#362: 2022 Week 12 NFL Preview (with Hal Bent)

1. Week 11 Reactions

-Biggest Lesson Learned (DKrom: Patrick Mahomes has opened up a HUGE lead in the MVP race, Hal: Commanders and Patriots are teams nobody wants to play)

-GOAT of the Week (DKrom: Travis Kelce, Hal: Jimmy Garoppolo)

-DUNCE of the Week (DKrom: Zach Wilson, Hal: Nathaniel Hackett)

2. At his press conference yesterday, Jets head coach Robert Saleh refused to rule out making a change at QB. Based on Zach Wilson's performance and the emerging rift in the Jets locker room, would it be absolute insanity if the Jets do NOT bench Zach Wilson this week?

3. If the 49ers win three of their next four games (which include dates with the Bucs and Dolphins at home and the Seahawks on the road), do you think they become THE team to beat in the NFC?

4. Currently, what do you think the odds are (percentage-wise) of the Bengals making the playoffs?

5. Truth or Exaggeration

-With their playoff dreams (at best) on life support and Matthew Stafford suffering a second concussion in three weeks, the Rams should put their franchise QB on ice for the remainder of the season

-The Washington Commanders will overtake the New York Giants for one of the two NFC Wild Card playoff spots

-Tony Pollard is the best offensive weapon the Cowboys have other than Dak Prescott

-Despite being 8-2, the Vikings currently have a -2 point differential. Thus, they will NOT make it to the NFC Championship game

-For the first time in five years, the Lions are on a three-game winning streak. Should the Lions win 3-4 more games, Lions fans should feel very confident in Dan Campbell as the long-term answer at head coach

-The Chiefs will be the AFC's #1 playoff seed

-Dan Quinn will be the head coach of the Broncos in 2023

6. Week 12 Game Picks

-Bills at Lions

-Giants at Cowboys

-Patriots at Vikings

-Bears at Jets

-Texans at Dolphins

-Ravens at Jaguars

-Bengals at Titans

-Bucs at Browns

-Broncos at Panthers

-Falcons at Commanders

-Chargers at Cardinals

-Raiders at Seahawks

-Rams at Chiefs

-Saints at 49ers

-Packers at Eagles

-Steelers at Colts

7. BOLD PREDICTIONS

-DKrom: Matt Judon totals 4 sacks, a forced fumble...and a game-clinching pick-six to give the Patriots the upset win

-Hal: Tua throws 7 TD passes against the Texans...Dolphins defense totals 4 INT

8. CHALLENGE FLAGS

-DKrom: Bills...STAY MORE BALANCED on offense!!!

-Hal: Robert Saleh...get your players back on the same page (and that starts with benching Zach Wilson)