Week 11 of the 2025 NFL season brings crucial matchups that could shape playoff races in both conferences. Key games include the Philadelphia Eagles hosting the Detroit Lions on Sunday Night Football and the Los Angeles Rams facing the Seattle Seahawks in an NFC West showdown. Experts predict tight contests with favorites like the New England Patriots covering large spreads.
As the 2025 NFL season progresses, Week 11 offers high-stakes games starting with Thursday Night Football on November 13, where the 8-2 New England Patriots host the New York Jets. Multiple outlets, including the Arizona Republic and BetMGM, favor the Patriots by a wide margin, projecting scores like 30-17, citing New England's seven-game winning streak and the Jets' recent improvement after an 0-7 start.
Sunday's international matchup in Madrid, Spain, pits the Washington Commanders against the Miami Dolphins on November 16. CBS Sports predicts a 34-24 Dolphins win, emphasizing Miami's resurgent ground game and the Commanders' defensive struggles amid quarterback Jayden Daniels' absence.
Other notable games include the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Buffalo Bills, with CBS Sports forecasting a 30-23 Bills victory due to Buffalo's strong home record in early afternoon slots. In the NFC West, the Rams are picked by CBS Sports to edge the Seahawks 27-24, highlighting the Rams' ability to pressure Seattle's Sam Darnold.
The marquee matchup features the Eagles hosting the Lions on November 16 at 8:20 p.m. ET. Sporting News predicts a 28-22 Lions upset, noting Detroit's rushing success under new play-calling by Dan Campbell and both teams' aggressive fourth-down tendencies.
AFC North action sees the Cincinnati Bengals at Pittsburgh Steelers, where CBS Sports calls for a 34-31 Bengals win with Joe Burrow nearing a return. The Kansas City Chiefs are favored over the Denver Broncos, with Pro Football Focus expecting Kansas City to cover despite Denver's stout defense missing Patrick Surtain II.
Monday Night Football closes with the Dallas Cowboys at Las Vegas Raiders on November 17, predicted by the Arizona Republic as a 33-20 Cowboys win to salvage their season.
Power ratings from CBS Sports place the Lions slightly ahead in the NFC, with the Rams close behind, while the AFC sees the Bills and Ravens dipping amid inconsistencies.