brett Hundley-led offense. That doesn't bode well for the Packers. Ravens 24, Packers 17

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (+1) at Miami Dolphins

Taking Ryan Fitzpatrick on the road may not be sage betting advice regularly, but the Dolphins look to be a complete disaster. Buccaneers 23, Dolphins 14

Los Angeles Rams at Minnesota Vikings (-2)

Shockingly, the best game of the week is between the Jared Goff-led Rams and the Case Keenum-led Vikings. The aggressive Minnesota secondary will be a big test for Los Angeles, and the home team will make enough stops to get the win. Vikings 27, Rams 21

Washington Redskins at New Orleans Saints (-7.5)

The Saints ran wild on the Bills last week and there's no reason to think they won't do the same against Washington. Even if the run game struggles, Drew Brees at home seems like a fairly sound backup plan. Saints 31, Redskins 20

Arizona Cardinals (+1) at Houston Texans

It could very well be Blaine Gabbert against Tom Savage on Sunday in Houston. The best bet to make on this game is that it will be terrible, but since we have to pick a side, let's go with Arizona. Cardinals 17, Texans 13

Cincinnati Bengals at Denver Broncos (-2.5)

It seems unfathomable with the talent the Broncos have on defense, but Denver has lost five straight games, all coming by at least 10 points. That said, the Bengals aren't exactly setting the league on fire of late either. Broncos 20, Bengals 17

Philadelphia Eagles (-4.5) at Dallas Cowboys

The Cowboys will be without Ezekiel Elliott and Tyron Smith yet again, something the Falcons heavily exploited last week. There's no reason to think the Eagles won't be able to as well. Eagles 28, Cowboys 20

Atlanta Falcons (+3) at Seattle Seahawks

The Seahawks vaunted defense will definitely be missing Richard Sherman and will likely be without Kam Chancellor. Earl Thomas is scheduled to play but won't be 100 percent. That could be trouble against a Falcons offense that looked to get their groove back last week. Falcons 28, Seahawks 27

Picks summary
Chargers -4 (Gold)
Chiefs -10.5 (Silver)
Raiders +7 (Bronze)
Bears +3
Browns +7.5
Ravens -2
Buccaneers +1
Vikings -2
Saints -7.5
Cardinals +1
Broncos -2.5
Eagles -4.5
Falcons +3

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