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NFL power rankings: Are the Cardinals the top team in the NFC?<\/p>\n
SportsPulse: USA TODAY Sports' Mackenzie Salmon breaks down the latest NFL power rankings heading into Week 12.<\/p>\n
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Tightly contested matchups decided in the final moments continue to be a major betting trendfor this NFL season.<\/p>\n
With both the Chicago Bears andLas Vegas Raiders ending with game-winning field goals on Thanksgiving Day, there have now been 25 games decidedon the final play this season.<\/p>\n
Thats already the most such finishes since the NFL merged with the AFL in 1970.<\/p>\n
Two-team teaser:<\/p>\n
TITANS (-10) vs. Texans:In one of the biggest upsets of the season, the Texans stunned the Titans, scoring a big win for sportsbooks. Texans 22, Titans 13 (LOSS)<\/p>\n
VIKINGS (+1.5) vs. Packers:The Packers tied the game at 31-31 with twominutes remaining, butthe Vikings kicked a game-winning field goal as time expired. Vikings 34, Packers 31(WIN)<\/p>\n
CARDINALS (-2) at Seahawks:Seattlewas held to sixpoints during the first threequarters as Arizona dominated. Cardinals 23, Seahawks 13(WIN)<\/p>\n
OVER (49.5) Buccaneers vs. Giants:The Giants were expected to contribute to the point totalin this wager, but the Bucs shut down the New York offense. Buccaneers 30, Giants 10(LOSS)<\/p>\n
Prop bets:<\/p>\n
OVER (311.5) Passing yards by PatrickMahomes:He finished 23 of 37 for 260 passing yards. (LOSS)<\/p>\n
OVER (115.5) Rushing + Receiving yards by Christian McCaffrey:he had 59 rushing yards, 60 receiving yards, equalling 159 total.(WIN)<\/p>\n
Two-team teaser:<\/p>\n
COLTS (+3.5) vs. Buccaneers:Tampa Bay once again has the look of a championship-caliber team while the Colts have won fiveof their last sixand have the best running back in the league. The Colts also are 7-4 against the spread this year and are 4-0 against the spread in their last fourgames as an underdog. Tampa Bay is 0-5on the roadagainst the spread.<\/p>\n
CHARGERS (-2.5) @ Broncos:The Chargers are coming off a thrilling shoot-out win over the Steelers, and the Broncos have quietly reached the .500 mark with a record of 5-5. The Chargers are 5-0 in their last five games against the AFC West and will have more than enough offensive firepower to earn the road cover.<\/p>\n
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OVER (103.5) combined rushing and receiving yards by Dalvin Cook - Vikings @ 49ers:Cook has eclipsed this number in sixof his eightstarts this season. The 49ers have a stout secondary, and the Vikings will look to pound the rockand hit Cook underneath when the 49ers bring pressure.<\/p>\n
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