| Packers |
over |
Titans |
The Pack stopped the bleeding last week with a much-needed win. They may have turned a corner and they'll look to keep up the momentum with Aaron Jones and A.J. Dillon allowing for shots from Rodgers to Watson. Rodgers at Lambeau at night is easier to believe than Tannehill on a short week. |
| Bears |
over |
Falcons |
Fields has a homecoming to Georgia going up against a defense he should be able to easily run on. Atlanta is not looking competitive as of late and may not have the weapons needed to deal with Chicago's equally weak defense. Lot of running QB plays in this game. |
| Bills |
over |
Browns |
Buffalo needs to get over this funk, and playing the Browns will provide a needed boost. Cleveland can run for a while, but Brissett needs to deal with the Bills' pressure. Buffalo can flip the script with Singletary to help settle Allen with shots to Diggs for impact plays. |
| Eagles |
over |
Colts |
I'm all about the feel-good story of Saturday coming on a getting the Colts a win in his first game as interim HC, but despite losing to Washington the Eagles are still the team to beat right now. Though they do have a chance with Philly having a short week and playing on the road. |
| Jets |
over |
Patriots |
Both teams are coming off byes last week, but the last matchup was won by the Pats solely on Foles' foot. Wilson and the Jets seem like a different team this season and I think they can make this a road upset. |
| Saints |
over |
Rams |
This pick may change if HC Allen doesn't put in Jameis. Dalton is not the guy, at all. If Stafford is still not cleared for play and with Kupp on IR, that's the only reason I'm picking this Saints team over the Rams. |
| Giants |
over |
Lions |
The Giants won't shy away from their running game with Barkley, sprinkled in with some Daniel Jones movement. The Lions need to counter with their own runs, but they will be in trouble when Goff needs to throw a lot on the road outdoors in November. |
| Ravens |
over |
Panthers |
The Baker AFC North revenge tour is not going well at all. Facing Baltimore on the road after their bye would be a tough task for any team. Lamar's running and passing game will be on fire this week. |
| Commanders |
over |
Texans |
The Commanders have the run defense to get to Pierce. They'll also push with Gibson and Robinson Jr. in their rushing options to exploit the terrible Houston run defense. Heinicke and Mills will trade their share of mistakes in the passing game, but in the end the Commanders have more reliable receivers. |
| Broncos |
over |
Raiders |
Carr has reached new frustration levels with little support aside from Adams, Jacobs and Crosby. The Broncos are trying to manage injury on top of offensive weakness. Denver feels a little more motivated and tends to play better at home. |
| Vikings |
over |
Cowboys |
Game of the week and I'm totally basing this off of which is the home team. Both teams are coming off different sides of an OT game. This could be a letdown/rebound game, but I'm trending with a continuation this week. Dallas' secondary will struggle with Jefferson and doesn't have the same firepower, especially when Dak isn't playing as well as Cousins. |
| Bengals |
over |
Steelers |
The Bengals likely will be without Chase this week so they'll stick to grinding with Mixon. The Steelers are getting Pickett to protect the ball and their young playmakers are starting to come through. Cincy has too many defensive holes to pull away, so this will be a close division matchup. |
| Chiefs |
over |
Chargers |
The Chiefs have scored over 40 points in three of their four road games, and they could win a ninth straight game at the Chargers' stadium. Mahomes keeps the hot hand and the Chiefs continue to look like the AFC leaders. |
| 49ers |
over |
Cardinals |
The Niners are shaping into a playoff contender, and the tag-team of CMC Mitchell produced 32 carries for 127 yards last week. San Fran will keep grinding out wins against Arizona, which might be without Murray for another week. |
If it makes you feel any better, the Ravens are probably gonna sweep the NFC South.