NFL Week 12 Picks: Game Odds, Props, Lines and Over/Under Predictions

Thanksgiving weekend should remind all NFL teams they have something to be thankful for. 

For instance, the Dallas Cowboys can give thanks for hosting their Thanksgiving game with the best record in the NFL, led by two rookies on offense. 

The Cleveland Browns—on the other hand—can be thankful that the season is nearly three-quarters finished. The NFL draft is practically right around the corner. 

And of course, fans can be thankful for a three-game NFL slate on Thanksgiving to make that family time just a little more palatable than the cranberry sauce your aunt made. 

Here’s a look at the complete slate for the Holiday weekend, along with the latest odds from Odds Shark, a quick look at NFL MVP prop odds and a closer examination of some intriguing matchups. 

NFL MVP Race: Can Anyone Top Tom Brady?

In news that should surprise absolutely no one, Tom Brady leads the MVP race. Even missing four games hasn’t slowed the 39-year-old down as he has led the Patriots to a tie for the best record in the AFC while leading the league in passer rating. 

The Patriots quarterback is far from a shoo-in, though. 

The field is fairly deep with interesting contenders. Russell Wilson isn’t far behind. His Seahawks are once again dominant with a commanding lead in the NFC West and a touchdown-to-interception ratio of 11-to-2. 

Ezekiel Elliott also offers a strong case. His running has been integral to the Cowboys’ ascension to the best record in football right now. 

However, the scariest opponent to Tom Brady’s MVP hopes might be Matt Ryan. Matty Ice is second in the league in passer rating and that aligns with the grade that Pro Football Focus has given him this season:

Highest-graded NFL QBs this season:1. Tom Brady, 95.12. Matt Ryan, 90.03. Andrew Luck, 88.94. Russell Wilson, 88.75. Drew Brees, 87.8 pic.twitter.com/VlK6j7Otvf

— Pro Football Focus (@PFF) November 16, 2016

Ryan’s Falcons are in the lead in the NFC South at 6-4 in large part due to the fact that Ryan is second in the league in passing yards, first in yards per attempt and fourth in completion percentage. 

If Ryan can continue that …

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