| Chiefs |
over |
Chargers |
Starting of with a big one, Mahomes and Herbert are two of the top five passers in terms of yardage, so expect a shootout on Thursday. Both teams are hot right now, so this could go either way. I think the Chiefs will even out their loss from Week 3 with a close win. |
| Raiders |
over |
Browns |
Holy crap, COVID strikes again! Thank you commenters for updating me! So yeah, I had the Browns getting the win on this one, but that'll be extremely difficult given major players are now out. Vegas should be able to win this even with their current offensive woes. |
| Patriots |
over |
Colts |
Tough decision. Both teams are playing well. This will come down to a time-of-possession game; if the Colts can run the ball effectively, they have a chance. However, Indy is 21st in the red zone, while the Pats D is ranked second. New England keeps the streak going in what looks to be a great game. |
| Bills |
over |
Panthers |
This is a good get-right game for the Bills. Carolina seemingly has no idea who they want to play QB (and neither of them are playing well), and the Panthers are -8 in the turnover ratio, so if Buffalo can hold on to the ball and control the ToP, they'll get back on track. |
| Cardinals |
over |
Lions |
Another get-well game. Arizona is coming off a short week losing to the Rams at home. Good news for them is that they are 7-0 on the road and playing Detroit, so they should be able to right things and get a win this week. |
| Dolphins |
over |
Jets |
Tua is going to pass all over the Jets this week, with a great record of 100 passer rating with only one INT through the past three games. The Jets have allowed 30 points in the past two games, so it's not looking good that they'll keep the Dolphins to less than that. |
| Cowboys |
over |
Giants |
Dallas is a huge favorite this week, with a chance to win for the 9 out of 10 meetings with the Giants. Rivalry rules are always a factor, but the Cowboys present too many problems. However, Dallas has no reliable run game, shaky line play and Dak trying to force plays that aren't there to his WRs. If they can clean things up, this should be a win for the Cowboys. |
| Eagles |
over |
Washington |
Another good NFCE matchup. Philly's coming off their bye, so look for a healthier Hurts to support the run game with his legs, while providing a little bit of downfield pass plays. Heinicke is expected to play, but his knee injury could cause problems for WFT. |
| Titans |
over |
Steelers |
The Titans have shown the they can run the ball well without Henry, and they will continue to do so on the shaky Steelers defense while their defense clamps down on Najee. Look to see a lot of pass pressure on Big Ben this week. |
| Texans |
over |
Jaguars |
This game will be utter doo-doo to watch, but it could also be hilariously entertaining. It'll be a battle of anemic offenses and often porous defenses. Houston seems to be more confident with Mills and Culley, while Trevor is just going through the motions riding out the rest of the season. |
| Bengals |
over |
Broncos |
Look for Burrow to let it loose from the start, and Denver will try a pass-light game plan with Gordon and Williams hiding Teddy. Burrow will outplay him well in a key road matchup. This should be a good one with playoff implications for both teams. |
| 49ers |
over |
Falcons |
The Niners have quietly won four of fives games to get back in the playoff race. Mitchell could return this week, bolstering their run game.. The Falcons can get to .500 with a victory as well, being 5-2 on the road. San Fran wins, but it's close. |
| Rams |
over |
Seahawks |
The Rams are working a short week, and Seattle is getting better, scoring 30 points the last two games, showing Wilson is starting to get back in stride. If D.K. can get out of his own way and make those crucial plays, they have a shot. But I'm taking the home team on this one till Seattle becomes more consistent. L.A. just has a more reliable receiving corps. |
| Packers |
over |
Ravens |
It's unsure if Lamar's ankle injury will keep him off the field. But even if he's playing, this is the worst possible matchup. His running would be limited even with two good ankles. Baltimore's defense will slow down Rodgers, but not enough to get them the win. |
| Buccaneers |
over |
Saints |
While the Saints are still in it for a Wild Card spot, it's not looking good for them this week playing the Bucs who are fighting for the #1 seed. Stranger things have happened, and the Saints defense is great enough to keep them in it for an upset. If Hill is starting, look for a run game repeat from last week. |
| Vikings |
over |
Bears |
Coin flip on this one. The Vikings are all over the place when it comes to consistent gameplay. While the Bears' offense looks more lively under Fields, it's still not enough to inspire confidence for a win this week. Cousins will make enough plays to Cook and Jefferson to get Minnesota the win. |