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Happy Thanksgiving! It's time to stuff your face with turkey, mashed potatoes and stuffing while watching football all day long.
In case you have trouble deciding if you should leave the TV off this year and talk to your family about politics (good luck with that!We've covered you with reasons you can use to convince your fellow Thanksgiving dinner party to turn on the television and watch football.
Bear at the Lions 12:30 ET (CBS)
The Bears head to the playoffs
The action starts with a North NFC battle between the Bears in first place and the Lions in fourth place. The Bears established their dominance in the division and, although they lost a loss to the Packers in the first week, they have won their clashes in two divisions since. The Bears have not swept the Lions since 2012, but they have the potential to do it this year and spoil Thanksgiving for Detroit fans.
Mack's attack
As the 11th week of the NFL ended with an incredible offensive in the Rams' 54-51 win against the Chiefs, the 12th week should start with an impressive defensive play. The Bears' defense is led by Khalil Mack, who played an important role in Chicago leading the NFL with 27 take-away races, a +13 and 18 interception operating margin. Mack has one of those interceptions, which he returned for a touchdown, as well as 8 sacks and 5 forced fumbles. Can a defensive player win a match in 2018 with his team? Mack will try to do even better, as Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky doubts playing with a shoulder injury. Chase Daniel will take his place. He has played two games in a decade, including the most recent in 2014 with the Chiefs.
If you did not like the game Chiefs-Rams because of a lack of defense, this game should please you. The Bears grant the third minimum of yards and the fourth least points per game.
Washington to Cowboys 16.30. (FOX)
How far can Colt McCoy fill Alex Smith's shoes?
Quarterback Alex Smith, Washington, was the victim of a devastating injury last Sunday. Colt McCoy will lead the first team of the NFC East four days later. Like Daniel, McCoy started a game in 2014 and this game was by coincidence against the same team he will meet today, the Cowboys. The Browns' initial pick of the third round in 2010, McCoy started 25 games, including 21 for Cleveland in 2010-11. He posted a winning percentage of 60.2 and threw 27 touchdowns to 23 steals. After Smith lost Sunday against the Texans, McCoy completed six of his 12 passes for a total of 54 yards and a touchdown. Washington is relying on McCoy – who, according to Jay Gruden, pays "well enough to be our reinforcement for a reason" – to keep the top spot in the division.
The Cowboys are on the rise, largely thanks to their defense
The Cowboys win on Sunday a run of two wins and have the potential to steal the head of the NFC East. A win would improve the Dallas record in 2018 to 6-6 (as would be the case in Washington) and 3-1 in the NFC East, while Washington would fall to 2-1. This is another game featuring one of the best defense systems in the league. The Dallas defense allows the third less points per game and the eighth less yards per game. It is also the league's only defense to not allowing a quick hit of four games or less and limited the number of touchdowns to 18.1 percent, tied for second place in the NFL. Good luck, McCoy!
falcons at saints 8:20 pm (NBC)
Drew Brees challenges the aging process
It will be the 100th meeting of all times between the Falcons and the Saints. The Falcons will lead the 52-47 series. Atlanta is looking to break the two-game losing streak against New Orleans. But it will not be an easy task in the Big Easy since Brees plays one of the best football of his 13-year career. His winning percentage of 76.9 is a career and NFL record this season. He has 25 touchdowns this season, leading the Saints to 9-1.
The Saints have scored 40 (!) Or more points in six games this season and three of their last four games, while the Falcons rank 29th in both yards and in points awarded per game. So, if you liked what you saw on Monday, you'll want to give yourself tonight!
The defense of Falcons may be bad, but the offensive is not lacking playmakers
The Falcons clocked a Sunday draw against the Cowboys with seven players, scoring the ninth consecutive game with at least six receivers capturing a pass from Matt Ryan. The Falcons offensive also has the second best conversion rate on the third failure (51.1%). This is currently the lowest percentage of the history of the third fallen franchise. In addition to Julio Jones, who already has 1,158 yards this season, Calvin Ridley has shown himself worthy of choosing the first round of the Falcons this year. He has 53 catches for 532 yards and seven touchdowns. Look for it to have a big impact tonight.
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