Inside the Birds: A Philadelphia Eagles Podcast NFL Week 12 Preview: Who Are The NFL's Best Headed Into Thanksgiving?
Nov 22, 2025
Geoff Mosher dives into why Thanksgiving is crucial for determining NFL contenders. He examines the Broncos' elite defense amid offensive struggles and assesses New England's surprising surge. The discussion shifts to the Colts' sustainability and the Texans' impressive defensive turnaround. As the AFC race heats up, Mosher highlights the Ravens and others as dark horses. In the NFC, he details the Lions' favorable schedule and the Rams' challenges amidst injuries, rounding off with a game-by-game preview and betting insights.
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Colts' Early Success May Be Fragile
- The Indianapolis Colts at 8-2 look strong but recent turnovers and shaky finishes raise questions about sustainability.
- Mosher highlights a pivotal upcoming game at Kansas City that will reveal how legitimate the Colts' season is.
Texans' Defense Makes Them Dangerous
- The Houston Texans' defense is elite and can carry them while the offense improves with or without CJ Stroud.
- Mosher sees the Texans as a sleeper that could challenge the Colts in the AFC South late in the season.
AFC Seeding Could Shift Rapidly
- Mosher projects the AFC's best three teams in a few weeks could be Denver, Baltimore, and Houston rather than today's top seeds.
- He emphasizes how quickly standings can shift and that current seeding may not reflect true strength.