Indianapolis Colts at New England Patriots

The New England Patriots are coming into this game (4-4) against the (3-4-1) Colts. Mac Jones was able to get things back on track last week and will look to continue that home today. Look for the Patriots to get Myers and Bourne involved heavily in the passing game. The Patriots have been leaning on the Stevenson and that defense has been amazing. With Matt Ryan out of the lineup and Sam Ellingher in now, the Patriots will need to watch out for his duel threat of running/throwing. The Colts will be without Jonathan Taylor their leader on the offensive side and will plug in Moss/Jackson to get things done. The Patriots will need to slow down Pierce/Pittman Jr if they are going to get the win today.

Score prediction: Patriots Win (20 – 14)

Green Bay Packers at Detroit Lions

The Detroit Lions are (1-6) on the season and they’re stepping into a tough spot against a pissed off Aaron Rodgers. The Lions have a great passing game with Jared Goff that can keep them in the game. It will definitely depend on Amon St.Brown and his ability to create space against Jaire Alexander. The Lions will have a limited Deandre Swift today so expect a heavy dose of Jamal Williams. The Lions will need to do everything in their power to keep up. The Packers (3-5) on the season are on a 3-game losing streak and Rodgers will be looking to change that. The Packers have the two-headed monster in Jones/Dillion so look for them to lean on them to establish the passing attack as well. The Packers have been banged up by injuries in the receiver core but Romeo Doubs has shown up big time while Lazard was healing. This will be a get-right game for the Packers and the defense should be able to make some stops to help the offense get the upper advantage.

Score prediction: Packers Win (31 – 10)

Los Angeles Chargers at Atlanta Falcons

The Chargers (4-3) are coming into this matchup in ATL without Keenan Allen and Mike Williams. Look for the youngster Palmer to be very active in the passing game for Justin Herbert today. If it’s not Palmer then expect a heavy dose of Austin Ekeler in the running game and passing game. This Chargers team needs this win badly and the defense will be a huge reason they will win. Look for Mack and James to affect this game in every way to make things tough on Marcus Mariota. The Falcons who are (4-4) will be trying to get Pitts, London, and Patterson involved big time if this Falcons team is going to win this game. Getting their swiss army knife Patterson back will help big time as he takes the pressure off Mariota in the passing game. For the last two weeks, Mariota has been able to hook up with Byrd for a deep pass so look for them to try to connect again in this one.

Score prediction: Chargers Win (24 – 17)

Buffalo Bills at New York Jets

The Buffalo Bills (6-1) will be heading to NJ to try and get a win today against the Jets. These division games are always the best especially win both teams have winning records. The Bills have Josh Allen who is on a rampage tour trying to get to the Super Bowl and he can throw and run the ball like no other. Josh Allen has put this team on his back and the Jets won’t have any answers for the potential MVP. Allen will be looking to get Stefon Diggs and Gabe Davis involved early and he will be able to incorporate his new weapon Nyheim Hines in this game as well. The Bills are loaded and they were close to getting their defensive leader Tre’Davious White back after his injury. He seems to be about a week or so away from entering the lineup. So the Bills whole unit is almost back intact but they will be ready to make the Jets pay. The Jets (5-3) have been playing great and it was because of the defense and running game. The Jets lost Breece Hall and they’re trying to find that identity again as they snagged up James Robinson but he will have a tall task against this defense today. The Jets have not been able to rely on Wilson’s arm but they will need it today especially if they get into a deep hole early in this game. Overall the Jets are in trouble.

Score prediction: Bills Win (38 – 13)

Minnesota Vikings at Washington Commanders

This will be the Kirk Cousins Bowl as he will be going back to Washington where he made his name. Cousins will be leading the (6-1) Vikings into the DC area with a chip on his shoulder. Kirk Cousins has been playing really well and he’s been able to do so knowing he has Justin Jefferson and Adam Thielen in the passing game. The Vikings were able to trade for TJ Hockenson who they already said will be heavily involved in the offense today in his first game. This passing attack in Minnesota has gotten even better and they still have a great run game with Dalvin Cook back there who should be running all over the Commanders too. The Viking’s offense should have their way today on both sides of the ball as the defense has been impressive the last couple of weeks. The Commanders (4-4) are 3-0 with Heineke behind center and he’s been able to get the ball to Scary Terry with ease. Those two have great chemistry and it has shown ever since last year. The Commanders have a nice running attack with Brian Robinson Jr and Antonio Gibson because both can get between the tackles and catch out of the backfield. It’s the Commander’s defense that needs to show up in this one if they will have a chance to win.

Score prediction: Vikings Win (28 – 17)

Carolina Panthers at Cincinnati Bengals

The Panthers (2-6) are coming off a heartbreaking loss to the Atlanta Falcons last week. The Panthers had the game won twice and still lost. The good thing about the game was the fact that it showed that PJ Walker can get the job done for them even under the pressure. DJ Moore showed up big time in that game and he’s been excelling since the CMC trade. The other bright spot for the Panthers has been D’onta Foreman he’s had back-to-back 100-yard rushing games and touchdowns. The Panthers will need to establish the run against the Bengals if they will get out of Cinci with a win. The Bengals (4-4) need this win badly so they can stay in the thick of things in the AFC playoff race. The Bengals struggled last weekend without Chase and will need to get the ground game going. Joe Mixon will need to be a major focus for this offense moving forward until Chase comes back. If Joe Burrow can establish the run game with Mixon that will open the doors for Higgins and Boyd. The Bengals are a complete team and will need to take advantage of the Panther’s lack of pass rushers early.

Score prediction: Bengals Win (20 – 13)

Las Vegas Raiders at Jacksonville Jaguars

The Jaguars and Raiders both only have 2 wins each on the season. The Raiders will be without Darren Waller again for another week as he nurses his hamstring. Look for the Raiders to depend on Carr, Adams, and Jacobs as all three have been special for them all season. The Raiders have a great offense they just need it all to come together as a unit including the defense. Carr has playmakers that can help him be great and today can be one of those breakout games. The Jaguars have gone all in on the Travis Etienne train as he’s been amazing since the trade of James Robinson and even before that. Look for the Jags to continue to play off of Travis Etienne’s success as it will open things up for Trevor Lawrence in the passing game to get the ball to Christian Kirk and others. This game will depend on the defense that shows up to play.

Score prediction: Jaguars Win (28 – 21)

Miami Dolphins at Chicago Bears

The Dolphins (5-3) are coming into this game with the most lethal wide-receiver tandem we’ve seen in years. Both Jaylen Waddle and Tyreke Hill have been on a record pace as so for Tua Tagovailoa. The Dolphin’s offense has been playing lights out and they have just added another piece in Jeff Wilson Jr from the 49ers. The Dolphins have a heavy dose of passing attack but they also can sprinkle in the run game as well. The Dolphins shouldn’t have any issues moving the ball as the Bears traded two of their top defenders in the last week or so. The Dolphins have a defense that can stop a couple of drives and with Justin Fields still getting to know the NFL game it could be a long day. Fields have been an okay quarterback for the Bears but he’s still learning what he can do to make defenses pay. The Bears just traded for Chase Claypool this week so look for them to get him involved quickly. The Bears have David Montgomery who has been a monster in the backfield so look for them to ground and pound if they’re going to stick with Miami today. The Bears (3-5) will need to be in control of the pace if they look to have a chance.

Score prediction: Dolphins Win (31 – 13)

Seattle Seahawks at Arizona Cardinals

The Seahawks (5-3) have been playing better than anyone imagined this season. Geno Smith has been able to put the team on his back as he’s improved his passing and even running ability. Smith has been in my eyes the comeback player of the year and he’s had Metcalf/Lockett looking really good. The Seahawks believed in Geno and he repaid them with his amazing play. Geno will have to watch up for the defensive front from the Cardinals but he has Kenneth Walker III who’s been a beast in the backfield. Walker has been able to give the Seahawks another dimension of the game that they lacked in the past when Carson would get banged up. This should be a high-scoring game with the Cardinals. The Cardinals (3-5) have been trying to find themselves this year and it’s been full of ups and downs. Look for Kyler Murray to get them back on track as he plays well at home against the Seahawks in his career. Murray has Hopkins back and he also added Anderson from the Panthers so this will be the game where both get the chance to go off. Look for James Conner to come back in the lineup and help take some of that pressure away as well. The Cardinals have a defense that will make you put in some thought before attacking them. So look for Murray to control this game with his arm and his legs just like only he can do.

Score prediction: Cardinals Win (24 – 21)

Los Angeles Rams at Tampa Bay Buccaneers

The Buccaneers (3-5) are coming into this game on a 3-game losing streak. This has been uncharted territory for Tom Brady so look for him to get back into a groove today against the Rams. Tom will be looking for some revenge as well because last year everyone thought his last game was against the Rams in the playoffs. This will be the game to get Brady back into that elite status. Brady will need to get Godwin, Evans, and Jones going in the passing game but it will be tough with Ramsey and that defense lurking. The Buccaneers will need to lean on Leonard Fournette as well because they haven’t been able to get his game going. If they can establish the run it will open up things down the field. The problem is the fact they will be going against Aaron Donald. This Rams defense is stingy and when they play at an elite level no one can score on them or get anything going downfield. Offensively the Rams have Stafford and Kupp who will be trying to make it tough on the Tampa defense. Look for the Rams to try to air the ball out as they try to get their 4th win of the season.

Score prediction: Rams Win (28 – 17)