TB 35 VS NO 45 –
Saints have been rolling and are looking to lock up the one seed in the NFC this season. The Bucs have had a mostly down ( to their standards) cycle so far but look like they are hitting their groove finally. I think the Bucs have a slim lead at half, but the saints overpower them in the second half and then run away with the game late to win by two scores.
IND 28 VS TEN 42 –
The Colts have been running the ball like crazy between JT and Arich, but the way to get to the Titans is through the air. If the Colts try to get away from their bread and butter the Titans will win by two scores. The key matchups will be the all-world corners for the colts vs the self-proclaimed best wide receiver in pml.
PIT 24 VS CIN 45 –
Both teams fighting and clawing their way into the afc wildcard race. The loser of this game might just be eliminated with tie breakers and the mess that is the afc 7th seed currently. Both coaches love to air it out, but I believe the better offensive weapons live in Cincy and that makes the difference in this one.
MIN VS DET – CPU game, Lions by 17
CLE 42 VS GB 38 –
This is a game that has been marked off on many calendars. The Packers may not look like a top seed currently, but they are always deadly, and no doubt will be getting all the way up for this game. Two of the better user defenders in the league and we have an 80 point total ? This game may very well be a 24-17 type game but the way I see it playing out is a slow first quarter trying to feel out what the other coach is planning and then fireworks galore then the next three quarters. Packers keep it close, but Kmfo pulls off another diving touchdown to win on the last drive of the game.
HOU 35 VS JAX 21 –
The last time these two teams played, the Texans won easily. The Texans have been playing very well after the bad season that they had last season. They are showing that it was just a fluke and the AFC South runs through them. Water is a newcomer and is doing better than most who come into the league, however, it hasn’t been enough to overtake the division just yet. Winning this game could send a huge statement to the Texans and the rest of the league that they are here to stay and compete. I think that he has been a great addition but this game and division belong to the Texans. This game will be closer than the last but will end in a two-score game.
BUF 24 VS NE 41 –
Josh Allen lost his abilities last season and the Bills have been hurting ever since. He is still one of the best quarterbacks statistically but he isn’t making the difference in games that he should given who he is. The Bills have one of the worst records in the league and that’s saying something considering they have Allen on the team. The Pats have dominated this division and continue to do so this season. They have faced no real threat to their crown and this will be another season that they won’t again. The Bills have the chance here to upset them, however, I don’t think they will. Pats get the win and are one step closer to being able to rest their starters for the rest of the season.
KC 30 VS LV 17 –
The Raiders just haven’t found their groove this season. They started off slow with some big losses but outside of a cpu loss, the last 5 games have been within 10 points. They have had chances to win games but haven’t been able to close them out. They have a huge shot to change the course of their cycle if they are able to snag Arch away from the few guys that they are in front of. The two teams at the top of the draft race don’t need quarterbacks and could be enticed by 2 top 10 picks. As for the Chiefs they just won a game where Mahomes threw 5 interceptions. When your defense plays well enough to win a game like this then you have a serious shot at the superbowl crown. I think this game ends in the expected way and both teams look towards what can be in the future.
DAL 20 VS LAC 55 –
Dallas is exactly who we thought. They will win a few games that they aren’t expected to win but will lose a few they are supposed to win. They are a good enough team to win a bad division and potentially sneak in a playoff win but nothing more than that. They are currently in the lead for the NFC East but with their last loss to Philadelphia it’s looking like that’s not even safe. The Chargers continued their great season by beating up on the cpu last week and look to do the same this week. Herbert Watched last week’s game and was licking his chops seeing how easily a backup quarterback scored 42 points on this Dallas defense. I can see this game being shut down before the first half if Dallas doesn’t change it up on defense. Either way, the Chargers win big.
CAR 47 VS WAS 44 –
Washington finally got their first win of the season in a close game last week. The team is in rough shape, but they are playing better than their ratings suggest. They changed the defense up last week with a bend but don’t break mentally and it worked for them. On offense the offensive line held up and Maye continued to hit the open guy instead of throwing into coverage. The decisions were the reason they won the game. The pressure will be sent from the Panthers and we will see if Maye can handle it. I think that this will be a high scoring game but don’t trust Maye to be able to play the same mistake free football two games in a row.
NYG 15 VS DEN 40 –
The New York Giants are the lowest averaging offense in points per game (25.5) this season. The Broncos are averaging 39 points per game, so I don’t like this matchup for New York. Both teams are coming off of loses, but New York had an embarrassing loss to the former winless Washington Commanders. The Giants are plummeting this season and I don’t think they’re going to put up much of a fight against a Broncos team that is showing signs of making the playoffs. Interesting point, these two teams have a combined 35 penalties for 295 yards, which ranks in the top in the league in penalties committed. The referees could be very vocal in this one.
LAR 21 VS ATL 17 –
Scheme over team, you’ve heard it multiple times in the general chat. Atlanta has an 89 overall team, but they are struggling this season. Sitting at 4-6, they are one of the league’s worst statistical offenses and defenses. For the most part, a good stretch of their games have been close, but rookie quarterback Dart hasn’t been the answer for them this season. However, he has the tools for long term success at the position. On the flip side, it was looking shaky for the back-to-back Champs, but they’ve since won three in a row and look to have a swing of momentum that is going to propel them back into the wildcard race.
MIA 24 VS NYJ 35 –
The Jets have already beaten Miami this season, but in a close one. So, I think this game will be in a similar fashion. The race for the seventh seed in the AFC is very close, with the Jets sitting at 8th spot on the outside looking in. They have to win this week to stay relevant in that race. The Jets have five potential starters out for multiple weeks and it has hindered their ability to move the ball. Albert O is one of the main weapons for this offense and New York will not have his services, so expect to see a healthy dose of Mecole Hardman.
SF 21 VS CHI 35 –
Another week without an owner for the 49ers. However, the Bears are in the playoff race, so I expect them to play the CPU if a new owner is not presented before the advance period on Saturday.
