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Week 12 of the 2021 NFL season began with three Thanksgiving Day games.

The Chicago Bears, Detroit Lions, Las Vegas Raiders, Dallas Cowboys, Buffalo Bills and New Orleans Saints were all in action on Thursday with the season in the middle of its stretch run.

The AFC and NFC playoff pictures couldn’t be murkier. Last week, with the Buffalo Bills and Tennessee Titans losing, was a reminder there is nothing certain in the league this season. No team is safe from being upset and possibly losing standing when it comes to the playoffs.

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There’s a lot on the line this week. Here’s what’s going down.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) catches a 5-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Tom Brady in front of New York Giants cornerback James Bradberry (24) during the second half of an NFL football game Monday, Nov. 22, 2021, in Tampa, Florida.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) catches a 5-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Tom Brady in front of New York Giants cornerback James Bradberry (24) during the second half of an NFL football game Monday, Nov. 22, 2021, in Tampa, Florida. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)

All times are Eastern.

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Byes: Cardinals, Chiefs

Thursday, November 26, 2021

LIONS 16, BEARS 14

RAIDERS 36, COWBOYS 33

BILLS 41, SAINTS 6

Sunday, November 28, 2021

Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (28) celebrates with Carson Wentz (2) after scoring during the second half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills in Orchard Park, New York, Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021.

Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (28) celebrates with Carson Wentz (2) after scoring during the second half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills in Orchard Park, New York, Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)

BENGALS 41, STEELERS 10

BUCCANEERS 38, COLTS 31

DOLPHINS 33, PANTHERS 10

PATRIOTS 36, TITANS 13

GIANTS 13, EAGLES 7

FALCONS 21, JAGUARS 14

JETS 21, TEXANS 14

BRONCOS 28, CHARGERS 13

PACKERS 36, RAMS 28

49ERS 34, VIKINGS 26

RAVENS 16, BROWNS 10

Monday, November 29, 2021

WASHINGTON 17, SEAHAWKS 15

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NFL POWER RANKINGS 2021: TOP 10 TEAMS AHEAD OF WEEK 12

NFL Standings

AFC East

  1. Patriots (8-4)
  2. Bills (7-4)
  3. Dolphins (5-7)
  4. Jets (3-8)

AFC North

  1. Ravens (8-3)
  2. Bengals (7-4)
  3. Browns (6-6)
  4. Steelers (5-5-1)

AFC South

  1. Titans (8-4)
  2. Colts (6-6)
  3. Texans (2-9)
  4. Jaguars (2-9)

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AFC West

  1. Chiefs (7-4)
  2. Broncos (6-5)
  3. Chargers (6-5)
  4. Raiders (6-5)

NFC East

  1. Cowboys (7-4)
  2. Eagles (5-7)
  3. Washington (5-6)
  4. Giants (4-7)

NFC North

Chicago Bears quarterback Andy Dalton (14) celebrates his touchdown pass tp Darnell Mooney with James Daniels (68) and Sam Mustipher during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Chicago.

Chicago Bears quarterback Andy Dalton (14) celebrates his touchdown pass tp Darnell Mooney with James Daniels (68) and Sam Mustipher during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)

  1. Packers (9-3)
  2. Vikings (5-6)
  3. Bears (4-7)
  4. Lions (0-10-1)

NFC South

  1. Buccaneers (8-3)
  2. Falcons (5-6)
  3. Saints (5-6)
  4. Panthers (5-7)

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NFC West

  1. Cardinals (9-2)
  2. Rams (7-4)
  3. 49ers (6-5)
  4. Seahawks (3-8)