Giants at Patriots
The Giants will be without almost all of their offensive playmakers with Saquon Barkley, Sterling Shepard, Evan Engram, and Wayne Gallman all out of the game. Daniel Jones will have only Golden Tate and a group of unproven running backs and receivers. The Patriots defense could shut this down in their sleep. On the other side of the ball, the Giants have a horrible defense so even though the Patriots have had some offensive issues they should be able to move the ball with ease. The Patriots should be able to win this game easily.
Prediction: Patriots 35, Giants 0
Panthers at Buccaneers
This is going to be a very good game. Both the Panthers and the Buccaneers have been surprisingly good this season. The teams match up very well with each other, as proven by their close game in week two. The Buccaneers have a worse record but have been slightly more impressive, they’ve proven they can beat the Panthers already this year, and they are at home, so they have the best chance of winning this game.
Prediction: Buccaneers 34, Panthers 28
Redskins at Dolphins
Both the Redskins and the Dolphins have been horrendous this year, proven by their 0-8 combined record. Despite this, the Dolphins have looked like possibly the worst team of all time, so the Redskins should win this game just like all of Miami’s opponents.
Prediction: Redskins: 27, Dolphins 10
Saints at Jaguars
The Saints have looked like the best team in the NFC even without Drew Brees while the Jaguars have looked solid but they aren’t going to be contenders by any means. The Saints defense should be able to confuse Gardner Minshew and their offense will be able to score enough points to win this game.
Prediction: Saints 27, Jaguars 14
Bengals at Ravens
The Ravens haven’t looked good in their last three games but they have still found a way to be 3-2. The Bengals have been one of the worst teams in the NFL this year. This game will be an easy Ravens win because the Bengals are too bad to contend with Baltimore.
Prediction: Ravens 28, Bengals 10
Seahawks at Browns
The Browns have been incredibly disappointing and inconsistent this season and it appears inevitable that they will end the season with a mediocre record. If they have a good game, they have the talent to beat any team in the NFL, but they aren’t having many games like that. The Seahawks, on the other hand, have been much better than expected this year and now seem to have a legitimate chance to win the division. Seattle will likely win this game, but if the Browns play up to their talent they will have a great chance to get an upset.
Prediction: Seahawks 24, Browns 14
Eagles at Vikings
This will be a very good game. Both the Eagles and the Vikings have been good this season and both have the talent to be Super Bowl contenders. Both teams match up well with each other, so the home team gets the advantage.
Prediction: Vikings 24, Eagles 21
Texans at Chiefs
The Chiefs did not look very good last week and will look to rebound while the Texans are coming off an incredible offensive performance. This will be one of the best games of the week. Deshaun Watson always seems to play well in big regular season games and the Chiefs are banged up. The Chiefs will have a hard time stopping the Texans offense and if the Texans can get pressure on Patrick Mahomes without blitzing, they will have a great chance to win this game. J.J. Watt is the key factor here. If he has a big game he can single-handedly ruin this game for the Chiefs. This is a close one, but the Texans seem like they are in better shape to win this week.
Prediction: Texans 35, Chiefs 30
Falcons at Cardinals
Both the Falcons and the Cardinals have been bad this year, but the Falcons have a ton of talent. With Patrick Peterson suspended for one more game, Julio Jones and co. should feast on this Cardinals secondary. The Falcons should also be able to run the ball effectively against this Cardinals run defense. The Cardinals won’t be able to keep up.
Prediction: Falcons 35, Cardinals 21
49ers at Rams
This is another one of the week’s great games. The 49ers haven’t gotten a ton of hype despite being 4-0 and this will be their first real test. If they can knock off the defending NFC champs to start the season 5-0 they will establish themselves as Super Bowl contenders. The Rams will be incredibly motivated as well, as a three game losing streak would drop them to 3-3 and put them in position to potentially miss the playoffs. It’s hard to have a must-win game in October, but this is one for the Rams. They need to prove that they are still one of the best teams in the league. With Todd Gurley’s health in doubt, look for a big passing game from Jared Goff. At the end of the day, the Rams have more talent, a better coach, they are playing at home, and they need it more, so they should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Rams 28, 49ers 21
Titans at Broncos
The Broncos are going to be confident after their win over the Chargers, but they are still a horrible team. The Titans, on the other hand, are still mediocre. They have flashed potential to be a playoff-caliber team. With Derrick Henry in the backfield, the Titans should be able to run the ball down Denver’s throat and control time of possession. The Broncos defense will eventually get tired so the Titans should win this one.
Prediction: Titans 24, Broncos 10
Cowboys at Jets
The winless Jets are finally getting Sam Darnold back, and they desperately need him. The Cowboys are looking to rebound for a two-game losing streak. Dallas has one of the most talented teams in the league and they showed that through the first three weeks. The concern with the Cowboys is that they might not be able to beat good opponents. Luckily for them, the Jets are bad, so they will get a win this week.
Prediction: Cowboys 31, Jets 14
Steelers at Chargers
The Steelers and the Chargers have both been disappointing this year, but the teams are starting to trend in opposite directions. The Chargers have Melvin Gordon back and are starting to get healthier while the Steelers’ quarterback situation is getting even worse. The Chargers are a more talented team and have a significant advantage at quarterback. Add in the fact that they’re at home (even though the Chargers stadium is horrible and provides them with a small advantage) and the Chargers should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Chargers 24, Steelers 14
Lions at Packers
The Packers are finally starting to look like contenders again after a couple bad seasons. The Lions have been one of this season’s biggest surprises and they are starting to look like a potential playoff team. The Packers might be without Davante Adams in this game, which means the Lions could focus on stopping the run. Then again, the Cowboys tried and failed to do that last week. The Lions are at home, but the Packers have been a better team this year and have a significant advantage at quarterback. This will be a close game but the Packers should be able to win.
Prediction: Packers 27, Lions 21