Sanders's Week 10 NFL Predictions

Week 10 NFL Predictions

It’s interesting to think about the amount of pressure on some teams right now. The Cardinals, the Steelers, even the Broncos who seem to be going in a backwards direction. All 3 teams thought to be picks for deep playoffs runs and are now pondering if they can make the playoffs (save maybe the Broncos who still seem in pole position). It’s also hard to comment how these teams will fare since the second half of a season seems to always test who the true teams are. Guess we will find out won’t we?

Sanders 8-5 last week bringing him to 78-53-2 on the season.

Baltimore Ravens vs Cleveland Browns

This looks like a no brainer but would anyone put it past the Ravens to lose this one? Nope. Not after their poor 4 game skid which they recovered from against a Steelers offense that looks flat out terrible outside of Roethlisberger and Antonio Brown. For the Browns to finally pick up their first win, Coleman and Pryor must go off. That could be hard though against a Baltimore defense that has been the only consistent thing on this team all season. If Baltimore wins, it will be because of a tremendous defensive effort by the Ravens again like last week against the Steelers

Ravens 20  Browns 10

Kansas City Chiefs vs Carolina Panthers

The Panthers seem to be back in the groove of things winning 2 of their last 3 games but the problem is they haven’t been greatly tested. The Chiefs will be a fantastic test for them but this game should come to who puts up the better defensive effort. So far, the Chiefs have looked consistently better all season so I will go with the Chiefs. However, if Cam Newton can continue his progress, we could see a different story.

Chiefs 23  Panthers 20

Houstan Texans vs Jacksonville Jaguars

I wanted to elaborate this as a better matchup but I simply can’t. The Jaguars have proven the hype around them was for nothing and Gus Bradley has established himself as a losing coach with a 12-38. Something has got to give and Bradley’s job might give if they lose this one. Who knows for sure. But the Texans will make continue to further the case as to why Bradley can’t be the coach anymore. Oh, and let’s not forget Bortles seems to continue regressing every week. Not good.

Texans 24  Jaguars 17

UPSET OF THE WEEK!!!!

Denver Broncos vs New Orleans Saints

This predicted upset is solely based upon matchup. The Saints matchup well with the Broncos in the sense that they have enough offensive playmakers to take on the defensive playmakers. As the case of every game, if Von Miller has a beastly game, the Denver defense can take over, but I think Brees and his offense can take care of business. It also doesn’t do the Broncos any favors that Siemian has been off-target in recent weeks. I’m looking for another Drew Brees MVP performance here to top off a sweet victory for the Saints.

Broncos 17  Saints 20

Los Angeles Rams vs New York Jets

The Jets are starting Bryce Petty. Well. They have officially given up on the season and looking forward to next season with that kind of move. As for the Rams, where is Jared Goff? No where to be seen. The guy needs playing time. And I am still waiting for it to happen. Hopefully Keenum does so poorly in the first half Goff gets to lay in the second half. I think the Rams defense can take control and win in what should be a rather boring game.

Rams 13  Jets 10

Atlanta Falcons vs Philadelphia Eagles

This could be a potential view at a playoff game in the NFC. But first, the Eagles must prove they are worthy of getting into the playoffs. They can do that with a good showing against the Falcons. However, Matt Ryan is having an MVP season and has pretty much done well against every defense thrown at him (this includes the Broncos and Seattle). It will be interesting to see if Matt Ryan can cement his MVP case against another good defense in the NFC. I think he will.

Falcons 27  Eagles 17

Chicago Bears vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers

An interesting matchup between the “cream of the crap” as I was once told. It’s hard to tell which team can win, BUT if Cutler can improve upon his performance against the Vikings, the Bears can easily run away from this. With the matchup for the Bears offense being a terrible Bucs defense, they can pull it off.

Bears 26  Bucs 20

Green Bay Packers vs Tennessee Titans

I wouldn’t be surprised if the Titans won here. I wouldn’t be surprised if the Packers won either. This should be a great matchup and it will be the game I am watching in the morning. I can’t wait. However, I said the Titans would win because of a great effort from Mariota and Murray when they faced the Chargers. They put up the effort but the Titans D still managed to let the Chargers put up 44 points. That’s why I’m going to pick the Packers. Not because I think the Packers are good enough to outduel the Titans offense but because I think the Titans defense is just that bad right now and Rodgers can slice them up.

Packers 35 Titans 34

Minnesota Vikings vs Washington Redskins

The Vikings seem to be a in a downward spiral simply because their offense is terrible. Shocker. I knew Bradford would end up being garbage like he has been his entire career. If the Vikings still had AP, it could be a different story. However, I won’t fault Bradford for the offensive woes this time. I fault their offensive line. Jesus, they can’t protect anyone. The Redskins defense should be able to take advantage and Cousins should be able to have a day come the 4^th quarter once the Vikings D becomes worn out from so much time on the field.

Vikings 16  Redskins 21

Miami Dolphins vs San Diego Chargers

The Dolphins are currently on a hot streak but the Chargers are coming off of an electric win against the Titans. The Chargers have the potential to outscore anyone in their way and I’m not quite sure the Dolphins defense will be able to handle the firepower that the Chargers can bring. It all comes down to if they can stop Melvin Gordon.

Dolphins 20  Chargers 31

San Francisco 49ers vs Arizona Cardinals

If anything, this is a game the Cardinals need to get themselves back on track and get some confidence in their offense. If they lose here, the season is lost. The 49ers are just bad and just don’t seem like a team who can do much on either side of the ball. Look for the Red Sea to be so loud and desperate enough for a win that the 49ers won’t be able to function in Arizona.  #homefieldadvantage

49ers 16  Cardinals 27

Dallas Cowboys vs Pittsburgh Steelers

The Steelers seem to be in disarray and outside of Roethlisberger and Antonio Brown, don’t have too much going for them on offense. They also have one of the worst ranked run defense. Enter Ezekiel Elliot. Even if Dak Prescott is starting to get figured out by other defenses, nothing you can do about Ezekiel Elliot and the best offensive line in the NFL. I’m predicting a 150 yard rushing game from Elliot to lead the Cowboys to a victory putting them to 8-1.

Cowboys 30  Steelers 21

Seattle Seahawks vs New England Patriots

The Seahawks are a great team and just had a gut check win against the Bills. However, they had to fight hard to beat the Bills and a controversial call may be the reason they won but we will never know for sure as game plans change based upon events in games.  The Patriots offense matches up well with the Seahawks and they should be able to use the same formula they used in the Super Bowl two years ago again to beat the Seahawks in primetime. Also, they are in Foxborough. No 12^th man to rely on in clutch situations.

Seahawks 23  Patriots 24

Cincinnati Bengals vs New York Giants

The Bengals are desperate for a win if they want to stay in the AFC North race. As for the Giants, they are sitting pretty at 5-3 and a win here puts them at 6-3 making the NFC East even more intriguing. If Beckham can have another huge game, the Bengals don’t have the firepower on offense to keep up. The Giants are at home and will look to shrine bright under the New York Monday Night lights.

Bengals 23  Giants 26