The SportsLine Projection Model has revealed its NFL picks for the Kansas City Chiefs vs. Houston Texans 'Sunday Night Football' matchup

Week 14 will also mark the league's final round of bye weeks, the Carolina Panthers, New England Patriots, New York Giants and San Francisco 49ers all hitting their midseason breaks. After a rough showing on Thanksgiving, here's how USA TODAY Sports' panel of NFL experts views this weekend's offering of contests:

We did not see a ton of huge upsets, but underdogs had a strong weekend. On Thanksgiving, all three underdogs won their matchups, with the Packers, Cowboys, and Bengals all winning. The Bears secured a huge road win over the Eagles, and that coupled with the Rams loss to the Panthers means we head into Week 14 with Chicago sitting atop the NFC.

The quarterbacks should be the key Sunday in NFL Week 14 when the struggling Minnesota Vikings host the Washington Commanders. Minnesota's J.J. McCarthy is returning from a concussion, while Commanders star Jayden Daniels is returning from a dislocated elbow.

Breaking down the best Week 14 survival pool options with safe chalk picks, sneaky under-the-radar plays and one high-risk swing. An NFL survival pool is one of the most popular contests for fans looking to add extra drama to the season.