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Just like that, it’s about to be halfway through the season. Some teams play their 9th game this week, and sone of them are dreading having to play 9 more. There’s really no winners here, only survivors.
THURSDAY NIGHT:
Houston @ NY Jets: they keep putting the Jets on national TV. Well, sorta. This is their second Thursday game already, but they’re favored somehow given what we’ve seen? The Texans had to fight hard to beat the Colts, but they lose Stefon Diggs for the season, and still don’t have Nico Collins. Seems like it’s setting up to be ugly. Texans have not yet lost within the conference.
MAPS
Denver @ Baltimore: the Broncos have quietly gotten to 5-3, winning 5 of 6. The Ravens have also won 5 of 6, but lost last week to Jameis Winston’s spirit and soul. Broncos have also seen a lot of rookie quarterbacks, which definitely does not describe Lamar Jackson
Miami @ Buffalo: The Dolphins are in a bad way. The defense giving up 28 to Arizona last week wasn’t getting saved by Tua Tagovailoa’s return. Now they gotta go to a place they don’t win. Bills can wrap up the division this week for all intents and purposes.
LA Chargers @ Cleveland: the Browns clearly rallied behind Jameis Winston last week, and now they’re going to get the Chargers making the trip in the early window. The path is there for the Browns to make a move up if they can beat a team currently holding a playoff spot.
New Orleans @ Carolina: the Saints think they might get Derek Carr back this week. They’ve lost 6 in a row for the first time since 2005. And the Panthers probably won’t let them put up 47 again.
Chicago @ Arizona: Last week’s most exciting finish didn’t go the Bears way, giving up the Hail Mary. Now they go out to Arizona, who got a game winning field goal and lead the NFC West, even though they’re only 4-4.
Jacksonville @ Philadelphia: Doug Pederson has lasted long enough to get the return game in Philadelphia, but their record got them booted off SNF, and a bad showing here might be the end of the line. They’re in the midst of a stretch playing 5 winning teams in a row. Unlike last year, the Eagles appear to be warning to the task and getting better each week. They’re one dropped pass away from being 6-1.
Dallas @ Atlanta: the Cowboys fought back but came up just short out in San Fran last week. But it’s getting late early for them at 3-5, and on the road against a division leader.
Washington @ NY Giants: WFT pulled one out of the air last week, giving them destiny vibes. However, in their first meeting, the Giants kept them out of the end zone despite losing. The Giants offense is somehow worse at home than on the road - they’re only scored one touchdown in 4 home games.
New England @ Tennessee: could go a long way in determining the #1 pick in the draft. The Patriots have done something the Titans haven’t: beat the Jets.
Las Vegas @ Cincinnati: the Bengals are firmly out of time to figure things out, and if they can’t beat the Raiders at home, they’re not going to.
Detroit @ Green Bay: a game so big that Kevin Butkhardt and Tom Brady were assigned this instead of the Cowboys. The Lions have the top spot in the NFC, and have been looking the best that anyone alive has ever seen from them. Got people talking about Jared Goff for MVP. However, a loss to the Packers and they take over the division lead. Jordan Love is among the most entertaining QB’s in the league since he leads the NFL in touchdowns and interceptions despite missing parts or all of 4 games. Sounds like Jameson Williams is playing while legal issues play out. Should be the game of the week.
LA Rams @ Seattle: the Rams came up with a nice win, even with the missed face mask, getting up to 3-4 as they get guys back from injury. Seattle got blown out by the Bills last week, and looked pretty bad. They’ve lost 4 of 5 since starting 3-0.
SUNDAY NIGHT:
Indianapolis @ Minnesota: the Colts have been one of the main characters this week, they are benching Anthony Richardson and going to Old Man Flacco to keep their season on the rails. It’s going to be his job until he can’t do it, or decides to check out of the game on 3rd down. The Vikings have lost 2 in a row and had the half bye, definitely looking to keep pace in a tough NFC North. This game was forced into SNF. Last time these two teams played was on this field in December of 2022, when the Vikings turned around the biggest comeback in NFL history erasing a 33-0 halftime deficit to win 39-36
MONDAY NIGHT:
Tampa Bay @ Kansas City: tough draw for the Bucs, getting the undefeated 2-time defending champs on Monday night football on the road, only two weeks after playing on Monday and losing both Mike Evans and Chris Godwin. Also losing twice to Atlanta in the last 4 weeks, ceding control of the division. The Chiefs could be in look ahead mode with games against the Broncos and Bills upcoming.
THURSDAY NIGHT:
Houston @ NY Jets: they keep putting the Jets on national TV. Well, sorta. This is their second Thursday game already, but they’re favored somehow given what we’ve seen? The Texans had to fight hard to beat the Colts, but they lose Stefon Diggs for the season, and still don’t have Nico Collins. Seems like it’s setting up to be ugly. Texans have not yet lost within the conference.
MAPS
Denver @ Baltimore: the Broncos have quietly gotten to 5-3, winning 5 of 6. The Ravens have also won 5 of 6, but lost last week to Jameis Winston’s spirit and soul. Broncos have also seen a lot of rookie quarterbacks, which definitely does not describe Lamar Jackson
Miami @ Buffalo: The Dolphins are in a bad way. The defense giving up 28 to Arizona last week wasn’t getting saved by Tua Tagovailoa’s return. Now they gotta go to a place they don’t win. Bills can wrap up the division this week for all intents and purposes.
LA Chargers @ Cleveland: the Browns clearly rallied behind Jameis Winston last week, and now they’re going to get the Chargers making the trip in the early window. The path is there for the Browns to make a move up if they can beat a team currently holding a playoff spot.
New Orleans @ Carolina: the Saints think they might get Derek Carr back this week. They’ve lost 6 in a row for the first time since 2005. And the Panthers probably won’t let them put up 47 again.
Chicago @ Arizona: Last week’s most exciting finish didn’t go the Bears way, giving up the Hail Mary. Now they go out to Arizona, who got a game winning field goal and lead the NFC West, even though they’re only 4-4.
Jacksonville @ Philadelphia: Doug Pederson has lasted long enough to get the return game in Philadelphia, but their record got them booted off SNF, and a bad showing here might be the end of the line. They’re in the midst of a stretch playing 5 winning teams in a row. Unlike last year, the Eagles appear to be warning to the task and getting better each week. They’re one dropped pass away from being 6-1.
Dallas @ Atlanta: the Cowboys fought back but came up just short out in San Fran last week. But it’s getting late early for them at 3-5, and on the road against a division leader.
Washington @ NY Giants: WFT pulled one out of the air last week, giving them destiny vibes. However, in their first meeting, the Giants kept them out of the end zone despite losing. The Giants offense is somehow worse at home than on the road - they’re only scored one touchdown in 4 home games.
New England @ Tennessee: could go a long way in determining the #1 pick in the draft. The Patriots have done something the Titans haven’t: beat the Jets.
Las Vegas @ Cincinnati: the Bengals are firmly out of time to figure things out, and if they can’t beat the Raiders at home, they’re not going to.
Detroit @ Green Bay: a game so big that Kevin Butkhardt and Tom Brady were assigned this instead of the Cowboys. The Lions have the top spot in the NFC, and have been looking the best that anyone alive has ever seen from them. Got people talking about Jared Goff for MVP. However, a loss to the Packers and they take over the division lead. Jordan Love is among the most entertaining QB’s in the league since he leads the NFL in touchdowns and interceptions despite missing parts or all of 4 games. Sounds like Jameson Williams is playing while legal issues play out. Should be the game of the week.
LA Rams @ Seattle: the Rams came up with a nice win, even with the missed face mask, getting up to 3-4 as they get guys back from injury. Seattle got blown out by the Bills last week, and looked pretty bad. They’ve lost 4 of 5 since starting 3-0.
SUNDAY NIGHT:
Indianapolis @ Minnesota: the Colts have been one of the main characters this week, they are benching Anthony Richardson and going to Old Man Flacco to keep their season on the rails. It’s going to be his job until he can’t do it, or decides to check out of the game on 3rd down. The Vikings have lost 2 in a row and had the half bye, definitely looking to keep pace in a tough NFC North. This game was forced into SNF. Last time these two teams played was on this field in December of 2022, when the Vikings turned around the biggest comeback in NFL history erasing a 33-0 halftime deficit to win 39-36
MONDAY NIGHT:
Tampa Bay @ Kansas City: tough draw for the Bucs, getting the undefeated 2-time defending champs on Monday night football on the road, only two weeks after playing on Monday and losing both Mike Evans and Chris Godwin. Also losing twice to Atlanta in the last 4 weeks, ceding control of the division. The Chiefs could be in look ahead mode with games against the Broncos and Bills upcoming.
