Packers will get by improved Lions

PACKERS (10-0) at LIONS (7-3), 12:30 p.m.

LINE: Packers by 6; O/U: 55 1/2

TV: Ch. 5. Radio: WFAN (660).

Back on Nov. 22, 1962, the 10-0 Packers rode into Detroit undefeated for a Thanksgiving Day game, only to lose, 26-14, at Tiger Stadium. I think the 2011 version will be different. The Pack is 7-2 against the spread (ATS) in their last nine road games. THE PICK: Packers

RONIS' FANTASY TAKE: Lions RB Kevin Smith should be owned in all leagues after bursting out for 201 total yards and three TDs. Lions WR Nate Burleson (15 catches, last two games) and WR Titus Young is a sleeper.

DOLPHINS (3-7) at COWBOYS (6-4), 4:15 p.m.

LINE: Cowboys by 7; O/U: 44

TV: Ch. 2. Radio: WFAN (660).

Not too long ago it seemed this game would be the Turkey Day dud. Not so fast! Miami, which has covered its last four and won three straight, is a solid bet on the road (13-5-1 ATS in its last 19 roadies). Dallas is 3-8 ATS as a home favorite. THE PICK: Dolphins

FANTASY: Dolphins RB Reggie Bush has four TDs in his last three games. WR Brandon Marshall is a good play. Start Cowboys RB DeMarco Murray and WR Laurent Robinson.

49ERS (9-1) at RAVENS (7-3), 8:20 p.m.

LINE: Ravens by 3 1/2; O/U: 38 1/2

TV: NFL. Radio: WFAN (660).

Ravens coach John Harbaugh and Niners' Jim Harbaugh have been trying to deflect the brother angle in the "Harbaugh Bowl." You shared a bedroom for nearly 18 years! I'll tell you what each really wants to say: "I wanna kick his and his team's butt tonight."

THE PICK: 49ers

FANTASY: The 49ers' top-ranked rushing defense hasn't allowed a rushing TD. Ravens RB Ray Rice shouldn't be benched.

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