SneakerReporter NFL Week 15: Preview and Predictions

SneakerReporter NFL Week 15: Preview and Predictions

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by | Dec 18, 2022 | Featured, NFL

Philadelphia Eagles Vs Chicago Bears 

The (12-1) Philadelphia Eagles will be traveling to Soldier field to take on the (3-10) Chicago Bears. 

The Eagles have the best record in the league and also hold the first seed in the NFC conference. The Eagles came off a 48-22 victory against the New York Giants, they controlled the game and clinched a playoff berth. They are currently on a four game winning streak and don’t show any signs of slowing down, they’ll be playing a struggling Bears team. Jalen Hurts has been able to lead this offense to victory and is in the MVP conversation as he has thrown 3,157 yards and 22 passing touchdowns. The Eagles will look to run wild against a soft defensive front for the Bears. As for the defense they’ll want to keep Justin Fields contained as most of Fields is weapons are out with injuries. 

The Bears come fresh off a bye week but in their last game they lost 28-19  to the Green Bay Packers. They are currently on a six game losing streak and are looking for a win, despite being out of playoff contention. Justin Fields and David Montgomery will have to carry the workload on offense since Chase Claypool, Darnell Mooney, and Khalil Herbert are all out due to injuries. Fields has been a problem for NFL defenses running wild against them, Montgomery has been steady in recent weeks but hasn’t had an explosive game with Herbert’s absence. The Bears defense has a lot of ground to cover with Jalen Hurts and AJ Brown, the Bears have one of the league’s worst defenses. The Bears just cannot stop the run or passing game. 

A NFC showdown on Sunday evening as the Eagles look to maintain the first seed in the NFC and the Bears try to improve for next season. 

Score Prediction: Eagles Win (40-10) 

Atlanta Falcons Vs New Orleans Saints 

A NFC south divisional matchup between the (5-8) Atlanta Falcons vs the (4-9) New Orleans Saints which could decide the winner of the division in the coming weeks. 

The Falcons come off a bye week but previous to that they have lost two straight and are still in a winning position to take the division. Quarterback Desmond Ritter will be getting the start for the Falcons as Marcus Mariota has been placed on injured reserve. In a must win game it could be a difficult one with the rookie leading the way under center but the falcons will have to rely on their run game they are the fourth best in the league when it comes to rushing. As for the defense they haven’t been all too bad but they’ll have to help out the offense and shut down the saints as much as possible.

The Saints also come off a bye week and also have lost two games in a row. They are currently last in the NFC South division with a loss that basically puts them out of reach of first place in their division, a crucial win is needed here to keep the playoff hopes alive. The Saints defense has carried this team all season long and has been good enough to get them to where they are now but the saints offense has struggled through the ground and have had quarterback struggles all season long. Alvin Kamara hasn’t been able to get it going in recent weeks, as well as Andy Dalton who has struggled. 

The Falcons fighting for the first seed and the saints playoff stake is on the line, an interesting NFC south showdown could be on our hands. 

Score prediction: Saints win (14-9) 

Pittsburgh Steelers Vs Carolina Panthers 

The (5-8) Pittsburgh Steelers will be heading to Charlotte to take on the (5-8) Carolina Panthers Sunday evening. 

The Steelers come off a 16-14 loss to the Baltimore Ravens. The Steelers haven’t been so lucky this year as they’ve had injuries at the quarterback position all season long and an inexperienced team. But things aren’t looking too bad as they continue to develop for next season even if they miss out on the playoffs this year, a win against the Steelers would put them in third place in the division along with the Browns a loss would probably seal the deal on last place in their AFC North division. 

The Panthers were able to defeat the Seattle Seahawks last week 30-24 in a thrilling matchup. They are currently second in the NFC South division and a game behind first place. The Panthers have had the quarterback chances all season from Baker Mayfield, PJ walked, Jacob Eason, and Sam Darnold on the bright side at least they have options but haven’t been able to stick to one due to injuries or poor performances. Chuba Hubbard and D’Onta Foreman will look to carry the workload for the Panthers if the passing game does not seem to work. 

Score Prediction: Panthers Win (17-10) 

Kansas City Chiefs Vs Houston Texans 

The (1-11-1) Houston Texans will be hosting the (10-3) Kansas City Chiefs Sunday evening in a AFC conference matchup. 

The Chiefs came off a 34-28 victory against the Denver Broncos, they held a 27-0 lead at one point but the Broncos came up just short at the end. The Chiefs have been dominating all season and are second in the AFC conference standings with a win they will clinch a playoff spot. Patrick Mahomes has had himself another spectacular year and is in talks of an MVP candidate, Travis Kelce has been his go to weapon this season and his arsenal of receivers have stepped up. As for the defense they’ve played solid enough to where their offense has to put up points and the defense does the best they can to hold a lead.

The Texans look to lock down the number one draft pick with a loss, but the Texans come off a tough 27-23 loss to the Dallas Cowboys. The Texans were hanging in there all game and nearly escaped with a victory against the Cowboys they’ll need to feed off that momentum that they can hang in there against those tough opponents if they want to beat the Chiefs. With the quarterback situation up in the air for the Texans David Mills didn’t do all too bad against Dallas as he had 175 passing yards. No doubt they will be playing a tough Chiefs team but if they played the way they played against the cowboys they could very well pull off an upset. 

Score prediction: Chiefs win (28-10) 

Dallas Cowboys Vs Jacksonville Jaguars 

The (10-3) Dallas Cowboys will be going up against the (5-8) Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday afternoon. 

The Cowboys were able to pull off a 27-23 comeback victory against the Houston Texans. The Cowboys defense has been a scary sight to see for opposing NFL offenses and they’ve been the bright spot for this Cowboys team. As for the offense they’ve been hit or miss in recent weeks, they struggled against a Texans team who are dead last in the league but were able to pull together a win. Their offense will need to start to come together and be on the same page when it comes playoff time, the running game especially will be critical for them to succeed. The Cowboys will be going up against a decent jaguars team who have found their legs as of late. 

The Jaguars came off an impressive 36-22 victory over the Tennessee Titans, in which quarterback Trevor Lawrence threw for 368 passing yards, three passing touchdowns, and a touchdown. The Jaguars defense will need to force Dak Prescott into committing turnovers in order for them to have a chance at winning this game, and the Jaguars offense will need to be sharp and avoid mistakes against a tough Cowboys defense. With the Jaguars still fighting for a playoff spot they’ll need all hands on deck for a playoff run. The Jaguars offense has been averaging 22 points a game which isn’t bad and they’ll definitely need to put up more against the Cowboys. 

An important game for the jaguars as they try to keep their playoff hopes alive and as for the cowboys they want to try and continue to secure a playoff spot. 

Score Prediction: Cowboys win (34-21)

Detroit Lions Vs New York Jets 

The (6-7) Detroit Lions will be heading to East Rutherford to take on the (7-6) New York Jets. 

The Lions pulled off an upset victory against the Minnesota Vikings which they won 34-23 which puts them on a two game winning streak. The Lions will be going up against a weak Jets defense and as of late the Lions have caught fire and have been great offensively. The Defense has struggled a bit but has been able to rally late and stop opposing offenses from scoring to secure victories. 

The Jets are starting quarterback Zach Wilson as Mike White is in concussion protocol and is not cleared to play. With Wilson back under center it will be interesting to see how the offense responds in a must win game to stay in contention for the playoffs. As for the defense they’ve struggled to stop opposing offenses running wild or even through the air so they’ll have to stop a red hot lions offense. 

Score Prediction: Jets win (12-9) 

Arizona Cardinals Vs Denver Broncos 

The (4-9) Arizona Cardinals will be traveling to Sports Authority Field to take on the (3-10) Denver Broncos. 

The Cardinals will be without starting quarterback Kyler Murray for the remainder of the season as he has torn his ACL. They come off a loss against the New England Patriots on Monday Night football. Colt McCoy will be taking over quarterback duties with Murray out, they’ll probably want to run heavy with James Connor to start off the game but with DeAndre Hopkins at wideout McCoy will definitely have to take some shots down field. The Defense will have to do much better and not allow so many points as their defense does allow one of the most points in the league and their secondary cannot defend the pass. 

The Broncos will be without quarterback Russell Wilson, coming off a 34-28 loss against the Kansas City Chiefs. Their season came to an end last week as they were officially eliminated from playoff contention, it has been a rough year for the Broncos and they’ll look to head into next season with some momentum. Brett Rypien will get the start for the Broncos in a struggling offense but have a lot of talent despite their record they just can’t put together the pieces and find a rhythm. As for the defense they’ve played some solid football all season unfortunately their offense hasn’t been able to provide enough points for them to succeed. 

In a game that does not mean much for the playoffs one of these teams will certainly cherish this victory as they look forward to next season. 

Score Prediction: Cardinals win (20-14) 

New England Patriots Vs Las Vegas Raiders 

The (5-8) Las Vegas Raiders are hosting the  (7-6) New England Patriots Sunday Afternoon, in which both teams need a victory. 

The Patriots come off a 27-13 victory against the Arizona Cardinals. The Patriots are holding onto the final wildcard spot and with a loss could be costly in the long run but with a victory they would only help their case of a playoff run. Quarterback Mac Jones will have to be at the top of his game if they want to find any success on offense. As for the defense they played well against the Cardinals and look to carry that momentum over into this game. 

The Raiders are basically in a win our situation meaning they have to win the rest of their games to even have a shot at the playoffs. They’ve had a rough year. This was not the season they had hoped for but they are still fighting for a chance to be in the playoffs but with a loss it’s season over. The Raiders came off a 17-16 loss against the Rams last week. The Raiders defense as of lately has been holding it down and playing effectively but it’s the offense that continues with struggles. 

A must win situation for both teams only one team could come out victorious this could very well be a tough fought battle until the end. 

Score Prediction: Patriots win (17-14) 

Tennessee Titans Vs Los Angeles Chargers 

The (7-6) Los Angeles Chargers will be hosting the (7-6) Tennessee Titans at SoFi stadium in Inglewood California. 

The Titans come off a 36-22 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars, the offense has struggled as of recently and are currently on a three game losing streak. Their defense has played well and haven’t really allowed opposing offenses to do much besides for the Jaguars who put up 36 points. Derrick Henry will have to have a larger role in this game as of lately he hasn’t been himself but last week he found his legs and had himself a decent game. The Titans are going up against a Chargers defense that is either good or bad depending who they play, so it’ll be interesting to see how the titans react to the chargers defense. 

The Chargers pulled off a 23-17 upset victory over the Miami Dolphins last week. The Chargers are fighting for a playoff spot and if they win they will only inch closer to playoffs with a team that has the talent it would be unfortunate if they missed out. Injuries have been brutal this year for the chargers as they’ve missed some key players this season. The Offense will look to carry the momentum they had against the Dolphins and try to play effectively against the Titans. As for the defense they are hot one week and then cold the next. It’s hard to tell which defense will show up Sunday for the Chargers but they’ll want to be at their best. 

Both teams tied and fighting for a playoff spot could prove to be a hard fought battle between the Chargers and Titans. 

Score Prediction: Titans Win (28-24) 

Cincinnati Bengals Vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers 

The (9-4) Cincinnati Bengals will take on the (6-7) Tampa Bay Buccaneers, a crossover conference matchup between the AFC and NFC. 

The Bengals come off a 23-10 victory over their division rivals the Cleveland Browns. The Bengals will look to win this game to run away with the AFC North title, they are currently in first place in their division and also hold a playoff spot for now. Joe Burrow had himself a decent outing last week going for 239 yards through the air, and Ja’Marr Chase had himself a day with 119 receiving yards and a touchdown. The Bengals finally look like they did last season when they were competing for a Super Bowl. The defense has been playing well and limiting opponents offense but they’ll need to pressure Tom Brady into uncomfortable situations.

The Buccaneers come off a 35-7 loss to the San Francisco 49ers in a game they want to forget. The Buccaneers offense has struggled all season long and haven’t been able to get on the right page despite having a veteran quarterback under center which would be Tom Brady. Brady slightly injured his throwing hand last week but he should be good to go against the Bengals. It’ll be interesting to see if his throwing hand will be affected. The defense has definitely tried its best all season long but they’ve been on the field so much that it’s hard to keep up and not allow points. The Buccaneers currently hold the first place spot in their division and will look to run away with their NFC south division title. 

A win for the buccaneers would only solidify another playoff run for Brady and the Bucs and a win for the Bengals could seal the deal on the AFC North.

Score Prediction: Bengals win (28-21)

Dec 18, 2022 No Comments
Saturday NFL Week 15: Scores and Predictions

Saturday NFL Week 15: Scores and Predictions

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by | Dec 17, 2022 | Featured, NFL

Indianapolis Colts Vs Minnesota Vikings 

Saturday NFL Football will be having three games but the first game will be a cross conference matchup between the (4-8-1) Indianapolis Colts vs the (10-3) Minnesota Vikings. This game will kickoff at 12:00 PM central daylight time. 

The Colts are fresh off a bye week but last time they stepped foot on the field they lost  54-19 to the Dallas Cowboys two weeks ago. The Colts aren’t exactly out of playoff contention; they would have to win the rest of the year to have a chance at a wildcard spot but with a loss it’s essentially season over for the Colts. The season has been a tough one for the Colts since they released their head coach and replaced him with Jeff Saturday during the Mid season. The Colts offense has struggled to throw the ball and Jonathan Taylor hasn’t been able to get it going on the ground. 

The Vikings come off a 34-24 loss to the Detroit Lions who pulled off an upset victory. With the Vikings sitting atop of the division and a (10-3) record they are essentially guaranteed a playoff spot, a victory against the Colts would only solidify their playoff spot even more. The Vikings offense has been what they’ve relied on to win games, Kirk Cousins passed for 425 yards and two passing touchdowns against the Lions. Justin Jefferson also had himself a day with 223 yards receiving, but for the Vikings the problem is mainly defense as they have allowed their opponents to keep themselves in the game. The Vikings defense will have to step up in order for them to win. 

A matchup that is rarely seen could prove to be important for both teams as the Colts look to win out the rest of their games and the Vikings only solidifying their Playoff hopes. 

Score Prediction: Vikings win (24-10) 

Baltimore Ravens Vs Cleveland Browns 

The (9-4) Baltimore Ravens will be going up against their division rivals the Cleveland Browns who are (5-8) on the season. This game will kickoff at 3:30 PM central daylight time. 

The Ravens will be without Lamar Jackson who is still out with an injury, the Ravens were however able to get a 16-14 victory against the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Ravens have struggled to keep the lead in lost games but as of late they’ve been able to hold it down, as for the defense they’ll need to play better and limit the Browns run game. The Ravens are currently tied for first place in the AFC North division and with a victory it could only improve their chances of winning the division. 

Quarterback Deshaun Watson will get the start yet again, Watson has slowly eased his way into the team as he hasn’t had bad performances. Where the Browns really strive is their run game with Nick Chubb and Kareem Hunt carrying the workload as well as the defense playing solid football against opposing NFL offenses. Wide receivers Amari Cooper and Donovan Peoples-Jones have also been a bright spot on this offense, if the Browns want to win this game they’ll have to find the right balance between running the ball and passing the ball. 

An AFC North matchup between the Ravens and Browns is always a treat as both teams look to chase a playoff spot. 

Score Prediction: Ravens Win (17-14)

Miami Dolphins Vs Buffalo Bills 

An AFC East Divisional matchup between the (8-5) Miami Dolphins and the (10-3) Buffalo Bills on Saturday Night Football could possibly be the game of the week. This game is slated to have snow and negative degree weather. 

The Dolphins were able to win the first matchup against the Bills earlier in the season in which they won 21-19 and they’ll look to win this game so they can be only one game behind first place in their division. The Dolphins aren’t used to the cold weather so this will be something to look out for. The Dolphins did lose their last matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers 23-17 and are looking to bounce back. The Dolphins defense will have to double team Stephon Diggs as he’s been one of the league’s best and limit Josh Allen’s ability to run the ball. With snow forecasted the Dolphins will look to rely on the run game or short passes to star wideout Tyreek Hill. 

The Bills came off a 20-12 win against the New York Jets which extended their win streak to four. Josh Allen and the Bills offense have been great through the Air but through the ground they haven’t been able to get anything going as their rushing game hasn’t been there to rely on in key situations. But the Bills trust Allen’s arm to get them victories and also rely on Diggs who has been playing at a high level this season. The defense will be without Von Miller which is a big blow to that defense as he is a veteran leader to that Bills defense. It will be interesting to see if the Bills defense can continue their dominant defensive schemes and pull through with a victory. 

With a Bills win they could solidify first place in the AFC East division and punch their ticket to the playoffs but with a Dolphins win they’ll only be one game short of first place and hold the head to head matchup over the Bills.

Score Prediction: Dolphins Win (24-21)

Dec 17, 2022 No Comments
Primetime Preview: San Francisco 49ers Vs Seattle Seahawks (TNF Week 15)

Primetime Preview: San Francisco 49ers Vs Seattle Seahawks (TNF Week 15)

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by | Dec 15, 2022 | Featured, NFL

Week 15 of the NFL season will kick off with a divisional matchup between the (9-4) San Francisco 49ers and the (7-6) Seattle Seahawks on Thursday night football.

The 49ers come into this game fresh off a 35-7 victory against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The 49ers are on a six game winning streak and are leading their division with the Seahawks right behind them. Many people believed the season was over for the 49ers when veteran quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo went down with an injury, but Brock Purdy has stepped up in his last two starts he has beaten the Miami Dolphins and Buccaneers. Despite Purdy getting the job done the offense has clicked on all cylinders and has been playing effectively. Star Wideout Deebo Samuel is questionable heading into the game against the Seahawks with an ankle injury. On the opposite end of the ball for the 49ers the defense has been lights out and has forced opposing quarterbacks into uncomfortable situations. Last week the 49ers defense forced Brady to throw two interceptions while only allowing 235 passing yards. The 49ers defense will have to keep playing elite  against the Seahawks to stay atop of the NFC West Division.

The Seahawks come off a tough 30-24 loss against the Carolina Panthers. The Seahawks will look to win this game and stay in contention to win the division as they are two games behind the 49ers, they currently hold a wildcard spot but with a loss it could be costly in a competitive NFC Conference. Geno Smith has led this Seahawks offense all year and has played better than most expected. Despite Smith doing it all for the Seahawks offense, they’ve dealt with injuries at the running back position. With DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett as wideouts this offense could be dangerous given the right circumstances but they are facing a tough 49ers Defense. As for the Seahawks defense they’ve been struggling allowing many points to opposing teams, they’ve also struggled against the run game as they’ve allowed almost every team they’ve played to run all over them. If the Seahawks want to win the game they’ll need to step on defense and get the 49ers offense off the field as quickly as possible.

A NFC west battle between the 49ers and Seahawks with the division on the line could potentially be the game of the week. This game will kickoff at 7:15 Central Daylight Time on Amazon Prime Video.

Score Prediction: Seahawks win (21-17)

Dec 15, 2022 No Comments
Primetime Preview: New England Patriots Vs Arizona Cardinals (MNF Week 14)

Primetime Preview: New England Patriots Vs Arizona Cardinals (MNF Week 14)

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by | Dec 12, 2022 | Featured, NFL

 

 

The New England Patriots are coming into this game (6-6) and they need this win to continue their playoff push. The Pats will be without Jakobi Meyers and Damien Harris so look for New England to lean on Rhamondre Stevenson in the backfield to be heavy in the passing game/running game. Mac Jones has grown over this season and he’s been able to get things going in the passing game. Mac has been able to get his teammates involved and he’s been able to turn to Hunter Henry who’s stepped up big time. If the Patriots are going to go into Arizona and pull out a win it will be because of the defense and running game. The defense has been led by Matthew Judon who has this team swarming around on the field making it tough on opposing offenses. If the Patriots can slow down Kyler Murray they can make this game a slugfest. If Murray gets loose in this game it could also be a long night for this defense. The Patriots will need to score a lot to keep up with Murray and his offense so this will be a complete game.

Kyler Murray has the Cardinals at (4-8) on the season but this is because of the injuries on the year. If this team was healthy and if Deandre Hopkins didn’t have the suspension we don’t know where this team would be. Rondale Moore has already been ruled out for this game so look for them to lean on Hopkins, Dortch, and Brown. Murray has some special weapons but this will be one of those games where they can spoil things for the Patriot’s playoff hopes. The running game has always been good when it comes to James Conner as he’s a rough/tough runner. This could be one of those defense games so it could be about the run game and the Cardinals know they can depend on Conner. The Cardinals have a good defense as well with Watt and Baker they both make it hard for Mac Jones who still makes some bad decisions when it comes to situations. If the Cardinals can make it tough for Mac and they can pressure him in the pocket it could be a long night for the Patriots.

 

Score Prediction: Cardinals Win (24-17)

 

 

 

 

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Dec 12, 2022 No Comments
Primetime Preview: Miami Dolphins Vs Los Angeles Chargers (SNF Week 14)

Primetime Preview: Miami Dolphins Vs Los Angeles Chargers (SNF Week 14)

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by | Dec 11, 2022 | Featured, NFL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The LA Chargers are (6-6) fighting for their playoff lives and they will finally get a healthy team together. Justin Herbert will have Keenan Allen/Mike Williams back in the lineup and it’s the right time. If the Chargers are going to make this push it starts with those guys. The Chargers have one of the best receiving cores in the NFL and they just need to make it happen now. They also have Austin Ekeler who will be able to balance out the passing game but he’s also one of the best pass catching running backs in the game as well. When Ekeler gets loose that opens up everything for the Chargers and they just need to mesh together. The Chargers defense has been decent all year but going against the Dolphins they will need to keep Tua in check. It’s not going to be an easy task to try to slow down Tyreke Hill/Jaylen Waddle but overall it’s going to be a great game.

Tua Tagovailoa has been special all season and the spotlight will be on him as he leads Miami. The Dolphins are in a great position at (8-4) for the playoffs but they can definitely ruin the Chargers chances. Tua has been showing off his passing ability and he’s been able to put this Dolphins team on his back. It also helps that he has the coaching staff behind his every move. It’s going to be tough for the Chargers secondary as they try to stop Hill/Waddle. Both have been giving all the defenses they have played a tough time and they complement each other. The Dolphins have a good balance with the running game with Wilson Jr and Mosertt so they will need to beat down the Chargers defense to open things up for Tua. The Dolphin’s defense has played really well but they will need to make some turnovers happen to keep the high powered offense of the Chargers out of the end zone.

 

Score Prediction: Chargers Win (31-24)

 

 

 

 

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Dec 11, 2022 No Comments
SneakerReporter NFL Week 14: Preview and Predictions

SneakerReporter NFL Week 14: Preview and Predictions

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by | Dec 11, 2022 | Featured, NFL

 

 

Minnesota Vikings vs Detroit Lions

 

 

It’s crazy to think that the Vikings are actually underdogs going into Detroit for this game. The Vikings are 10-2 on the season and have one of the best receivers if not the best in Justin Jefferson. JJettas as he goes by has been able to take over games and create space on his routes like no other. He will be looking to do so against a Lions defense that gives up a lot of yards to opposing receivers. The Vikings also have Dalvin Cook who was able to dominate the Jets last week as he was able to establish the run early and got in the end zone. If the Vikings can get Cook going like they did last week it could be a long game for the Lions. Kirk Cousins has been good on the season but he can be great and this is one of those games that we want to see the “You Like That” Kirk Cousins flourish. If Cousins can control the clock and the ball without any turnovers this will put the Vikings in a position to win this game.

The Lions are 5-7 on the season but they have a chance very small chance to make it into the playoffs. It’s been a long time since the Lions have had a winning record or made it to the playoffs. This could be that game that gets them over the hump especially if they can sneak past their division rivals. If the Lions are going to win this game they need to rely on their running game with Williams/Swift to take pressure off Goff. St.Brown has been a great receiver and he’s shown that his name belongs with the top guys in his position. The Viking’s defense will be trying to slow him down but good players always find a way. Jared Goff needs to perform today at a high level so he can show the world that the Lions are a big deal.

 

Score Prediction: Vikings win (24-20)

 

 

 

Baltimore Ravens vs Pittsburgh Steelers

 

 

The Baltimore Ravens are coming into this game without their star Lamar Jackson as he’s nursing a PCL sprain. It will be Tyler Huntley under center as he tries to right the ship for the Ravens. The Ravens are 8-4 and very much alive in the AFC playoff hunt so they will need to lean on the run game and defense in this game. The Ravens will have JK Dobbins back for this game which is a huge lift to the offense as well. As long as Mark Andrews is on the field Huntley will be looking for him to make plays in that passing game. The Raven’s defense has been giving up points but they will try to keep Pickett in check while staying in the pocket today.

The Steelers were banged up at the beginning of the season and now are healthy at the right time. Look for the Steelers to lean on Najee Harris and Pickens in this game as they will need to utilize their playmakers to get to 6-7 on the year. The Steelers will need to lean on the run game and defense in this one if they want to come out with a win. Watt and Fitzpatrick will be swarming trying to slow down Huntley and Raven’s offense. This game should come down to the plays that are made on special teams and the turnover game. Pittsburgh will need that home crowd to help them out in this heated rivalry today.

 

Score Prediction: Ravens Win (17-13)

 

 

 

Cleveland Browns vs Cincinnati Bengals

 

 

The Cleveland Browns are coming off a win against the Texans where they finally had Deshaun Watson in the lineup. You can tell that Watson was rusty last week but this is a huge game where he will need to turn into the old Watson against the Bengals. The Browns need this win to stay in the playoff hunt and could be cooking at the right time. This Browns team leans on the run game with Nick Chubb and Kareem Hunt. If Watson can play off the run game to open up the passing game they should be good. This is a game where they would need Amari Cooper to show up and show out even with him nursing a hip injury. The Brown’s defense will be busy as they look to slow down Burrow, Chase, Mixon, and the boys. So look for Myles Garrett to try to make the best of this situation in the trenches and get to Burrow to disrupt what they’re trying to do. The Brown’s defense will need to slow down the Bengals to at least give them a chance in this game.

The Bengals will be getting Joe Mixon back in this game and it will be a nice matchup for him. Perine was a great fill-in for Mixon while he was out with a concussion so now with him back it opens things up for Burrow. When Mixon gets it going on the ground it opens things up for the passing game. Look for Burrow to get his wide receivers some work early in this one and they could get up to the point they phase Nick Chubb out of the game. The Bengals put up some big numbers offensively so all they have to do is maintain on the defensive side while limiting turnovers. The only way the Bengals would lose this game is if the old Deshaun Watson shows up and he’s scrambling and throwing for touchdowns which at that point could make it a long game. The Bengals have Bates and Hendrickson who will be making it tough all day.

 

Score Prediction: Bengals Win (38-27)

 

 

 

New York Jets vs Buffalo Bills

 

 

The Buffalo Bills (9-3) have one of the best quarterbacks in the league under center Josh Allen. It doesn’t matter what happens with the Bills as long as they have Josh Allen in the lineup the fans always feel like they will win. It’s going to be a tough game for the Jets as they try to stop Josh Allen. He’s one of the best in the game and he’s a duel threat that can throw with the best of them and create plays with his legs too. Allen has some of the best weapons in the game with Stefon Diggs and Gabe Davis because both can get open like the best of them. The crazy thing is the fact that this running game with Devin Singletary and James Cook has been opening things up too. So this Bills team is unstoppable on the offensive end and they can put up points with anyone. The way that this defense plays alongside the offense has been special as well. The Bills defense has been playing stout this year and they have a complete team.

The New York Jets (7-5) are coming off a loss to the Minnesota Vikings which they almost won. The reason why the Jets have been in these games has been Mike White. The quarterback has come into this organization and given them a jolt. Mike White will need to bring that energy and he will need to bring his throwing ability/IQ into this game against the Bills. Mike White has been able to get the best out of Garrett Wilson, Elijah Moore, and more. If the running game can help Mike White out they can make this game closed but it will depend on Michael Carter Jr. The Jets have Sauce Gardiner but not even Sauce can stop the Bills by himself so it could be a long day on the defensive end.

 

Score Prediction: Bills Win (31-10)

 

 

 

Houston Texans vs Dallas Cowboys

 

 

The Houston Texans have been confused as of late because last week they switched to Kyle Allen at quarterback. Now, this week they’re switching back to Davis Mills at quarterback for the Texans. It’s going to be a challenge as they will be without Brandin Cooks and Nico Collins so they will look to Phillip Dorsett as the number one receiver. The Texans will try to lean on Dameon Pierce the rookie running back but he’s been getting bottled up as of late. It’s going to be tough for the Texans to move on this Cowboys defense as Micah Parsons and the crew will be waiting on their every mistake.

The Dallas Cowboys have been dominating as of late and today it shouldn’t be any different. This could be the game in that Dak Prescott throws about 4 touchdowns as he should be able to get all his weapons involved. Look for Dak to get Schultz, Lamb, Gallup, and Pollard all touches in the passing game. This could also be one of those Zeke games where he can get the ground game going as well. The Cowboys offense is scoring at a high clip and they should be able to win this game in all phases. Dallas will win all the phases in this game and all the Cowboys fans are waiting on is their seeding and if OBJ will be signing with them. Overall this shouldn’t be a challenge at all because the Texans only have 1 win on the season.

 

Score Prediction: Cowboys Win (37-9)

 

 

 

Philadelphia Eagles vs New York Giants

 

 

The Philadelphia Eagles are (11-1) and that’s behind the play of Jalen Hurts. The MVP front-runner has been able to make the best of everything that defenses have given him. Hurts has made them pay for it whether it be passing the ball or running the ball. Hurts has been able to flourish with AJ Brown and Devonta Smith as his receivers and they should still be undefeated if it wasn’t for them beating themselves against the Commanders. The Eagles have won games since and they will be looking to get that 12th win against the Giants. Hurts makes the running game better because now Miles Sanders is having one of his best seasons too. The Eagles defense will be going against the Giants who may be without Saquon Barkley (neck) so the defense just needs to focus on Daniel Jones. The Giants receiving core is injured but that won’t stop Darius Slay from trying to get that interception.

The New York Giants need something positive to happen and this could be a game where they lean on Daniel Jones heavily. The Giants are (7-4-1) on the season but they will need Barkley at 100% to be great on the offensive end to have a shot in this game. The Giants defense will have their hands full and it will be a tough task to try to stop Jalen Hurts. They will need the Giants fans to help them out too in a big way if they will get the upset.

 

Score Prediction: Eagles Win (28-17)

 

 

 

Jacksonville Jaguars vs Tennesee Titans

 

 

The Jacksonville Jaguars are playing really good football as of late. They come into this game with a record of (4-8) so if they can run the table maybe Jacksonville can try to sneak into the postseason. This week the Jags will be playing the Titans with a banged up Trevor Lawrence but he’s been a tough player this season. The Jaguars have Kirk and both Jones who have been true playmakers but they will have to do that against a Titans team that has a great passing defense. The run game has been going through Travis Etienne and he will be the staple of the offense in this one for sure. The Jags defense has struggled with Derrick Henry ever since he entered the league so this could be one of those tough matchups for them again.

The Tennessee Titans move as Derrick Henry moves it’s that simple. When Derrick Henry plays against the Jaguars he just goes insane. The Titans will be riding Henry to this win if it’s going to happen and he hasn’t gotten into the end zone in the past two weeks. Look for that to change for this week as his eyes will be wide open against the Jags. The Titans will be without Treyon Burks as he’s out with a concussion. So look for the Titans to look for Robert Woods in the passing game. Ryan Tannehill shouldn’t have to do too much in this game as Henry will be the main focal point. The Titan’s defense has been impressive as of late and they will be looking to pressure Trevor Lawrence all day.

 

Score Prediction: Titans Win (24-16)

 

 

 

Kansas City Chiefs vs Denver Broncos

 

 

The Kansas City Chiefs (9-3) have been on fire this season and Patrick Mahomes has been doing Patrick Mahomes things. On the season he’s been making things happen for this offense especially after everyone thought he would take a step back after losing Tyreke Hill. Mahomes has shown that it doesn’t matter who you put to line up with him he’s going to make them look good while making the right play. It helps that Mahomes has the best tight end Travis Kelce who’s been unstoppable all season. The Broncos will have their hands full in this game trying to stop Mahomes, Kelce, and Pacheco. The good thing is Pacheco has been able to give Mahomes a chance to take some plays off and it’s been a great help as you can see. The Chiefs defense has been good this year but with an offense as lethal as this one then that means all they have to do is maintain and they will do just that with Chris Jones.

Russell Wilson hasn’t been the quarterback that we are all used to seeing this year. But this can be the game where he can ruin some things for the Chiefs playoff hopes seeding wise. Wilson needs to turn back in time to 2017 when he was at the prime of his career. Russell knows how to make plans and he will need to make those ASAP. He will be without Courtland Sutton but he will have Jerry Juedy back in the mix. The running game will be just fine with Latavious Murray as he has seen at least 20 touches a game since Melvin Gordon was released. Murray has been a breath of fresh air for that backfield and they will need to run the clock out on Mahomes. The defense hasn’t been as good but in a division game, anything is possible.

 

Score Prediction: Chiefs Win (34-17)

 

 

 

Carolina Panthers vs Seattle Seahawks

 

 

The Seattle Seahawks have been rejuvenated this year as Geno Smith has put them on the map. Everyone thought when Russell Wilson left that the Seahawks were gonna be a terrible team. Now looking up the Seahawks are (7-5) on the year and have a matchup with the Panthers who are scrapping to try to stay in the division mix. DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett are special talents that have helped Geno out big time. Metcalf will make it tough on the Panthers so when it comes down to it this game will fall on Geno’s arm. Kenneth Walker is hurt so it’s up to Travis Homer in the backfield who has never had a serious running game role. So if the Seahawks defense can maintain and hold the Panthers this could be their 8th win.

The Panthers will be starting Sam Darnold in this game and he will need all the help he can get. DJ Moore will need to show up in this game to help Sam if they’re going to win this game. The positive for this Panthers game will be the play of D’Onta Foreman because he’s been a running machine. Foreman has been able to amass over 100 yards rushing in multiple games down this stretch. The Panthers defense will have their hands full against Geno and their wide receivers but this could come down to who makes the mistake.

 

Score Prediction: Seahawks Win (27-13)

 

 

 

Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs San Francisco 49ers

 

 

The 49ers have the best defense in the NFL and they will be put to the test against Tom Brady. Nick Bosa has been banged up but this defense is loaded from Warner to Hufanga it doesn’t matter. The 49ers are stingy when it comes to giving up yards and points. The other part of it is the fact they have an amazing offense to match the defense. They lost Jimmy G last week to a broken ankle and will need to lean on Brock Purdy against Tampa Bay. The weapons that they give Purdy will be Deebo, CMC, and Kittle. The 49ers will be right where they need to be but we don’t know how Purdy plays without a lead. We will find out everything we need to know about the offense but we know the defense will lead this team to the playoffs.

Tom Brady has been doing things this season that we still can’t believe. Brady had another game winning drive and he was able to get the Buccanneers to (6-6). Brady will need to utilize all his weapons as Mike Evans, Chris Godwin, and Cade Otton will have to get open. It’s going to be interesting to see Brady against this 49ers defense because he has overcome everything. Look for White to run the backfield and try to stabilize things for Brady to operate in the offense. The Buccanneers defense is as good as the 49ers just not as good but this could be a defensive battle.

 

Score Prediction: Buccanneers Win (24-21)

 

 

 

 

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