Winners and losers from Thanksgiving NFL games. Plus, expert NFL Week 12 predictions, fantasy advice.

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Looking back at the Thanksgiving games ...

Dallas Cowboys 28, New York Giants 20 -- The Dak Prescott-to-Dalton Schultz touchdown connection proved to be too much for the Giants as the Cowboys used a second-half surge to win this NFC East showdown.

Minnesota Vikings 33, New England Patriots 26 -- The Vikings put last week's debacle against the Cowboys behind with a rollicking bounceback victory against the Patriots.

Game of the week: Cincinnati Bengals at Tennessee Titans -- When these two teams last met, the Bengals were in the midst of an unexpected run to the Super Bowl. The Titans - if you recall - were the AFC's top playoff seed. This one could be a preview of yet another playoff showdown. While the Bengals (6-4) are in a fight with the Baltimore Ravens (7-3) in the AFC North, the Titans (7-3) are running away with the AFC South.

NFL Week 12: Predictions and odds

Week 12 picks: Paste BN Sports' expert panel has predictions for every game this weekend.
Lorenzo's Locks for Week 12: A Buccaneers team that could get hot during the season's stretch run looks like a good bet this weekend.
NFL Week 12 odds: Which teams, according to Tipico Sportsbook, are favored to win this weekend?
Power rankings: See how all 32 teams stack up entering Week 12.

Which team at .500 or worse will reach the playoffs? With 17 teams at or below the .500 mark, is the answer on which NFL team is going to get hot and reach the playoffs simply the division-leading Buccaneers?
Jimmy Johnson reflects on epic Cowboys blunder on Thanksgiving in 1993: The Hall of Fame coach reminisced about Leon Lett's blunder in a Thanksgiving Day game that cost the Cowboys a win.
Five things Jets could have done rather than draft Zach Wilson: Wilson, the No. 2 pick in the 2021 draft, has not looked at all like a franchise quarterback.
How Chiefs have offense thriving without NFL's top receiver: The Chiefs traded away Tyreek Hill during the offseason, but the offense is still No. 1 thanks to Patrick Mahomes and his supporting cast.
Playoffs for the Lions? Even after losing to Buffalo, the Lions' impressive performance proves they have the potential to make the playoffs, or come close, Carlos Monarrez writes.
Semifinalists for Pro Football Hall of Fame announced: There are five first-year eligible players among 28 modern-day semifinalists for the Hall of Fame’s class of 2023.
This week on "As the Cheesehead Turns": Playoffs hopes are fading fast in Green Bay after a humbling defeat last Thursday against the Titans. With Aaron Rodgers revealing that he's been playing with a broken thumb, could it soon be time to test out Jordan Love at quarterback? Stay tuned this week as the 4-7 Packers visit the 9-1 Eagles.

Our fantasy football experts are here for your Week 12 lineup needs.

Fantasy rankings for Week 12: Take a look to see where your players stand in these updated ratings 📈 for this week's games.
Studs, duds and sleepers: While the Colts' Jonathan Taylor could feast against the Steelers, don't expect Eagles WR A.J. Brown to thrive vs. the Packers.
Fantasy stock watch: Hope you have Bengals WR Samaje Perine as a handcuff for Joe Mixon 👍. Jets RB James Robinson hasn't been much of an impact in a new environment👎.

(All times Eastern)

Thursday

Bills 28, Lions 25

Sunday

Denver Broncos at Carolina Panthers, 1 p.m. (FOX)

Monday

Pittsburgh Steelers at Indianapolis Colts, 8:15 p.m. (ESPN)

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