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| Rex Ryan has been pure comedy this week. Let's see if he'll still be laughing at the conclusion of this game. |
Thursday November 12, 2015 8:25pm
NFL Network -- Jim Nantz, Phil Simms
MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ
This is the game Rex Ryan has most likely been waiting for. Ryan has filled his press conferences with a lot of comedy, much to the ire of Jets' players and media pundits. Ryan also named IK Enemkpali captain for the Bills as well. We all know his history with the Jets. Many people thought the Bills would be the better team before the season started, but it has been the Jets that have surprised many people thus far. The Jets are always good in the first year of a new head coach. Todd Bowles is getting a lot of credit now, but let's see where the Jets are in year three and four when they've grown comfortable with Bowles. The Jets got comfortable with Ryan, and it cost him his job. The Jets should be able to win this one, and this will piss Ryan off.
Buffalo Bills 17 New York Jets 27
Detroit Lions vs. Green Bay Packers
Sunday November 15, 2015 1:00pm
FOX -- Joe Buck, Troy Aikman
Lambeau Field, Green Bay, WI
Hopefully the Lions look much better off of the bye week. They have looked horrible this year, and it has cost a few people their jobs on that team. Next up is head coach Jim Caldwell, who led the team to an 11-5 record in his first season with the team last season. Now, it appears his calm demeanor isn't enough, and it has him on thin ice. It starts with the offense, who have been unable to generate any consistency despite having decent pieces. Caldwell is an offensive coach, so his job is naturally on the line if the offense can't get it together soon enough. Their defense has taken a dive from last season, but that was expected with the departure of Ndamukong Suh. They're also missing DeAndre Levy for the season, and he was their second best defensive player. With the Packers struggles lately, it's a good thing they play the Lions.
Detroit Lions 14 Green Bay Packers 31
Dallas Cowboys vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Sunday November 15, 2015 1:00pm
FOX -- Kevin Burkhardt, John Lynch
Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, FL
You have to feel for the Cowboys, who possess the talent to win football games but simply cannot because of their incompetent quarterback play. Their defense isn't as good as it was last season also, so that has been some of the reason why they've been unable to win a football game in two months. While it may seem easy to play the Buccaneers, the Buccaneers have a healthy starting quarterback, which should be enough to win this game.
Dallas Cowboys 13 Tampa Bay Buccaneers 20
Carolina Panthers vs. Tennessee Titans
Sunday November 15, 2015 1:00pm
FOX -- Thom Brennaman, Charles Davis
LP Field, Nashville, TN
Part of the reason why the Panthers have been able to remain undefeated is their soft schedule outside of their division. The Panthers have been able to take advantage of that, and this is another game in which they should be able to win based off the strength of their defense. A lot of people have said Cam Newton is having an MVP season. I will have to respectfully disagree, as Newton appears to be doing decent work while the offense plays ball control football. The defense has been stout, led by Luke Kuechly and Thomas Davis. However, guys like Kawann Short and Josh Norman have been unbelievable as well.
Carolina Panthers 31 Tennessee Titans 6
Chicago Bears vs. St. Louis Rams
Sunday November 15, 2015 1:00pm
CBS -- Andrew Catalon, Steve Beuerlein, Steve Tasker
Edward Jones Dome, St. Louis, MO
The Bears got a huge road win on Monday night against the Chargers, but the Bears three victories still only come against AFC West opponents. Seeing that the Broncos are the last AFC West opponent they have to play, they'll probably end the season with three wins against that division. However, Jay Cutler is still unpredictable, and the Rams possess the kind of defense that can give you fits. Expect the defensive line to fluster Cutler, and that should be more than enough for Nick Foles, Todd Gurley and the offense to get things going and get a victory.
Chicago Bears 10 St. Louis Rams 21
New Orleans Saints vs. Washington Redskins
Sunday November 15, 2015 1:00pm
FOX -- Kenny Albert, Daryl Johnston
FedEx Field, Landover, MD
The Saints, after putting on an offensive clinic against the Giants, came out with a dud, losing at home to the lowly Titans. The Saints were rolling at the point, winners of three straight heading into that game. They have not played well on the road as of late, and the Redskins are not the joke and cakewalk that they were expected to be this season. I expect Kirk Cousins to make some plays against this lackluster defense, and get the close victory.
New Orleans Saints 20 Washington Redskins 23
Miami Dolphins vs. Philadelphia Eagles
Sunday November 15, 2015 1:00pm
CBS -- Kevin Harlan, Rich Gannon
Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, PA
It appeared the Dolphins were motivated by the head coaching change earlier this season, but it was just the fact they played two lowly AFC South opponents. Since their two victories against the Titans and Texans, the Dolphins have played two division opponents and have looked bad in those two losses. The Dolphins simply aren't a good team, and they were supposed to hang their hat on their defense. They're not good at that either, despite having the most expensive defensive player in the league. The Eagles can use this game to get on a roll and try to seize control of the NFC East in the next month.
Miami Dolphins 17 Philadelphia Eagles 30
Cleveland Browns vs. Pittsburgh Steelers
Sunday November 15, 2015 1:00pm
CBS -- Ian Eagle, Dan Fouts
Heinz Field, Pittsburgh, PA
The Browns with Johnny Manziel as their starting quarterback does not look like an offense that can consistently move the football. Luckily, Ben Roethlisberger is out again with yet another leg injury. This should even out the playing field a little, but the Steelers are still at home. Landry Jones should look to get comfortable and lead the home team to victory. He has a bevy of weapons, including probably the best wide receiver in the league in Antonio Brown. He had a fantastic game last week by the way.
Cleveland Browns 20 Pittsburgh Steelers 35
Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Baltimore Ravens
Sunday November 15, 2015 1:00pm
CBS -- Spero Dedes, Solomon Wilcots
M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore, MD
The Jaguars efforts on the defensive side of the ball was very impressive last week against the Jets. Chris Ivory was completely shut down running the football, but they weren't able to defend the pass as well. This is a game the Jaguars can win also, as the Ravens have struggled throughout the year. Still, I cannot see the Ravens losing at home to the Jaguars. That is enough for me to go with the Ravens in this one.
Jacksonville Jaguars 17 Baltimore Ravens 20
Minnesota Vikings vs. Oakland Raiders
Sunday November 15, 2015 4:05pm
FOX -- Chris Myers, Ronde Barber
O.co Coliseum, Oakland, CA
These are two teams that haven't experienced much success in recent seasons, but they are doing better than expected thanks to a pair of 2014 NFL Draft quarterbacks. Teddy Bridgewater was knocked unconscious in the last game against the Rams. It is unlikely he'll play in this game because he is still in the concussion program. That is big because the Vikings will certainly need him if they want to win this game. The Raiders' offense is clicking with Derek Carr and Amari Cooper, and I expect them to feel comfortable at home against this tough Vikings team and get a win.
Minnesota Vikings 24 Oakland Raiders 27
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| The Chiefs blew a huge opportunity in Week 2 when Jamaal Charles fumbled in the waning seconds, resulting in the go ahead score for the Broncos. |
Sunday November 15, 2015 4:25pm
CBS -- Greg Gumbel, Trent Green
Sports Authority Field at Mile High, Denver, CO
The Chiefs had a prime opportunity to win their Week 2 matchup against the Broncos at home. They would surrender a game tying touchdown, and when everyone thought the game would just go into overtime, Jamaal Charles fumbles on an innocent run and the Broncos made the recovery and returned it for a touchdown in the shocking win. It has been all downhill for the Chiefs since, and even if the Broncos' offense is still struggling thus far, I do not expect the Chiefs to go into Denver and get a win.
Kansas City Chiefs 13 Denver Broncos 23
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| The last time Eli Manning played the Patriots, he was winning his second Super Bowl MVP. |
Sunday November 15, 2015 4:25pm
CBS -- Jim Nantz, Phil Simms
MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ
The Patriots beat the Giants in Week 17 of the 2007 season to finish the season 16-0, the first undefeated team in regular season play since the 1972 Dolphins. The Dolphins also completed the undefeated season by winning all of their playoff games and the Super Bowl as well. The Patriots were not able to complete that feat, losing to those Giants in the Super Bowl a month after completing the undefeated season against them. The two teams have faced off twice since Super Bowl XLII, and the Giants have won both of those as well, which included another Super Bowl victory. Simply put, the Giants have owned the Patriots in the past seven years, so Tom Brady will probably be a little more motivated to get this mysterious monkey off his back. The Giants are not the same team as the previous three meetings, and that will show in this game.
New England Patriots 38 New York Giants 27
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| The last time the Seahawks played the Cardinals, Marshawn Lynch had his trademark tough run that went for a score in a blowout win. |
Sunday November 15, 2015 8:30pm
NBC -- Al Michaels, Cris Collinsworth
CenturyLink Field, Seattle, WA
The Seahawks may be struggling, and the Cardinals may appear to be better than them. However, I think it's a little crazy for a quarterback like Carson Palmer to go into Seattle and get a win. Simply put, he's not all that good, and the Seahawks should be motivated against a division opponent to try and climb their way back into the NFC West race. They are well rested as they are coming off a bye.
Arizona Cardinals 13 Seattle Seahawks 16
Houston Texans vs. Cincinnati Bengals
Monday November 16, 2015 8:30pm
ESPN -- Mike Tirico, Jon Gruden
Paul Brown Stadium, Cincinnati, OH
The Bengals are staring at a great opportunity to extend their winning streak and remain undefeated. The Texans have suffered from lousy quarterback play, and that will not change anytime soon. Asking the Texans to go into Cincinnati and get a win is like asking a pitcher to throw a perfect game in a World Series game. It has happened before, but that was in 1956. Simply put, the Texans will not win this game.
Houston Texans 10 Cincinnati Bengals 31
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