The Patriots control their own destiny in the AFC East race, while they might need some help down the line to get the No. 1 seed in the AFC. The post How the Patriots’ odds to win division, get No. 1 seed in AFC can improve in Week 13 appeared first on Boston.

In Sporting News' Week 13 picks against the spread, Philadelphia and Buffalo rebound from Week 12 losses while New England and Seattle keep on rolling with more pop at home.

For the gambling degenerates, here are my Week 13 NFL picks, Sunday and Monday edition. The team logos indicate who I think will win the game, not necessarily cover the spread. At the end of the picks, I'll note a few teams that I like based on the spread.

Walker has officially taken back over the backfield, coming off of a week when he totaled 11 carries and 71 yards. He now faces a Minnesota defense that has allowed the 10th most rushing yards per game all season (128.7) and the sixth-most over the last few weeks.

Denver Broncos would have great odds to reach the Super Bowl based on this projection originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.

Two franchises trending in different directions meet Sunday in Cincinnati when the Bengals (3-7) take on the New England Patriots (9-2). The Pats have won eight in a row while the Bengals have lost three straight and seven of their last eight games.