deskgameWard benefits from his favorite target, WR Xavier Restrepo, seemingly opting to play in the Pop-Tarts Bowl. Restrepo hasn’t officially announced he’s sitting out, and the Hurricanes will need the ACC leader in receiving yards and touchdown catches. He’s a notable threat on long throws and reeled in a catch of 25+ yards in all but three games. deskgameBuffalo did lose to Baltimore and Houston in Weeks 5 and 6, but has since rebounded to win six consecutive games, capped by this week’s impressive victory over the Chiefs. None of the five teams they beat before KC have winning records, but winners beat who they are supposed to beat, and the win against Kansas City proved that the Bills were simply not fattening up on low-level competition. deskgameFlacco threw four interceptions in the last two games, and the Indianapolis offense never found a rhythm. The Colts were so bad that even Richardson looks like he will provide a boost against the Jets. deskgameThe Broncos and surging rookie QB Bo Nix host the Week 13 finale at Empower Field at Mile High. Cleveland is coming off a Week 12 Thursday Night Football win in the snow over Pittsburgh. Kickoff is set for 8:15 p.m. EST.
