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)
