Wednesday, November 14, 2018

Week 11 Predictions

Green Bay Packers (4-4-1) vs. Seattle Seahawks (4-5)

Packers come in off a win last week over the Dolphins. Aaron Rodgers completed 19/28 for 199 yards and two touchdowns both to Davante Adams. Aaron Jones had 172 combined rushing and receiving yards and two rushing touchdowns. The defense scored six sacks and one interception and are ranked No. 10 in total defense while the offense is ranked No. 8 in total offense making them one of the most complete teams in the league.

Seahawks come in off a loss last week to the Rams. Russell Wilson completed 17/26 for 176 yards three touchdowns  and also rushed for 92 yards on nine carries. Tyler Lockett made one touchdown reception. Rashad Penny rushed for 108 yards on 12 carries and one touchdown. The defense managed two sacks and are ranked No. 11 in total defense. The struggles are on offense where they are only ranked No. 23 in total offense with rushing being the biggest hangup.

Packers lead series 13-8 and will get the win behind the arm of Aaron Rodgers.

Prediction: Packers


Dallas Cowboys (4-5) vs. Atlanta Falcons (4-5)

Cowboys come in of a win last week over the Eagles. Dak Prescott completed 26/36 for 270 yards one passing touchdown and one rushing touchdown. Ezekiel Elliott had 187 combined rushing and receiving yards with one rushing touchdown and one receiving touchdown. The defense scored two sacks and one interception and is No. 6 in total defense. Their No. 29 ranked offense is what is keeping them from being a better team in their divison.

Falcons come in off a loss last week to the Browns. Matt Ryan completed 38/52 for 330 yards and two touchdowns with one going to Austin Hooper. Julio Jones made seven receptions for 107 yards and one touchdown. The defense managed just one interception and is ranked No. 27 in total defense behind a slew of injuries early. They will need to recover fast if they hope to make up ground in their division.

Cowboys lead series 16-11 but Falcons can outscore them down the stretch.

Prediction: Falcons


Cincinnati Bengals (5-4) vs. Baltimore Ravens (4-5)

Bengals come in off a loss last week to the Saints. Andy Dalton completed 12/20 for 153 yards one touchdown and two interceptions with the lone touchdown going to John Ross. Jeff Driskel rushed for one touchdown. This team is ranked No. 30 in total defense and No. 26 in total offense and with A.J. Green likely out until December, things don't look to improve any time soon.

Ravens come in off a bye last week. Joe Flacco has completed 232/379 for 2,465 yards 12 touchdowns and six interceptions for a 84.2 percent passer rating. The defense is ranked No. 1 in total defense and the offense is ranked No. 17 in total offense with no true number one receiver emerging.

Bengals lead series 23-22 but with A.J. Green out expect the Ravens to get the win at home.

Prediction: Ravens 


Carolina Panthers (6-3) vs. Detroit Lions (3-6)

Panthers come in off a loss last week to the Steelers. Cam Newton completed 23/29 for 193 yards two touchdowns and one interception. Christian McCaffrey had 138 combined rushing and receiving yards with one rushing and two receiving touchdowns. The defense managed one sack and is No. 13 in total defense but it's there No. 20 total offense that has been more of an issue for them in the first part of the season.

Lions come in off a loss last week to the Bears. Matthew Stafford completed 25/42 for 274 yards two touchdowns and two interceptions. Kerryon Johnson had 89 combined rushing and receiving yards with one rushing and one receiving touchdown. Kenny Golladay made six receptions for 78 yards and one touchdown. The defense scored one sack and is ranked No. 16 in total defense but the lack of consistency in the run game is what has hurt them most.

Panthers lead series 6-2 and will steal a win at Ford Field.

Prediction: Panthers


Tennessee Titans (5-4) vs. Indianapolis Colts (4-5)

Titans come in off an upset win last week over the Patriots. Marcus Mariota completed 16/24 for 228 yards and two touchdowns with one going to Jonnu Smith.Corey Davis made seven receptions for 125 yards and one touchdown. Derrick Henry rushed for two touchdowns.  The defense scored three sacks and is No. 5 in total defense. It's the lack of scoring that has plagued the team the most this season.

Colts come in off a win last week over the Jaguars. Andrew Luck completed 21/29 for 285 yards three touchdowns and one interceptions. Eric Ebron made three receptions for 69 yards and one rushing and one receiving touchdown. The defense is ranked No. 20 in total defense which has been killer in close games.

Colts lead series 31-16 and will get the win at home.

Prediction: Colts 


Tampa Bay Buccaneers (3-6) vs. New York Giants (1-7)

Buccaneers come in off a loss last week to the Redskins. Ryan Fitzpatrick completed 29/41 for 406 yards zero touchdowns and two interceptions. The defense scored three sacks but is ranked No. 25 in total defense giving up massive yards and points each week.

Giants come in off a win last week over the 49ers. Eli Manning completed 19/31 for 188 yards and three touchdowns with one going to Sterling Shepard. Odell Beckham made four receptions for 73 yards and two touchdowns. Saquon Barkley had 100 combined rushing and receiving yards. The defense scored two interceptions and is ranked No. 19 in total defense but it's the struggling offense that is holding this team back.

Giants lead series 14-7 but Buccaneers will get the bounce back win at MetLife.

Prediction: Buccaneers


Houston Texans (6-3) vs. Washington Redskins (6-3)

Texans come in off a bye last week. Deshaun Watson has completed 185/285 for 2,389 yards 17 touchdowns and seven interceptions for a 100.8 percent passer rating. The defense is ranked No. 9 in total defense and the offense is ranked No. 16 in total offense.

Redskins come in off a win last week over the Buccaneers. Alex Smith completed 19/27 for 178 yards and one touchdown to Josh Doctson. The defense scored two sacks and two interceptions and is ranked No. 15 in total defense. The offense just hasn't found a way to consistently score and is ranked No. 27 in total offense.

The series is tied 2-2 but Redskins will get the win at home.

Prediction: Redskins


Pittsburgh Steelers (6-2-1) vs. Jacksonville Jaguars (3-6)

Steelers come in off a win last week over the Panthers. Ben Roethlisberger completed 22/25 for 328 yards and five touchdowns. James Conner rushe for 65 yards on 13 carries and one touchdown. Antonio Brown made six receptions for 96 yards and one touchdown. The defense scored five sacks and one interception and is ranked No. 8 in total defense. This is firing on all cylinders and will be the team to win the AFC North.

Jaguars come in off a loss last week to the Colts.Blake Bortles completed 26/38 for 320 yards and tow touchdowns. Leonard Fournette had 109 combined rushing and receiving yards with one rushing and one receiving touchdown. Donte Moncrief made three receptions for 98 yards and one touchdown. The defense managed one interception but is still ranked No. 2 in total defense. Sloppy play on offense and interceptions having been late game killers.

Jaguars lead series 14-11 but the Steelers will get the win in Jacksonville.

Prediction: Steelers


Oakland Raiders (1-8) vs. Arizona Cardinals (2-7)

Raiders come in off a loss last week to the Chargers. Derek Carr completed 24/37 for 243 yards. The defense managed one sack and one interception and is ranked No. 24 in total defense. The offense is struggling as well ranking No. 21 in total offense. This team is in a rebuilding year and with many key pieces already gone it will be hard for the team to get many wins this season.

Cardinals come in off a loss last week to the Chiefs. Josh Rosen completed 22/39 for 208 yards one touchdown and two interceptions. David Johnson had 183 combined rushing and receiving yards with one 1 rushing and one receiving touchdown.The defense scored five sacks and is ranked No. 17 in total defense but it's there last place offense that has left them unable to finish games on the winning side. The switch to Byron Leftwich as offensive coordinator should help improve them down the stretch.

Raiders lead series 5-4 but Cardinals will get the win at home.

Prediction: Cardinals 


Denver Broncos (3-6) vs. Los Angeles Chargers (7-2)

Broncos come in off a bye last week.Case Keenum has completed 210/330 for 2,400 yards 11 touchdowns and 10 interceptions for a 83.9 percent passer rating. The defense is ranked No. 18 in total defense and the offense is ranked No. 13 in total offense. It is the interceptions and the poor secondary that has this team struggling.

Chargers come in off a win last week over the Raiders. Philip Rivers completed 18/26 for 223 yards tow touchdowns and one interception with one touchdown going to Keenan Allen. Melvin Gordon had 165 combined rushing and receiving yards with one receiving touchdown. The defense scored four sacks and is ranked No. 12 in total defense and is hoping for the return of Joey Bosa this week.

Broncos lead series 65-51-1 but Chargers will get the easy win at home.

Prediction: Chargers


Philadelphia Eagles (4-5) vs. New Orleans Saints (8-1)

Eagles come in off a loss last week to the Cowboys. Carson Wentz completed 32/44 for 360 yards two touchdowns and one interception. Zach Ertz made 14 receptions for 145 yards and two touchdowns. The defense scored four sacks and is ranked No. 14 in total defense. They are ranked No. 15 in total offense making them a balanced but very mediocre team.

Saints come in off a win last week over the Bengals.Drew Brees completed 22/25 for 265 yards three passing touchdowns and one rushing touchdown. Alvin Kamara had 102 combined rushing and receiving yards with two rushing touchdowns. Mark Ingram had 162 combined rushing and receiving yards with one receiving touchdown. Michael Thomas made eight receptions for 70 yards and two touchdowns. The defense scored five sacks and two interceptions and is ranked No. 20 in total defense but with the offense ranked No. 6 in total offense they can easily run up the score each week and will be a serious playoff contender.

Eagles lead series 17-13 but Saints will get the win at home.

Prediction: Saints


Minnesota Vikings (5-3-1) vs. Chicago Bears (6-3)

Vikings come in off a bye last week. Kirk Cousins has completed 259/363 for 2,685 yards 17 touchdowns and five interceptions for a 102.2 passer rating. The defense is ranked No. 4 in total defense and the offense is ranked No. 14 in total offense.

Bears come in off a win last week over the Lions. Mitch Trubisky completed 23/30 for 355 yards three passing touchdowns and one rushing touchdown. Allen Robinson made six receptions for 133 yards and two touchdowns. Anthony Miller made five receptions for 122 yards and one touchdown. The defense scored five sacks and two interceptions and is ranked No. 3 in total defense. It is their No. 18 ranked offense that has been a hinderance in their losses this season.

Vikings lead series 60-52-2 and will get the win at Soldier Field.

Prediction: Vikings 


Kansas City Chiefs (9-1) vs. Los Angeles Rams (9-1)

Chiefs come in off a win last week over the Cardinals. Patrick Mahomes completed 21/28 for 249 yards and two touchdowns.Tyreek Hill  made seven receptions for 117 yards and two touchdowns. Kareem Hunt had 96 combined rushing and receiving yards. The defense scored five sacks and two interceptions but is ranked No. 31 in total defense. This team can run up the score, but cannot stop teams from scoring so depends solely on the ability to outscore their opponents which will be hard with better teams like the Rams.

Rams come in off a win last week over the Seahawks. Jared Goff completd 28/39 for 318 yards and two touchdowns. Todd Gurley had 160 combined rushing and receiving yards and one rushing touchdown. Brandin Cooks had 109 combined rushing and receiving yards and rushing touchdown. Robert Woods had 106 combined rushing and receiving yards. The defense scored four sacks but is ranked No. 23 in total defense. This is the No. 1 ranked team in total offense but another team that needs to run up the score in order to win.

Chiefs lead series 7-4 but with their next to last ranked defense they will not be able to stop the Rams from outscoring them in LA.

Prediction: Rams


Survivor Pool pick of the Week: Panthers

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