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It was a wild Sunday across the NFL. Carolina shocked the Rams with late defensive stops, Josh Allen led a second-half Bills explosion in Pittsburgh, and Los Angeles ran its way to a win behind Kimani Vidal. Let’s break down the top games and where bettors found value.
Panthers 31, Rams 28
Bryce Young threw for three touchdowns and led Carolina to a home upset, snapping the Rams’ six-game win streak. Young went 15-for-20 for 206 yards, while Chuba Hubbard added 83 yards on the ground and a 35-yard touchdown reception.
Matthew Stafford committed three turnovers — two early interceptions and a fourth-quarter fumble on a sack. Davante Adams had two touchdown grabs for Los Angeles.
Capper Insight: Neal Harris was on Panthers +5.5 early and cashed his third straight NFL dog of the week.
Jets 27, Falcons 24
Nick Folk drilled a 56-yard field goal at the horn to lift the Jets. Tyrod Taylor totaled two touchdowns, and Adonai Mitchell had 102 receiving yards and a score. Atlanta got 142 rushing yards from Bijan Robinson, but it wasn’t enough to stop their slide — now six losses in seven.
Dolphins 21, Saints 17
De’Von Achane rushed for 134 yards and scored on the game’s first drive, as Miami held on despite a rocky game from Tua Tagovailoa (157 yards, INT). The Saints’ rookie QB Tyler Shough threw for 239 yards and two touchdowns but couldn’t overcome four field goals from Riley Patterson.
Texans 20, Colts 16
C.J. Stroud returned to action and led Houston to its fourth straight win. He threw for 276 yards while Nico Collins posted 98 receiving yards and a rushing score. The Texans held the league’s highest-scoring offense under 20 points for the first time all year.
Capper Insight: Sas Insider locked in Houston +3.5 and ML as part of his featured dog package. It moved him back into the weekly top 3.
49ers 26, Browns 8
San Francisco extended its win streak to three as Brock Purdy accounted for two touchdowns and Christian McCaffrey added another. Cleveland rookie QB Shedeur Sanders tossed a touchdown but the Browns couldn’t hang after a second-half shutout.
Buccaneers 20, Cardinals 17
Baker Mayfield returned from injury to throw for 194 yards and a score, while Bucky Irving added a touchdown in his return. Jacoby Brissett threw for 301 yards and two TDs for Arizona, and Trey McBride extended his reception streak to 14 games.
Jaguars 25, Titans 3
Trevor Lawrence threw for 229 yards and two scores, and Jakobi Meyers posted 90 yards receiving. Jacksonville moved into a tie for the AFC South lead with the Colts. Tennessee dropped to 1-11, failing on 10 of 12 third-down attempts.
Seahawks 26, Vikings 0
Seattle earned its first shutout in nearly a decade, led by Ernest Jones IV’s two interceptions (one for a touchdown). Minnesota rookie Max Brosmer threw four picks in his NFL debut. The Seahawks forced five turnovers and racked up 108 rushing yards.
Capper Insight: The Computer Model pegged Seahawks -6.5 and 1H Under as two of its top edges — both hit easily.
Bills 26, Steelers 7
Josh Allen passed and rushed for a touchdown and James Cook added 144 rushing yards. Buffalo pulled away in the second half, outscoring Pittsburgh 23-0. Aaron Rodgers returned for the Steelers but was limited to 117 yards and lost a key fumble that turned into a touchdown.
Chargers 31, Raiders 14
Kimani Vidal exploded for 126 rushing yards and a 59-yard TD, while Justin Herbert tossed two touchdowns. Geno Smith had 165 passing yards for Vegas, and rookie TE Brock Bowers caught both Raiders touchdowns.
Handicappers Roundup
Neal Harris and Sas Insider both delivered winning cards Sunday. Neal cashed his underdog play on Carolina. Sas hit Texans ML and sharp first-half totals via the Computer Picks engine.
Check today’s Free Service Plays and browse the Bettors Handbook for matchup insights and live betting edges heading into Week 14.
FAQ Section: NFL Week 13 Recap
What were the biggest upsets in NFL Week 13?
The Panthers’ 31-28 win over the Rams was the most notable upset, ending Los Angeles’ six-game winning streak. Houston also beat Indianapolis on the road to tighten the AFC South race.
Which players had standout performances in Week 13?
Bryce Young threw for three touchdowns, Josh Allen led a dominant second half for Buffalo, and Kimani Vidal ran for 126 yards and a long TD for the Chargers.
Which NFL teams improved their playoff chances in Week 13?
Jacksonville moved into a tie atop the AFC South, Buffalo stayed in the Wild Card race, and Seattle jumped to 9-3 with a shutout win over Minnesota.
Which handicappers had winning NFL picks in Week 13?
Sas Insider cashed Texans ML and sharp totals, while Neal Harris hit Panthers +5.5. The Computer Picks model nailed Seahawks ATS and 1H Under.
Where can I get free NFL betting picks for next week?
You can find them on the Free Service Plays page, updated daily with sharp analysis and data-backed predictions.