This page provides information and analysis for Week 12 of the National Football League season. For the latest league standings click here. For where to watch the games this weekend, click here.
Fast Facts:
- Dates: November 22-26
- NFL playing Thanksgiving Day football games since 1920
- First of the 8-game NFL Network schedule is the Colts- Falcons game
Week 12 Schedule
Thursday, November 22
- 12:30PM ET: Green Bay Packers at Detroit Lions
- This is the 18th time the Packers and Lions have played on Thanksgiving Day.
- Green Bay Packers defeated Detroit Lions 37-26
- This is the 18th time the Packers and Lions have played on Thanksgiving Day.
- 4:15PM ET: New York Jets at Dallas Cowboys
- The Cowboys are 25-14 all-time on Thanksgiving Day.
- Dallas Cowboys defeated New York Jets 34-3
- The Cowboys are 25-14 all-time on Thanksgiving Day.
- 8:15PM ET: Indianapolis Colts at Atlanta Falcons
- The Falcons have only defeated the Colts once in 13 lifetime meetings since 1966.
- Indianapolis Colts defeated Atlanta Falcons 31-13
- The Falcons have only defeated the Colts once in 13 lifetime meetings since 1966.
Sunday, November 25
- 1:00PM ET:
- Buffalo Bills at Jacksonville Jaguars
- The Bills are 4-2 lifetime against the Jags, and 2-0 in games played in Jacksonville.
- Jacksonville Jaguars defeated Buffalo Bills 36-14
- The Bills are 4-2 lifetime against the Jags, and 2-0 in games played in Jacksonville.
- Houston Texans at Cleveland Browns
- With a win at home over the Texans this week, Cleveland would have it's first 5-game home winning streak since 1994.
- Cleveland Browns defeated Houston Texans 27-17
- With a win at home over the Texans this week, Cleveland would have it's first 5-game home winning streak since 1994.
- Minnesota Vikings at New York Giants
- The Vikings are looking to become the first team to start a season 4-6 and still make the playoffs since the 1997 Lions.
- Minnesota Vikings defeated New York Giants 41-17
- The Vikings are looking to become the first team to start a season 4-6 and still make the playoffs since the 1997 Lions.
- New Orleans Saints at Carolina Panthers
- The Panthers have won 4 straight games against the Saints. The last win in the series for New Orleans was the first game of the 2005 season.
- New Orleans Saints defeated Carolina Panthers 31-6
- The Panthers have won 4 straight games against the Saints. The last win in the series for New Orleans was the first game of the 2005 season.
- Oakland Raiders at Kansas City Chiefs
- A perfect 10? With a win over the arch-rival Raiders this week, the Chiefs would have 10 straight wins against Oakland.
- Oakland Raiders defeated Kansas City Chiefs 20-17
- A perfect 10? With a win over the arch-rival Raiders this week, the Chiefs would have 10 straight wins against Oakland.
- Seattle Seahawks at St. Louis Rams
- Once upon a time, the Edward Jones Dome was 'Dome Sweet Dome' for the Rams. However, they are winless this year there, and just 4-12 in last 16 games in St. Louis.
- Seattle Seahawks defeated St. Louis Rams 24-19
- Once upon a time, the Edward Jones Dome was 'Dome Sweet Dome' for the Rams. However, they are winless this year there, and just 4-12 in last 16 games in St. Louis.
- Tennessee Titans at Cincinnati Bengals
- In last week's loss to Arizona, Bengal players T.J. Houshmandzadeh, Chad Johnson, Chris Henry and Kenny Watson all caught 8 passes, marking the first time in NFL history that 4 players on the same team caught 8 or more passes in the same game.
- Cincinnati Bengals defeated Tennessee Titans 35-6
- In last week's loss to Arizona, Bengal players T.J. Houshmandzadeh, Chad Johnson, Chris Henry and Kenny Watson all caught 8 passes, marking the first time in NFL history that 4 players on the same team caught 8 or more passes in the same game.
- Washington Redskins at Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- The Buccaneers have won 3 of the last 4 head-to-head games against Washington.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated Washington Redskins 19-13
- The Buccaneers have won 3 of the last 4 head-to-head games against Washington.
- 4:00PM ET:
- Baltimore Ravens at San Diego Chargers
- When Ray Lewis returned an interception for a touchdown last week, it was the 28th time Baltimore had done so in a game since 1996, tied with New England for the most in the NFL during that span.
- San Diego Chargers defeated Baltimore Ravens 32-14
- When Ray Lewis returned an interception for a touchdown last week, it was the 28th time Baltimore had done so in a game since 1996, tied with New England for the most in the NFL during that span.
- Denver Broncos at Chicago Bears
- These two teams have split 12 all-time meetings, but the Broncos have dropped 3 straight and 5 of thei last 6 to NFC teams.
- Chicago Bears defeated Denver Broncos 37-34 (OT)
- These two teams have split 12 all-time meetings, but the Broncos have dropped 3 straight and 5 of thei last 6 to NFC teams.
- San Francisco 49ers at Arizona Cardinals
- If the 49ers lose this game, it will be their ninth consecutive loss - something they haven't done in a season since 1978.
- San Francisco 49ers defeated Arizona Cardinals 37-31 (OT)
- If the 49ers lose this game, it will be their ninth consecutive loss - something they haven't done in a season since 1978.
- 8:15PM ET: Flex Scheduling
- Philadelphia Eagles at New England Patriots
- Las Vegas oddsmakers have installed the Eagles as a 23 1/2 point underdog, the largest spread involving a non-expansion team in history. In 1976, the two-time defending champion Steelers were a 24 point favorite over winless Tampa Bay, playing in its first NFL season.
- New England Patriots defeated Philadelphia Eagles 31-28
- Las Vegas oddsmakers have installed the Eagles as a 23 1/2 point underdog, the largest spread involving a non-expansion team in history. In 1976, the two-time defending champion Steelers were a 24 point favorite over winless Tampa Bay, playing in its first NFL season.
Monday, November 26, 8:30PM ET
- Miami Dolphins at Pittsburgh Steelers
- The Dolphins have now dropped 10 straight to start this season and 13 straight dating back to last year. Their last victory actually came against New England.
- Pittsburgh Steelers defeated Miami Dolphins 3-0
- The Dolphins have now dropped 10 straight to start this season and 13 straight dating back to last year. Their last victory actually came against New England.
Week 12 National TV Schedule
Thursday, November 22
12:30PM ET - NFL on FOX - Green Bay Packers at Detroit Lions
4:15PM ET - NFL on CBS - New York Jets at Dallas Cowboys
8:15PM ET - NFL Network - Indianapolis Colts at Atlanta Falcons
Sunday, November 25
NFL on CBS: Doubleheader
1:00PM ET - Buffalo Bills at Jacksonville Jaguars
4:00PM ET - Denver Broncos at Chicago Bears
NFL on FOX: Regional Action
1:00PM ET - Minnesota Vikings at New York Giants
Sunday Night Football on NBC: Flex Scheduling
8:15PM ET - Philadelphia Eagles at New England Patriots
Monday, November 26
Monday Night Football on ESPN:
8:30PM ET - Miami Dolphins at Pittsburgh Steelers
NOTE: Be sure to check your local listings for games and times in your area. Some games are subject to NFL Blackout rules.
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According to ESPN and NFL.com all NFL games in week 17 will be played on Sunday January 2nd, 2011. Go Pats!!
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The patch indicates the captain of the team. A team captain gets a star for each year they have been the captain of the NFL team. This began ...
