NFL Week 12 Matchups Spotlight: Rivalries and Playoff Stakes Intensify
- dchoward32
- Nov 19
- 2 min read
Updated: 4 days ago

Week 12 matchups of the NFL season kick off on Thursday night, November 20, with the Buffalo Bills visiting the Houston Texans in a Prime Video showcase that could carry major AFC playoff implications. Sunday’s action features several high-stakes early-window games, including the Jets at Ravens, Patriots at Bengals, and an NFC North clash with the Vikings battling the Packers at Lambeau. The late afternoon slate promises fireworks with divisional rivalries like the Eagles facing the Cowboys and the Falcons taking on the Saints, while the Buccaneers meet the Rams under the bright lights of Sunday Night Football. The week wraps up on Monday night when the Panthers challenge the 49ers in San Francisco, capping a slate packed with playoff-shaping showdowns. Four teams—the Broncos, Chargers, Dolphins, and Commanders—enjoy a Week 12 bye as the playoff race heats up.
Dates Time Network Picks
Buffalo Bills vs Houston Texans 11/20/2025 8:15p Prime Video Bills
New York Jets vs Baltimore Ravens 11/23/2025 1:00p CBS Ravens
Pittsburgh Steelers vs Chicago Bears 11/23/2025 1:00p CBS Steelers
New England Patriots vs Cincinnati Bengals 11/23/2025 1:00p CBS Patriots
New York Giants vs Detroit Lions 11/23/2025 1:00p FOX Lions
Minnesota Vikings vs Green Bay Packers 11/23/2025 1:00p FOX Packers
Indianapolis Colts vs Kansas City Chiefs 11/23/2025 1:00p CBS Chiefs
Seattle Seahawks vs Tennessee Titans 11/23/2025 1:00p FOX Seahawks
Jacksonville Jaguars vs Arizona Cardinals 11/23/2025 4:05p CBS Jaguars
Cleveland Browns vs Las Vegas Raiders 11/23/2025 4:05p CBS Browns
Philadelphia Eagles vs Dallas Cowboys 11/23/2025 4:25p FOX Cowboys
Atlanta Falcons vs New Orleans Saints 11/23/2025 4:25p FOX Falcons
Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Los Angeles Rams 11/23/2025 8:20p NBC Buccaneers
Carolina Panthers vs San Francisco 49ers 11/24/2025 8:15p ESPN 49ers
Total: 11-3
BYES: Denver, L.A. Chargers, Miami, Washington

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