Last week, I said the games were gonna be sloppy due to the lack of preseason games this year. I based it on previous years where teams were making mistakes left and right during the opening three weeks of the season. But last week, there weren't that many mental errors and about the same amount of miscommunications and blown coverages as your typical midseason game. I must say, I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of football on the field. I guess they realized that the season could be shut down at any moment so they can't dilly dally around.
THE GAMES
Cincinnati Bengals 28
Cleveland Browns 31
It's the Battle of Ohio, the Battle of #1 Draft Picks, the Battle of Orange Helmets. Whatever you wanna call it, it won't matter that much since it's a NFL Network Exclusive. I consider this a tossup so I go with Baker to win this Johnny Football Bowl.
Jacksonville Jaguars 24
Tennessee Titans 10
The simulation is still isn't sold on the Titans being legitimate this year. Or maybe it has more faith in Uncle Rico leading the Jags to a comfortable win.
Carolina Panthers 31
Tompa Bay Buccaneers 34
Brady didn't have the best game last week against the Saints throwing two interceptions including a pick-6. Him along with Gronk and Fournette were hyped up to leading this team to the Super Bowl but they didn't do much either. The Bucs has to get their run game going to open up the passing lanes because you can't hope on your defense to shutdown the opposing quarterback every week.
Denver Broncos 24
Pittsburgh Steelers 21
Big Ben said it felt like he was in a "car wreck" a day after it felt like he was in a "train wreck". Take that as you will, but at least his arm feels fine for now. As long as the O-line keeps him upright, the next games just might feel like a "bike crash" afterall but hopefully not the motorcycle variety. Still go with the Broncos though.
LA Rams 17
Philadelphia Eagles 38
The NFL was mad at coaches like Sean McVay for wearing their masks like chinstraps. They had to remind them that they are to wear the masks at all times or face severe punishment.
Earlier that day, the Eagles choked away a 17 point lead giving up 27 unanswered points to the NOT Redskins. Looks like the Eagles are gonna take out their frustrations on the Rams.
San Francisco 49ers 24
NY Jets 17
The Jets are such a nothing franchise, the first video on this matchup page is them giving up the longest TD run in OT history to Garrison Hearst in 1998. Expect more of the same here.
Miami Dolphins 28
The Dolphins had a tough time stopping Cam Newton and the Patriots. Now they have to deal with another duel threat QB in Josh Allen who lit up the Jets last week. They need FitzMagic to get it together or they will be forced to put Tua in earlier than expected.
Minnesota Vikings 6
Indianapolis Colts 27
Both teams are coming off tough losses that dampened their high expectations. These teams should be in the playoff picture down the road but I take the Colts to get this win.
Detroit Lions 31
Green Bay Packers 10
I don't see how the simulation predicted a big win by the Lions over the Packers of all teams. Maybe it predicts they will have a much better time without the (real) crowd noise.
Atlanta Falcons 24
Dallas Cowboys 27
The Cowboys just can't catch a break. Sean Lee was already injured and you can add Leighton Vander Esch and his broken collarbone to that injury list as well. Now they need to shuffle their linebacker corps and hope their defense can hold off Matty Ice and the Falcons.
NY Giants 20
Chicago Bears 13
Hey look! A battle of two mediocre QBs! If only there was a free agent QB who could help them get to that next level! Oh well, go with the Giants here!
FC Washington 31
Arizona Cardinals 20
Washington did a good job rallying in the second half putting up 27 unanswered points against the Eagles. So let's see if they can carry that momentum into Arizona.
Kansas City Chiefs 16
LA Chargers 23
The Chargers are a good team...sort of, they just need to be more consistent. So I go with this game as my upset special.
Baltimore Ravens 17
Houston Texans 27
The Texans had a rough go at the defending Super Bowl champs last week and it doesn't get any easier this week either. J.J. Watt has to step up as well as their remaining receivers if they want to pull out this victory.
New England Patriots 37
Seattle Seahawks 20
When was the last time people said the Patriots were fun to watch? Cam Newton looked like his old self running for two TDs last week as he beat the Dolphins 21-11. Of course, the Seahawks will provide a tougher challenge on SNF (RIP player introductions), but if Cam can add some passing TDs to his statline, they will be a force to be reckoned with in the playoffs.
New Orleans Saints 30
Las Vegas Raiders 7
The Rams christened their new stadium on Sunday Night with a win against the Cowboys. The Raiders however won't have the same luck as they face the Saints on Monday Night.
LAST WEEK 8-8
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