NFL Week 12 Reaction

New England Patriots (3-9) @ Miami Dolphins (5-6)

This game went horribly. The Dolphins completely outplayed the Patriots and the game was over so fast. The Pats now have lost their last 5 games in Miami by at least two possessions.

Not only were the Pats outplayed, but they played with no discipline whatsoever and kept hurting themself with mistakes.

Both tackles played so poorly and it’s becoming clear that is their biggest weakness that needs to be addressed with their first round pick.

Mayo’s postgame comments are going to fan more flames on the fire. Similar to after the Jacksonville game, they are being blown out of proportion, but Mayo still needs to be smarter when at the mike.

San Francisco 49ers (5-6) @ Green Bay Packers (8-3)

Green Bay unsurprisingly dominated. The Packers are a great team but somehow are in 3rd place in their own division. Meanwhile, the 49ers basically keep losing to injuries rather than teams as they cannot get healthy.

Baltimore Ravens (8-4) @ Los Angeles Chargers (7-4)

Thanksgiving might be awkward for the Harbaughs after John beats Jim in a close game. For the rest of us, this was a super entertaining game. The Chargers are knocking on the door of being great, but the Ravens are better in these close game scenarios.

Game/Betting Picks Results

Game: 3-0 (29-15 This Season) (67-31 All-Time)

Spread: 3-0 (26-16-2) (65-30-3)

O/U: 1-2 (23-21) (52-45-1)

NFL Week 12 Predictions

New England Patriots (3-8) @ Miami Dolphins (4-6)

The Patriots have always struggled playing in Miami. With all the injuries they are dealing with, those struggles should continue. I think the Dolphins win, cover (-7.5), and the over (46.5) hits.

San Francisco 49ers (5-5) @ Green Bay Packers (7-3)

Something must be in the water in San Francisco. The 49ers add more injuries to their growing list with Purdy, Bosa, and potentially Trent Williams out for the game. I think the Packers easily win, cover (-5.5), and the under (44) hits.

Baltimore Ravens (7-4) @ Los Angeles Chargers (7-3)

The best matchup of the weekend. I think the Ravens win, cover (-2.5), and the under (51) hits.

15 Minute Blitz Episode 9

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NFL Week 11 Reaction

Los Angeles Rams (5-5) @ New England Patriots (3-8)

The Rams are just a better team than the Pats. Stafford, Kupp, Puka, and Kyren Williams are a machine that’s tough to stop.

Maye played great once again. He still made some roomie mistakes, but it’s hard not to feel good about him.

That touchdown pass to OT Vederian Lowe was the first great playcall by Alex Van Pelt this year. Hopefully the creativity continues.

The Pats continue to doom themselves with unneeded errors. The blocked PAT after the TD pass to Lowe and the false start on 4 and inches with a chance to tie the game hurt them significantly.

Kansas City Chiefs (9-1) @ Buffalo Bills (9-2)

The Bills continue their great season with a win over the Chiefs and put themselves in a great position to get the 1 seed in the AFC. They will now need to deal with all the attention they’ll get after beating the Chiefs and the added pressure that comes with it.

The Chiefs will be fine. They played like they have all year. The difference is the Bills were just too good to overcome in the end, unlike many teams they’ve faced this year. They can’t just wait until the 4th quarter to start making plays when they face great teams.

Cincinnati Bengals (4-7) @ Los Angeles Chargers (7-3)

The Bengals waste another great performance from Joe Burrow and the offense. Zach Taylor’s seat is suddenly becoming much hotter.

The Chargers keep on rolling. They can win in a lot of different ways.

Game/Betting Picks Results

Game: 1-2 (26-15 This Season) (64-31 All-Time)

Spread: 1-2 (23-16-2) (62-30-3)

O/U: 3-0 (22-19) (51-43-1)

NFL Week 11 Predictions

Los Angeles Rams (4-5) @ New England Patriots (3-7)

The Rams have dealt with a lot of injuries and are better than their record says. I think the Rams win, cover (-4.5), and the over (43.5) hits.

Kansas City Chiefs (9-0) @ Buffalo Bills (8-2)

The best matchup of the whole year. It’s unfortunate the Bills are dealing with so many injuries to their top playmakers, but to be fair that’s what the Chiefs have dealt with all year. I think the Chiefs win, cover (+2), and the over (46) hits.

Cincinnati Bengals (4-6) @ Los Angeles Chargers (6-3)

Another great matchup. I think the Bengals win, cover (+1.5), and the over (48) hits.

15 Minute Blitz Episode 8

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NFL Week 10 Reaction

Cincinatti Bengals (4-6) @ Baltimore Ravens (7-3)

Everything we wanted this game to be and more. How lucky are we that Lamar and Burrow both play in the same division? In two games vs each other this year, they have combined to throw SEVENTEEN touchdown passes and both games have been electric. The Bengals might be the best 4-6 team I have ever seen.

New England Patriots (3-7) @ Chicago Bears (4-5)

Great defense from the Patriots and terrible offense from the Bears led to a lopsided game.

Drake Maye outplayed Caleb Williams, which is great for a Pats fan to see.

Matt Eberflus’s seat is extremely hot and he’s gonna hear the calls for his job unless they turn it around.

I gotta give the Pats credit. Since Mayo called them out, they have won 2 games and almost won a third game. The defense stepped up today and had their best game with 9 sacks.

San Francisco 49ers (5-4) @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers (4-6)

Brock Purdy and the Niners showed a lot of grit and poise with a comeback win. They are a sleeping giant if they can just get healthy.

Philadelphia Eagles (7-2) @ Dallas Cowboys (3-6)

This game was not a surprise. Jalen Hurts is now on pace for over 40 total TDs this year.

The Cowboys have some reflecting to do. Namely, will they keep Mike McCarthy for the rest of the year?

Detroit Lions (8-1) @ Houston Texans (6-4)

The fact that Jared Goff threw for 5 INTs and the Lions were still able to come from behind and beat a good team while on the road is beyond impressive.

The Texans have been reeling and need to get it together for the 2nd half of the season. They are dealing with injuries but need to rely on their depth and talent.

A bright spot was WR John Metchie III had 5 catches for 74 yards and a TD. He has dealt with a ton of adversity in his career so it’s great to see him play well. He is so talented and if he continues to get opportunities, he can help this team win games.

Game/Betting Picks Results

Game: 4-1 (25-13 This Season) (63-29 All-Time)

Spread: 2-3 (22-14-2) (61-28-3)

O/U: 3-2 (19-19) (48-43-1)

15 Minute Blitz Episode 7

Episode 7 of the pod, including our betting picks this weekend

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NFL Week 10 Predictions

New England Patriots (2-7) @ Chicago Bears (4-4)

The Bears have struggled lately, but played well against bad teams. The Patriots are a bad team. I think the Bears win, the Bears cover (-6), and the over (38.5) hits.

San Francisco 49ers (4-4) @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers (4-5)

Both teams badly need this to keep their season’s alive. I think the Niners win, cover (-6.5), and the under (50.5) hits.

Philadelphia Eagles (6-2) @ Dallas Cowboys (3-5)

The Cowboys received the awful news that Dak is done for the year. Their weekend probably won’t get better as the Eagles should win, cover (-7), and the under (43.5) hits.

Detroit Lions (7-1) @ Houston Texans (6-3)

Nico Collins could come back to give the Texans a much needed jolt at wide receiver. I still think the Lions win, cover (-3.5), and the over (49.5) hits.

NFL Week 10 TNF Predictions

Cincinatti Bengals (4-5) @ Baltimore Ravens (6-3)

The last time these teams met, the game was electric and this one should be no different. The Bengals need this game, but I think the Ravens win, the Bengals cover (+6), and the over (52.5) hits.