9:30 AM EST
Houston Texans @ Jacksonville Jaguars (London)
In a game where both teams need a win to maintain their playoff hopes, this should be a slobber knocker in London. Deshaun Watson’s coming into this game a little banged up but he’s been playing lights out. The team will be without Will Fuller again which means that Watson will be targeting his main receiver, DeAndre Hopkins. Hopkins has been soaking up all the targets and expects to get into the end zone in London against a Jags team that doesn’t have Jalen Ramsey anymore. The Texans defense took a big step back as they lost JJ Watt for the season last weekend and will have their hands full trying to stop Leonard Fournette in London. We all know the offense moves the way Leonard does and with Gardner Minshew slinging that football any and every way look for him to get DJ Chark involved as quickly as possible. This should be a great shootout in London and this game will be huge moving forward for playoff implications.
Score Prediction: Houston Texans Win (38-28)
1:00 PM EST
Chicago Bears @ Philidelphia Eagles
The Chicago Bears have been struggling on the offensive end and will need to figure things out fast. The NFC North Division is stronger than ever and the Bears are being left behind. They will need to continue to use David Montgomery in the running game like they did last week in order to beat the Eagles. Mitch Trubisky hasn’t got the job done throwing the ball this season and he may need to showcase some of that speed with his legs against that Eagles defense. If he can find Allen Robinson and get past that Eagles secondary they could be in good shape. The Eagles have had some locker room issues as of late but will be looking to get back in that winning column ASAP as they need to find a way to get their playmakers the ball in open space. Carson Wentz will need to find Ertz and Jeffrey in the passing game against that Bears defense as it could be tough on the ground for Jordan Howard. Both teams need a win badly and will need to use all three phases of the game to get the win in a matchup that should be rugged and hard-hitting.
Score Prediction: Chicago Bears Win (20-17)
Indianapolis Colts @ Pittsburgh Steelers
The Colts will be on the road going against the Pittsburgh Steelers who will be without their starting RB James Conner. Conner has an AC Joint Sprain and that will leave the running duties to Jaylen Samuels. The Colts haven’t been able to stop the run but they will try and make Mason Rudolph work hard by trying to beat them in the air. The Colts will be without TY Hilton against the Steelers and this will mean that Jacoby Brissett will depend on his tight ends Ebron and Doyle to come through. The good thing for the Colts is that they will have a healthy Marlon Mack in the backfield. Both defenses have been a little shaky this season and will try to slow down the opposing offenses. This could be the big Juju game that everyone has been waiting on including the Steelers. Without Conner look for the Pittsburgh to rely on the arm of Rudolph if they’re going to get the job done. The Colts are trying to get to 6 wins on the season and the Steelers are trying to stay in the mix in their division so this should be a close one.
Score Prediction: Indianapolis Colts (24-17)
Minnesota Vikings @ Kansas City Chiefs
Patrick Mahomes has been ruled as questionable for this matchup against the red hot Vikings. With that being said Mahomes has been taking snaps with the 2nd unit and should be ready to go for Week 10. The Chiefs will be going with Matt Moore against the Vikings defense that has come alive in the last couple of weeks. In order for the Chiefs to get a win at home, they will need to get Tyreek Hill involved quickly and in any way they can. Hill should be lined up in the slot and the backfield against Minnesota because they need the ball in their playmaker’s hands. If Moore can find Travis Kelce in the secondary they should have a good outing like last week. This is the Vikings team that we expected especially after last year as they’re playing lights out. The Vikings star wide receiver Adam Thielen will be a game-time but the way they’re playing they might not need him. This Vikings offense has been driven all season by the play of Dalvin Cook. Cook has been able to score anytime he wants and has been a beast in the backfield running/catching. With his play and the addition of Stefon Diggs playing like a pro bowler, it should be a good afternoon for Minnesota fans.
Score Prediction: Minnesota Vikings Win (31-17)
New York Jets @ Miami Dolphins
Both the Jets and Dolphins are struggling this season and it’s been tough to watch as a fan of either team. Combined the two teams have 1 win on the season and they’re in a division dominated by the New England Patriots. The Jets will have the upper advantage in this game as they have the better defense. The Jets were listening to calls on their two best players this past week (Adams & Bell) and they will probably come out pissed off while taking it out on the Dolphins. This should be a huge game for Leveon Bell as he has been asking for more touches and this should be the game the Jets offense does just that. Sam Darnold will have all of his weapons on full display and with the lack of effort on Miami’s side, it should be easy pickings. The Dolphins have been struggling all season and this game should no different on the road or at home, it doesn’t matter. It seems like everyone that leaves Miami gets better just ask Kenyan Drake who looks happy in Arizona. The Dolphins need to hope that they have a lot of Fitz-Magic going on at home in this one because they will need it and they will need a huge game from Mark Walton as well.
Score Prediction: New York Jets Win (28-10)
Washington Redskins @ Buffalo Bills
The Buffalo Bills are looking to bounce back in this game against the Redskins at home. Buffalo has the running game going and they came up just short last week. The Bills will look to use Josh Allen, Devin Singletary, and Frank Gore in this game a lot if they want to succeed against the Redskins. Josh Allen has evolved into an amazing young quarterback and he will be looking for his number one target John Brown in the passing game. This Bills team is very complete and they have a defense that can get it done in the passing game and running. The Redskins have benched Case Keenum and went with Dwayne Haskins for this week in Buffalo. This will be a tough task for a rookie to go into Buffalo to get a win but if it’s going to happen he will need to lean on Adrian Peterson and Terry McLaurin to get through the game. The Redskins still haven’t been able to get Trent Williams on the field yet and that will hurt them against a team hungry for a win to stay in the playoff hunt.
Score Prediction: Buffalo Bills Win (24-7)
Tennesee Titans @ Carolina Panthers
Kyle Allen has led this Carolina team to 4 wins on the season and if he wants to make it 5 wins he will need to keep feeding Christian McCaffrey. Allen has made some great throws off the weeks but got rocked by the undefeated 49ers last week. He will look to bounce back and get his guy Run CMC back in the mix as they play against a Titans team that is trying to get back into the win column. The Panthers have a lot of playmakers on the offense and will need to try to get Moore & Samuels involved early to get things going in the right direction. A lot of teams game plan for CMC and they need to have an alternate route especially if the Titans defense is on their game early. Christian can easily be in the MVP discussion because he means that much to this team and the way he plays dictates their fate. On the flip side, the Titans are still trying to find their identity with Ryan Tannehill at quarterback now. He’s been able to get the job done but they need a complete game on both sides of the ball as a team and that has yet to happen. They need to get the ball into Derrick Henry’s hands and make sure that they ride his hot hand throughout the game. The Titans have a young receiving core but they have emerged while Ryan has been under center. Both teams are scrappy and will try to get this win any way possible.
Score Prediction: Carolina Panthers Win (30-20)
4:05 PM EST
Detriot Lions @ Oakland Raiders
This game has shootout written all over it as both teams like to throw the ball. The Lions have been throwing the ball a lot more because of the injury to Kerryon Johnson. Once he went to the IR it seemed like Matthew Stafford was like it’s time to put on the cape and start throwing like 30+ times per game. The Lions have some great receivers in Kenny Golladay and Marvin Jones Jr. they will be using them to try to throw off the Raiders secondary. The Lions have some playmakers but they need to be able to have them on the field a lot if they want to win. That being said the defense needs to get to Derek Carr and make sure he doesn’t have time to pick them apart. Carr has Williams, Waller, and Jacobs on the offensive end. The Raiders have shown some glimpses of being a team that can have a lot of potential for the future but being 3-4 on the season they will try to outscore the Lions to win. Both defenses have a lot of injuries and they will try to stop these offenses but it will be a tough task as both teams like to throw a lot.
Score Prediction: Oakland Raiders Win (34-31)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ Seattle Seahawks
The last time we saw Jameis Winston he threw 2 touchdowns but also had 2 interceptions. If he’s going to lead his team in Seattle he will need to cut down those interceptions and fumbles. Jameis has shown a lot of growth this season but he will need to trust in his line to give him enough time to get the ball to Godwin and Evans. The Bucs have one of the best WR duos in the NFL and will need them both to step up big time in Seattle. The Bucs running game is hit or miss that’s why Jameis forces a lot of throws but they will need to execute almost perfect going into the land of the 12th man. The Seahawks defense has got better over the weeks with Clowney and Wagner being on the same page so it looks like Jameis could be on the run a lot. On the other side of the Seahawks, you have Russell Wilson who has been playing lights out as one of the MVP candidates. The Bucs defense hasn’t been consistent and Wilson will make it tough on them with every run or throw. Wilson has his own talent but he also has some playmakers in Carson & Lockett. Both of them can beat anyone on the defense at any moment and this team will be even scarier when they get Josh Gordon out there in the next couple weeks.
Score Prediction: Seattle Seahawks Win (31-17)
4:25 PM EST
Green Bay Packers @ LA Chargers
The Chargers are struggling and playing some of their worst football that we can remember in Phillip Rivers era as the quarterback. It’s crazy that the Chargers are 3-5 but they have one of the most stacked teams on both ends of the ball. The Chargers will need to get the running game going against the Packers. Since Melvin Gordon has come back they haven’t run the ball as much and they’ve been behind so much they needed to pass. It’s nice passing the ball to Keenan Allen and Mike Williams but they need to get back to using their running backs properly. The Chargers defense has been banged up and this isn’t the best spot for them going against Aaron Rodgers and the Packers with the run they were on. The Packers are 7-1 and playing the best ball of the season right now. The dynamic duo of the Aaron’s have been on a tear and it hasn’t been fair on defenses. The Chargers will have to try to stop Aaron Jones and they will need to try and stop Adams if he suits up. This is a tough matchup for a Chargers team that needs a win badly but they will need to earn this one and prove they’re still the same team from last year. This game could go either way but it depends on which Chargers team we see on the field and judging by the past couple of weeks it will be tough to watch if you’re a Chargers fan as it will be tough slowing down Mr. Discount Double Check.
Score Prediction: Green Bay Packers (38-24)
Cleveland Browns @ Denver Broncos
The Cleveland Browns are in need of a serious win and that may happen on Sunday. It all depends on the Denver Broncos Defense because if they can get to Baker Mayfield before he can get the ball to OBJ or Landry it could be a long day. The bright spot for the Cleveland Browns this season has been Nick Chubb and even though he had a tough outing in New England last week look for him to bounce back. This offense is wrapped around Chubb and when he’s running and catching everything the Browns look really good. The Broncos will need Von Miller to get in the face of Baker all day to make anything happen. The Broncos announced earlier this week that Joe Flacco will be on IR and they will start Brandon Allen. The Browns defense should be licking their chops at the new quarterback and they should be able to make it tough on him. Look for the new quarterback to try and get the ball in his running backs hands as much as possible. The Browns should be in full control of this game and they will need it to get back in the mix in their division if they want to catch the Ravens.
Score Prediction: Cleveland Browns Win (24-13)
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