As we approach Thanksgiving, the NFL playoff picture is coming into focus. This week, a litany of games with huge implications for both sides.
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Matchup
New England Patriots
6-4 
Atlanta Falcons
4-5
Thursday, Nov. 18
8:20 p.m. ET
The Patriots are rolling, and while the Falcons are trying to keep up in the playoff race, this is a tough task against a burgeoning group.
Pick: New England 26, Atlanta 21
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San Francisco 49ers
4-5 
Jacksonville Jaguars
2-7
Sunday, Nov. 21
1 p.m. ET
The 49ers saved their season by beating the Rams, and now they get the Jaguars on a short week. This is no time to let up for San Francisco.
Pick: San Francisco 27, Jacksonville 19
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Indianapolis Colts
5-5 
Buffalo Bills
6-3
Sunday, Nov. 21
1 p.m. ET
Intriguing matchup. For the Colts, an opportunity to make a strong move in the AFC wild card race. For the Bills, depending on Thursday’s result, it could mean trying to stay ahead in the division.
Pick: Buffalo 28, Indianapolis 24
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Green Bay Packers
8-2 
Minnesota Vikings
4-5
Sunday, Nov. 21
1 p.m. ET
If the Packers win, there’s a chance they wrap the division before we hit December. Minnesota beat the Chargers to give itself life, but this is a tougher ask even at home.
Pick: Green Bay 23, Minnesota 20
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Miami Dolphins
3-7 
New York Jets
2-7
Sunday, Nov. 21
1 p.m. ET
Miami on a roll? The Dolphins aren’t much of an offensive juggernaut, but the Jets are allowing more than 40 points per game over the past month.
Pick: Miami 22, New York 17
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New Orleans Saints
5-4 
Philadelphia Eagles
4-6
Sunday, Nov. 21
1 p.m. ET
Huge, huge game. If the Saints win, Philadelphia is in dire position for a wild card spot. If the Eagles win, they pull within a half-game of New Orleans with the tiebreaker.
Pick: Philadelphia 24, New Orleans 22
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Baltimore Ravens
6-3 
Chicago Bears
3-6
Sunday, Nov. 21
1 p.m. ET
Baltimore has to be sick about losing to the Dolphins, and the Ravens get a chance at redemption against Chicago. However, Justin Fields is playing better and coming off a bye. Won’t be easy.
Pick: Baltimore 25, Chicago 20
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Houston Texans
1-8 
Tennessee Titans
8-2
Sunday, Nov. 21
1 p.m. ET
Call the police.
Pick: Tennessee 30, Houston 14
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Washington Football Team
3-6 
Carolina Panthers
5-5
Sunday, Nov. 21
1 p.m. ET
Cam Newton is back in Carolina. Can he get the Panthers into the playoffs? They’re sitting in the No. 7 seed as we prepare for the weekend.
Pick: Carolina 23, Washington 20
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Detroit Lions
0-8-1 
Cleveland Browns
5-5
Sunday, Nov. 21
1 p.m. ET
If the Browns lose this game, their fans might beg Baltimore to take them again.
Pick: Cleveland 24, Detroit 14
