Miami Dolphins (4-3) vs Houston Texans (4-3)
Dolphins come in off a loss last week to the Lions. Brock Osweiler completed 22/31 for 239 yards and two touchdowns. Danny Amendola made six receptions for 84 yards and one touchdown. Kenyan Drake rushed for 72 yards on six carries and one touchdown. The defense had one sack in the game. Dolphins started off quickly and fizzled out over time, and with Tannehill being day-to-day there's no way to no how this team will play week-to-week.
Texans come in off a win last week over the Jaguars. Deshaun Watson completed 12/24 for 139 yards and one touchdown with DeAndre Hopkins making the lone touchdown reception. Lamar Miller rushed for 100 yards on 22 carries and one touchdown. The defense made four sacks and one interception in the game. Texans have made a turnaround in the last couple of weeks and are the best team in the AFC South.
Prediction: Texans
Philadelphia Eagles (3-4) vs Jacksonville Jaguars (3-4)
Eagles come in off a loss last week to the Panthers. Carson Wentz completed 30/37 for 310 yards and two touchdowns. Alshon Jeffery made seven receptions for 88 yards and one touchdown. Zach Ertz made nine receptions for 138 yards. The defense had two sacks in the game, but with Derek Barnett added to injured reserve this week, a steady pass rush will be much harder to achieve.
Jaguars come in off a loss last week to the Texans. Blake Bortles was benched in the game, but will get the start on Sunday. The defense managed one sack in the game. This team has not shown any signs of the AFC contender they were last season and will likely finish last in their division.
Prediction: Eagles
Baltimore Ravens (4-3) Carolina Panthers (4-2)
Ravens come in off a loss last week to the Saints. Joe Flacco completed 23/39 for 279 yards and two touchdowns. John Brown made seven receptions for 134 yards and one touchdown. Defense made one sack in the game. Despite the setback last week, this team is still ranked in the top five in both total offense and total defense.
Panthers come in off a win last week over the Eagles. Cam Newton completed 25/39 for 269 yards and two touchdowns. Devin Funchess made six receptions for 62 yards and one touchdown. Curtis Samuel rushed for one touchdown. The defense scored three sacks in the game. Despite having a top 10 defense, this team has struggled with offensive production.
Prediction: Ravens
New York Jets (3-4) Chicago Bears (3-3)
Jets come in off a loss last week to the Vikings. Sam Darnold completed 17/42 for 206 yards one passing touchdown, one rushing touchdown and three interceptions. Christopher Henderson made the lone touchdown reception. The defense managed one sack in the game.
Bears come in off a loss last week to the Patriots. Mitchell Trubisky completed 26/50 for 333 yards two passing touchdowns, one rushing touchdown and two interceptions. Jordan Howard rushed for one touchdown. Trey Burton made nine receptions for 126 yards and one touchdown. Having a top five defense does not make up for having a 23rd rank offense which has hampered their win totals.
Prediction: Bears
Washington Redskins (4-2) vs New York Giants (1-6)
Redskins come in off a win last week over the Cowboys. Alex Smith completed 14/25 for 178 yards and one touchdown with the lone touchdown going to Kapri Bibbs. Adrian Peterson rushed for 99 yards on 24 carries. The defense scored four sacks. The passing game is the biggest thing holding this team back from being a better team in the NFC.
Giants come in off a loss last week to the Falcons. Eli Manning completed 27/38 for 399 yards and one touchdown. Saquon Barkley had 94 combined rushing and receiving yards and one rushing touchdown. Odell Beckham made eight receptions for 143 yards and one touchdown. Sterling Shepard made five receptions for 167 yards. The defense managed three sacks in the game. This team is lackluster and painful to watch as problems mount and the team implodes.
Prediction: Redskins
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (3-3) vs Cincinnati Bengals (4-3)
Buccaneers come in off a win last week over the Browns. Jameis Winston completed 32/52 for 365 yards 1 rushing touchdown and two interceptions. Mike Evans made seven receptions for 107 yards. The defense scored five sacks in the game. This team is lacking a consistent run game with neither Peyton Barber or Ronald Jones being reliable each week.
Bengals come in off a loss last week to the Chiefs. Andy Dalton completed 15/29 for 148 yards one touchdown and one interception with lone touchdown going to CJ Uzomah. A.J. Green seven receptions for 117 yards. The defense managed two sacks and one interception but is ranked 30th in total defense.
Prediction: Bengals
Seattle Seahawks (3-3) vs Detroit Lions (3-3)
Seahawks come in off a bye last week. Russell Wilson has completed 106/165 for 1,308 yards 13 touchdowns and just four interceptions for a 104.8 percent passer rating. The defense is ranked second in the league in total defense but with a 30th ranked offense in total offense this team's inability to put up points is a major problem.
Lions come in off a win last week over the Dolphins. Matthew Stafford is 18/22 for 217 yards for two touchdowns with both going to Michael Roberts. Kerryon Johnson rushed for 158 yards on 19 carries. The defense scored four sacks. With a running game finally starting to emerge, this team may finally become a better competitor within the NFC North.
Prediction: Lions
Denver Broncos (3-4) vs Kansas City Chiefs (6-1)
Broncos come in off a win last week over the Cardinals. Case Keenum completed 14/21 for 161 yards 1 one passing touchdown, one receiving touchdown and one interception. Emmanuel Sanders made six receptions for 102 yards one passing touchdown and one receiving touchdown. Phillip Lindsay rushed for 90 yards on 14 carries and one touchdown. The defense managed six sacks and three interceptions but are ranked 25th in total defense and lack a good secondary.
Chiefs come in off a win last week over the Bengals. Patrick Mahomes completed 28/39 for 358 yards four touchdowns and one interception. Tyreek Hill made seven receptions for 68 yards and one touchdown. Kareem Hunt had a combined 141 rushing and receiving yards along with one rushing and two receiving touchdowns. The defense managed two sacks and one interception in the game. Despite having a top two offense, this team has the last ranked defense in total defense in the league and cannot stop their opponents from scoring forcing them to have to run up the score to win each week.
Prediction: Chiefs
Cleveland Browns (2-4-1) vs. Pittsburgh Steelers (3-2-1)
Browns come in off a loss last week to the Buccaneers. Baker Mayfield completed 23/34 for 215 yards and two touchdowns. Jarvis Landry made 10 receptions for 97 yards and one touchdown. Nick Chubb rushed for 80 yards on 18 carries and one touchdown. The defense managed four sacks in the game. With the 29th ranked defense and 17th ranked offense, this team isn't very good on either side of the ball.
Steelers come in off a bye last week. Ben Roethlisberger has completed 170/261 for 2,033 yards 12 touchdowns and six interceptions for a 94.6 percent passer rating. The defense is ranked 12th in total defense and the offense is ranked 16th in total offense making them a medicore team at best missing one of their most key players.
Prediction: Steelers
Indianapolis Colts (2-5) vs Oakland Raiders (1-5)
Colts come in off a win last week over the Bills. Andrew Luck completed 17/23 for 156 yards and four touchdowns with two of those touchdowns going to T.Y. Hilton. Marlon Mack rushed for 126 yards on 19 carries and one touchdown. The defense managed two sacks and three interceptions in the game but isn't reliable in the secondary.
Raiders come in off a bye last week. Derek Carr has completed 167/233 for 1,783 yards seven touchdowns and eight interceptions for a 89.4 percent passer rating. The defense is ranked 16th in total defense but the offense is ranked 25th in total offense and just lost Marshawn Lynch to injured reserve and traded away Amari Cooper. This team will not get many more wins this season.
Prediction: Colts
San Francisco 49ers (1-6) vs Arizona Cardinals (1-6)
49ers come in off a loss last week to the Rams. C.J. Beathard 15/27 for 170 yards one touchdown and two interceptions. George Kittle made five receptions for 98 yards and one touchdown. Defense scored two sacks. C.J. Beathard is starting to show signs of life, but this defense isn't able to keep this team in games.
Cardinals come in off a loss last week to the Broncos. Josh Rosen completed 21/38 for 194 yards one touchdown and three interceptions with the lone touchdown going to Larry Fitzgerald. The run game was held under 40 yards and the receiving game wa held under 60 yards. The defense did score two sacks and one interception. This team's offense is ranked last in the league and has not found its legs in the run attack.
Prediction: 49ers
Green Bay Packers (3-2-1) vs Los Angeles Rams (7-0)
Packers come in off a bye last week. Aaron Rodgers has completed 156/254 for 1,997 yards 12 touchdowns and one interception for a 100.1 percent passer rating. While the defense is ranked in the top five, the offense is ranked 13th and is in desperate need of a running game.
Rams come in off a win last week over the 49ers. Jared Goff completed 18/24 for 202 yards and two touchdowns. Brandin Cooks made four receptions for 64 yards and one touchdown. Todd Gurley rushed for 63 yards on 15 carries and two rushing touchdowns along with one receiving touchdown. The defense scored seven sacks and two interceptions. This team is truly the most unstoppable in the league right now.
Prediction: Rams
New Orleans Saints (5-1) vs Minnesota Vikings (4-2-1)
Saints come in off a win last week over the Ravens. Drew Brees completed 22/30 for 212 yards and two touchdowns. Michael Thomas made seven receptions for 69 yards and one touchdown. Alvin Kamara had 75 rushing and receiving yards and one rushing touchdown. The defense managed only one sack but is still ranked in the top 10 and just added Eli Apple to their secondary.
Vikings come in off a win last week over the Jets. Kirk Cousins completed 25/40 for 241 yars and two touchdowns. Adam Thielen made nine receptions for 110 yards and one touchdown. Latavius Murray rushed for 69 yards on 15 carries and two touchdowns. The defense scored three sacks and three interceptions in the game. Everson Griffen has returned to the team and his eventual return to the field will help shore up the pourous defensive line.
Prediction: Saints
New England Patriots (5-2) vs Buffalo Bills (2-5)
Patriots come in off a win last week over the Bears. Tom Brady completed 25/36 for 277 yards three touchdowns and one interption. James White had 97 combined rushing and receiving yards and two receiving touchdowns. Josh Gordon made four receptions for 100 yards. The defense scored two sacks and two interceptions in the game.
Bills come in off a loss last week to the Colts. Derek Anderson completed 20/31 for 175 yards zero touchdowns and three interceptions. Chris Ivory rushed for 81 yards on 16 carries. The defense was completely ineffective This 31st ranked offense has no chance of improving their standing in the AFC East without a return the return of Josh Allen.
Prediction: Patriots
Survivor Pool Pick of the Week: Patriots
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Denver Broncos (2-4) vs. Arizona Cardinals (1-5)
Broncos come in off a loss last week to the Rams. Case Keenum completed 25/41 for 322 yards two touchdowns and one interception with Demaryius Thomas receiving one of those touchdowns. Emmanuel Sanders made seven receptions for 115 yards and one touchdown. The defense had five sacks and one interception. Broncos defense is a complete disaster ranking last in run defense and 28th in total defense.
Cardinals come in off a loss last week to the Vikings. Josh Rosen completed 21/30 for 240 yards zero touchdwons and one interception. David Johnson rushed for onetouchdown. Christian Kirk made six receptions for 77 yards. The defense made four sacks and one interception. This team must find a way to get David Johnson more involved in their offense.
Broncos lead series 8-1-1 and will get the win on Thursday night.
Prediction: Broncos
Tennessee Titans (3-3) vs. Los Angeles Chargers (4-2)
Titans come in off a loss last week to the Ravens. Marcus Mariota completed 10/15 for 117 yards. The defense made just one interception. This offense needs to get their running game going.
Chargers come in off a win last week over the Browns. Philip Rivers 11/20 for 207 yards two touchdowns and one interception. Tyrell Williams made three receptions for 118 yards and two touchdowns. Melvin Gordon rushed for 132 yards on 18 carries and three touchdowns. The defense scored five sacks and two interceptions in Week 6. So long as the kicking game is consistent, this team will be fighting for the AFC West title at the end of the season.
Chargers lead series 27-17-1 and will get the win at home on Sunday.
Prediction: Chargers
New England Patriots (4-2) vs. Chicago Bears (3-2)
Patriots come in off a win last week over the Chiefs. Tom Brady completed 24/35 for 340 yards and one touchdown with the lone touchdown going to Julian Edelman. Rob Gronkowski made three receptions for 97 yards. Sony Michel rushed for 106 yards on 24 carries and two touchdowns. The defense scored two interceptions. After the slow start, Patriots are showing signs that they will once again be the team to beat in the AFC.
Bears come in off a loss last week to the Dolphins. Mitch Trubisky completed 22/31 for 316 yards three touchdowns and one interception. Allen Robinson made five receptions for 64 yards and one touchdown. Tarik Cohen rushed for one touchdown. Taylor Gabriel made five receptions for 110 yards. Bears have a top three defense and will recover quickly from the loss.
Patriots lead series 9-4 and will get the win on Sunday.
Prediction: Patriots
Buffalo Bills (2-4) vs. Indianapolis Colts (1-5)
Bills come in off a loss last week to the Texans. Josh Allen was injured in the game so Derek Anderson will get the start on Sunday. The defense scored seven sacks and two interceptions and are ranked eighth in total defense but with a banged up quarterback this team won't find many wins over the next few weeks.
Colts lcome in off a loss last week to the Jets. Andrew Luck completed 23/43 for 301 yards four touchdowns and three interceptions. Eric Ebron made four receptions for 71 yards and one touchdown. Marlon Mack rushed for 89 yards on 12 carries. The defense scored two sacks and one interception in the game but are ranked 24th in total defense which will continue to cost them many games this season.
Bills lead series 37-31-1 but with Josh Allen out, Colts will get the win on Sunday.
Prediction: Colts
Houston Texans (3-3) vs. Jacksonville Jaguars (3-3)
Texans come in off a win last week over the Bills. Deshaun Watson completed 15/25 for 177 yards one touchdown and two interceptions. DeAndre Hopkins made five receptions for 63 yards and one touchdown. The defense managed two sacks and two interceptions in Week 6. The offense is in need of more from their ground game.
Jaguarscome in off a loss last week to the Cowboys. Blake Bortles completed 15/26 for 149 yards one touchdown and one interception with the lone touchdown going to Dede Westbrook. The defense scored three sacks and is still ranked in the top five in total defense. This team is playing very inconsistent on both sides of the ball this season.
Texans lead series 19-13 but Jaguars will get the win at home.
Prediction: Jaguars
Detroit Lions (2-3) vs. Miami Dolphins (4-2)
Lions come in off a bye last week Matthew Stafford has completed 126/191 for 1,385 yards 10 touchdowns and just five interceptions for a 93.8 percent passer rating. The defense is ranked fifth in total defense.
Dolphins come in off a win last week over the Bears. Brock Osweiler completed 28/44 for 380 yards three touchdowns and two interceptions. Albert Wilson made six receptions for 155 yards and two touchdowns. Frank Gore rushed for 101 yards on 15 carries. The defense managed two sacks and one interception. With Tannehill day to day this may play a major factor over the next few games.
Dolphins lead series 7-4 but a rested Lions team will get the win on Sunday.
Prediction: Lions
Minnesota Vikings(3-2-1)vs. New York Jets (3-3)
Vikings come in off a win last week over the Cardinals. Kirk Cousins completed 24/34 for 333 yards one passing touchdown, one rushing touchdown and one interception. Adam Thielen made 11 receptions for 123 yards and one touchdown. Latavius Murray rushed for 155 yards on 24 carries and one touchdown. The defense scored four sacks and one interception. The defense has not lived up to their early season hype and rank just 18th in total defense.
Jets come in off a win last week over the Colts. Sam Darnold completed 24/30 for 280 yards two touchdowns and one interception with Terrelle Pryor receiving one of those touchdowns. Jermaine Kearse made nine receptions for 94 yards. The defense made three interceptions in the game. While Sam Darnold has continued to improve the defense has remained stagnant and ranked 18th in total defense.
Jets lead series 8-2 but Vikings will get the win on Sunday.
Prediction: Vikings
Carolina Panthers (3-2) vs. Philadelphia Eagles (3-3)
Panthers come in off loss last week to the Redskins. Cam Newton completed 27/40 for 275 yards two touchdowns and one interception. Devin Funchess made five receptions for 74 yards and one touchdown. The defense made three sacks in Week 6. Only shaky plays keep this team from being atop the NFC South.
Eagles come in off a win over the Giants. Carson Wentz completed 26/36 for 278 yards and three touchdowns. Corey Clement rushed for one touchdown. Alshon Jeffery made eight receptions for 74 yards two touchdowns. Defense managed four sacks and one interception. The team needs to find a suitable replacement for the loss of Jay Ajayi in the backfield.
Eagles lead series 7-4 and will get the win on Sunday.
Prediction: Eagles
Cleveland Browns(2-3-1) vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2-3)
Browns come in off a loss last week to the Chargers. Baker Mayfield completed 22/46 for 238 yards one touchdown and two interceptions with the lone touchdown going to David Njoku. Damion Ratley made six receptions for 82 yards. The defense managed one sack and one interception in the game. Browns rank 29th in total defense and and 18th in total offense so neither side of the ball is that good.
Buccaneers come in off a loss last week to the Falcons. Jameis Winston completed 30/41 for 395 yards four touchdowns and two interceptions. Peyton Barber had 106 combined rushing and receiving yards and one receiving touchdown. O.J. Howard made four receptions for 62 yards and one touchdown. The defense managed just one sack in the game. As the team becomes more comfortable behind Jameis Winston they will begin to get more games in the win column.
Browns lead series 6-3 but Buccaneers will get the win at home.
Prediction: Buccaneers
New Orleans Saints (4-1) vs. Baltimore Ravens (4-2)
Saints come in off a bye last week Drew Brees has completed 148/190 for 1,658 yards 11 touchdowns zero interceptions one fumble and a 122.3% passer rating so far this season. The defense ranks seventh in total defense.
Ravens come in off a win last week over the Titans. Joe Flacco completed 25/37 for 238 yards one touchdown and one interception. Michael Crabtree made six receptionis for 93 yards and one touchdown. Alex Collins rushed for two touchdowns. The defense scored an astonishing 11 sacks in Week 6. Ravens are the best team in the AFC North.
Ravens lead series 5-1 and will get the win at home on Sunday.
Prediction: Ravens
Dallas Cowboys (3-3) vs. Washington Redskins (3-2)
Cowboys come in off a win last week over the Jaguars. Dak Prescott completed 17/27 for 183 yards passing, 82 yards rushing, 2 passing touchdowns and one rushing touchdown. Cole Beasley made nine receptions for 101 yards and two touchdowns. Ezekiel Elliott rushed for 106 yards on 24 carries and one touchdown. The defense scored three sacks and one interception in the game. Cowboys have the 25th ranked offense which has been their most glaring problem so far this season.
Redskins come in off a win last week over the Panthers. Alex Smith completed 21/36 for 163 yards and two touchdowns with Paul Richardson and Vernon Davis each receiving one. Adrian Peterson rushed for 97 yards on 17 carries. The defense managed one sack and one interception in the game. The defense is ranked second in total defense but the offense is ranked 29th with their low point production being a massive problem.
Cowboys lead series 70-44-2 and will get the win on Sunday.
Prediction: Cowboys
Los Angeles Rams (6-0) vs. San Francisco 49ers (1-5)
Rams come in off a win last week over the Broncos. Jared Goff completed 14/28 for 201 yards zero touchdowns and one interception. Robert Woods made seven receptions for 109 yards. Todd Gurley rushed for 208 yards on 28 carries and two touchdowns. The defense scored two sacks and one interception. The only minor issue has been in their secondary but with the ability to run up the score, they will still be hard to beat this season.
49ers come in off a loss last week to the Packers. C.J. Beathard completed 16/23 for 245 yards two touchdowns and one interception. Marquise Goodwin made four receptions for 126 yards and two touchdowns. Matt Breida rushed for 61 yards on 14 carries and one touchdown. The defense managed three sacks in the game. With the 20th ranked defense and 11th ranked offense this team is mediocre at best and haven't lived up to that.
49ers lead series 69-65-3 but the Rams will get the win on Sunday.
Prediction: Rams
Cincinnati Bengals (4-2) vs. Kansas City Chiefs (5-1)
Bengals come in off a loss last week to the Steelers. Andy Dalton completed 26/42 for 229 yards and two touchdowns. Tyler Boyd made seven receptions for 62 yards and two touchdowns. Joe Mixon rushed for 64 yards on 11 carries and one touchdown. The defense is ranked 30th in total defense and has been the issue in their two losses.
Chiefs come in off a loss last week to the Patriots. Patrick Mahomes completed 23/36 for 352 yards four touchdowns and two interceptions. Tyreek Hill made seven receptions for 142 yards and three touchdowns. Kareem Hunt had 185 combined rushing receiving yards and one receiving touchdown. The defense made two sacks in the game. While Chiefs have the top three offense they have the last ranked defense in total defense and this will become an issue as they face tougher competition throughout the season.
Bengals lead series 15-13 but the Chiefs will bounce back from their Week 6 loss and get the win.
Prediction: Chiefs
New York Giants (1-5) vs. Atlanta Falcons (2-4)
Giants come in off a loss last week to the Eagles. Eli Manning completed 24/43 for 281 yards 0 touchdowns and one interception. Saquon Barkley had 229 combined rush and receiving yards and one rushing touchdown. The defense managed just one sack. With an inability to score consistently this team is going to struggle for wins the remainder of the season.
Falcons come in off a win last week over the Buccaneers. Matt Ryan completed 31/41 for 354 yards and three touchdowns. Austin Hooper made nine receptions for 71 yards and one touchdown. Julio Jones made 10 receptions for 143 yards. Defense made two sacks and two interceptions in Week 6 but still rank 31st in total defense.
Series tied 12-12 but Falcons will get the win at home.
Prediction: Falcons
Survivor Pool Pick of the Week: Cowboys
Broncos come in off a loss last week to the Rams. Case Keenum completed 25/41 for 322 yards two touchdowns and one interception with Demaryius Thomas receiving one of those touchdowns. Emmanuel Sanders made seven receptions for 115 yards and one touchdown. The defense had five sacks and one interception. Broncos defense is a complete disaster ranking last in run defense and 28th in total defense.
Cardinals come in off a loss last week to the Vikings. Josh Rosen completed 21/30 for 240 yards zero touchdwons and one interception. David Johnson rushed for onetouchdown. Christian Kirk made six receptions for 77 yards. The defense made four sacks and one interception. This team must find a way to get David Johnson more involved in their offense.
Broncos lead series 8-1-1 and will get the win on Thursday night.
Tennessee Titans (3-3) vs. Los Angeles Chargers (4-2)
Titans come in off a loss last week to the Ravens. Marcus Mariota completed 10/15 for 117 yards. The defense made just one interception. This offense needs to get their running game going.
Chargers come in off a win last week over the Browns. Philip Rivers 11/20 for 207 yards two touchdowns and one interception. Tyrell Williams made three receptions for 118 yards and two touchdowns. Melvin Gordon rushed for 132 yards on 18 carries and three touchdowns. The defense scored five sacks and two interceptions in Week 6. So long as the kicking game is consistent, this team will be fighting for the AFC West title at the end of the season.
Chargers lead series 27-17-1 and will get the win at home on Sunday.
Prediction: Chargers
New England Patriots (4-2) vs. Chicago Bears (3-2)
Patriots come in off a win last week over the Chiefs. Tom Brady completed 24/35 for 340 yards and one touchdown with the lone touchdown going to Julian Edelman. Rob Gronkowski made three receptions for 97 yards. Sony Michel rushed for 106 yards on 24 carries and two touchdowns. The defense scored two interceptions. After the slow start, Patriots are showing signs that they will once again be the team to beat in the AFC.
Bears come in off a loss last week to the Dolphins. Mitch Trubisky completed 22/31 for 316 yards three touchdowns and one interception. Allen Robinson made five receptions for 64 yards and one touchdown. Tarik Cohen rushed for one touchdown. Taylor Gabriel made five receptions for 110 yards. Bears have a top three defense and will recover quickly from the loss.
Patriots lead series 9-4 and will get the win on Sunday.
Prediction: Patriots
Buffalo Bills (2-4) vs. Indianapolis Colts (1-5)
Bills come in off a loss last week to the Texans. Josh Allen was injured in the game so Derek Anderson will get the start on Sunday. The defense scored seven sacks and two interceptions and are ranked eighth in total defense but with a banged up quarterback this team won't find many wins over the next few weeks.
Colts lcome in off a loss last week to the Jets. Andrew Luck completed 23/43 for 301 yards four touchdowns and three interceptions. Eric Ebron made four receptions for 71 yards and one touchdown. Marlon Mack rushed for 89 yards on 12 carries. The defense scored two sacks and one interception in the game but are ranked 24th in total defense which will continue to cost them many games this season.
Bills lead series 37-31-1 but with Josh Allen out, Colts will get the win on Sunday.
Prediction: Colts
Houston Texans (3-3) vs. Jacksonville Jaguars (3-3)
Texans come in off a win last week over the Bills. Deshaun Watson completed 15/25 for 177 yards one touchdown and two interceptions. DeAndre Hopkins made five receptions for 63 yards and one touchdown. The defense managed two sacks and two interceptions in Week 6. The offense is in need of more from their ground game.
Jaguarscome in off a loss last week to the Cowboys. Blake Bortles completed 15/26 for 149 yards one touchdown and one interception with the lone touchdown going to Dede Westbrook. The defense scored three sacks and is still ranked in the top five in total defense. This team is playing very inconsistent on both sides of the ball this season.
Texans lead series 19-13 but Jaguars will get the win at home.
Prediction: Jaguars
Detroit Lions (2-3) vs. Miami Dolphins (4-2)
Lions come in off a bye last week Matthew Stafford has completed 126/191 for 1,385 yards 10 touchdowns and just five interceptions for a 93.8 percent passer rating. The defense is ranked fifth in total defense.
Dolphins come in off a win last week over the Bears. Brock Osweiler completed 28/44 for 380 yards three touchdowns and two interceptions. Albert Wilson made six receptions for 155 yards and two touchdowns. Frank Gore rushed for 101 yards on 15 carries. The defense managed two sacks and one interception. With Tannehill day to day this may play a major factor over the next few games.
Dolphins lead series 7-4 but a rested Lions team will get the win on Sunday.
Prediction: Lions
Minnesota Vikings(3-2-1)vs. New York Jets (3-3)
Vikings come in off a win last week over the Cardinals. Kirk Cousins completed 24/34 for 333 yards one passing touchdown, one rushing touchdown and one interception. Adam Thielen made 11 receptions for 123 yards and one touchdown. Latavius Murray rushed for 155 yards on 24 carries and one touchdown. The defense scored four sacks and one interception. The defense has not lived up to their early season hype and rank just 18th in total defense.
Jets come in off a win last week over the Colts. Sam Darnold completed 24/30 for 280 yards two touchdowns and one interception with Terrelle Pryor receiving one of those touchdowns. Jermaine Kearse made nine receptions for 94 yards. The defense made three interceptions in the game. While Sam Darnold has continued to improve the defense has remained stagnant and ranked 18th in total defense.
Jets lead series 8-2 but Vikings will get the win on Sunday.
Prediction: Vikings
Carolina Panthers (3-2) vs. Philadelphia Eagles (3-3)
Panthers come in off loss last week to the Redskins. Cam Newton completed 27/40 for 275 yards two touchdowns and one interception. Devin Funchess made five receptions for 74 yards and one touchdown. The defense made three sacks in Week 6. Only shaky plays keep this team from being atop the NFC South.
Eagles come in off a win over the Giants. Carson Wentz completed 26/36 for 278 yards and three touchdowns. Corey Clement rushed for one touchdown. Alshon Jeffery made eight receptions for 74 yards two touchdowns. Defense managed four sacks and one interception. The team needs to find a suitable replacement for the loss of Jay Ajayi in the backfield.
Eagles lead series 7-4 and will get the win on Sunday.
Prediction: Eagles
Cleveland Browns(2-3-1) vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2-3)
Browns come in off a loss last week to the Chargers. Baker Mayfield completed 22/46 for 238 yards one touchdown and two interceptions with the lone touchdown going to David Njoku. Damion Ratley made six receptions for 82 yards. The defense managed one sack and one interception in the game. Browns rank 29th in total defense and and 18th in total offense so neither side of the ball is that good.
Buccaneers come in off a loss last week to the Falcons. Jameis Winston completed 30/41 for 395 yards four touchdowns and two interceptions. Peyton Barber had 106 combined rushing and receiving yards and one receiving touchdown. O.J. Howard made four receptions for 62 yards and one touchdown. The defense managed just one sack in the game. As the team becomes more comfortable behind Jameis Winston they will begin to get more games in the win column.
Browns lead series 6-3 but Buccaneers will get the win at home.
Prediction: Buccaneers
New Orleans Saints (4-1) vs. Baltimore Ravens (4-2)
Saints come in off a bye last week Drew Brees has completed 148/190 for 1,658 yards 11 touchdowns zero interceptions one fumble and a 122.3% passer rating so far this season. The defense ranks seventh in total defense.
Ravens come in off a win last week over the Titans. Joe Flacco completed 25/37 for 238 yards one touchdown and one interception. Michael Crabtree made six receptionis for 93 yards and one touchdown. Alex Collins rushed for two touchdowns. The defense scored an astonishing 11 sacks in Week 6. Ravens are the best team in the AFC North.
Ravens lead series 5-1 and will get the win at home on Sunday.
Prediction: Ravens
Dallas Cowboys (3-3) vs. Washington Redskins (3-2)
Cowboys come in off a win last week over the Jaguars. Dak Prescott completed 17/27 for 183 yards passing, 82 yards rushing, 2 passing touchdowns and one rushing touchdown. Cole Beasley made nine receptions for 101 yards and two touchdowns. Ezekiel Elliott rushed for 106 yards on 24 carries and one touchdown. The defense scored three sacks and one interception in the game. Cowboys have the 25th ranked offense which has been their most glaring problem so far this season.
Redskins come in off a win last week over the Panthers. Alex Smith completed 21/36 for 163 yards and two touchdowns with Paul Richardson and Vernon Davis each receiving one. Adrian Peterson rushed for 97 yards on 17 carries. The defense managed one sack and one interception in the game. The defense is ranked second in total defense but the offense is ranked 29th with their low point production being a massive problem.
Cowboys lead series 70-44-2 and will get the win on Sunday.
Prediction: Cowboys
Los Angeles Rams (6-0) vs. San Francisco 49ers (1-5)
Rams come in off a win last week over the Broncos. Jared Goff completed 14/28 for 201 yards zero touchdowns and one interception. Robert Woods made seven receptions for 109 yards. Todd Gurley rushed for 208 yards on 28 carries and two touchdowns. The defense scored two sacks and one interception. The only minor issue has been in their secondary but with the ability to run up the score, they will still be hard to beat this season.
49ers come in off a loss last week to the Packers. C.J. Beathard completed 16/23 for 245 yards two touchdowns and one interception. Marquise Goodwin made four receptions for 126 yards and two touchdowns. Matt Breida rushed for 61 yards on 14 carries and one touchdown. The defense managed three sacks in the game. With the 20th ranked defense and 11th ranked offense this team is mediocre at best and haven't lived up to that.
49ers lead series 69-65-3 but the Rams will get the win on Sunday.
Prediction: Rams
Cincinnati Bengals (4-2) vs. Kansas City Chiefs (5-1)
Bengals come in off a loss last week to the Steelers. Andy Dalton completed 26/42 for 229 yards and two touchdowns. Tyler Boyd made seven receptions for 62 yards and two touchdowns. Joe Mixon rushed for 64 yards on 11 carries and one touchdown. The defense is ranked 30th in total defense and has been the issue in their two losses.
Chiefs come in off a loss last week to the Patriots. Patrick Mahomes completed 23/36 for 352 yards four touchdowns and two interceptions. Tyreek Hill made seven receptions for 142 yards and three touchdowns. Kareem Hunt had 185 combined rushing receiving yards and one receiving touchdown. The defense made two sacks in the game. While Chiefs have the top three offense they have the last ranked defense in total defense and this will become an issue as they face tougher competition throughout the season.
Bengals lead series 15-13 but the Chiefs will bounce back from their Week 6 loss and get the win.
Prediction: Chiefs
New York Giants (1-5) vs. Atlanta Falcons (2-4)
Giants come in off a loss last week to the Eagles. Eli Manning completed 24/43 for 281 yards 0 touchdowns and one interception. Saquon Barkley had 229 combined rush and receiving yards and one rushing touchdown. The defense managed just one sack. With an inability to score consistently this team is going to struggle for wins the remainder of the season.
Falcons come in off a win last week over the Buccaneers. Matt Ryan completed 31/41 for 354 yards and three touchdowns. Austin Hooper made nine receptions for 71 yards and one touchdown. Julio Jones made 10 receptions for 143 yards. Defense made two sacks and two interceptions in Week 6 but still rank 31st in total defense.
Series tied 12-12 but Falcons will get the win at home.
Prediction: Falcons
Survivor Pool Pick of the Week: Cowboys
Thursday, October 11, 2018
Week 6 Predictions
Eagles (2-3) vs. Giants (1-4)
Eagles come in off a loss last week to the Vikings. To make matters worse they lost Jay Ajayi for the year and are likely to be without left tackle Lane Johnson. Carson Wentz completed 24/35 for 311 yards and two touchdowns. Zach Ertz made 10 receptions for 110 yards and one touchdown. The defense only managed one sack in Week 5. This team is struggling to find their identity this season.
Giants come in off a loss last week to the Panthers. Eli Manning completed 22/36 for 326 yards two touchdowns and two interceptions. Odell Beckham made eight receptions for 131 yards one passing touchdown and one receiving touchdown. Saquon Barkley had a combined 129 rushing and receiving yards and two receiving touchdowns. The defense had one sack and two interceptions in Week 5. Giants are struggling on every side of the ball.
Giants lead series 85-83-2 but with their current struggles they will not get the win on Thursday night.
Prediction: Eagles
Buccaneers (2-2) vs. Falcons (1-4)
Buccaneers come in off a bye last week. Jameis Winston will make his first start of the season this week. The defense ranks 15th in total defense so far this season.
Falcons come in off a loss last week to the Steelers. Matt Ryan completed 26/38 for 285 yards and one touchdown. Mohamed Sanu made four receptions for 73 yards and one touchdown. The defense managed one interception is severely depleted and it shows every week.
Falcons lead series 25-24 and will get the win at home on Sunday.
Prediction: Falcons
Steelers (2-2-1) vs. Bengals (4-1)
Steelers come in off a win last week over the Falcons. Ben Roethisberger completed 19/29 for 250 yards three touchdowns and one interception. James Conner rushed for 110 yards on 21 carries and two touchdowns. Antonio Brown made six receptions for 101 yards and two touchdowns. The defense made six sacks in Week 5. Steelers are starting to find their way even without Le'Veon Bell.
Bengals come in off a win last week over the Dolphins. Andy Dalton completed 20/30 for 248 yards one touchdown and one interception. Joe Mixon had a combined 115 rushing and receiving yards an one touchdown. A.J. Green made six receptions for 112 yards. The defense made three sacks and two interceptions in Week 5. Bengals are the best team in AFC North right now.
Steelers lead series 62-35 but will not beat a tough Bengals team at home.
Prediction: Bengals
Chargers (3-2) vs. Browns (2-2-1)
Chargers come in off a win last week over the Raiders. Philip Rivers completed 22/27 for 339 yards and two touchdowns. Melvin Gordon had 120 combined rushing and receiving yards and one receiving touchdown. The defense scored three sacks and one interception in Week 5. This team's only glaring weakness is their specials teams but have managed to win even with that issue.
Browns come in off a win last week over the Ravens. Baker Mayfield completed 25/43 for 342 yards one touchdown and one interception with the lone touchdown going to Rashad Higgins. The defense scored two sacks and one interception. This team has played great football, they just need to finish games.
Chargers lead series 16-9-1 and though this will be a close one, they should be able to pull out a win.
Prediction: Chargers
Seahawks (2-3) vs. Raiders (1-4)
Seahawks come in off a loss last week to the Rams. Russell Wilson completed 13/21 for 198 yards and three touchdowns with David Moore catching two of them. Tyler Lockett made three receptions for 98 yards and one touchdown. Mike Davis rushed for 68 yards on 12 carries and one touchdown. The defense did manage two interceptions in Week 5. The team has found a way to overcome their lack of a run game but not their losses on the defense.
Raiders come in off a loss last week to the Chargers. Derek Carr completed 24/33 for 268 yards one touchdown and one interception with the lone touchdown going to Jordy Nelson. Martavius Bryant made three receptions for 91 yards. Raiders defense only managed one sack in the game and has been the biggest problem for the team this season.
Raiders lead series 29-25 but Seahawks will get the win in London on Sunday.
Prediction: Seahawks
Bears (3-1) vs. Dolphins (3-2)
Bears come in off a bye last week. Mitchell Trubisky has completed 91/130 for 945 yards 8 touchdowns, 3 interceptions and a passer rating of 70% in 2018.The defense is ranked first in total defense heading into Week 6.
Dolphins come in off a loss last week to the Bengals. Ryan Tannehill completed 20/35 for 185 yards one touchdown and two interceptions. Kenyan Drake rushed for 69 yards on seven carries and one touchdown. The defense made two sacks and one interception in Week 5.
Dolphins lead series 8-4 but with Tannehill out they will not win with Brock Osweiler.
Prediction: Bears
Cardinals (1-4) vs. Vikings (2-2-1)
Cardinals come in off a win last week over the 49ers. Josh Rosen completed 10/25 for 170 yards and one touchdown. Christian Kirk made three receptions for 85 yards and one touchdown. David Johnson rushed for two additional touchdowns. The defense had an impressive four sacks and two interceptions. This team may have found the quarterback they need long-term.
Vikings come in off a win last week over the Eagles. Kirk Cousins completed 30/37 for 301 yards ad one touchdown. Adam Thielen made seven receptions for 116 yards and one touchdown. The defense made three sacks in Week 5. The defense has been their biggest question mark this season.
Vikings lead series 16-11 and will get the win at home.
Prediction: Vikings
Colts (1-4) vs. Jets (2-3)
Colts come in off a loss last week to the Patriots. Andrew Luck completed 38/59 for 365 yards three passing touchdowns one rushing touchdown and two interceptions. Eric Ebron made nine receptions for 105 yards and two touchdowns. The defense scored two interceptions. As Luck has continued to improve, the defense has still continued to struggle.
Jets come in off a win last week over the Broncos. Sam Darnold completed 10/22 for 198 yards three touchdowns and one interception. Robby Anderson made three receptions for 123 yards and two touchdowns. Isaiah Crowell rushed for 219 yards on 15 carries and one touchdown. The defense scored four sacks and one interception in Week 5. Darnold will continue to improve every week and so will the Jets.
Colts lead series 42-31.
Prediction: Jets
Panthers (3-1) vs. Redskins (2-2)
Panthers come in off a win last week over the Giants. Cam Newton completed 21/35 for 237 yards two touchdowns and two interceptions. Christian McCaffrey had 93 combined rushing and receiving yards and one receiving touchdown. The defense scored one sack and two interceptions in Week 5. Panthers are a legit contender for the NFC South title.
Redskins come in off a loss last week to the Saints. Alex Smith completed 23/39 for 275 yards one rushing touchdown and one interception. The defense managed two sacks in the game. While the defense has played well this season, the offense hasn't played up to their potential.
Redskins lead series 7-6 but the Panthers will get the win at home on Sunday.
Prediction: Panthers
Bills (2-3) vs. Texans (2-3)
Bills come in off a win last week over the Titans. Josh Allen completed 10/19 for 82 yards one rushing touchdown and one interceptions. The defense managed one sack and one interception. This team has played surprisingly well in their wins but are inconsistent at best and horrible at worst.
Texans come in off a win last week over the Cowboys. Deshaun Watson completed 33/44 for 375 yards one touchdown and one interception with the lone touchdown going to Keke Coutee. DeAndre Hopkins made nine receptions for 151 yards. The defense scored two sacks and two interceptions. On paper this is a great team, it just needs to translate to the field fast.
The series is tied 4-4 but Texans will get the win at home on Sunday.
Prediction: Texans
Rams (5-0) vs. Broncos (2-3)
Rams come in off a win last week over the Seahawks. Jared Goff completed 23/32 for 321 yards one touchdown and two interceptions. Cooper Kupp made six receptions for 90 yards and one touchdown but he and Brandin Cooks are both questionable for this game. Todd Gurley rushed for 77 yards on 22 carries and three touchdowns. The defense managed two sacks in Week 5. Rams are a runaway favorite to win the NFC this season.
Broncos come in off a loss last week to the Jets. Case Keenum completed 35/51 for 377 yards two touchdowns and one interception. Demaryius Thomas made five receptions for 105 yards and one touchdown. The defense managed one sack and one interception but have way under performed this season.
Rams lead series 8-5 and despite a potential for a snowy game, will get the win on Sunday.
Prediction: Rams
Jaguars (3-2) vs. Cowboys (2-3)
Jaguars come in off a loss last week to the Chiefs. Blake Bortles completed 33/61 for 430 yards one rushing touchdown one passing touchdown and a whopping four interceptions. T.J. Yeldon had a combined 122 rushing and receiving yards and one receiving touchdown. The defense scored one sack and one interception. While having one of the top three defenses in the league, this team's offense has really been a problem.
Cowboys come in off a loss last week to the Texans. Dak Prescott completed 18/29 for 207 yards one touchdown and two interceptions with the lone touchdown going to Allen Hurns. The defense managed one sack and one interception. Cowboys have the benefit of playing in the weakest division in the league this season.
The series is tied 3-3 but the Jaguars will overcome their Week 5 loss on Sunday.
Prediction: Jaguars
Ravens (3-2) vs. Titans (3-2)
Ravens come in off a loss last week to the Browns. Joe Flacco completed 29/56 for 298 yards and one interception. The defense had an impressive five sacks and one interception but this team needs to get more points on the board.
Titans come in off a loss last week to the Bills. Marcus Mariota completed 14/26 for 129 yards and one interception. The defense scored one sack and one interception in Week 5. This team has to find a way to get more production out their run game.
The series is tied 11-11 but the Ravens will get the win behind a strong defense on Sunday.
Prediction: Ravens
Chiefs (5-0) vs. Patriots (3-2)
Chiefs come in off a win last week over the Jaguars. Patrick Mahomes completed 22/38 for 313 yards one rushing touchdown and two interceptions. Travis Kelce had five receptions for 100 yarsd. Kareem Hunt rushed for 87 yards on 22 carries and one touchdown. The defense had an astounding five sacks and four interceptions in Week 5. This team is one of the best in the NFL and early favorites for the AFC crown.
Patriots come in off a win last week over the Colts. Tom Brady completed 34/44 for 341 yards three touchdowns and two interceptions with Josh Gordon and James White each receiving a touchdown. The defense scored one sack and two interceptions and showed some of their best potential in Week 5.
Chiefs lead series 18-14-3 but the Patriots are hard to beat at home and will look to avenge their loss to the Chiefs in Week 1 of last season.
Prediction: Patriots
49ers (1-4) vs. Packers (2-2-1)
49ers come in off a loss last week to the Cardinals. C.J. Beathard completed 34/54 for 349 yards two touchdowns and two interceptions with Trent Taylor receiving one touchdown. The defense managed one sack in Week 5. This team is really struggling to find their way behind Beathard.
Packers come in off a loss last week to the Lions. Aaron Rodgers completed 32/52 for 442 yards and three touchdowns. Davante Adams made nine receptions for 140 yards and one touchdown. The defense managed three sacks and one interception. Special teams performed very poorly in WEek 5 but will recover quickly.
Packers lead series 35-30-1 and will get the win at home on Sunday.
Prediction: Packers
Survivor Pool Pick of the Week: Packers
Eagles come in off a loss last week to the Vikings. To make matters worse they lost Jay Ajayi for the year and are likely to be without left tackle Lane Johnson. Carson Wentz completed 24/35 for 311 yards and two touchdowns. Zach Ertz made 10 receptions for 110 yards and one touchdown. The defense only managed one sack in Week 5. This team is struggling to find their identity this season.
Giants come in off a loss last week to the Panthers. Eli Manning completed 22/36 for 326 yards two touchdowns and two interceptions. Odell Beckham made eight receptions for 131 yards one passing touchdown and one receiving touchdown. Saquon Barkley had a combined 129 rushing and receiving yards and two receiving touchdowns. The defense had one sack and two interceptions in Week 5. Giants are struggling on every side of the ball.
Giants lead series 85-83-2 but with their current struggles they will not get the win on Thursday night.
Prediction: Eagles
Buccaneers (2-2) vs. Falcons (1-4)
Buccaneers come in off a bye last week. Jameis Winston will make his first start of the season this week. The defense ranks 15th in total defense so far this season.
Falcons come in off a loss last week to the Steelers. Matt Ryan completed 26/38 for 285 yards and one touchdown. Mohamed Sanu made four receptions for 73 yards and one touchdown. The defense managed one interception is severely depleted and it shows every week.
Falcons lead series 25-24 and will get the win at home on Sunday.
Prediction: Falcons
Steelers (2-2-1) vs. Bengals (4-1)
Steelers come in off a win last week over the Falcons. Ben Roethisberger completed 19/29 for 250 yards three touchdowns and one interception. James Conner rushed for 110 yards on 21 carries and two touchdowns. Antonio Brown made six receptions for 101 yards and two touchdowns. The defense made six sacks in Week 5. Steelers are starting to find their way even without Le'Veon Bell.
Steelers lead series 62-35 but will not beat a tough Bengals team at home.
Prediction: Bengals
Chargers (3-2) vs. Browns (2-2-1)
Chargers come in off a win last week over the Raiders. Philip Rivers completed 22/27 for 339 yards and two touchdowns. Melvin Gordon had 120 combined rushing and receiving yards and one receiving touchdown. The defense scored three sacks and one interception in Week 5. This team's only glaring weakness is their specials teams but have managed to win even with that issue.
Browns come in off a win last week over the Ravens. Baker Mayfield completed 25/43 for 342 yards one touchdown and one interception with the lone touchdown going to Rashad Higgins. The defense scored two sacks and one interception. This team has played great football, they just need to finish games.
Chargers lead series 16-9-1 and though this will be a close one, they should be able to pull out a win.
Prediction: Chargers
Seahawks (2-3) vs. Raiders (1-4)
Seahawks come in off a loss last week to the Rams. Russell Wilson completed 13/21 for 198 yards and three touchdowns with David Moore catching two of them. Tyler Lockett made three receptions for 98 yards and one touchdown. Mike Davis rushed for 68 yards on 12 carries and one touchdown. The defense did manage two interceptions in Week 5. The team has found a way to overcome their lack of a run game but not their losses on the defense.
Raiders come in off a loss last week to the Chargers. Derek Carr completed 24/33 for 268 yards one touchdown and one interception with the lone touchdown going to Jordy Nelson. Martavius Bryant made three receptions for 91 yards. Raiders defense only managed one sack in the game and has been the biggest problem for the team this season.
Raiders lead series 29-25 but Seahawks will get the win in London on Sunday.
Prediction: Seahawks
Bears (3-1) vs. Dolphins (3-2)
Bears come in off a bye last week. Mitchell Trubisky has completed 91/130 for 945 yards 8 touchdowns, 3 interceptions and a passer rating of 70% in 2018.The defense is ranked first in total defense heading into Week 6.
Dolphins come in off a loss last week to the Bengals. Ryan Tannehill completed 20/35 for 185 yards one touchdown and two interceptions. Kenyan Drake rushed for 69 yards on seven carries and one touchdown. The defense made two sacks and one interception in Week 5.
Dolphins lead series 8-4 but with Tannehill out they will not win with Brock Osweiler.
Prediction: Bears
Cardinals (1-4) vs. Vikings (2-2-1)
Cardinals come in off a win last week over the 49ers. Josh Rosen completed 10/25 for 170 yards and one touchdown. Christian Kirk made three receptions for 85 yards and one touchdown. David Johnson rushed for two additional touchdowns. The defense had an impressive four sacks and two interceptions. This team may have found the quarterback they need long-term.
Vikings come in off a win last week over the Eagles. Kirk Cousins completed 30/37 for 301 yards ad one touchdown. Adam Thielen made seven receptions for 116 yards and one touchdown. The defense made three sacks in Week 5. The defense has been their biggest question mark this season.
Vikings lead series 16-11 and will get the win at home.
Prediction: Vikings
Colts (1-4) vs. Jets (2-3)
Colts come in off a loss last week to the Patriots. Andrew Luck completed 38/59 for 365 yards three passing touchdowns one rushing touchdown and two interceptions. Eric Ebron made nine receptions for 105 yards and two touchdowns. The defense scored two interceptions. As Luck has continued to improve, the defense has still continued to struggle.
Jets come in off a win last week over the Broncos. Sam Darnold completed 10/22 for 198 yards three touchdowns and one interception. Robby Anderson made three receptions for 123 yards and two touchdowns. Isaiah Crowell rushed for 219 yards on 15 carries and one touchdown. The defense scored four sacks and one interception in Week 5. Darnold will continue to improve every week and so will the Jets.
Colts lead series 42-31.
Prediction: Jets
Panthers (3-1) vs. Redskins (2-2)
Panthers come in off a win last week over the Giants. Cam Newton completed 21/35 for 237 yards two touchdowns and two interceptions. Christian McCaffrey had 93 combined rushing and receiving yards and one receiving touchdown. The defense scored one sack and two interceptions in Week 5. Panthers are a legit contender for the NFC South title.
Redskins come in off a loss last week to the Saints. Alex Smith completed 23/39 for 275 yards one rushing touchdown and one interception. The defense managed two sacks in the game. While the defense has played well this season, the offense hasn't played up to their potential.
Redskins lead series 7-6 but the Panthers will get the win at home on Sunday.
Prediction: Panthers
Bills (2-3) vs. Texans (2-3)
Bills come in off a win last week over the Titans. Josh Allen completed 10/19 for 82 yards one rushing touchdown and one interceptions. The defense managed one sack and one interception. This team has played surprisingly well in their wins but are inconsistent at best and horrible at worst.
Texans come in off a win last week over the Cowboys. Deshaun Watson completed 33/44 for 375 yards one touchdown and one interception with the lone touchdown going to Keke Coutee. DeAndre Hopkins made nine receptions for 151 yards. The defense scored two sacks and two interceptions. On paper this is a great team, it just needs to translate to the field fast.
The series is tied 4-4 but Texans will get the win at home on Sunday.
Prediction: Texans
Rams (5-0) vs. Broncos (2-3)
Rams come in off a win last week over the Seahawks. Jared Goff completed 23/32 for 321 yards one touchdown and two interceptions. Cooper Kupp made six receptions for 90 yards and one touchdown but he and Brandin Cooks are both questionable for this game. Todd Gurley rushed for 77 yards on 22 carries and three touchdowns. The defense managed two sacks in Week 5. Rams are a runaway favorite to win the NFC this season.
Broncos come in off a loss last week to the Jets. Case Keenum completed 35/51 for 377 yards two touchdowns and one interception. Demaryius Thomas made five receptions for 105 yards and one touchdown. The defense managed one sack and one interception but have way under performed this season.
Rams lead series 8-5 and despite a potential for a snowy game, will get the win on Sunday.
Prediction: Rams
Jaguars (3-2) vs. Cowboys (2-3)
Jaguars come in off a loss last week to the Chiefs. Blake Bortles completed 33/61 for 430 yards one rushing touchdown one passing touchdown and a whopping four interceptions. T.J. Yeldon had a combined 122 rushing and receiving yards and one receiving touchdown. The defense scored one sack and one interception. While having one of the top three defenses in the league, this team's offense has really been a problem.
Cowboys come in off a loss last week to the Texans. Dak Prescott completed 18/29 for 207 yards one touchdown and two interceptions with the lone touchdown going to Allen Hurns. The defense managed one sack and one interception. Cowboys have the benefit of playing in the weakest division in the league this season.
The series is tied 3-3 but the Jaguars will overcome their Week 5 loss on Sunday.
Prediction: Jaguars
Ravens (3-2) vs. Titans (3-2)
Ravens come in off a loss last week to the Browns. Joe Flacco completed 29/56 for 298 yards and one interception. The defense had an impressive five sacks and one interception but this team needs to get more points on the board.
Titans come in off a loss last week to the Bills. Marcus Mariota completed 14/26 for 129 yards and one interception. The defense scored one sack and one interception in Week 5. This team has to find a way to get more production out their run game.
The series is tied 11-11 but the Ravens will get the win behind a strong defense on Sunday.
Prediction: Ravens
Chiefs (5-0) vs. Patriots (3-2)
Chiefs come in off a win last week over the Jaguars. Patrick Mahomes completed 22/38 for 313 yards one rushing touchdown and two interceptions. Travis Kelce had five receptions for 100 yarsd. Kareem Hunt rushed for 87 yards on 22 carries and one touchdown. The defense had an astounding five sacks and four interceptions in Week 5. This team is one of the best in the NFL and early favorites for the AFC crown.
Patriots come in off a win last week over the Colts. Tom Brady completed 34/44 for 341 yards three touchdowns and two interceptions with Josh Gordon and James White each receiving a touchdown. The defense scored one sack and two interceptions and showed some of their best potential in Week 5.
Chiefs lead series 18-14-3 but the Patriots are hard to beat at home and will look to avenge their loss to the Chiefs in Week 1 of last season.
Prediction: Patriots
49ers (1-4) vs. Packers (2-2-1)
49ers come in off a loss last week to the Cardinals. C.J. Beathard completed 34/54 for 349 yards two touchdowns and two interceptions with Trent Taylor receiving one touchdown. The defense managed one sack in Week 5. This team is really struggling to find their way behind Beathard.
Packers come in off a loss last week to the Lions. Aaron Rodgers completed 32/52 for 442 yards and three touchdowns. Davante Adams made nine receptions for 140 yards and one touchdown. The defense managed three sacks and one interception. Special teams performed very poorly in WEek 5 but will recover quickly.
Packers lead series 35-30-1 and will get the win at home on Sunday.
Prediction: Packers
Survivor Pool Pick of the Week: Packers
Thursday, October 4, 2018
Week 5 Predictions
Colts (1-3) vs. Patriots (2-2)
Colts come in off a loss last week to the Texans. Andrew Luck 40/62 for 464 yards and four touchdowns. Nyheim Hines was ineffective in the run game but did have two receiving touchdowns. Defense had an astounding seven sacks and one interception. The team will be without T.Y.Hilton for several weeks. This team is much better then their record indicates.
Patriots come in off a win last week over the Dolphins. Tom Brady completed 23/35 for 274 yards three touchdowns and two interceptions. James White had a combined 112 yards with one rushing touchdown and receiving touchdown. Sony Michel rushed for 112 yards on 25 carries. Defense had two sacks and one interception on the day. While off to a rough early start, this team will recover quickly with the return of Julian Edelman.
Patriots lead series 51-29 and will get the win at home to get above .500 on the season so far.
Prediction: Patriots
Broncos (2-2) vs. Jets (1-3)
Broncos come in off a loss last week to the Chiefs. Case Keenum completed 21/33 for 245 yards zero touchdowns and one interception. Phillip Lindsay and Royce Freeman each rushed for one touchdown. The defense only managed one sack in the game. Broncos team especially their offense is mediocre at best..
Jets come in off a loss last week to the Jaguars. Sam Darnold completed 17/34 for 167 yards and one touchdown. The defense scored one sack and one interception.The lack of offensive production will remain a factor all season.
Broncos lead series 20-15-1 and will get the win on Sunday.
Prediction: Broncos
Packers (2-1-1) vs. Lions (1-3)
Packers come in off a win last week over the Bills. Aaron Rodgers completed 22/40 for 298 yards one touchdown and one interception with Jimmy Graham making the lone touchdown reception. Aaron Jones rushed for one touchdown. The defense managed seven sacks and two interceptions in the game. Packers are a good team on the rise in the NFC.
Lions come in off a loss last week to the Cowboys. Matthew Stafford completed 24/30 for 307 yards and two touchdowns. Golden Tate made eight receptions 132 yards and two touchdowns. Kerryon Johnson rushed for one touchdown. The defense scored three sacks in the game. This defense needs to get going in a hurry.
Packers lead series 100-70-7 and will beat the Lions on Sunday.
Prediction: Packers
Giants (1-3) vs. Panthers (2-1)
Giants come in off a loss last week to the Saints. Eli Manning completed 31/41 for 255 yards and one touchdown. Sterling Shepard made 10 receptions for 77 yards and one touchdown. Saquon Barkley rushed for one touchdown and the defense scored one sack on the day. The Giants are likely to remain a terrible team all season.
Panthers come in off a bye last week. Cam Newton has completed 64/95 for 646 yards, five passing touchdowns and one interception for a 99.7 percent passer rating on the season so far. He has also rushed for 136 yards on 28 carries and three additional touchdowns. His complimentary pieces has made the Panthers one of the most competitive teams in the NFC so far this season.
Panthers lead the series 6-4 and will win at home.
Prediction: Panthers
Titans (3-1) vs. Bills (1-3)
Titans come in off a win last week over the Eagles. Marcus Mariota completed 30/43 for 344 yards two passing touchdowns, one rushing touchdown and one interception. Corey Davis made nine receptions for 161 yards and one touchdown. While the run game was a nonfactor, the defense scored four sacks on the day. Titans are an enygma but a healthy Mariota makes them fun to watch and a legit contender.
Bills come in off a shutout loss last week to the Packers. Josh Allen completed 16/33 for 151 yards zero touchdowns and two interceptions. The run game was inept while the defense managed two sacks and one interception on the day. This is shaping up to be a rebuilding season for the Bills.
Titans lead series 28-17 and will get the win again.
Prediction: Titans
Falcons (1-3) vs. Steelers (1-2-1)
Falcons come in off a loss last week to the Bengals. Matt Ryan completed 29/39 for 419 yards and three touchdowns. Ito Smith rushed for one touchdown. While Julio Jones and Mohamed Sanu each had over 100 yards receiving, Calvin Ridley was the receiver with the two touchdown grabs. The defense had three sacks and one interception in the game. Despite their record, the Falcons are a team with massive potential.
Steelers come in off a loss last week to the Ravens. Ben Roethlisberger completed 27/47 for 274 yards one touchdown and one interception with the lone touchdown going to Antonio Brown. The defense managed two sacks in the game but this defense has been the biggest bane of the Steelers existence this season.
Steelers lead the series 13-2-1 but Falcons will get the win after two losses.
Prediction: Falcons
Ravens (3-1) vs. Browns (1-2-1)
Ravens come in off a win last week over the Steelers. Joe Flacco completed 28/42 for 363 yards and two touchdowns. John Brown made three receptions for 116 yards and one touchdown. The run game was held to 42 yards and under while the defense managed just one sack on the day. Ravens and Bengals will battle for first place in the AFC North all season.
Browns come in off a loss last week to the Raiders. Baker Mayfield completed 21/41 for 295 yards two touchdowns and two interceptons. Nick Chubb rushed for 105 yards on three carries and two touchdowns. The defense had three sacks and two interceptions on the day. Browns have a lot more potential than their record indicates and desperately need to find a way to finish the close games.
Prediction: Ravens
Dolphins (3-1) vs. Bengals (3-1)
Dolphins come in off a loss last week to the Patriots. Ryan Tannehill completed 11/20 for 100 yards andone interception. The run game was held to 41 yards and under on the day while the defense did score two interceptions.
Bengals come in off a win last week over the Falcons. Andy Dalton 29/41 337 yards for three touchdowns one interception. Giovani Bernard rushed for 69 yards on 15 carries and two touchdowns. Tyler Boyd made 11 receptions for 100 yards. A.J. Green made four receptions for 78 yards and one touchdown. The defense scored three sacks in the game. The team lost Tyler Eifert for the season which may have a bigger impact as the season continues.
Dolphins lead series 16-6 but Bengals will get the win at home.
Prediction: Bengals
Jaguars (3-1) vs. Chiefs (4-0)
Jaguars come in off a win last week over the Jets. Blake Bortles completed 29/38 for 388 yards two touchdowns and one interception. Dede Westbrook made nine receptions for 130 yards. Donte Moncrief made five receptions for 109 yards and one touchdown. T.J. Yeldon had a combined 100 rushing and receiving yards and two touchdowns. The defense managed three sacks in the game. Jaguars are still one of the best defensive teams in the AFC.
Chiefs come in off a win last week over the Broncos. Patrick Mahomes completed 28/45 for 304 yards and one passing touchdown and one rushing touchdown. Kareem Hunt rushed for 121 yard on 19 carries and one touchdown. Travis Kelce made seven receptions for 78 yards and one touchdown. The defense managed four sacks and one interception. Chiefs may be the most complete team in the league.
Jaguars lead the series 6-5 but the Chiefs will be hard to beat in Arrowhead.
Prediction: Chiefs
Raiders (1-3) vs. Chargers (2-2)
Raiders come in off a win last week over the Browns. Derek Carr completed 35/58 for 437 yards four touchdowns and two interceptions. Amari Cooper made eight receptions for 128 yards and one touchdown. Jared Cook made eight receptions for 110 yards and two touchdowns. Marshawn Lynch rushed for 130 yards on 20 carries. The defense scored two sacks and two interceptions. Raiders are still lacking consistency on their defense.
Chargers come in off a win last week over the 49ers. Philip Rivers completed 25/39 for 250 yards three touchdowns and one interception with Austin Ekeler and Antonio Gates each receiving a touchdown. Melvin Gordon had a combined 159 rushing and receiving yards and one receiving touchdown. The defense managed one sack and two interceptions. The team's only glaring weakness has been in their kicking game which has remained shoddy and inconsistent.
Raiders lead series 63-52-2 but the Chargers will get the win at home.
Prediction: Chargers
Vikings (1-2-1) vs. Eagles (2-2)
Vikings come in off a loss last week to the Rams. Kirk Cousins completed 36/50 for 422 yards and three touchdowns with Aldrick Robinson receiving two of them. Adam Thielen made eight receptions for 135 yards and one touchdown. Stefon Diggs made 11 receptions for 123 yards. The defense only managed one sack in the game. Despite being highly touted before the start of the season, this defense hasn't fully lived up to the hype surrounding them.
Eagles come in off a loss last week to the Titans. Carson Wentz completed 33/50 for 348 yards and two touchdowns. Zach Ertz made 10 receptions for 112 yards. Alshon Jeffery made eight receptions for 105 yards and one touchdown. The defense managed three sacks and one interception on the day. Eagles may not be the same team from last season but have the most upside in the NFC East.
Eagles lead series 14-13 and will get the win at home.
Prediction: Eagles
Rams (4-0) vs. Seahawks (2-2)
Rams come in off a win last week over the Vikings. Jared Goff completed 26/33 for 465 yards and five touchdowns. Todd Gurley had 156 combined rushing and receiving yards with one receiving touchdown. Cooper Kupp made nine receptions for 162 yards and one touchdown. Brandin Cooks made seven receptions for 116 yards and one touchdown. Robert Woods made five receptions for 101 yards and one touchdown. The defense managed three sacks on the day. This team is by far the best in the league right now.
Seahawks come in off a win last week over the Cardinals. Russell Wilson completed 19/26 for 172 yards. Mike Davis rushed for 101 yards on 21 carries and two touchdowns. The defense managed one sack in the game but lost Earl Thomas in the process. The defense has too many holes and too many problems to overcome this season.
Seahawks lead series 23-17 but Rams have too many offensive weapons for the Seahawks to stop.
Prediction: Rams
Cardinals (0-4) vs. 49ers (1-3)
Cardinals come in off a loss last week to the Seahawks. Josh Rosen completed 15/27 for 180 yards and one touchdown with the lone touchdown going to Chad Williams. David Johnson rushed for 71 yards on 22 carries and one touchdown. The defense managed two sacks in the game. One the offense gets behind Rosen the team will start to improve.
49ers come in off a loss last week to the Chargers. C.J. Beathard completed 23/37 for 298 yards two touchdowns and two interceptions. George Kittle made six receptions for 125 yards and one touchdown. The defense managed one sack and one interception. This team will struggle to find wins this season.
49ers lead the series 29-24 and will get the win at home.
Prediction: 49ers
Cowboys (2-2) vs. Texans (1-3)
Cowboys come in off a win last week over the Lions. Dak Prescott completed 17/27 for 255 yards and two touchdowns. Ezekiel Elliott had a combined 240 rushing and receiving yards and one receiving touchdown. The defense scored three sacks in the game. This team is lacking a true number one receiver.
Texans come in off a win last week over the Colts. Deshaun Watson completed 29/42 for 375 yards two passing touchdowns one rushing touchdown and one interception. DeAndre Hopkins made 10 receptions for 169 yards and one touchdown. Keke Coutee made 11 receptions for 109 yards. The defense had four sacks in the game. There has been a lack of a running game that has been detrimental to this team.
Cowboys lead the series 3-1 and will get the win on Sunday.
Prediction: Cowboys
Redskins (2-1) vs. Saints (3-1)
Redskins come in off a bye last week Alex Smith has completed 66/96 for 767 yards four touchdowns and one interception for 102.2 percent passer rating on the season so far. Along with the defense, Smith has helped turned this team into a true competitor in their division. Redskins is ranked number one in total defense.
Saints come in off a win last week over the Giants. Drew Brees completed 18/32 for 217 yards. Alvin Kamara had a combined 181 rushing and receiving yards and three rushing touchdowns. The defense scored three sacks on the day. The team gets a fresh spark this week with the return of Mark Ingram.
Redskins lead the series 17-9 but will not beat the Saints in the Superdome.
Prediction: Saints
Survival Pool Pick of the Week: Titans
Colts come in off a loss last week to the Texans. Andrew Luck 40/62 for 464 yards and four touchdowns. Nyheim Hines was ineffective in the run game but did have two receiving touchdowns. Defense had an astounding seven sacks and one interception. The team will be without T.Y.Hilton for several weeks. This team is much better then their record indicates.
Patriots come in off a win last week over the Dolphins. Tom Brady completed 23/35 for 274 yards three touchdowns and two interceptions. James White had a combined 112 yards with one rushing touchdown and receiving touchdown. Sony Michel rushed for 112 yards on 25 carries. Defense had two sacks and one interception on the day. While off to a rough early start, this team will recover quickly with the return of Julian Edelman.
Patriots lead series 51-29 and will get the win at home to get above .500 on the season so far.
Prediction: Patriots
Broncos (2-2) vs. Jets (1-3)
Broncos come in off a loss last week to the Chiefs. Case Keenum completed 21/33 for 245 yards zero touchdowns and one interception. Phillip Lindsay and Royce Freeman each rushed for one touchdown. The defense only managed one sack in the game. Broncos team especially their offense is mediocre at best..
Jets come in off a loss last week to the Jaguars. Sam Darnold completed 17/34 for 167 yards and one touchdown. The defense scored one sack and one interception.The lack of offensive production will remain a factor all season.
Broncos lead series 20-15-1 and will get the win on Sunday.
Prediction: Broncos
Packers (2-1-1) vs. Lions (1-3)
Packers come in off a win last week over the Bills. Aaron Rodgers completed 22/40 for 298 yards one touchdown and one interception with Jimmy Graham making the lone touchdown reception. Aaron Jones rushed for one touchdown. The defense managed seven sacks and two interceptions in the game. Packers are a good team on the rise in the NFC.
Lions come in off a loss last week to the Cowboys. Matthew Stafford completed 24/30 for 307 yards and two touchdowns. Golden Tate made eight receptions 132 yards and two touchdowns. Kerryon Johnson rushed for one touchdown. The defense scored three sacks in the game. This defense needs to get going in a hurry.
Packers lead series 100-70-7 and will beat the Lions on Sunday.
Prediction: Packers
Giants (1-3) vs. Panthers (2-1)
Giants come in off a loss last week to the Saints. Eli Manning completed 31/41 for 255 yards and one touchdown. Sterling Shepard made 10 receptions for 77 yards and one touchdown. Saquon Barkley rushed for one touchdown and the defense scored one sack on the day. The Giants are likely to remain a terrible team all season.
Panthers lead the series 6-4 and will win at home.
Prediction: Panthers
Titans (3-1) vs. Bills (1-3)
Titans come in off a win last week over the Eagles. Marcus Mariota completed 30/43 for 344 yards two passing touchdowns, one rushing touchdown and one interception. Corey Davis made nine receptions for 161 yards and one touchdown. While the run game was a nonfactor, the defense scored four sacks on the day. Titans are an enygma but a healthy Mariota makes them fun to watch and a legit contender.
Titans lead series 28-17 and will get the win again.
Prediction: Titans
Falcons (1-3) vs. Steelers (1-2-1)
Falcons come in off a loss last week to the Bengals. Matt Ryan completed 29/39 for 419 yards and three touchdowns. Ito Smith rushed for one touchdown. While Julio Jones and Mohamed Sanu each had over 100 yards receiving, Calvin Ridley was the receiver with the two touchdown grabs. The defense had three sacks and one interception in the game. Despite their record, the Falcons are a team with massive potential.
Steelers come in off a loss last week to the Ravens. Ben Roethlisberger completed 27/47 for 274 yards one touchdown and one interception with the lone touchdown going to Antonio Brown. The defense managed two sacks in the game but this defense has been the biggest bane of the Steelers existence this season.
Steelers lead the series 13-2-1 but Falcons will get the win after two losses.
Prediction: Falcons
Ravens (3-1) vs. Browns (1-2-1)
Ravens come in off a win last week over the Steelers. Joe Flacco completed 28/42 for 363 yards and two touchdowns. John Brown made three receptions for 116 yards and one touchdown. The run game was held to 42 yards and under while the defense managed just one sack on the day. Ravens and Bengals will battle for first place in the AFC North all season.
Browns come in off a loss last week to the Raiders. Baker Mayfield completed 21/41 for 295 yards two touchdowns and two interceptons. Nick Chubb rushed for 105 yards on three carries and two touchdowns. The defense had three sacks and two interceptions on the day. Browns have a lot more potential than their record indicates and desperately need to find a way to finish the close games.
Ravens lead the series 29-9 and expect and easy win for them on Sunday.
Prediction: Ravens
Dolphins (3-1) vs. Bengals (3-1)
Dolphins come in off a loss last week to the Patriots. Ryan Tannehill completed 11/20 for 100 yards andone interception. The run game was held to 41 yards and under on the day while the defense did score two interceptions.
Bengals come in off a win last week over the Falcons. Andy Dalton 29/41 337 yards for three touchdowns one interception. Giovani Bernard rushed for 69 yards on 15 carries and two touchdowns. Tyler Boyd made 11 receptions for 100 yards. A.J. Green made four receptions for 78 yards and one touchdown. The defense scored three sacks in the game. The team lost Tyler Eifert for the season which may have a bigger impact as the season continues.
Dolphins lead series 16-6 but Bengals will get the win at home.
Prediction: Bengals
Jaguars (3-1) vs. Chiefs (4-0)
Jaguars come in off a win last week over the Jets. Blake Bortles completed 29/38 for 388 yards two touchdowns and one interception. Dede Westbrook made nine receptions for 130 yards. Donte Moncrief made five receptions for 109 yards and one touchdown. T.J. Yeldon had a combined 100 rushing and receiving yards and two touchdowns. The defense managed three sacks in the game. Jaguars are still one of the best defensive teams in the AFC.
Chiefs come in off a win last week over the Broncos. Patrick Mahomes completed 28/45 for 304 yards and one passing touchdown and one rushing touchdown. Kareem Hunt rushed for 121 yard on 19 carries and one touchdown. Travis Kelce made seven receptions for 78 yards and one touchdown. The defense managed four sacks and one interception. Chiefs may be the most complete team in the league.
Jaguars lead the series 6-5 but the Chiefs will be hard to beat in Arrowhead.
Prediction: Chiefs
Raiders (1-3) vs. Chargers (2-2)
Raiders come in off a win last week over the Browns. Derek Carr completed 35/58 for 437 yards four touchdowns and two interceptions. Amari Cooper made eight receptions for 128 yards and one touchdown. Jared Cook made eight receptions for 110 yards and two touchdowns. Marshawn Lynch rushed for 130 yards on 20 carries. The defense scored two sacks and two interceptions. Raiders are still lacking consistency on their defense.
Chargers come in off a win last week over the 49ers. Philip Rivers completed 25/39 for 250 yards three touchdowns and one interception with Austin Ekeler and Antonio Gates each receiving a touchdown. Melvin Gordon had a combined 159 rushing and receiving yards and one receiving touchdown. The defense managed one sack and two interceptions. The team's only glaring weakness has been in their kicking game which has remained shoddy and inconsistent.
Raiders lead series 63-52-2 but the Chargers will get the win at home.
Prediction: Chargers
Vikings (1-2-1) vs. Eagles (2-2)
Vikings come in off a loss last week to the Rams. Kirk Cousins completed 36/50 for 422 yards and three touchdowns with Aldrick Robinson receiving two of them. Adam Thielen made eight receptions for 135 yards and one touchdown. Stefon Diggs made 11 receptions for 123 yards. The defense only managed one sack in the game. Despite being highly touted before the start of the season, this defense hasn't fully lived up to the hype surrounding them.
Eagles come in off a loss last week to the Titans. Carson Wentz completed 33/50 for 348 yards and two touchdowns. Zach Ertz made 10 receptions for 112 yards. Alshon Jeffery made eight receptions for 105 yards and one touchdown. The defense managed three sacks and one interception on the day. Eagles may not be the same team from last season but have the most upside in the NFC East.
Eagles lead series 14-13 and will get the win at home.
Prediction: Eagles
Rams (4-0) vs. Seahawks (2-2)
Rams come in off a win last week over the Vikings. Jared Goff completed 26/33 for 465 yards and five touchdowns. Todd Gurley had 156 combined rushing and receiving yards with one receiving touchdown. Cooper Kupp made nine receptions for 162 yards and one touchdown. Brandin Cooks made seven receptions for 116 yards and one touchdown. Robert Woods made five receptions for 101 yards and one touchdown. The defense managed three sacks on the day. This team is by far the best in the league right now.
Seahawks come in off a win last week over the Cardinals. Russell Wilson completed 19/26 for 172 yards. Mike Davis rushed for 101 yards on 21 carries and two touchdowns. The defense managed one sack in the game but lost Earl Thomas in the process. The defense has too many holes and too many problems to overcome this season.
Seahawks lead series 23-17 but Rams have too many offensive weapons for the Seahawks to stop.
Prediction: Rams
Cardinals (0-4) vs. 49ers (1-3)
Cardinals come in off a loss last week to the Seahawks. Josh Rosen completed 15/27 for 180 yards and one touchdown with the lone touchdown going to Chad Williams. David Johnson rushed for 71 yards on 22 carries and one touchdown. The defense managed two sacks in the game. One the offense gets behind Rosen the team will start to improve.
49ers come in off a loss last week to the Chargers. C.J. Beathard completed 23/37 for 298 yards two touchdowns and two interceptions. George Kittle made six receptions for 125 yards and one touchdown. The defense managed one sack and one interception. This team will struggle to find wins this season.
49ers lead the series 29-24 and will get the win at home.
Prediction: 49ers
Cowboys (2-2) vs. Texans (1-3)
Cowboys come in off a win last week over the Lions. Dak Prescott completed 17/27 for 255 yards and two touchdowns. Ezekiel Elliott had a combined 240 rushing and receiving yards and one receiving touchdown. The defense scored three sacks in the game. This team is lacking a true number one receiver.
Texans come in off a win last week over the Colts. Deshaun Watson completed 29/42 for 375 yards two passing touchdowns one rushing touchdown and one interception. DeAndre Hopkins made 10 receptions for 169 yards and one touchdown. Keke Coutee made 11 receptions for 109 yards. The defense had four sacks in the game. There has been a lack of a running game that has been detrimental to this team.
Cowboys lead the series 3-1 and will get the win on Sunday.
Prediction: Cowboys
Redskins (2-1) vs. Saints (3-1)
Redskins come in off a bye last week Alex Smith has completed 66/96 for 767 yards four touchdowns and one interception for 102.2 percent passer rating on the season so far. Along with the defense, Smith has helped turned this team into a true competitor in their division. Redskins is ranked number one in total defense.
Saints come in off a win last week over the Giants. Drew Brees completed 18/32 for 217 yards. Alvin Kamara had a combined 181 rushing and receiving yards and three rushing touchdowns. The defense scored three sacks on the day. The team gets a fresh spark this week with the return of Mark Ingram.
Redskins lead the series 17-9 but will not beat the Saints in the Superdome.
Prediction: Saints
Survival Pool Pick of the Week: Titans
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