On the flip side, a couple of AFC North clubs were not so lucky in Week 12 as the Steelers and Bengals lost to the Bears and Patriots, respectively, damaging their chances at the playoffs. But how much did these results swing the overall fabric of the NFL in 2025?

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The Seattle Seahawks are in good hands in the punting department. Last month, in CBS Sports' ranking of the top 10 punters in the NFL, Seahawks specialist Michael Dickson earned the No. 1 spot. "Michael Dickson is the highest-paid punter in the NFL and ...

Texans (+5.5) over Bills. Buffalo's defense is reeling at the moment, allowing 30 or more points in back-to-back games. The Bills' run defense has been abysmal, surrendering 5.4 yards per carry (second most in the NFL). That could result in a strong day for the Texans on the ground, which could help tip the scales in favor of an upset.

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