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We have now reached double digits in the 2020 NFL season – we’re big boys and girls now!

 

Seriously though, in what has been the longest year in history, how is it that the football season has been moving at lightning speed? Not fair, world! Not fair at all!

 

So let’s not waste any more time!

 

Week 10 – HERE WE GO!!!!

 

(HOME TEAM IN CAPS)

 

14 – GREEN BAY over Jacksonville – I think the Packers loosened up the cobwebs built up against the Vikings last week against the 9ers.

 

13 – NEW ORLEANS over San Francisco – Really hard to see the rough stretch for San Francisco ending in the Superdome. 

 

12 – PITTSBURGH over Cincinnati – A week ago you could see the Steelers in the top spot this week…but the struggles against the Cowboys gives us a little bit of hesitation – but not much. 

 

11 – LAS VEGAS over Denver – I’ll give Drew Lock some credit, he looked pretty good last week – but most of it was garbage time…against the Falcons in the 4th quarter. Take it with a grain of salt.

 

10 – Baltimore over NEW ENGLAND – If you struggle against the Jets, you have no chance against the Ravens.

 

9 – DETROIT over Washington – The Lions should be able to give fans false hope with a win against Washington. 

 

8 – CLEVELAND over Houston – A year or so ago you would have thought this would be an exciting matchup. Now…meh. 

 

7 – Tampa Bay over CAROLINA – The Panthers could really have used McCafferey against an angry Tampa Bay team. 

 

6 – MIAMI over Los Angeles Chargers – So, are the Dolphins legit? 

 

5 – TENNESSEE over Indianapolis – You know, whoever wins doesn’t matter – let’s all just be glad we get a solid Thursday matchup! Keep in mind though that Derrick Henry loves him a Thursday Night Game.

My BOLD PREDICTION for this week is that DERRICK HENRY WILL HAVE OVER 200 YARDS RUSHING.

 

4 – Seattle over LOS ANGELES RAMS – Buffalo exposed some chinks in the Seahawks armor but I don’t think the Rams will be able to exploit them.

 

3 – Minnesota over CHICAGO – I hope I’m wrong, but this Bears’ team just seems too dysfunctional.

 

2 – ARIZONA over Buffalo – This is just going to be a fun game to watch!

 

1 – NEW YORK GIANTS over Philadelphia -  NFC East matchup – pick the home team and move on.

Don’t look now but we are getting close to the end of the season.

 

If you are somewhere in the middle of your season long pool, now is the time to start making your move! Though, if you have been following the picks here – obviously you are towards the top :)

 

So let’s keep it rolling!

 

 

 

Week 11 – HERE WE GO!!!!

 

(HOME TEAM IN CAPS)

 

14 – Pittsburgh over JACKSONVILLE – Normally I’m not big on putting a road team on the top line. But, I mean, come on…

 

13 – MINNESOTA over Dallas – Not too much about the Cowboys makes me think they can stop the roll the Vikings have been on the last few weeks. 

 

12 – LOS ANGELES CHARGERS over New York Jets – Justin Herbert vs Sam Darnold – basically Darnold getting a chance to see what the Jets were hoping he would be. 

 

11 – CLEVELAND over Philadelphia – Two storied franchises ready to provide what I’m sure will be, well, a game.

 

10 – NEW ORLEANS over Atlanta – No Brees, no problem when you’re going up against the Falcons. 

 

9 – TAMPA BAY over Los Angeles Rams – When was the last time we had three prime time games with six teams with a .667 or better win percentage? 

 

8 – BALTIMORE over Tennessee – Remember when the Titans seemed dominant? Now…not so much. My BOLD PREDICTION for this week is thanks to the crowded AFC playoff race, THE TITANS WILL NOT MAKE 

 

7 – SEATTLE over Arizona – Arizona is looking good, but it is just too hard to see the Seahawks continue to struggle back at home.

 

6 – HOUSTON over New England –  Cam and friends looked good last week – I just don’t see them being able to do the same on the road.

 

5 – CAROLINA over Detroit – This is a battle of teams that can look like contenders or pretenders depending on the week. Lucky for the Panthers this is in Charlotte.

 

4 – Green Bay over INDIANAPOLIS – The Packers need a statement win – and I think Aaron Rodgers knows that. 

 

3 – Cincinnati over WASHINGTON – I am really excited to see Alex Smith win his first game as a starter…just won’t happen yet.

 

2 – Kansas City over LAS VEGAS – I was all set to pick the Raiders here, but when nearly your entire defense is placed on the COVID list, makes it hard to contain the Chiefs’ offense.

 

1 – DENVER over Miami – Just seems like a trap game that the Dolphins will fall into.

We’re back to full strength!

 

For the first time in weeks all 32 teams will be playing this week (obviously barring any COVID related news stories in the next few days) With that comes the chance for more points so let’s cushion our lead in the season long pools!

 

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! To take a short break from the football mentality, I do want to let you know that I am thankful to those that follow along with me and read my stuff – thank you!

 

OK…back to FOOTBALL!

 

Week 12 – HERE WE GO!!!!

 

(HOME TEAM IN CAPS)

 

16 – BUFFALO over Los Angeles Chargers – Unfortunately for the Chargers, the Jets are not the only AFC East team they have to play this year.

 

15 – GREEN BAY over Chicago – This pick will depend on whether the Bears decide on Foles or Trubiski to be under center (pause for laughter)

 

14 – LOS ANGELES RAMS over San Francisco – Wow the Rams are looking like a lot to handle down the stretch. 

 

13 – Cleveland over JACKSONVILLE – Mike Glennon will start for the Jags on Sunday…ok.

 

12 – Miami over NEW YORK JETS – When was the last time we saw both the Browns and Dolphins listed this high on road games…as the winners?

 

11 – PITTSBURGH over Baltimore – COVID issues on the Ravens offense make me put this game up a few lines than it normally would be.

 

10 – INDIANAPOLIS over Tennessee – I think the win over a hot Packers team is what the Colts needed to solidify their place on top of the AFC South.

 

9 – Seattle over PHILADELPHIA – A game against the Eagles is just what a struggling team like Seattle needs.

 

8 – DETROIT over Houston – It’s such a 2020 thing when the Thanksgiving where spending time and communicating with your loved ones is frowned upon…

 

7 – DALLAS over Washington – …that we get two day games that would make you want to turn the TV off and enjoy the family time a little more!

 

6 – Arizona over NEW ENGLAND – I have a feeling that the birds will be excited to get back on the field after their big loss to Seattle last week.

 

5 – Las Vegas over ATLANTA – The Falcons will come into this game already incredibly intimidated…not just because they have to play the Raiders, but because of that Derek Carr meme going around!

 

4 – Kansas City over TAMPA BAY – Vegas has show that if you can score a lot of points  you can beat the Chiefs – Tom and friends don’t seem like they can score that much right now.

 

3 – MINNESOTA over Carolina – We’ll just call it this week’s “Because they are the home team” pick.

 

2 – New York Giants over CINCINNATI – You feel bad for Joe Burrow and the Bengals, but they are going to have another high draft pick to potentially build something special.

 

1 – DENVER over New Orleans – This could mark two wins in a row, but I still think change is coming. My BOLD PREDICTION for this week is DENVER WILL SELECT A QUARTERBACK IN THE FIRST ROUND OF THE DRAFT.

I, for one, was close to just adding the Ravens/Steelers game to this week’s picks as well!

 

 

But, week 12 ended, and week 13 is right around the corner. It was a big plug to have football on a Wednesday afternoon. On the flip side though, it means we have to wait until Sunday for the next week to start…but then there will be an extra Monday game! And a Tuesday game!

 

At least…that’s how the schedule looks at this second! So before any other changes are made to the schedule, let’s get going!

 

Week 13 – HERE WE GO!!!!

 

 

(HOME TEAM IN CAPS)

 

 

15 – KANSAS CITY over Denver – Well, at least the Broncos will have a quarterback this week!

 

14 – PITTSBURGH over Washington – The Steelers let an inferior Ravens teams hang around all game last week – I don’t see that happening again this week.

 

13 – GREEN BAY over Philadelphia – There is no reason to think the Packers won’t dominate this (sigh) potential playoff preview.

 

12 – SEATTLE over New York Giants – This matchup made me think and laugh a bit – whoever does get that elusive fifth win and take the NFC East crown – they will have to play a first-place schedule next season! 

 

11 – BALTIMORE over Dallas – Lamar is back…Dak is not! 

 

10 – MIAMI over Cincinnati – Unfortunately we don’t get the Tua/Burrow matchup we were hoping for. Lucky for the Dolphins they still have a little Fitzmagic in their back pocket. 

 

9 – MINNESOTA over Jacksonville – A home game against the Jags is something Minnesota desperately needs.

 

8 – LOS ANGELES CHARGERS over New England – I’m not saying that the Chargers are a playoff level team, but they are a lot better than their three win record shows.

 

7 – Buffalo over SAN FRANCISCO – It would be easy to put the Bills on a higher line playing on a neutral field, but it’s not like the 9ers are unfamiliar with the Cardinals stadium.

 

6 – TENNESSEE over Cleveland – It will be fun to see Derrick Henry collide with Myles Garrett.

 

5 – New Orleans over ATLANTA – It’s still No Brees No Problem in New Orleans

 

4 – CHICAGO over Detroit – Sure the Lions can pull this road win out, but at this point, the Bears are due to end the losing skid.

 

3 – Indianapolis over HOUSTON – The thought of being out of the running for the AFC South Championship better be enough motivation for the Colts.

 

2 – ARIZONA over Los Angeles Rams – This is just going to be a fun game to watch! 

 

1 – NEW YORK JETS over Las Vegas – I’m a Raiders fan…I know them…this is a game they lose. My BOLD PREDICTION for this week is, simply put, THE JETS WILL WIN A GAME!