2025 NFL Week 11 Preview & Predictions

The Commanders are without Jayden Daniels, effectively shutting down the excitement of their offense. Terry McLaurin is once again ruled out, and Washington is simply not competitive right now.

The Dolphins fired their general manager, Chris Grier, and immediately went on to stomp out the Buffalo Bills. That felt like a divisional trap game, but momentum is a wonderful thing. Miami is healthier for this matchup, and momentum is on their side.

Winner: Miami Dolphins

Carolina Panthers (5-5) @ Atlanta Falcons (3-6)

The Falcons looked like they might take down the Indianapolis Colts last week, until Jonathan Taylor went Super Saiyan. Atlanta has a fun defense, but the offensive inconsistency needs to be studied.

The Panthers are coming off a loss to the New Orleans Saints, where no one looked great. Bryce Young needs a bounce-back, but Atlanta’s defense will make that difficult.

Winner: Atlanta Falcons

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (6-3) @ Buffalo Bills (6-3)

The Bills are coming off an embarrassing loss to the Dolphins and are now facing a ton of doubt. Josh Allen still played well, and this team never stays down for long. They do, however, have a tough opponent.

The Buccaneers are still dealing with a plethora of injuries. They’re without Chris Godwin, Mike Evans, and Bucky Irving. That’s not to say they can’t get the job done, but the struggles have been showing. This could be the game of the week.

Winner: Buffalo Bills

Los Angeles Chargers (7-3) @ Jacksonville Jaguars (5-4)

The Chargers came away with a win over the Pittsburgh Steelers last week. The defense put Aaron Rodgers back in a New York Jets jersey, and Justin Herbert played extremely well.

The Jaguars are coming off a shootout loss to a Davis Mills-led Houston Texans team. Jacksonville has a lot of good things about its team; they just haven’t put it together. This isn’t the game for them to do that either.

Winner: Los Angeles Chargers

Chicago Bears (6-3) @ Minnesota Vikings (4-5)

Vikings’ QB J.J. McCarthy must have left “Nine” at home last week in a 27-19 loss to the Baltimore Ravens. Minnesota has a talented roster, but its QB is still essentially a rookie. He gets to face off with the first overall pick of his Draft class.

The Bears are figuring things out, and it is fun to watch. They’re 6-3, and Caleb Williams is finally unlocking his potential with Ben Johnson. This team could find itself in a playoff spot this year, and they have the hot hand.

Winner: Chicago Bears

Green Bay Packers (5-3-1) @ New York Giants (2-8)

The Packers are coming off a total dud of a Monday night game against the Philadelphia Eagles. The offense looked as inept as ever, but they have an easier matchup on Sunday.

The Giants are without Jaxson Dart, adding to the list of injuries this season. Head coach Brian Daboll has been fired, and Jameis Winston is the starting QB. Some teams see a surge of energy after a shift like this, but this is the Giants we’re talking about.

Winner: Green Bay Packers

Cincinnati Bengals (3-6) @ Pittsburgh Steelers (5-4)

The Bengals have opened the 21-day window for Joe Burrow to return from IR. Cincy is 3-6 right now, but the AFC North is still up for grabs. They need this divisional win.

The Steelers are hoping for a bounce-back against one of the NFL’s worst defenses. These teams put up a Thursday night shootout a few weeks ago, and Cincy won. Expect the Steelers to get their win back here.

Winner: Pittsburgh Steelers

Houston Texans (4-5) @ Tennessee Titans (1-8)

Following C.J. Stroud’s concussion, Davis Mills took over the Texans’ offense and defeated a division rival. “Money” Mills will be running the show again on Sunday against an even worse opponent.

The Titans are coming off a bye week, but they’re still 1-8. Nothing about this team looks competitive, and it would be crazy to take them over nearly anyone right now.

Winner: Houston Texans

San Francisco 49ers (6-4) @ Arizona Cardinals (3-6)

The 49ers have been beaten down by the injury bug, but they continue to find ways to win. No matter who suits up on Sunday, they have a favorable matchup.

The Cardinals are without Marvin Harrison Jr. this week. As fun as they are with Jacoby Brissett under center, they’re not exactly a threat.

Winner: San Francisco 49ers

Seattle Seahawks (7-2) @ Los Angeles Rams (7-2)

This game should be on Sunday Night Primetime. The Seahawks are playing out of their minds right now, and Jaxon Smith-Njigba is making a case for NFL Offensive Player of the Year. Their defense is also nothing to scoff at.

The Rams look just as good this year, with Matthew Stafford putting up MVP numbers. These two teams are firing on all cylinders, so this is truly a toss-up. The Rams might just have the slight edge here, though.

Winner: Los Angeles Rams

Baltimore Ravens (4-5) @ Cleveland Browns (2-7)

Lamar Jackson was back at practice on Thursday, and Baltimore fans can breathe a sigh of relief. The Ravens are fighting for a playoff spot in a wide-open AFC North, and the two-time MVP is essential to that mission.

The Browns just lost to the Jets last week. Dillon Gabriel isn’t lighting things up, and a change might be needed soon. The Ravens need this win desperately, and they should get it.

Winner: Baltimore Ravens

Kansas City Chiefs (5-4) @ Denver Broncos (8-2)

The Chiefs fell to 5-4 ahead of their Week 10 bye. They’re in third place in the AFC West and are currently not in the playoff picture. Despite the fact that they’ve declined, they can never be counted out, especially down the stretch.

The Broncos are on a seven game winning streak, but the defense has carried a ton of the weight. Bo Nix doesn’t look like the same QB he did last season, and the offense might not be able to keep up with Patrick Mahomes.

Winner: Kansas City Chiefs

Detroit Lions (6-3) @ Philadelphia Eagles (7-2)

After a Week 9 loss to the Vikings, the Lions put the boots to the Commanders last Sunday. Detroit was back to it’s high-scoring ways, and the defense allowed 93 rush yards.

The Eagles’ offense is stagnant right now. Saquon Barkley isn’t rolling, and the pass game is questionable at best. They scored 10 points against the Packers and will now face another difficult challenge.

Winner: Detroit Lions

Dallas Cowboys (3-5-1) @ Las Vegas Raiders (2-7)

The Cowboys are on a two-game losing streak coming out of the bye week. Their offense can put up points, but the defense can’t stop a paper bag. Luckily, they’re facing one of the worst offenses in the NFL.

The Raiders average 185.2 passing yards per game and 87.4 rushing yards per game, ranking 27th and 29th, respectively. They average 15.4 points per game (31st). The offense shouldn’t be able to keep up with Dallas.

Winner: Dallas Cowboys

End Of My NFL Rant

Week 11 is full of great matchups, a couple of which could be playoff rematches. Teams on bye in Week 11 are the Indianapolis Colts and New Orleans Saints.