Sunday, November 01, 2020

2020 NFL Predictions Week 8 (Part II)

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NFL Predictions - 

Colts at Lions - 

The Colts are a tough team to figure out, honestly. They have a really good defense, but their offense is very lackluster so far. Rivers has been alright, but he really haven't great. And their running game is head and shoulders better than the competition. And that's a problem, because to be really good you need to be elite at one of those things. 

Then there's the Lions, they have lost both of their division games this season. However, they gotten three wins and should challenge this Colts' team. Make no mistake about this Lions' team, they are good enough to give most teams out there problems. They may not score points every game, but they aren't gonna put them away early in the game. Stafford is still a very good quarteerback and they some good weapons on that offense. 

Prediction - I am tired of betting on the Colts and hoping their offense will show up. They have screwed me a few times this season and the Lions are trending in the right direction it seems. Give me the Lions in this one! 

Steelers at Ravens -

Game of the week! The Steelers and Ravens are two of the very best teams in this league and they will square off here in week 8. The Steelers has maybe the league's best defense and an improving offense. Truthfully, I don't think it matters how good that offense (which is already pretty good) with how strong that defense is. They aren't a shutdown defense, but they get in the backfield so often that they always will have a chance to flip a game upside down. They will have to do that vs Lamar Jackson. I love Jackson, but he gonna have to air it out some or be running for their live on Sunday's afternoon. 

And I am not disrespecting the Ravens' defense, because they are very good as well. I don't think they are as good as they were a year ago, but still they could give the Steelers some fits in this game. But I don't think that will win this game. If they wanna win this game, I think they have let Lamar Jackson be Lamar Jackson in this game! 

Prediction - This game is a tough one to pick, but I am going with the Ravens in this one. Truthfully, I usually go with the home team if I am undecided and I really don't see either team with a true advantage over the other one. 

Rams at Dolphins -

The Rams are coming off a big win vs the Bears and the Dolphins are coming off their bye. The Dolphins also are changing QBs, too. Ryan Fitzpatrick has led the Dolphins to a respectable record, but he also hasn't played too hot, either. They been winning, but he hasn't been lights out. And the team has been super impressed by rookie QB Tua Tagovailoa! I really hope that Tua gives them a shot at the playoffs and he just might if the hype is indeed real for him! 

The Rams has played a lot better than they did in 2019 and certainly still in the division race in the NFC West. Especially with Seahawks losing on Sunday night Football in week 7. The Rams run the ball better than most teams out there and Jared Goff has been solid. The Rams don't ask him to drop back every single down and that make defenses respect their run game. I wouldn't say that they are on the same level (offensively) as two years ago, but I get similar defensively vibe, though. 

Prediction - I think Dolphins will play well in this game, but it is very hard to pick against the Rams in this one! I say the Rams by a touchdown or so! 

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