The NFL Week 12 for the 2025 season presents exciting matchups. The Chiefs look to revitalize their season against the Colts, while Aaron Rodgers could return to Chicago. In addition, two of the league’s most spectacular offenses, the Bucs and the Rams, face off. Alofoke Deportes brings you everything you need to know. Our reporters offer you information from the locker rooms, key statistics, and bold predictions for each match. We also analyze the Football Power Index (FPI) projections and the final score forecasts from various analysts. The day concludes with the “Monday Night Football” game between the Panthers and the 49ers.
- IND-KC
- MIN-GB
- NYG-DET
- NE-CIN
- PIT-CHI
- NYJ-BAL
- SEA-TEN
- JAX-ARI
- CLE-LV
- PHI-DAL
- ATL-NO
- TB-LAR
- CAR-SF
Analysis of the key matches:
Colts (8-2) vs. Chiefs (5-5)
1 p.m. ET | CBSThe Chiefs are looking for a win to head to the playoffs. Mahomes emphasized the importance of the next seven weeks.Key statistic: Daniel Jones of the Colts has thrown four interceptions in his last two games.Bold Prediction: Chiefs’ Rashee Rice will record at least eight receptions.The Colts could have their complete secondary for the first time this season, with Charvarius Ward close to returning from the injured list. This would give them flexibility in coverages against Patrick Mahomes.
Stephen Holder
Injuries: Colts | Chiefs
Fantasy: Chiefs’ Travis Kelce is on the rise. The Indianapolis defense has allowed the fourth-most fantasy points to TEs.Bet: The Colts have a 7-3 ATS record this season. The overs are 4-1 in their last five games.Forecasts:Maldonado: Colts 30, Chiefs 27 Moody: Chiefs 27, Colts 24 Walder: Chiefs 24, Colts 20 FPI: KC, 61.5%Vikings (4-6) vs. Packers (6-3-1)
1 p.m. ET | FoxMinnesota has won 33 games when leading or tied in the turnover battle. This season, turnovers have been key in their disappointing start.
Kevin Seifert
Key statistic: The Packers’ offense has the best third-down conversion rate in the NFL, at 49%.Bold Prediction: The Vikings will have a lower-than-expected pass rate by 10%.The Packers have only intercepted four passes in ten games, after 17 last season. Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy has thrown eight interceptions in five games.
Rob Demovsky
Injuries: Vikings | Packers
Fantasy: Vikings’ Aaron Jones Sr. faces his former team. The Packers’ defense has allowed the seventh-most rushing yards per game in the last three weeks.Bet: The Packers are 1-5 ATS against teams with losing records this season.Forecasts:
Maldonado: Packers 27, Vikings 13 Moody: Packers 27, Vikings 20 Walder: Packers 24, Vikings 16 FPI: GB, 71.3%Giants (2-9) vs. Lions (6-4)
1 p.m. ET | Fox The Lions’ defense, under Kelvin Sheppard, is “aggressive.” Detroit hasn’t allowed a 300-yard passer or a 100-yard rusher this season. This is a challenge for rookie Jaxson Dart.Key statistic: Since Campbell became coach in 2021, the Lions have gone for it on fourth down 32% of the time, the highest mark in the NFL.Bold Prediction: Giants’ Abdul Carter will have a great game and move into second place in the Defensive Rookie of the Year betting.Coach Dan Campbell was selected by the Giants in the 1999 draft. He developed his base there. “The Mara family will always mean something to me,” he said.
Eric Woodyard
Injuries: Giants | Lions
Fantasy: Jameson Williams of the Lions has been exceptional in the last three games. He has seen at least six targets and scored 16.0 or more fantasy points in three consecutive games.Bet: The Giants are 8-15 ATS on the road since 2023. They are 0-6 on the road this season (3-3 ATS).Forecasts:Maldonado: Lions 34, Giants 10 Moody: Lions 34, Giants 17 Walder: Lions 25, Giants 24 FPI: DET, 70.9%Patriots (9-2) vs. Bengals (3-7)
1 p.m. ET | CBSRegardless of whether it’s Joe Burrow or Joe Flacco at quarterback, the Bengals’ starter will have to deal with a solid Patriots secondary. Tee Higgins has scored touchdowns in four straight games.Key statistic: The Bengals have allowed more than 27 points in nine straight games, which ties the longest single-season streak in NFL history.Bold Prediction: Patriots’ DeMario Douglas will record four or more receptions.The Patriots are 5-0 on the road this season. Stefon Diggs says Coach Vrabel has preached a message of “package identity” to the players.
Mike Reiss
Injuries: Patriots | Bengals
Fantasy: Patriots’ TreVeyon Henderson has been excellent in the last three games due to Rhamondre Stevenson’s injury. Cincinnati’s defense has conceded the most fantasy points per game to running backs.Bet: The Bengals’ five home games have gone over the total. The overs are 4-1 in Bengals games if Flacco starts.Forecasts:Maldonado: Patriots 28, Bengals 7 Moody: Patriots 31, Bengals 20 Walder: Patriots 30, Bengals 27 FPI: NE, 53.6%Steelers (6-4) vs. Bears (7-3)
1 p.m. ET | CBSAll eyes are on Aaron Rodgers’ left wrist, a week after suffering a fracture. Rodgers doesn’t rule out playing in Chicago, where he has had success in the past. The key to his availability is safety and being able to protect himself.
Brooke Pryor
Key Statistic: The Bears have 22 takeaways and 15 interceptions this season, the best in the NFL.Bold Prediction: The Steelers’ defense will force a turnover against the action play.The Bears anticipate an aggressive approach from the Steelers’ defense, which has pressured at a high rate this season. Caleb Williams has seven touchdowns and zero interceptions when pressured, but he has overthrown or underthrown a receiver on 28% of his pass attempts.
Courtney Cronin
Injuries: Steelers | Bears
Fantasy: Bears’ Rome Odunze had a good start to the season, but has scored double-digit fantasy points in only two of his last six games. He should have an opportunity against the Steelers’ defense, which has allowed the most receptions and fantasy points to WRs.Bet: The Steelers have a 1-5 ATS record in their last six away games.Forecasts:Maldonado: Bears 16, Steelers 15 Moody: Bears 24, Steelers 17 Walder: Steelers 19, Bears 16 FPI: CHI, 52.5%
