1. Detroit Lions (10-1)
2. Kansas City Chiefs (10-1)
3. Buffalo Bills (9-2)
4. Baltimore Ravens (8-4)
5. Philadelphia Eagles (9-2)
6. Minnesota Vikings (9-2)
7. Los Angeles Chargers (7-4)
8. Green Bay Packers (8-3)
9. Pittsburgh Steelers (8-3)
10. Houston Texans (7-5)
1. Detroit Lions (9-1)
2. Kansas City Chiefs (9-1)
3. Buffalo Bills (9-2)
4. Baltimore Ravens (7-4)
5. Philadelphia Eagles (8-2)
6. Los Angeles Chargers (7-3)
7. Minnesota Vikings (8-2)
8. Pittsburgh Steelers (8-2)
9. Houston Texans (7-4)
10. Green Bay Packers (7-3)
1. Detroit Lions (8-1)
2. Kansas City Chiefs (9-0)
3. Baltimore Ravens (7-3)
4. Buffalo Bills (8-2)
5. Philadelphia Eagles (7-2)
6. Minnesota Vikings (7-2)
7. Washington Commanders (7-3)
8. San Francisco 49ers (5-4)
9. Pittsburgh Steelers (7-2)
10. Los Angeles Chargers (6-3)
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)
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.
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.
New England Patriots (2-7) @ Tennessee Titans (2-6)
Another game the Pats could have won that they let slip away.
Maye had such an up and down game. Starting with the bad, he had 2 really bad interceptions, a third pass that should have been picked off, and a costly. fumble. He also is still not doing a good job sliding, risking further injury.
On the good side, he once again was great at moving in the pocket and scrambling (96 yards rushing). He was accurate and led the Pats on a great end of game drive to tie the game. That play at the end of regulation showed off his skills- he scrambled around in the pocket and made a great throw under pressure.
The offensive line and rush game continued to struggle and we had too many penalties.
Our defense once again did not play very well and gave up almost 400 yards to one of the worst offenses in the league. One silver lining is they toughened up in the red zone.
Marcus Jones continues to be the best punt returner in the league. The Pats should unleash him on offense like Belichick used to.
Detroit Lions (7-1) @ Green Bay Packers (6-3)
The Lions are dynamic all over. Dan Campbell’s aggression just works so well with the roster he has. This team continues to roll and look great doing it.
Jordan Love’s injury hampered him a lot. That plus his gunslinger mentality led to some bad plays including that last second pick 6 at the end of the first half. The bad weather also seemed to hurt the Packers more than the Lions.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (5-4) @ Kansas City Chiefs (8-0)
This turned into an entertaining, high-scoring game. The Bucs put up a ton of fight and almost upset the Chiefs. In typical Chief’s fashion, they found a way to win like they always do.
It’s reassuring for the Chiefs to see a high octane offense return and have Kelce, Hopkins, Mahomes, and Hunt all play well. One area if conern is how serious Mahomes’ knee injury is.
The Bucs fall to 4-5, but are much better than their record says.
Game/Betting Picks Results
Game: 2-1 (21-12 This Season) (59-28 All-Time)
Spread: 2-0-1 (20-11-2) (59-25-3)
O/U: 1-2 (16-17) (45-41-1)
New England Patriots (2-6) @ Tennessee Titans (1-6)
Both teams are dealing with injuries all over the place, notably to their two young QBs. I think the Patriots will win, cover (+3), and the under (39) hits.
Detroit Lions (6-1) @ Green Bay Packers (6-2)
The best game of the week by far. I think the Lions win, cover (-2.5), and the over (48) hits.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (4-4) @ Kansas City Chiefs (7-0)
The Buccaneers receiving corps was the strength of their team as of two weeks ago, but is now decimated. The Chiefs are tank engine that just keeps rolling. I think the Chiefs win, the Bucs cover (+9), and the under (46) hits.
Philadelphia Eagles (5-2) @ Cincinnati Bengals (3-5)
The Eagles absolutely balled out and quieted a lot of outside noise. Jalen Hurts looked like his vintage self and we saw how good this team is when they are healthy.
The Bengals are in dire straits right now and will have to scratch and claw just to make the playoffs.
New York Jets (2-6) @ New England Patriots (2-6)
The Patriots needed a win as bad as any team in the league and they delivered. However, it wasn’t without disappointment as Drake Maye went down with a concussion on a cheap helmet to helmet hit as he was sliding. Hopefully, he’s okay as the last thing we want is an injury to hurt his progression.
It is crazy that whenever Maye plays, the defense is inept, but whenever Brissett comes in, the defense balls out. Even yesterday, the D did not look good while Maye was in, but right as Brissett came in, they seemed to turn it up a notch.
For the Jets, their season looks to be about over. Their kicking game is terrible and their team has little to no chemistry. I think their play will improve, but it won’t be enough to make the playoffs.
Wild stat of the day: The Jets had 0 turnovers and held the Pats to under 250 total yards. Teams who had done that had won 220 games in a row before this game.
Buffalo Bills (6-2) @ Seattle Seahawks (4-4)
The Bills keep marching on. Even a road game with terrible weather wasn’t enough to slow them down. Josh Allen should now be the front runner for MVP.
Dallas Cowboys (3-4) @ San Francisco 49ers (4-4)
The 49ers hold off the Cowboys to get back to even. The Cowboys nightmare season continues with not much hope in sight. The 49ers still have a tough road to the playoffs ahead of them, but their division is pretty weak, so they could still get a home playoff game.
Game/Betting Picks Results
Game: 1-3 (19-11 This Season) (57-27 All-Time)
Spread: 1-3 (18-11-1) (57-25-2)
O/U: 2-2 (15-15) (44-39-1)
Philadelphia Eagles (4-2) @ Cincinnati Bengals (3-4)
Two teams that have had up and down seasons, but still have enough hope and talent to do something this year. The Bengals have more to play for and I think they win, cover (-2.5), and the over (47.5) hits.
New York Jets (2-5) @ New England Patriots (1-6)
A hectic week in New England overshadows the fact that we actually have a game this weekend. Between former coaches and players commenting on Mayo’s “soft” comment and half our wide receiver room acting out, I can’t imagine this team is that focused. Oh, and our offensive line is still ravaged by injuries. I think the Jets win, cover (-7), and the over (41) hits.
Buffalo Bills (5-2) @ Seattle Seahawks (4-3)
The Bills travel across the country for a big game with the Seahawks. Despite the long trip, I think they win, cover (-3), and the over (46) hits.
Dallas Cowboys (3-3) @ San Francisco 49ers (3-4)
What a difference a year can make. Last year, both of these teams were 2 of the 3 best in the NFC. This year, they are fighting just to make the playoffs. I think the Cowboys win, cover (+4), and the under (47) hits.
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