In this week's NFL matchups, the Chicago Bears are taking on the Detroit Lions in a game that could determine the NFC North standings. The Bears, who are currently +3.5 underdogs, are still a year away from being serious contenders in the division. However, with promising young quarterback Justin Fields at the helm, they have the potential to surprise. The Lions, on the other hand, have been performing well and are looking to capitalize on their recent success. In their previous meeting, the Bears squandered a 12-point lead, so they will be eager for redemption.

The Houston Texans, who are favored by -3.5, are facing the New York Jets. The Texans have been showing improvement and are looking to continue their physical development and overall performance. Led by rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud, who is gaining confidence among his peers, the Texans are expected to exploit the Jets' secondary. The Jets, on the other hand, have been struggling, and it remains uncertain if their quarterback, Zach Wilson, can lead them to victory.

The Baltimore Ravens, favored by -7.5, are going up against the Los Angeles Rams. Despite missing his first practice of the season, Lamar Jackson is hopeful that he can reach 6,000 passing yards before the end of the regular season. With a freshened team after their open date, the Ravens are aiming to stay competitive in the AFC. The Rams, who have won three in a row and have a strong defense, will provide a tough challenge for the Ravens.

The Denver Broncos, who are +3 underdogs, are facing the Los Angeles Chargers. The Broncos are in the middle of their lone three-game road trip of the season and have been recovering from their frequent second-half rallies. The Chargers, who are running out of time to make a playoff push, will need to avoid disappointing their fans at home.

In the NFC South, the Atlanta Falcons are favored by -1.5 over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Both teams, along with the New Orleans Saints, are vying for the top spot in the division. The Falcons, who are currently 6-6 and sitting at the top, have the advantage after defeating the Saints two weeks ago. The Buccaneers, who are 5-7, need a win to stay in the race.

The Indianapolis Colts, favored by -1.5, are facing the Cincinnati Bengals. The Colts have been striking fear in their opponents with their ability to strike quickly. However, the Bengals' young quarterback, Jake Browning, has shown great potential and could pose a challenge for the Colts.

The Jacksonville Jaguars, who are +3 underdogs, are facing the Cleveland Browns. The Jaguars are hopeful that their rapidly developing young quarterback, Trevor Lawrence, will be able to return to active duty by Week 14. The Browns, who are dealing with a short week, travel, and potential bad weather, will rely on their strong defense led by Myles Garrett.

The New Orleans Saints, favored by -5.5, are facing the Carolina Panthers. The Saints have been getting off the mat after losing three straight games. They face a struggling Panthers team that has only won one game this season. Saints running back Alvin Kamara will be looking to make the most of this opportunity.

The Minnesota Vikings, favored by -3, are facing the Las Vegas Raiders. The Vikings are tied for second in the NFC North and will have quarterback Josh Dobbs leading the team after a recent injury to their starter. The Raiders, who have Maxx Crosby listed as questionable but have home-field advantage, will be looking to pull off an upset.

The Seattle Seahawks, who are +10.5 underdogs, are facing the San Francisco 49ers. The Seahawks have been performing well and are looking to close the gap between them and the 49ers in the NFC West. Led by Geno Smith, who has fit well with the team, the Seahawks could surprise their division rivals.

The Kansas City Chiefs, favored by -1.5, are facing the Buffalo Bills. The Chiefs have been struggling this season and will need to keep the faith as they face the Bills, who are in desperation mode to save their season. The Bills' quarterback, Josh Allen, has had a tendency to turn the ball over in crucial moments, which could play a factor in the game.

In an NFC East showdown, the Dallas Cowboys are favored by -3.5 over the Philadelphia Eagles. The Eagles have been performing well, but the Cowboys have been making up for lost time and remain capable of overtaking the division lead. This game is expected to be a shootout between two high-scoring offenses.

In the Monday night game, the Green Bay Packers are favored by -6.5 over the New York Giants. The Packers have been on a roll with Jordan Love at quarterback and will look to maintain their momentum. The Giants, who have recently started Tommy DeVito at quarterback, will be looking to evaluate his potential performance.