Packers vs. Seahawks Week 11 predictions, picks for every NFL game

Predictions for every Week 11 game, including the Green Bay Packers’ Thursday night showdown with the Seattle Seahawks.

Playing in Seattle hasn’t been much fun for the Green Bay Packers in recent years. They return to CenturyLink Field for the first time in four seasons, but they must do so on a short week.

After getting back on track last week with victory over the Miami Dolphins, can the Packers build on that win and put together consecutive victories for the first time all year?

This could be a must-win for both teams.

Green Bay (4-4-1) at Seattle (4-5)

CenturyLink Field was the toughest place to play in the NFL four years ago. The Seahawks were an impressive 8-1 at home (including playoffs) the last season the Packers played there. But since the start of the 2017 season, Seattle is 5-6 at home.

But this is a Thursday night game, which gives the advantage to the home team. Green Bay has to travel on a short week. Not including the regular season opener, the visiting teams on Thursday nights are 2-7 this season.

The Seahawks are talented, too, and need a win here just as much as the Packers. Seattle is 4-5, but has played two close games with the Rams, and has already played six road games with just three at home.

This will be a difficult test for Mike McCarthy’s team. They have the talent to get the victory on the road, but I think the Seahawks will win a close one.

Pick: Seattle

Cincinnati (5-4) at Baltimore (4-5)

The bye week came at the right time for Baltimore, a team that has lost four of its last five games. Cincinnati has also lost three of its last four, so this is an important game for both teams in the AFC North. With A.J. Green potentially out again this week, the Ravens end their losing run with an important victory.

Pick: Baltimore

Dallas (4-5) at Atlanta (4-5)

Dallas picked up a huge road win at Philadelphia on Sunday night, but this is another tough game. Both the Cowboys and Falcons desperately need a win. Atlanta’s high-powered offense gets it done at home.

Pick: Atlanta

Tampa Bay (3-6) at NY Giants (2-7)

The Giants looked a lot better on Monday night, and Saquon Barkley and Odell Beckham Jr. could have big games against Tampa Bay’s defense.

Pick: NY Giants

Pittsburgh (6-2-1) at Jacksonville (3-6)

The Steelers are red hot with five consecutive victories. The Jaguars are the complete opposite, losing five in a row. Jacksonville’s defense has been a major disappointment so far this season, and if they can’t figure it out quickly, Pittsburgh’s offense will dominate.

Pick: Pittsburgh

Houston (6-3) at Washington (6-3)

Houston suddenly has the look of a very good football team. With the bye, they’ve had the opportunity to rest and also spend an extra week preparing for Washington. The Texans keep rolling with a seventh straight victory.

Pick: Houston

Tennessee (5-4) at Indianapolis (4-5)

It’s amazing what happens when you give a quarterback like Andrew Luck some protection. Luck hasn’t been sacked in the past four games. Indianapolis has won three straight, and in that time Luck has thrown 10 touchdown passes with just one interception. The Titans have been playing some great football too the past couple of weeks, but the Colts get the win at home.

Pick: Indianapolis

Carolina (6-3) at Detroit (3-6)

Since trading Golden Tate away the Lions offense has looked flat. The Panthers were embarrassed last week, but should bounce back with a comfortable win at Detroit.

Pick: Carolina

Denver (3-6) at LA Chargers (7-2)

The Chargers have won six in a row and now get two games at home, the first against a struggling Broncos team that has lost six out of its last seven games.

Pick: LA Chargers

Oakland (1-8) at Arizona (2-7)

I can’t see the Raiders winning another game this season.

Pick: Arizona

Philadelphia (4-5) at New Orleans (8-1)

This is a must-win game for the defending Super Bowl champions, but the problem is they run into the red-hot Saints who have won eight in a row and look like the best team in the NFL.

Pick: New Orleans

Minnesota (5-3-1) at Chicago (6-3)

Here’s a chance for the Bears to prove they are serious playoff contenders. At home against the Vikings in primetime. I think they do it. A huge win for Chicago.

Pick: Chicago

Kansas City (9-1) at LA Rams (9-1)

There’s no doubting the talent the Rams have on both sides of the ball, but they’ve been in a few close games the past few weeks and could easily be 7-3. I’m not sure the Chiefs defense will have an answer for the Rams offense, but I don’t think any team in the NFL can stop Kansas City’s offense. This game should be a lot of fun.

Pick: Kansas City

Last week: 9-5

Season: 90-58