The Shenoa Report
November 30, 2023
Regular Season Week 13
Guys. It’s December tomorrow. I hope your Thanksgiving was full of family, food, and football. I also hope there weren’t any fights or melt downs. Aren’t the holidays fun?! My thanksgiving was great! I didn’t win in fantasy but I went 11-5 on my picks and the Giants have won two in a row and now are on bye so they can’t lose in Week 13! Hooray! Speaking of lucky week 13, byes are back. The Giants, Bills, Bears, Raiders, Vikings, and Ravens all have byes this coming week. Good luck to those who play fantasy football and are about to make the playoffs, this is pretty much a byemageddon week.
Before we get into week 13 let’s recap week 12.
Packers @ Lions 29-22
The Lions looked awful and made the Packers look good all at the same time. I’m still shocked that the Lions lost. But I guess them losing is a Thanksgiving tradition.
Commanders @ Cowboys 10-45
The best part of this game was the Dolly Parton halftime show. That gem of a human is 77 years old and she’s still got it. I hope I look that good at 47! Otherwise the game was pretty much what you’d expect it to be. Washington commanded nothing but playing awful. Dak Prescott got so bored with the game that he was seen on the sideline eating a turkey leg in the fourth quarter.
49ers @ Seahawks 31-13
Christian McCaffrey had two touchdowns in the first half and the 49ers never looked back. They dominated the game, which was expected, unlike the Detroit game.
Dolphins @ Jets 34-13
The Dolphins usually don’t do well in the north after Thanksgiving. It’s too cold! But they had no problem keeping warm as they ran all over the Jets. The Jets are sorta like the Giants, they have a pretty decent defense but their offense can’t move the ball, so if their defense doesn’t score it’s pretty bleak. I think that it could’ve been 10 below and the Dolphins would still have won this game.
Steelers @ Bengals 16-10
For the first time since 2020 the Steelers had over 400 total yards in a single game, 421 yards to be exact. It’s pretty amazing that making one coaching change can affect a team that much. I’m happy for the Steelers fan base.
Jaguars @ Texans 24-21
CJ Stroud is pretty amazing. Even though the Texans lost, Stroud became the first rookie in NFL history to throw for 300 yards in four consecutive games. The kid is pretty good. This game was pretty back and forth and could possibly have gone into overtime if Brandon McManus had not missed a field goal in the fourth quarter.
Buccaneers @ Colts 20-27
The Colts won the game but it came at a cost. Jonathan Taylor hurt his thumb in the second half of this game and will be out for a few weeks. Taylor had two scores in this win against a Bucs defense that is usually successful at stopping the run.
Saints @ Falcons 15-24
This game was pretty sloppy. Desmond Ridder overcame two interceptions as he led his team to victory, also securing the top of their division. The Saints are really beat up right now. I know this one stung for the Saints as they lost this divisional matchup.
Patriots @ NY Giants 7-10
The Giants have now won two in a row with an unsigned rookie quarterback who still lives with his parents. Fun fact: prior to this game, Bill Belechick had never lost to an unsigned rookie quarterback in his career. Patriots fans haven’t liked the Giants since 2007 and we didn’t do anything to mend that relationship. I’m ok with this. It was an ugly game but a win is a win and I’ll take it.
Panthers @ Titans 10-17
This is the first game this season that Derick Henry had multiple touchdowns. I guess that’s all it takes to win a game when you play the Panthers. Once again neither team looked particularly good. But I got the pick correct so I’m happy about that.
Rams @ Cardinals 37-14
Just because I refuse to pick the Rams again this season I picked the Cards to win. I should’ve picked the Rams. This game surprised me. With all the struggles the Rams have had this season, coupled with all the success the Cards have had as of late, I thought this was an easy pick. I was very wrong. I will learn from this, hopefully.
Browns @ Broncos 12-29
The Broncos have now won five in a row. What an incredible turn around from their 70-20 loss to the Dolphins earlier this season. It was a particularly bad day for the Browns. They were already without starting quarterback Deshawn Watson. Myles Garrett left the field with a sling on his left shoulder. Rookie quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson was knocked out of the game with a head injury. Amari Cooper and Jordan Elliott were also unable to finish the game because of injuries; Cooper for ribs and Elliott for an ankle. The Broncos took full advantage of this and had an impressive win.
Chiefs @ Raiders 31-17
I am so tired of the Chiefs sucking. Yes, I know they won, but they are not playing good football. I guess it was better than last week because they actually scored in the second half of the game for the first time in weeks. But they were playing from behind to get this win. You think you know a team.
Bills @ Eagles 34-37 OT
This was another heartbreaking loss. As soon as it went into overtime I knew it was over for the Bills. Josh Allen has yet to win a game in OT. More heartbreaking, the Bills were actually up 10 points going into the half. And even more heartbreaking that they had a chance to knock off the team who has the best record in the NFL currently. But the most heartbreaking is the Bills still had 20 seconds left and a chance to at least try a desperation heave or a quick play to set up a field goal try at the end of regulation. Instead, Coach Sean McDermott elected to have Allen take a knee to send it to overtime. Then, the Bills won the coin toss in OT and went ahead with a field goal on the first possession. You know the rest. The Eagles got the ball, drove down the field, and scored a touchdown to end OT and the game. Man! It makes me mad just recapping this game.
Ravens @ Chargers 20-10
The Ravens forced 4 turnovers to catapult Baltimore to victory. It wasn’t a good game for the Chargers.
Bears @ Vikings 12-10
I think it’s safe to say that no one got this pick correct aside from delusional Bears fans. I’ve got to hand it to Chicago though. Their defense picked off Joshua Dobbs FOUR times. That’s pretty incredible considering the season he’s had so far. The last play of the game was pretty entertaining when the Vikings made a last ditch effort with a lot of running around and backwards passes to try to score. They did not. This was the first time this season that a team won a game without scoring a touchdown!
WEEK 13
Thursday, November 30th
Seahawks (6-5) @ Cowboys (8-3) (8:15pm PRIME VIDEO)
I mean, I’m rooting for the Seahawks and picking the Cowboys for the win.
Sunday, December 3rd
Chargers (4-7) @ Patriots (2-9) (1pm CBS)
I’m picking the Chargers to win this game because I feel like the Pats are a much worse team. Also, it looks like Bailey Zappy is going to have the start for New England.
Cardinals (2-10) @ Steelers (7-4) (1pm CBS )
I think that the Steelers will win this game at home. They have turned over a new leaf.
Colts (6-5) @ Titans (4-4) (1pm CBS)
The Colts have a better away record and the Titans have a better home record. Interesting. Both teams are coming off wins. The Colts will be without Jonathan Taylor, but both teams are also pretty banged up. It should be a close game. I’m picking the Titans to win but I’m really not sure why.
Broncos (6-5) @ Texans (6-5) (1pm CBS)
Looking back at both teams' wins as of late, the Broncos are winning against tougher opponents. I don’t know if their luck is about to run out. I think it is. I’m picking the Texans to win this game.
Lions (8-3) @ Saints (5-6) (1pm FOX)
Hopefully the Lions have learned from their Thanksgiving loss. I’m picking the Lions to bounce back and win this game.
Falcons (5-6) @ Jets (4-7) (1pm FOX)
Even with Aaron Rodgers cleared to start practicing again, you can put a fork in the Jets. They are done for this season. I’m picking the Falcons to win.
Dolphins (8-3) @ Commanders (4-8) (1pm FOX)
I’m going to have to pick the Dolphins to win this game.
Panthers (1-10) @ Buccaneers (4-7) (4:05pm CBS)
The Panthers fired head coach Frank Reich, assistant head coach/running backs coach Duce Staley, and quarterbacks coach Josh McCown earlier this week. With that said, I’m still picking the Bucs to win this game.
49ers (8-3) @ Eagles (10-1) (4:25pm FOX)
Although the Eagles have the better record and are at home for this game the 49ers are still favored to win. I’m going with the favored team and picking the 49ers to win this game.
Browns (7-4) @ Rams (5-6) (4:25pm FOX)
With Browns QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson still in concussion protocol, Joe Flacco may get the start against the Rams. Cleveland is beat up. I don’t know if they have enough people to field a team. I mean they do, but still. Man. I think I’m breaking my rule and picking the Rams to win this game.
Chiefs (8-3) @ Packers (5-6) (8:20pm NBC)
I’m picking the Chiefs to win this game. And they better!
Monday, December 4th
Bengals (5-6) @ Jaguars (8-3) (8:15pm ABC/ESPN)
I’m picking the Jags to win this game.
GO G-MEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks for the edit Eric!
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