As of November 23, 2020, the Baltimore Ravens have announced that they have received positive COVID-19 test results within their organization. These results may potentially disrupt the team’s planned Thanksgiving game.
Both the WFT and the Baltimore Ravens are considered as underdogs for their Thanksgiving Day games in Week 12 of the NFL.
After a promising victory, the Washington Football Team (3-7) aims to continue their momentum as they travel to face their rivals, the Dallas Cowboys (3-6).
When Baltimore (6-4) faces off against the AFC North leaders and the NFL’s only undefeated team, the Pittsburgh Steelers (10-0), they aim to maintain their playoff aspirations.
On Thanksgiving Day, the Washington vs. Dallas game will begin at 4:30 p.m. and will be aired on Fox. In the evening, the Ravens will face off against the Pittsburgh Steelers at 8:20 p.m. The NFL Turkey Day triple-header will start with Houston and Detroit at 12:30 p.m., which will be broadcasted on CBS.
Get ready for a delightful experience as you indulge in the main events and savor a slice of pie while watching the NFL Week 12 Thanksgiving finale.
Washington Football Team (+2.5) at Dallas Cowboys
Sunday’s 20-9 victory over Cincinnati gave Washington a glimmer of hope in an otherwise forgettable 2020 campaign.
In order to secure consecutive victories this year, the WFT must rely on another impressive display by quarterback Alex Smith. Both Smith and his teammates are aware that grabbing the top spot in the NFC East is still highly feasible, considering that Philadelphia currently holds the lead with a modest 3-6-1 record.
Meanwhile, on Sunday, Dallas put an end to their four-game losing streak with an impressive 31-28 comeback victory against the Minnesota Vikings. Seasoned quarterback Andy Dalton showcased his finest performance of the year, while running back Ezekiel Elliott achieved his first 100-yard game of 2020.
In a dominant performance, Washington emerged victorious in their Week 7 clash against Dallas, securing a comfortable 25-3 win. Surprisingly, despite the Cowboys’ poor record of 2-8 against the spread (ATS) this season, Washington finds itself as a slight underdog in the upcoming rematch. Adding to their struggles, the Cowboys have only managed to cover the spread once in their last nine Thanksgiving Day games.
Baltimore Ravens (+3) at Pittsburgh Steelers
On Sunday, Pittsburgh dominated the Jacksonville Jaguars with a commanding 27-3 victory. In contrast, Baltimore let slip a 24-21 advantage in a fierce battle against the Tennessee Titans.
It was an absolute crushing experience.
There are several compelling reasons to support the Steelers over the Ravens in Week 12. Firstly, the Ravens have recently suffered an emotional defeat. Additionally, they will be playing away from home, while the Steelers remain undefeated and have convincingly defeated the Bengals and Jaguars in their last two matches.
Nevertheless, more experienced bettors will probably disregard the recent outcomes and instead recall the intense rivalry between these two teams. This is particularly true if casual bettors drive the line up to more than a field goal as we approach Thursday.
Out of the past 26 meetings between the Ravens and Steelers, 15 of them have been determined by a margin of four points or less. This statistic encompasses the Steelers’ Week 8 victory over the Ravens, where quarterback Ben Roethlisberger orchestrated a successful comeback in the second half, resulting in a 28-24 win.
In addition, astute bettors are aware of the Ravens’ exceptional prowess as an away team. In the previous year, they boasted an impressive record of 9-1 and in the current season, they have already secured a 4-1 record on the road. When combined with their intense rivalry with the Steelers, it leaves room for speculation that the Ravens might be the initial team to inflict a defeat upon them in 2020.
Other Week 12 Games of Note to Virginia
Virginia football fans, get ready for an exciting NFL Week 12 as your favorite teams, who are also underdogs this week, have some thrilling matchups!
Tennessee Titans (+3.5) at Indianapolis Colts
After securing a thrilling 30-24 victory over the Ravens in overtime, the Tennessee Titans (7-3) are now geared up to face the Indianapolis Colts (7-3), their fellow AFC South leaders, in a match-up up north.
On Sunday at 1 p.m., CBS will broadcast a game between two teams that appear to be going in different directions. The Titans managed to avoid their fourth loss in five games thanks to Derrick Henry’s 29-yard touchdown in overtime. On the other hand, the Colts have been on a successful 4-1 streak, which includes a surprising 34-31 victory over the Green Bay Packers in overtime last Sunday.
The Titans’ recent difficulties on defense are likely a contributing factor to Indy being favored by 3.5 to 4 points in this game.
Carolina Panthers (+4) at Minnesota Vikings
The Carolina Panthers (4-7) put an end to their five-game losing streak by blanking the Detroit Lions 20-0 on Sunday. P.J. Walker, a former XFL quarterback, made his NFL starting debut and performed admirably, completing 24 out of 34 passes for 258 yards, 1 touchdown, and 2 interceptions. Nevertheless, Teddy Bridgewater, who was previously injured, will return as the starting quarterback this week against the Minnesota Vikings (4-6).
The upcoming game on Sunday (1 p.m., Fox) is expected to feature Vikings who are highly motivated. Prior to their heartbreaking 31-28 loss to the Cowboys last Sunday, the team had been on a three-game winning streak and steadily climbing up the NFC North standings.
The Panthers’ upcoming game against Minnesota initially had the Vikings as 3.5-point favorites. However, as of Monday afternoon, the line had already moved to predominantly 4 and 4.5 at various sportsbooks.
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