NFL Week 13: Rock's Locks Season Long Picks & Predictions
Will Rock Predicts The Winners Each Week During The 2025 NFL Regular Season Currently 129-64 | 2nd Place | Updated 12.4.25
ROCK’S LOCKS OVERALL W/L | 129-64
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ROCK’S LOCKS | WIN/LOSS: 13-3 | OVERALL: 129-64
The Detroit Lions enter Week 13 with momentum and high stakes, hosting the Green Bay Packers on Thanksgiving in a clash that could define the NFC North race. At 7–4, Detroit sits just behind the surging Chicago Bears and tied with Green Bay, while the Packers (7–3–1) hold a razor‑thin edge in the standings. This matchup is more than a holiday tradition—it’s a divisional measuring stick with direct implications for playoff seeding, tiebreakers, and the Lions’ pursuit of home‑field advantage in January.
Injury Report: Detroit Lions
Lions Injury Front: Detroit’s Week 13 injury report is, in a word, daunting. Sixteen (16) players appeared on the list, and by Tuesday, the Lions had ruled out two starters and listed eight more as questionable. The attrition is most acute along the offensive line and in the secondary, with key contributors either sidelined or limited.
Ruled Out
Kerby Joseph (S, knee): Misses his sixth straight game. Joseph remains Detroit’s top ballhawk and communicator in the secondary.
Kalif Raymond (WR, ankle): Ruled out after swelling persisted; Detroit loses a key slot weapon and return specialist.
Graham Glasgow (C, knee): Declared out after failing to practice this week, leaving Detroit thin at center.
Josh Paschal (DE, back): Downgraded to out; evaluation window closing, season status uncertain.
Brock Wright (TE, neck): Injured in Week 12, did not practice, ruled out vs. Packers.
Questionable
Penei Sewell (RT, ankle):
Taylor Decker (LT, shoulder):
Miles Frazier (G/T, knee):
Terrion Arnold (CB, concussion):
Isaac TeSlaa (WR, hand):
Sione Vaki (RB, ankle/thumb):
Jacob Saylors (RB, back):
Tate Ratledge (G, knee):
Opponent Injury News: Green Bay Packers
Packers Injury Front: Packers Injury Front: Green Bay’s final injury report ahead of Thanksgiving lists four players ruled out and four more questionable. The absences hit both the defensive front and the receiving corps, leaving Matt LaFleur’s offense and defense shorthanded against Detroit.
Ruled Out
Jayden Reed (WR, foot/shoulder): Still on injured reserve with a designation to return. Reed’s comeback is expected next week vs. Chicago.
Lukas Van Ness (DE, foot): Tried to play last week but managed only six snaps; ruled out again.
Karl Brooks (DT, ankle): Limited to four snaps vs. Minnesota, now sidelined.
Savion Williams (WR, foot): Out after aggravating injury; Packers will need a new kickoff returner.
Questionable
Matthew Golden (WR, wrist): Missed Week 12, limited in walkthroughs.
Quay Walker (LB, neck stinger): Sat out last week, questionable again.
Keisean Nixon (CB, stinger): Injured vs. Vikings, game-time decision.
Nate Hobbs (CB, knee): Missed three straight games, limited in practice.
Injury Analysis
The Packers’ ruled-out list removes two rotational defensive linemen (Van Ness, Brooks) and two receivers (Reed, Williams). That leaves Christian Watson, Romeo Doubs, Dontayvion Wicks, and rookie Matthew Golden (if active) as the primary receiving corps. Special teams will adjust with Bo Melton or practice-squad call-up Will Sheppard handling return duties.
Defensively, the absence of Van Ness and Brooks forces heavier snaps for Kingsley Enagbare on the edge and rookie Warren Brinson inside. If Nixon and Hobbs can’t go, Green Bay may be forced to start rookie Kamal Hadden in the secondary.
The good news: Josh Jacobs (RB, knee) carries no designation and will play after missing Week 12, giving the Packers their Pro Bowl back for the divisional showdown.
Bottom Line: Green Bay enters Thanksgiving down four contributors, with its defensive front and receiver depth tested. The Lions’ defense will look to exploit the Packers’ thin secondary and weakened pass rush.
Week 13 Call
NFC North Week 13 Spotlight
Weekly Call – NFC North Outlook: The NFC North remains a three‑team race as Thanksgiving week unfolds. Detroit and Green Bay are locked in a dead heat, each needing a divisional win to keep pace with Chicago, while the Bears face their toughest test yet against Philadelphia. Minnesota, meanwhile, heads west to Seattle with its playoff hopes fading, relying on a rookie quarterback against one of the NFC’s most complete rosters. Week 13 is a defining slate: the Lions and Packers collide in a holiday classic, the Bears battle the defending NFC champions, and the Vikings face a hostile road environment against the surging Seahawks.
LIONS vs. PACKERS (Thanksgiving): Detroit (7–4) hosts Green Bay (7–3‑1) in a pivotal divisional clash with playoff seeding on the line. The Lions’ offense has been humming under Dan Campbell’s aggressive play‑calling, with Jared Goff distributing efficiently and Jahmyr Gibbs providing explosive balance. Amon‑Ra St. Brown remains the heartbeat of the passing game, while Jameson Williams stretches defenses vertically without much if any contribution. Green Bay counters with Jordan Love’s steady play and a rushing attack led by Josh Jacobs, though Jacobs’ health remains a question mark. Defensively, Aidan Hutchinson anchors Detroit’s pass rush, while the Packers lean on Micah Parsons and Quay Walker to disrupt rhythm. If Detroit’s offensive line holds up against Green Bay’s front, the Lions’ tempo and balance should tilt the matchup.
Advantage: Detroit’s offensive rhythm and home‑field edge.
BEARS vs. EAGLES (Black Friday): Chicago (8–3) travels to Philadelphia (8–3) for a marquee NFC showdown. Caleb Williams has been clutch in moments against bad teams. The question is what can he do against good teams? The Bears have won six of their last seven, while the ground game featuring D’Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai has become the identity of the offense. The Eagles boast one of the league’s deepest rosters, with Jalen Hurts and A.J. Brown leading an attack that can overwhelm defenses. Philadelphia’s pass rush, led by Zach Baun, Jalen Carter and Jaelon Phillips pose a major challenge to Chicago’s offensive line. If the Bears establish the run and protect Williams, they can keep pace, but turnovers against Philly’s opportunistic secondary would be costly.
Edge: Eagles’ defensive front and overall roster depth.
VIKINGS vs. SEAHAWKS: Minnesota (4–7) heads to Seattle (8–3) with its season hanging by a thread. Rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy has shown flashes but remains inconsistent under pressure, and the Vikings’ offensive line has struggled to protect him. Justin Jefferson remains a game‑breaking weapon, but Seattle’s secondary, led by Devon Witherspoon, has been one of the league’s best. The Seahawks’ offense, powered by Geno Smith’s efficiency and Kenneth Walker’s ground game, ranks top‑10 in scoring and thrives at home. If Minnesota cannot control the line of scrimmage, Seattle’s pass rush and crowd noise will overwhelm McCarthy.
Edge: Seahawks’ defensive pressure and home‑field advantage.
WEEK 13 SUMMARY | WIN/LOSS: 13-3 | OVERALL: 129-64
WINS: Cowboys, Bengals, Bears, Texans, Jaguars, Panthers, Dolphins, Jets, Seahawks, Chargers, Bills, Broncos, Patriots
LOSSES: Lions, Browns, Cardinals
Will Rock Week 13 | 13-3 | Overall 129-64 | 2nd Place
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Editing Note: Due to terrible travel this article was not fully updated before release - updates will be made and some info may not be as fully accurate as of 11.25.2025
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