NFL Week 12: Rock's Locks Season Long Picks & Predictions
Will Rock Predicts The Winners Each Week During The 2025 NFL Regular Season Currently 116-61 | 4th Place | Updated 11.24.25
ROCK’S LOCKS OVERALL W/L | 116-61
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ROCK’S LOCKS | WIN/LOSS: 9-5 | OVERALL: 116-61
The Detroit Lions enter Week 12 at 6-4, hosting the 2-9 New York Giants at Ford Field in a game that carries both divisional and playoff weight. Detroit sits just behind the surging Chicago Bears in the NFC North, while the Giants are out of playoff contention, unofficially. For the Lions, this matchup is less about the opponent and more about surviving attrition and setting the tone for Thanksgiving against Green Bay.
Lions fans will be sorry if they think the Giants are soft and this is an easy win. The Giants defense can be menacing and all it takes is for that unit to click and this will be a long game.
Injury Report: Detroit Lions
Lions Injury Front: Detroit’s Week 12 injury report again looms large. Seventeen players appeared, with five ruled out and seven listed as questionable Bengals Wire Lions Wire Giants.com. The secondary remains battered, though the return of CB D.J. Reed provides a critical boost.
Ruled Out
Sam LaPorta (TE, back): Underwent surgery, likely out for the season.
Kerby Joseph (S, knee): Misses sixth straight game.
Terrion Arnold (CB, concussion): Still sidelined.
Marcus Davenport (EDGE, shoulder): Out, though trending toward Thanksgiving return.
Josh Paschal (EDGE, back): Out, practice window remains open.
Miles Frazier (OL, knee): Out, not yet activated.
Questionable
Penei Sewell (RT, ankle): Limited late week, expected to play but not guaranteed.
Taylor Decker (LT, shoulder): Rest designation, likely to play.
Graham Glasgow (C, knee): Limited, game-time decision.
Tate Ratledge (G, knee): Limited, questionable.
Isaac TeSlaa (WR, oblique): Late addition, questionable.
Sione Vaki (RB, ankle): Limited, questionable.
Khalil Dorsey (CB, wrist): Questionable.
Injury Analysis: The offensive line is again the focal point—Sewell and Decker should play, but depth is thin. LaPorta’s absence continues to reshape the passing game, with Brock Wright stepping in. Reed’s return stabilizes the secondary, but Joseph and Arnold remain out, leaving Detroit vulnerable against vertical shots.
Opponent Injury News: NY Giants
The Giants’ list is equally daunting.
The New York Giants (2-9) have 14 players on the injury report, including Jaxson Dart and two of their most important defensive playmakers are sidelined. Edge rusher Kayvon Thibodeaux (shoulder) is out, stripping New York of its premier pass-rushing threat and a player who consistently disrupts opposing quarterbacks. In the secondary, Paulson Adebo (knee) is also ruled out, leaving the Giants without their most reliable cornerback and a stabilizing presence in coverage.
Together, their absences weaken both the pass rush and the back end of the defense, creating a ripple effect across the unit. Tight end Thomas Fidone II (foot) is sidelined, safety Tyler Nubin (neck), corner Deonte Banks (hip), and running back Eric Gray (knee), leaving New York’s depth stretched thin on both sides of the ball. Veteran Jameis Winston starts at QB, facing a Lions defense eager to rebound.
Rock’s Lock Prediction:
Lions Win 35-15
If the Lions offensive line shows up and Dan Campbell mixes up the play calling this won’t be a contest.
Lions Win 24-21
If the Giants defensive line clicks, this will be a tough opener to the 3-game home stand, down to the wire. I dislike this prediction as the Lions roll again in 4 days.
Week 12 Call
NFC North Week 12 Spotlight
Weekly Call – NFC North Outlook: Detroit and Chicago continue to set the pace in the division, both with offenses capable of overwhelming opponents and defenses that force mistakes. Green Bay remains in the hunt but must prove consistency against weaker opponents, while Minnesota’s reliance on a rookie quarterback leaves them vulnerable in high‑leverage games. Week 12 is a defining slate: the Lions return home against an injury‑ravaged Giants squad, the Bears face a physical test in Pittsburgh, and the Packers head to Minnesota needing a clean, disciplined performance to keep pace.
LIONS vs. GIANTS: Detroit (6-3) heads into Week 12 with momentum and a chance to stack wins at Ford Field. The Giants (2–9) limp in without Kayvon Thibodeaux and Paulson Adebo, thinning both the pass rush and the secondary. Detroit’s offense, fueled by Jared Goff’s precision and Jahmyr Gibbs’ versatility, should control tempo and dictate matchups, with Amon‑Ra St. Brown punishing zone and Jameson Williams pressing vertically. Defensively, Aidan Hutchinson and Jack Campbell anchor a unit that thrives on pressure and tackling discipline; if Detroit stays patient, avoids turnovers, and leans on Gibbs/Montgomery to close, this tilts heavily toward the home side.
Advantage: Detroit’s offensive rhythm and balanced run‑pass sequencing against a depleted NewYork defense.
PACKERS vs. VIKINGS: Green Bay (6-3-1) visits Minnesota (4–6) needing a clean divisional win. Jordan Love has shown flashes, but consistency has wavered amid injuries to skill players. Minnesota’s rookie quarterback faces a Packers front that can heat up pockets and force hurried reads, while Justin Jefferson remains the Vikings’ best counterpunch. If Green Bay establishes the run early and keeps Love in structure with play‑action, the Vikings’ protection issues and turnover risk become decisive. Discipline and field position matter in this one.
Edge: Packers’ defensive pressure and roster stability against Minnesota’s volatility.
BEARS vs. STEELERS: Chicago (7–3) travels to Pittsburgh for a grind‑it‑out matchup against a defense built to create chaos. Caleb Williams’ late‑game poise has carried the Bears, and the Swift/Monangai ground game sets their offensive identity. Pittsburgh’s offense is unsettled, protection inconsistent, and explosive plays limited. If Chicago avoids slow starts, leans into the run, and lets its ball‑hawking secondary squeeze short windows, the Bears should control pace and force the Steelers into mistakes.
Edge: Bears’ run game and defensive opportunism.
Week 12 Summary | 9-5 | Overall 116-61
WINS: Patriots, Lions, Jags, 49ers, Chiefs, Ravens, Seahawks, Rams, Bills
LOSSES: Steelers, Saints, Eagles, Raiders, Vikings
Will Rock Week 12 | 9-5 | Overall 116-61 | 4th Place
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