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After returning to the playoffs last year, the Broncos now have eight wins before December, with their latest an overtime victory over the Washington Commanders. Denver is tied for the best record in the NFL at 10-2, and currently sits in the drivers seat for the AFC West crown and a first-round bye.

What's in store for an enticing triple-header on Thanksgiving? Can the Bears upset the Eagles on Black Friday? Will the Bills or Steelers get back on track in Sunday's bout at Pittsburgh? Check out the Week 13 game picks!

The model has Indy winning in more than 60% of simulations, but it sees more value backing the underdog Texans on the money line. The model has the Colts covering in half of simulations, and the Over hitting in 52% of sims.

The Pittsburgh Steelers find themselves back atop the AFC North with a half-game lead over the Baltimore Ravens after the Ravens fell to the Cincinnati Bengals

NFL Research spotlights the best nuggets from each slate of games. Here are the most eye-popping statistical accomplishments from Week 13 of the 2025 season.

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A surging Chicago Bears team visits the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 12 of the NFL season. Winners of three straight, the Bears look like they're starting to gel under new head coach Ben Johnson. The Steelers, meanwhile, are in first place but may be without quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who is questionable with a wrist injury.

The Indianapolis Colts have lost three of four games. Are they still ahead of the Jacksonville Jaguars and Houston Texans in NFL power rankings?