WRITERS WANTED

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I tweeted this a month or two ago, but we are still looking to hire some writers for 2021 and beyond. We have had a lot of different writers over the years. But for the most part, there really only been 2 or 3 consistently writing content. And over the past coupe years, it really only been myself after the spring time is over. I love this site and I bust my butt for it, but it time to add talent to the pool!

Will you get paid?

Yes! If I decide to hire you as a member of this blogspot, I will pay you on whatever amount that we agree on. I am a fair man but not a rich man. If you are looking to get rich quick, then this isn't the place for you. If you love writing and love sports, then by all means please apply! 

What will you be writing about?

That will all depend. Obviously, I want you to have fun writing your articles and want to give you much freedom as possible. Obviously, I am gonna let you write about whatever you want. With that said, I also might request a specific weekly article or a series of specific articles from you. Maybe I want you to breakdown all 32 NFL teams leading up to the NFL season or maybe I want you to write a weekly Nascar picks post or whatever sport you are interested in, etc. 

Can I write about my favorite team or Do I have to stick to the sport as a whole?

You can pretty much write about whatever you want! If you want to write about your favorite team, then go right ahead. If you want to write about a sport in general and breakdowns stuff, then go ahead. You want to write about multiple sports? Go right ahead! If you write good content, then I am not gonna complain about it!

Who should you contact about writing for Timerssports and what will you need?

You can contact myself (Garry Briggs) and there are two ways to do so: 1) The preferred way would be through email and that would at Garrybriggs265@gmail.com. Or 2) Twitter via @TimerssportsRT. That is where all the links for the blogs is posted. And you need nothing, just say you are interested in becoming a writer and we will go from there!

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Final Timerssports 2020 Thoughts

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Hey Guys, 

Its your buddy, Garry. I just want to thank everyone for checking out this website during 2020! You know sometimes, I just don't have the motivate to make posts. However, I try my best to deliver as much content as possible and the best content possible. I am really proud of the stuff that has been posted and I really hope it has been fun for my readers to follow along this season. I kinda felt like our momentum came to an halt back in March when the covid hit the United States. I know Jeff (@JeffNathans18) was a roll with his Fantasy Nascar and Fantasy Nascar Updates, then he kinda tapered off and got busy with family stuff. Then it was just me doing everything. And guys, I really tried my best this year. I kinda feel like it wasn't enough and really wished I would had done some Nascar previews this winter. But I just couldn't do it with being committed to the NFL predictions. 

Anyways, I am excited to get into breaking down the NFL playoffs in January. And might me or Jeff will have some time and do some Nascar content before the Daytona 500 get here. I promise you guys that there will be a lot of content posted between tomorrow and December 31st of 2021! 

I hope 2020 wasn't horrible, but if was, then I hope 2021 is so much better! 

Nothing but love,

Garry Briggs, Timerssports Owner 

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2020 NFL Predictions Week 16 (Part IV)

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Rams at Seahawks - 

This has a chance to be the best game of the week and maybe have more on the line than any other game this week. This game could have huge impact on the NFC overall. A Seattle win would keep the ''3-way'' tie possibility alive, which is probably the Saints' only path to the No.1 seed. It also would lock the Seahawks into at least the No.3 seed and a playoffs birth. It also would grant them a home playoffs' game! The Seahawks has been hit and miss this season, but their defense has improved and their run game has became healthier as well. I think the Seahawks has gotten better as the season gone on. This is a very underrated team whom kinda flying under the radar in a wide-out NFC! 

Rams blew out the Pats a few weeks ago on national tv and everyone was ready to name them NFC Super Bowl favorites, but I wasn't totally in on them. I said number of times that the Rams will only go far as Jared Goff will take them. This is probably the second-most complete team in the NFC (next to the Saints), but Jared Goff will decide if they are a first round exit or not. I think they need that No.3 seed to make it past the wildcard round. If they are a wildcard team, then they are most likely the No.6 seed and headed back to Seattle. I wouldn't feel good about that, after losing here in week 16. Or they could have to go to New Orleans. Ouch!

Prediction - I was on the Rams bandwagon all week, but as I was writing this article I kinda talked myself into the Seahawks! Look, they have Russell Wilson and he is a playmaker with his ball in his hands. Their run game is really good and they have an awesome WR core! On defense, they are certainly getting as well. I have Seahawks in a tight one! 

Titans at Packers -

This has a chance to be one of the best games of the season! Two high-scoring defense going vs two questionable defenses. I think the Packers' defense are really starting to figure it out, but I don't think the media outside of Green Bay has picked up on that. And a lot of that has to do within changes on that defense. I think the vast improved safety play (Saverage and Amos) are allowing Mike Pettine to play bigger at the ILB positions and their rookies (Barnes and Martin) can fly to the ball. Not to mentioned, the Packers over the past month have let the pass rushers loose and been more aggressive on the backend. Don't sleep on this Green Bay defense. They will give up their share of yards, but they have a solid group over there.

Titans can make plays on defense, but it isn't at a consistent level and that worries me. The Titans need to do three things to win this game: 1) force at least one turnover - Packers are 10-0 when they don't turn over the ball. 2) Put pressure on Aaron Rodgers - this is the best easiest way to beat the Packers on offense. 3) Run the dang ball. As I mentioned up above, the Packers pass rush is getting better so you don't want to drop back vs that pass rush and that really good secondary. Not a great combo to have, but I think the Titans would have some success. However, as we know the Packers' biggest weakness on defense is their run game. So why not run it down their throats with a freak like Derrick Henry? 

Titans are gonna have a problem on Sunday night on defense side of the ball on trying to stop Aaron Rodgers and this Packers offense. That offensive line is completely healthy now and Aaron Rodgers will pick an average secondary apart. And this secondary has struggled all season long. The Packers are also coming off a bad second-half vs the Panthers. Aaron Rodgers wasn't happy about it and that is probably bad news for the Titans 

Prediction - This will be a close game, but when I look at this game. I really only see one advantage for the Titans and that their run game vs Packers run defense. While I see the Packers having an advantage vs the Titans pass defense. I think the Packers have advantage vs the Titans run defense. I also think the Packers have the advantage with their offensive line vs Titans' pass rush. This is a bad matchup for the Titans. I think and I see the Packers pulling away in this one.

Bills at Pats -

I don't know why people thought the Pats would be good this year or why people still are afraid of the Pats. I think it is the name, but this was not a very good team and that should had been obvious by the team's turnover before the season. Newton isn't the answer at QB and frankly he was an overrated signing. I said it for a few years that Newton is washed. When you look at his career, he was never an elite QB other than that 2015 season. That was the lone year where he was actually pretty good. Since then, the injuries have piled up and that has a lot to do with what kind of QB he is. I think the lackluster options in the pass game is also eye popping in New England. Their average OL and below average run game also makes everything a lot tougher for the Pats. On defense, they saw a lot of turnover, too. They aren't the Pats of old that's for sure!

The Bills should go on to win this game and I would be surprised, if they don't drop 30 points on the Pats in a statement game. The Bills are really good and has a chance to add to their already impressive season. I love watching this Bills' team. They can beat you so many ways on offense and it not just one player having a great season. They have so many weapons you have to defend and Josh Allen by himself is a handful to deal with. I also think that defense keep getting better and better as the season goes on. They are certainly peaking at the right time! 

Prediction - I don't like the Pats in this one at all and I think the Bills will run away with this game pretty easily. I think the Bills will win by at least two scores! 

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2020 NFL Predictions Week 16 (Part III)

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Panthers at Washington -

The Panthers got down big vs the Packers by halftime on last Saturday night. Then they adjusted and basically shut out one of the league's top scoring offenses. I really think the things they were doing on defense really was the difference. Aaron Rodgers didn't know what to think of their defense and some of the things they did. On offense side of the ball, I was not very impressed by the Panthers. They really weren't able to move the ball well. Even though, Teddy did a really good job of making good decisions and avoiding the pressure. And that is the problem with the Panthers, I don't think Teddy can take over a game or be a game changer. He won't put them in a bad position, but he likely won't lead them back in a comeback, either.

Washington is still in the driver seat, but things are a lot tighter than it was before. If they can get a win here in week 16, then they can relax a bit more. Washington has a really good defense and some nice young skill position players on offense. Those are the two things that really jump out at me when I watch this Washington team. I don't think they are special or anything, but they could have a really bright future over the next 2 or 3 years. I don't think they are the most talented team in the NFC East, but I think injuries and horrible quarterback play has allowed them to take control of this division. And yes, I do believe that Washington will be the team that makes the playoffs from the NFC East! 

Prediction - As I mentioned above, I think the Washington will win the NFC East and I also believe that they win vs the Panthers. I think the Panthers are a solid all-around team, but I don't think they do anything well enough to win. And that will once again be the case in week 16. Washington sneak a win out at home! 

Broncos at Chargers -

Both of these teams will miss the playoffs and both of these teams have some really interesting pieces for 2021 and beyond. I think the Broncos have a nice group of offensive weapons, but as you know I am not sold on Drew Lock. I wouldn't be surprised if the Broncos went out and got themselves a proven starter in FA this spring. That would certainly put them into contention in the AFC. Maybe if someone like Matthew Stafford becomes available? I would love that a lot, if someone such Stafford become an option. It doesn't have to him, but just someone for Lock to sit and learn from. I do think their defense need to some more pieces before they are legit. 

Chargers are real fun on the offense side of the ball. I would love if the Chargers would had made the playoffs this season. Because these AFC teams would shaking having to deal with Justin Herbert! This kid is the real deal and we saw it in his first game. He was simply awesome and has every tool to be a great quarterback in this league. Some guys, you just instantly know they are that good and Herbert there were no doubt! Defensively, this unit pure awful and probably the biggest reason this team isn't in the playoffs conversation! If the Chargers had even an average defense, then I think they would be at 8 or 9 wins right now. 

Prediction - I love the Chargers in this one, but I think their defense will keep the Broncos alive for awhile, though. I expect Justin Herbert to play great, but I don't see them winning by more than 10 points and that might be too many to ask for, too.  

Eagles at Cowboys -

This game will pretty much eliminate one team from contention in the NFC East. The loser will likely be watching at home. The winner could take the division in week 17. Even with a Washington loss, neither team could overtake the Washington Football THIS week. But next week, all bets are off. A Dallas win this week and next, plus a Washington loss this week and next would mean a playoff berth for the Cowboys. A Eagles win this week and next and two Washington losses would mean a Eagles' playoffs birth. So yeah Washington is in the driver seat here, but this game could have a huge impact if Washington fumble the bag this week vs Carolina! 

I don't think either of these teams are that good and I think both of these teams will be beat to a bloody pulp in the playoffs. Frankly, I don't think the Eagles or Cowboys will win the division. So yeah this game is probably gonna end up being meaningless. But you never know can happen in this league and that why we play the game. I think the Eagles biggest problem has been horrible QB pay and injuries. Story of their season and will likely cost them the division. As for the Cowboys, it has been horrible defense and injury to their star QB Dak Prescott. Not sure how many games they would win with Dak, but I am sure it would be more than they have now. Then again, they were on a pretty ugly projection because of that defense when he was healthy. So who knows? 

Prediction - I don't really know which way to go in this one. I don't really love either team, honestly. I am leaning towards the Eagles in this one, though. Hurts isn't nothing special, but I think he is gives the Eagles a better shot to win than Andy Dalton does the Cowboys. I also think Mike McCarthy doesn't still know how to call a good game. 

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2020 NFL Predictions Week 16 (Part II)

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Bears at Jags - 

The Bears over the last three weeks are having their best offensive stench in 7 years, as they have scored 30 or more points in each game. It has been impressive and it all started after Matt Naggy stopped calling the plays. I said it last year that Matt Naggy was too focused on trick plays and all the fancy stuff. The Bears are now more focused on getting yards and getting results. Also funny what happens when you run the football and use your quarterback as a run threat. Teams now have to respect Mitch Trubisky as a runner, instead of a guy like Nick Foles whom only could beat you with his arm. At end of the day, the Bears don't scare anyone with their passing attack. I still believe it will  be a tall task to go shot for shot against the Packers in week 17, but they have a pretty favorable matchup here in week 16 vs the Jags. 

The Jags were killed by the Ravens in week 15 and I don't think they really have much upside to wanting to win, honestly. They moved up to the No.1 draft pick, after the Jets beat the Rams in week 15. That was huge because the Jags now can pick a new quarterback in the upcoming draft. And that will likely be Trevor Lawrence. As for this weekend's game, I am not very high on the Jags. They really don't do anything well, but they do run the ball well with Robinson. With Mike Glennon starting at QB, I wouldn't actually be excited any of the passing options for the Jacksonville Jags! 

Prediction - I think the Bears will win this game pretty easily. The Jags have no reason to want to win this game, even though I am sure they will try their best. But like most games this season, I think they will be competitive but the overall talent difference will doom them as the game goes on longer

Bengals at Texans -

A battle between two non-playoffs teams, the Joe Burrow-less Bengals and the Deshuan Waston-led Texans. I was really caught off guard and surprised when I woke up on Tuesday, after the Bengals pulled off the upset on the Steelers. I certainly didn't see that coming and really there should be no reason for that to happen. Especially when you look at that Bengals. It isn't bad, but it will look a lot better in the next couple years. However, they have performed much better than expected since the Joe Burrow's injury. They only have one win to show for since then, but they have been more competitive than I thought that they would be!

Waston is still one of the league's best quarterbacks on a weekly basis, but his team constantly loses every single week. I feel bad for him because honestly the Texans really don't deserve a talent like him! Waston is the only right thing about this Houston Texans' team, in my opinion! No consistent run, lackluster receivers, below average offensive line, non-existent pass rush, bad run defense and secondary. Yeah it not great over in Houston. However, Waston can mask a lot of Houston's flaws and keep them in most games. Much like Aaron Rodgers did during the McCarthy's era over in Green Bay. Guys like Waston are obviously special and you can tell pretty easily! 

Prediction - I don't think one team is vastly better than the other, but I am leaning towards the Texans. They have Waston and he can carry them to win over a team like the Bengals! 

Colts at Steelers -

This is a really interesting matchup between the Colts and Steelers overall. Every time I watch the Colts, they do nothing to jump off the page to me. But they consistently get the job done on both side of the ball. Because of that, they have a 10-4 record now. Phillip Rivers isn't having a great year, but he is doing more than enough behind that stout offensive line. This team goes as the defense goes it seems. They aren't dominant or anything, but good enough to help the Colts win. I think their inconsistent run game is what will eventually do them in. When you can't run the ball, the opposing defense knows exactly what they have to do to win the ballgame. 

The Steelers really struggled on Monday night and lost their 3rd straight game on MNF. So what are wrong with the Steelers? Well first of all, they haven't been able to run the ball well. I would also say that Big Ben has been good this year, but not as good as everyone makes him out to be. Their defense has been really good this year, but make no mistake that teams can score points on them. Pretty much like every other defense in this league! Obviously, they can create turnovers and getting sacks at a lot higher rate than most teams, though. This will be a tough challenge for the Steelers in week 16, regardless. 

Prediction - Tough game to predict, but I am going with the Colts in this one. The Steelers have no momentum and been trending the wrong way recently. I think the Colts defense will do enough to hold this declining Steelers' offense in check. I have Colts by 6 points! 

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2020 NFL Predictions Week 16 (Part I)

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Giants at Ravens -

The Giants were in the driver seat a few weeks ago, but things have gone south for the Giants in the NFC East. They are certainly still in the race for the division, but I think they are more longshot than anything at this point. One of the reasons for that is I am not very high on the Giants' offense and that is because I don't think there are any playmakers on that offense. Daniel Jones is just another quarterback out there with his current weapon. If he had better weapons would I feel different about him? Maybe, but I don't think he has the ''it'' factor to him overall. However, I really like the Giants' defense and the things that they are capable. It will be a major challenge here in week 16 vs the Ravens, though. 

I really wondered if the Ravens could make a postseason push in the AFC and they really have over the past couple weeks. I think a lot of that has to do with Lamar Jackson being more Lamar Jackson-like lately. I think that Browns' game was huge for the Ravens putting themselves into this position. They will need some help over the last couple weeks to make it into the postseason. They will likely need to win out or have the Colts or Dolphins to lose at least one game.

Prediction - I don't think the Giants can stay with the Ravens on offense and I don't think their defense will do enough to slow down one of league's best rushing attacks. I think the Ravens will win by 10+ points!

Falcons at Chiefs -

The Falcons' season was over before it started, but they have played better after they got rid of Dan Quinn. However, when it matters they haven't been able to win the big games. I think the Falcons have some nice pieces to work with for the future. But I still believe that defense need to be vastly improved. I really like the players that they got on offense side of the ball. I am worried about Julio Jones staying healthy and believe he takes this offense to the next level. The defense focus point almost automatically shift to Jones and that makes everyone on this offense that much better. But as he get up in age and the injuries keep piling up, we have to wonder how much longer he has left in Atlanta? 

The Chiefs and Saints were a lot of fun in week 15 and maybe one of my favorite games of the whole season. I was really impressed with the Saints because they really matched up well vs the Chiefs' offense. Of course, the Chiefs are still the Chiefs and they got their yards/points. For considering that the Chiefs ran about 90 offensive plays and only had 420 yards is impressive. It was a great game for Kansas City, but they did lose a few players late in the game at the running back position. Which was obviously not very ideal, but I doubt it gonna slow up the Kansas City's offense too much. 

Prediction - I don't give Altanta that big of a chance to pull off the win in this one. Kansas City is just too damn good and still probably win by multiple scores in this one!

Browns at Jets -

The Jets did something that I didn't think they would be able to do and that was upset the Rams in week 15. They led pretty much that whole game and honestly that was easily the upset of the season for me. I really don't think we will see a bigger upset. By doing so, they also screwed up and gave away the No.1 pick to the Jags. It is still time for the Jags to win a game, but I don't think they will based on who they play over the final two weeks. As for the Jets, they have actually played pretty well over the last couple weeks. They also almost won a couple weeks ago, if it wasn't for a last second offensive score by the Raiders in week 13. 

The Browns are in a really good position in the AFC playoffs picture and still have a shot at the AFC North. Headed into the season, I thought the Ravens would lead it early before the Steelers stole the division late. Instead, it could be the Steelers who lead the division most of the year and the Browns to steal it late. I have questions about the Browns' defense, but that rushing attack is something else Baker Mayfield is playing excellent! I will give credit where it is due and Mayfield is playing awesome right now. Early in the season, I felt like they had to run the ball because I didn't think it was a good idea to put it into the hands of Baker. But I was clearly wrong, but I also think he is getting more use to his offensive system as well. I think that is the biggest thing to me. 

Prediction - Look, I would love to see another Jets' upset win but let's not get too greedy, though. I think the Browns will slap the Jets around pretty good. 

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2020 NFL Predictions Week 16 (Holiday Edition)

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Vikings at Saints -

A few weeks ago, I thought the Vikings were on the path to the playoffs and many others really thought the same exact thing. What has gone wrong the past few weeks, why have fallen on the cusp of elimination? Frankly, they haven't ran the ball as well as they have in the past month and their defense haven't exactly played great. Zimmer's defense has played as well as they could, but they are also fairly banged up on that side of the ball, too. Something else has happened that probably pretty unlikely about three weeks ago and that the Bears/Cardinals are both 2-0 over the their past two games. While the Vikings are 0-2. That makes a difference! So can they beat the Saints? I think they have good shot at doing so. I think they need to be able to run the ball effectively with Cook. And I do believe that defense need to come up with some big time plays vs the Saints. I think they need to win the turnover battle to win this game, honestly. 

Saints were the No.1 seed just three weeks ago, but they have lost back-to-back games and now are likely gonna be the No.2 seed, No.3 or No.5 seed. While the No.1 seed is still in play, it would require the Packers to lose their final two games and Saints to win out. Since the Packers have tiebreaker over them. I think it is unlikely for the Saints to lose the division, unless they somehow manage to drop these last two games. And honestly wouldn't that be wild if they entered the playoffs on a 4-game losing streak? I don't see it happening, though. I think the Saints are one of the most well-rounded rosters in the league. I think the Saints are better on both side of the ball than the Vikings. But on offense, I think the Vikings have enough playmakers to make this game close. 

Prediction - Both teams are on two games losing streaks, but I think the better team will come out on top and that is the Saints. But this won't be a blowout and I think the Vikings will keep it close. I have the Saints by 6 points on Christmas Day!  

Bucs at Lions -

I thought the Lions were headed in a different direction, after a couple promising performances but then they were beat pretty convincingly by the Titans in week 15. And to be fair, I believe the Titans are one of the best teams in this league. But with that said, I don't believe this Detroit Lions' roster is that good and is overall pretty bad. They have a few playmakers, but this team is being carried by Matthew Stafford. I do like some of the young players on this roster and they really have a bright future, but the Lions need to rebuild that defense in the worst way possible. It has been a huge issue for years and it hasn't changed in 2020. 

Almost every week, the Bucs show us exactly who they are! But we overlook it because we know how talented this team really is. But every week it seems like this team is making tons of mistakes and getting off to slow starts. Most weeks, they seem to figure it out and go on to win. But they can't be doing that in the playoffs. They have so much talent on that roster, but I don't think they have lived up to the billing. I think they have underperformed by a lot and haven't played close to their best football. We may see bit and pieces of that full-version of the Bucs, but I would be pretty surprised if we see them for a full season. At Bucs' best, I think they are the best team in the NFC. On an average week, I think they are somewhere in the middle. I also worry about them going on the road, such as they are here in week 16. I don't think the Lions are major threats to them, but I feel like they are far more dangerous at home. Could that foreshadow what in store for them in January? It is a possibility!

Predictions - I don't think the Lions are that good and I think the Bucs are too inconsistent for anyone to figure out. But I do like them in this game. I think the Bucs have too much talent and they will figure it out. Bucs by 12 points!  

49ers at Cardinals -

Another interesting game and I think this is gonna be a really tight game. The 49ers are out of the playoffs, but teams coached by Kyle Shanahan typically are pretty competitive. Even with bad quarterbacks, they seem to find ways to stay in games and a lot of that has to do with Shanahan's play designs and playcalling. He is an offensive genius and I love watching him go to work! The 49ers are banged up and will need to play a really good to pull off the upset. But I think it very well could happen on Saturday vs their divisional rivals!

Three weeks ago, I pretty much off the bandwagon and called them dead in the water. Well now, they are in a position to pull a step closer to making the postseason. If they win out, they are in the playoffs. It doesn't matter, if the Vikings and Bears both win. As of right now, the Cardinals are controlling their own density. I think Kyler Murray need to have a big game because it isn't gonna be a give me game vs the 49ers. The Rams found out a few weeks ago that the 49ers will still play you tough as nails. And as the Rams found out last week, you can't underestimate any team in this league! 

Prediction - I think this will be a really tight game, but I am going with the 49ers getting the upset in this game and put the Cardinals in a tough spot in the playoffs race!   

Dolphins at Raiders -

A couple weeks ago, this game might had meant a little more. Even though, I do believe this still could have a major impact on the AFC playoffs picture. I do feel like the Raiders have kinda played themselves out of the AFC wildcard picture more than they were a few weeks ago. I also feel like they are one of the most inconsistent teams in the league. They are capable of dropping 30+ on any given weekend and also capable of scoring zero points. In fact, they have games like that to back it up, too. Earlier this season, they beat the Chiefs. Then they lost by 30 to the Falcons not too long ago. Good luck trying to figure out what team will come out week to week. I am really not sure what team will come out this week, honestly. 

The Dolphins have been one of the biggest surprises of the 2020 season and I don't think anyone expected them to be this good this fast. The thing is about the Dolphins is they aren't loaded with big time names or really do anything too flashy. They are just a damn good football team and have performed really well under Brian Flores. It has been impressive to see how well this team has done in 2020. After 14 games, they are 9-5 and has a chance to win 10 games for just the third time since the 2008 season. This Dolphins don't do a lot of things poorly. One of the best things that they do is score a lot of points and not allow many. In fact, they are nearly +100 in points. That is a telling sign of a quality team and that exactly what the Dolphins are!

Prediction - Hard to say how this game will go, but I am leaning towards the Dolphins in this one. They do alot of things really well and I still don't trust the Raiders. Even with Carr back, I don't think they are a better team than the Dolphins. They might be better for a quarter or two, but I have hard time trusting the Raiders to be better than the Dolphins for 4 quarters and that what it will probably time. I have Dolphins by 4 points in this one!

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2020 NFL Predictions Week 15 (Saturday Special)

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Broncos at Bills - 

Drew Lock had one of his better games of the 2020 season and went 21 for 27 on 280 yards with 4 TDs. He was extremely effective and those are kind of performances that are needed from him to take this team to that next level. However, I don't think he can deliver those kind of games on a consistent basis with this team. Especially with that defense, I think Drew Lock need to be better for this team to have a shot. I think there's enough talent on that side of the ball for him to be really good, but I also don't think the right coaching staff in place. With all of that said, I still stand by what I said that Drew Lock isn't the right quarterback for the Denver Broncos of the future. He may turn out very good, but I don't believe this is the right place for him. 

The Bills really came onto the spotlight last season, when they made the playoffs and opened some people eyes in the postseason. Many (including myself) thought that the Bills could be really good, if the defense stayed intact (mostly) and Josh Allen kept on improving as a QB. The Bills agreed with this and went out and got Josh Allen a #1 WR in Stefon Diggs! I thought it was a genius move by both the Vikings and Bills. The Vikings got a stud WR (Jefferson - whom I loved A LOT coming out of college) and the Bills got Diggs. And as you would expect, Diggs really took this offense to the next level. He made everyone else on this already good offense even better. I also believe that help Josh Allen become a lot better, too. He really makes this offense go when the ball is in his hands! 

Prediction - I don't think the Bills defense is as good as it was a year ago, but it is good enough to hold the Broncos down. And I think the offense for the Bills has a chance to go off on Saturday vs a suspect Broncos' defense. If the Broncos want a chance, I think Drew Lock will have to be really on it! I have the Bills winning by multiple scores!

Panthers at Packers - 

I think the Packers will end up with the No.1 seed in the NFC when it all said and done. However, I don't think they are the best team in the NFC or even in the top 2. Aaron Rodgers has been the best Quarterback in the league this year and I don't know if that can be debated anymore. Problem is? I think they get away from the run way too much and that defense is gonna probably lose them a game in the playoffs vs a heavier run team. However, I will say that the Packers' defense is trending the right way and getting a lot more consistent pressure vs opposing QBs. And they did a very good job of taking care of the Lions' run game in week 14. They will look to do the same in week 15 vs the Panthers!

The Panthers are a solid football team, but this is a bad matchup for them in week 15. Teddy Bridgewater does some things really well and some things not so well. And those things been his MO in his Pro career. Going back to his rookie year with the Vikings, we are seeing a lot of similar things that we see now. Even back then, I felt like his upside was extremely limited. However, I also felt he never really put his team into a bad situation because he doesn't have a lot of poor plays. And that the best thing you can say about the Panthers' offense this year. Teddy just doesn't make a lot of bad plays! Problem is? They doesn't create a lot of explosive plays in this Panthers' offense. I am not too worried about the offense, I think the defense is what will lose them this game! Why? You need to have one of two things on defense to beat Aaron Rodgers: A) A really good pass rush that will cause him to panic. Or B) A really good secondary. I don't think they have either of those things. If Rodgers can sit in the pocket all night, I think it will be a long night for that secondary!

Prediction - I think the Panthers will keep it close, but Aaron Rodgers a career year under Matt LaFleur and I think he will find more success here in week 15. I think for the Panthers to win this game, I believe their defense will likely need to force a few turnovers and get lucky on offense on some things. I have the Packers by 10 points!

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2020 NFL Predictions Week 14 (Part IV)

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Saints at Eagles - 

The Saints need to keep winning to lock up the NFC No.1 seed, I think they need to win their last 4 games to be the No.1 seed and they have a tough schedule. They have to face the Eagles, Chiefs and Vikings in their next three games. So today's game might be the easiest one on the schedule. And if they win their final four games, I think a lot of credit has to go to their defense, too. That defense has been really good of late and seem to be rounding into form at the right time. I think they have the best defense in the NFC right now. If they aren't then they are easily still in the top 2. I think it will be interesting what happens if the Saints win today. They obviously have to go back to Brees, but do they dare make a larger package for Hill? I will give him credit because he has played awesome in the time that Brees has missed. 

The Eagles are coming off a tough loss to the Packers. Honestly, that game was never close as the scoreboard looked. They were down 20-3 in the 4th quarter and I think putting Hurts in was the best thing that the Eagles have done all season. Even if starting Hurts in that game, I don't know if they would had done better. In basically a full-half, they still only managed 7 offensive points in the second half. They will need to play better here in week 14!

Prediction - I want to take the Eagles here, but I think the Saints are too good for them and the Saints will end up winning this game. I don't think it will be by a lot, though.

Steelers at Bills -

The Steelers are coming off their first loss of the season and it was one of the games that nobody expected them to lose. I sure didn't, so major props to the Washington Football team! But the Steelers will have to refocus and face a really good Buffalo Bills team! I think the Steelers are still capable of being one of the best teams in the league, but that defense isn't nearly as unstoppable as we all once thought. And that offense has been inconsistent enough for teams to have a shot to beat them. Now, they might not lose another game this season. Or they just might and I think one of those losses could be on Sunday Night Football in Buffalo!

The Bills defense isn't nearly as it was a year ago, but they seem to make plays whenever they need to make plays. And their offense has been good enough to be near top 5 in the league. I think the improvement for Josh Allen has been a major difference maker, too. Adding Diggs to the offense has been a huge boost as well. Nothing like having a player whom can go out and make plays after the catch!

Prediction - I am going with the Bills in this one and hand the Steelers another loss. I feel like the Steelers depends too much on Big Ben throwing the ball and really haven't ran the ball well. I also feel like the Bills are a really solid football team, too.

Ravens at Browns -

The Browns were impressive in last week's win over the Titans, but with that said that defense was really bad in the second half. As the Titans pretty much did whatever they want to! I have said all season that the Browns are dangerous team because they figured out what they did well. I say it every week that I will take a team every time that understand what their strengths are. For the Browns it is running the ball. Not only are they are the best run team in football per game, but that run game threat will open up the pass. Look at last week for a good example! I will note that the Titans are straight up horrible vs the pass, so that probably why we saw them pass more, too. 

The Ravens probably need to win this game to make a playoffs run. I thought they would make a strong playoffs push and they still might. But the competition is stiff in the AFC for the wildcard spots. I think the Ravens are good enough to make the postseason, but I think they have to win this one because they are fighting with likely 3 other teams for that spot. I don't think they are as good on either side of the ball as last season. I think that defense has taken steps back compared to last season and Lamar Jackson isn't the same player as he was in 2019. I think teams finally got around to watching film on him and starting to figure him out more.

Prediction - I want to go with the Ravens here, but I think the Browns will be too much for them. I think the Browns will run all over them and then start open up the pass game. I don't the Ravens' offense is high powered like last year, where they can win by scoring a ton of points. If they gonna win vs the Browns, I think their defense gonna have to slow down the Bronws. And I don't think they will do enough for them to win!

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2020 NFL Predictions Week 14 (Part III)

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Jets at Seahawks -

The Jets almost won a game in 2020 and then idk what happened on that final play of the game last week. It was almost they were trying to lose and stay winless. Needless to say, they fired their DC after that. I will admit that the Jets have looked a little better over the last few weeks, so they aren't a total give me game. But this is still the Jets and they are still a very bad football team. If you look a specific stat, I am pretty sure they are dead last or next to dead last. They are legit that bad! Just don't bet on the Jets, guys. It is a really bad idea and will likely backfire on you in a bad way!

The Seahawks are coming off a rough loss to the Giants and I have more questions than answer after that loss. That defense is still bad and now I have more questions about their offensive line. Headed into week 13, I thought they were good enough to be a playoff team but not good enough to beat the Saints or Packers in the NFC. Now? I am not sure if they are good enough to beat the Rams. And yes, i know they already lost to them once this season. I think the direction that they are headed, they will likely face the winner of the NFC East in the playoffs. So maybe not winning the division is the best thing for them?

Prediction - Seahawks should bounce back this week and get the win over the Jets. I don't think I really need to get into deep details on this one!

Packers at Lions -

The Packers are having a really good season and might have the best offense in football right now. Through 13 weeks, they lead the league in points scored and touchdowns. Aaron Rodgers also lead the league in passer rating and touchdown passes. It has been fun to watch this Packers offense really rack up the points this season. There are still a lot of concerns about the Packers' defense, but they are trending in the right direction. As they are starting to get a lot more pressure on quarterbacks and that is leading to more turnovers for the secondary. 

I think this is a really bad matchup for the Lions, too. I think the teams that matchups well vs the Packers are teams that can run the ball and/or run consistent create pressure on Rodgers. Bad news: The Lions can't do either of those things on a consistent basis. Even worse? They are missing their top WR and will be without their top 2 CBs. I believe the Lions will keep it close for awhile, since it is a divisional game. But at some point, I fully expect the Packers to pull away by 2 or 3 touchdowns

Prediction - It is hard for me to pick the Lions in this one because they don't really have any advantages in this game vs the Packers. All of the things that Packers do well are weaknesses for the Lions. And all of the things that the Packers don't do well aren't really strengths that the Lions can take advantage of. Give me the Packers all day in this one.

Falcons at Chargers -

Both of these teams are coming off losses, so one of them will bounce back. I am not excited about either of teams, even though they are kinda similar in regards to their issues. Both have playmakers on offenses, but neither team have really been able to translate it into good results. On defense side of the ball, they both are inconsistent and below average. I am not high on either team for rest of the year, but I would give a slight advantage to the Falcons in one, though. They are missing Julio Jones, but at least that defense has played a little better of late and Matt Ryan is a seasoned vet in this league. While, the Chargers have one of the worst defenses on a weekly basis and Justin Hebert is a rookie quarterback still. He is very fun to watch, but his team just got beat down 45-0 to the Pats in week 13. That same team got clobbered on TNF. I am not saying the Falcons are great, but hard to be confident in the Chargers right now.

Prediction - I am going with the Falcons in this one. They aren't great (as I mentioned), but they have played well enough of late that I think they are more than capable of getting the win. Plus, I am just not a believer in the Chargers at this point and time. 

Washington at 49ers -

Washington shocked the world on Monday, when they knocked off the Steelers. I didn't think they had much of a shot headed into that game, but they proved me wrong. I have been saying all season that this Washington team has impressed, even i their record isn't all that great. And they keep on finding ways to stay in games and sometimes pulling out wins. And how about Alex Smith? What a feel good story he is and he has a couple wins to his credit in 2020. That's just awesome! 

The 49ers have had a tough season and I think the season was a lost cause early on. However, they keep grinding it out and might get a one or two more before the season is over. I been impressed by what they have done, considering all the injuries that they have had so far. Right now, the best thing that they can do is play spoiler for the teams that are still in contention for a playoffs spot and that exactly what they will try to do here in week 14 vs Washington!

Prediction - I am going with Washington in this one and it more how well Washington has played as whole this season than it does with 49ers. However, this isn't the same 49ers team that we expected to see this season. I think Washington have enough playmakers on both side of the ball to get the win vs the 49ers here in week 14!

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Texans at Bears -

The Bears are in huge trouble as they have dropped now 6 straight games and are on pace to finish dead last in the NFC North. Two weeks ago, they were buried by the Packers. Then last week, things were finally looking better for the first 3.5 quarters for the Bears. Then things went south and the Lions pull off the huge comeback. Right now, the Bears aren't doing anything well. They really aren't running the ball well (better than before but still not great) and they aren't a great passing team. I don't think they are loaded with good pass catchers, anyways. Even though, I love Allen Robinson. And defensively, they aren't playing like they need to. They have spent a lot of money on their defense and they aren't getting the rsults that they would had like. A few years ago, they were dominant because they were getting after the quarterback and forcing turnovers. They aren't doing that at a consistent rate this season, even though they are still ranked as a top 10 unit. 

The Texans lost a lot when they lost Will Fuller for the season and are likely to finish 3rd in the AFC South this season. A year makes a big difference for the Texans, as they traded off their star WR Hopkins in the off-season to Arizona. That alone probably took them off the list as contenders in the AFC. And now losing Will Fuller to suspension (and probably to FA in 2021) is also a pretty big blow, too. Honestly, I am not really sure what the Texans are doing right now. You have Waston, one of the league's great young quarterback but there's no team around him. You have a pair of just good enough running backs and no real weapons now at WR. And defensively, they aren't like they have been in the past. The Texans have a lot of holes on defense that need to fix as well. What are the Texans doing here, honestly? 

Prediction - I have no idea who will win this game, but I am going with the Texans in this one. I really don't like them, but I think the Bears are that much worse. Plus it is hard for me to pick a team that has lost 6 straight games. But I wouldn't wanna this game, though. 

Cardinals at Giants -

Headed into the season, many people thought the Cardinals had a shot to make the postseason and I thought they would come close, too. And the Cardinals early on looked really good and started off at like 5-1 or something like that. In his last 6 games, they are 1-5 and won on a hail mary pass to get that lone win. Arizona is one of those teams that I spoke about earlier that is in the NFC wildcard race and frankly I don't give them of a chance to actually make the playoffs at this point. Watching this offense is painful. They are so predictable at this point, especially if the other team watch film. And they don't take any deep shots anymore with Hopkins. He is a freak of a wide receiver and most of his routes are limited. On top of that, they have no run game right now.

The Giants are headed in the other direction, as they have won 4 straight games and coming off a huge win vs the Seahawks! That was a crazy win for the Giants and they really dominated the Seattle's offense from start to finish. And it not the offense that has been winning them games, it has been the defense that keep showing up in big ways. I think they will need more of the same from that defensive unit here in week 14 to get another win. If they repeat last week's performance, then I think they won't have much problems getting another win. I am not too crazy about their offense, though. 

Prediction - Give me the streaky Giants over the sinking Cardinals in this one. Momentum is important and I think these two teams are headed in opposite directions at this point, honestly. 

Cowboys at Bengals -

These two teams have a lot in common, both lost their star QBs and both won't make the playoffs. I think Dallas would have had a shot at the playoffs, if Dak wasn't out for the season. As for the Bengals, I think they would have had a couple more wins to their name. I am very high on the Bengals in the future, though. So them losing Burrow for the season and getting a higher draft pick might be the best thing to happen to them. Obviously, you don't want a player to get hurt but I think that is the best thing you can take away from your star QB getting hurt. But for real, I wouldn't watch this game, unless I am a fan of one of these teams. I haven o interest seeing the Cowboys and Bengals play each other. There is nothing appealing about watching these two teams square off, honestly. 

Prediction - Yeah I have no idea what gonna happen in this game, but I am going with the Cowboys in this one. I don't like either, but I think the Cowboys have far more weapons. They may not use those weapons effectively, but they have them available.  

Colts at Raiders - 

Colts are having a pretty good season, but it has been the defense that has played a major part in it. The Colts have a chance to further help themselves in the AFC South by creating some distance between them and the Titans. And they also have a chance to double down and secure a tiebreaker over a possible wildcard contender. For whatever reason, if the Colts and Raiders ended up tying for a wildcard spot, then the winner of this game would be huge. Because head-to-head would decide who get the spot. 

The Raiders been so inconsistent this season that it is hard to say what Raiders' team will show up. They beat the Chiefs earlier this season, but also got blew out by the Falcons, too. I think this team will go far as Derek Carr will take them. I think this defense is suspect, but they will make some plays time to time. The problem is they don't do consistent enough. Let's use Kansas City as an example. They allowed the Chiefs to score 65 points in two games. But they also are responsible for Pat Mahomes' lone two interceptions on the season. Isn't that just crazy? 

Prediction - Tough game to predict, but I am going with the Colts on this one. I am not crazy about their offense, but they a better well-rounded team. I also am worried about how inconsistent the Raiders have been this season. 

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Titans at Jags -

The Titans came up short last week vs the Browns and honestly they never had shot, after they went down by so many points by halftime. But they made it a game late in the 4th quarter and might have had a shot, if they played just a tad better on defense in the first half! But luckily, they are facing the Jags this week and that should lead to them being back on the winning side. As usual, they will probably ride Derrick Henry on the ground and pass whenever they need to. This is still one of the better offenses in the league and is 5th yards per play this season. However, I am very worried about their defense. That pass defense is very bad and it will cause a lot of big problems for them down the road. 

The Jags have played better than they did earlier in the season and almost knocked off the Vikings in week 13! But like I said in last week's article, they are good enough to be in the game but they don't have enough game changers or playmakers to put the opposing team away. And what happened last week? They had the Vikings on the ropes, but they just couldn't quite put them away. I get the feeling it will be the same in this game, but the Titans will likely pull away late, though. 

Prediction - This game will be closer than your average fan believe it will, but I think the Titans will score over 30 points and the Jags just won't be able to do enough to get the win. I also love the Titans' run game vs the Jags' run defense. It has improved over the past month (for the Jags), but not many defenses can slow down a freak like Derrick Henry. So yeah, I am going with the smart play here and taking the Titans! 

Vikings at Bucs - 

Tough game to pick here, honestly. I think both of these teams will be wildcard teams in the playoffs in January. I also believe this game could decide a lot for the seeding. I think a Vikings win will make things a lot more interesting between the No.6 and No.7 seeds. I also believe a win would make it really hard for any other team on the outside (like Chicago and Arizona) to grab that final wildcard spot, too. While, a Bucs win probably means the Bucs will be trending towards being the No.6 seed and then the Vikings would be in a tougher spot with how their remaining schedule looks. 

The Vikings have been really good since their bye and been one of the hottest team's in football. Their improvement with their health and in-game experience has helped their defense. And they have figured things out on the offense side of the ball. I still believe this team goes through Dalvin Cook, but Kirk Cousins has proven he can be put into big-time situations and deliver. Having guys like Thielen and Jefferson makes everything a lot easier, too. 

The Bucs have all the talent to make a deep postseason run and probably beat any NFC team. As a fan, I am worried about facing a team like this in the postseason. But at the same time, I realize the Bucs biggest threat is themselves and have consistently lost games this way. I think it will be a challenge for them to go in the playoffs and win three games on the road. I also believe Brady's ineffective deep ball is a major issue. It is fine, if they can win by running the ball and with short to immediate passes. But I know the Bucs like going with the deep ball, too. 

Prediction - Like I said tough game to pick, but I am going with the Vikings in this one. I think it will be very close, but I just got a feeling that the Bucs are gonna make a bunch of mistakes and the Vikings will most likely take advantage of that. Until the Bucs prove that they aren't prong to mistakes and start to be consistent, I am not on that bandwagon! 

Chiefs at Dolphins -

This might be my favorite game of the week right here! Your average football fan will probably think that Dolphins are overrated judging by their record and no way that they are THIS good and Chiefs should win easily. Two problem with that: 1) Dolphins (beside week one's 10 point lost) haven't lost by more than one score this season and have played really solid football all season. 2) Kansas City's defense is trending in the wrong direction and Kansas City haven't won by more than 6 points in the past month. So yeah, I say it is pretty unrealistic to say that this will be a blow out. I think the Chiefs have the best player in the league and probably a top 5 offense, even on their worst days. But the Dolphins has been lights out on defenses this season and only allowed one team to score 30 points on them in their last 8 games. While 7 of those other 8 games, they have held their opponents to 21 points or less. 

Prediction - I really want to take the Dolphins here because I think they will be in this game. But I don't believe that they will pull it off. I believe it will be close, but Pat Mahomes is still Pat Mahomes. And that really what the difference will be in this game.

Broncos at Panthers -

If you been following my predictions, then you know what my feels are about the Drew Lock and the 2020 Denver Broncos. They may have looked okay vs the 11-1 Chiefs, but I am still not very high on them. Like I have said many times this season, I don't think Drew Lock is the answer for the Broncos. Some guys just aren't ready in their first few years and need to sit behind someone. I think Drew Lock is one of those kind of guys, too. I do believe there are still some holes on this roster that needs address, though. When I look at this Broncos' team, I don't really see anything that they consistently do well and that is an issue. To me this Denver team is filled with inconsistency across the board. Denver need to focus on one thing and say we need to be really good at this and go from there. Every good team in this league is at least really good at one specific thing, if not two or three things. 

On other hand, I love what the Panthers have done this season. They aren't a great team, but they are just solid at almost everything they do when you watch them! They can move the ball on offense and simply make plays on defense. They after the quarterback and make good tackles. I mean, they don't score a crapload of points but they are consistent enough as a team for them to be in most games. Like I wouldn't love them in a shootout, but lower the score I think games favor them. This is one of those teams you don't want to get in a dogfight with. 

Prediction - I am not high on the Broncos as usual and I think the Panthers do enough things consistently that they can get the job done this afternoon. No CMC again, but they are well-coached team and well-coached teams don't make a ton of mistakes. One of the things that I am banking on from the Carolina Panthers in today's game! 

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Washington at Steelers - 

Washington is currently the leader in the NFC East, but has a very challenging task here in week 13! Luckily, their NFC East's rivals are playing against the Seahawks, Packers and Ravens. So even if they lose, there is a really good chance that they will still be atop o the NFC East. The Cowboys probably have the best chance to win and I don't give them much of one. I think Washington has played better than we expected them to and I also think the NFC East has played a lot worse than we thought, too. 

On other hand, the Steelers have also played better than we all thought. Headed into the season, I was pretty high on this team. I thought that the defense was on another level (last season) and I thought that the offense would make them a legit playoff contender and likely give them an excellent shot at the division. Well I thought they could override the Ravens in the AFC North, I didn't think it would happen until the month of December. Yet, they been leading the division since week 1 now! 

Prediction - Washington played well on Thanksgiving, but the Steelers are a different animal and they will roll in this one!

Bills at 49ers -

The 49ers had a big win vs the Rams in week 12 and will look to get another upset in week 13 vs the Bills. While the Bills are looking to keep pace with the AFC South leader (the Titans) for the No.3 seed. The Bills has been fun to watch and I think the improved play of Josh Allen has been one of the biggest reason for why they have been so much better. I thought they were good last season, but he has taken them to the next level this season. On defense, I don't think they are nearly as good as last season. They can make plays, but I don't think they are nearly as depended on that defense as they been in the years' past. 

The 49ers were impressive in their win over the Rams and I was pretty shocked by it! They jumped out to a big lead and then they drove down the field for a game-tying field goal to send it to overtime. Then they drove down the field again in overtime and took the win! Can they do it again? I guess we will find out, but they are doing it without some backups in there and that say a lot what kind of team they are! 

Prediction - I want to go with the 49ers, but the Bills are just gonna be too much for the 49ers to pull this game out! 

Cowboys at Ravens -

The Cowboys kept the Washington's game close for awhile, but then the mistakes kept piling up and Washington eventually started to pile on the points. At end of the day, the Cowboys just aren't very good and their coach has proven that he can't win without a top-tier QB. And some of that has to do with his style of playcalling, I don't believe it because of talent. Because other teams have proven they can win with less than what the Cowboys have right now. 

As for the Ravens, they are coming off a screwy week and just played a game on Wednesday. But they were missing a lot of key players in that game vs the Steelers. I believe, they will make the playoffs in the AFC because they will run the table here. They are good enough (healthy) to win rest of their games and I also believe that a few teams ahead of them in the AFC playoffs' race will run into problems. That should only help their case for making the post-season. Long as Lamar Jackson and his friends are healthy, I think they can make some noises down the stench! 

Prediction - The Ravens get the win in this one as the Cowboys' horrible season keep getting worse and worse by the week! 

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Rams at Cardinals -

This is a really important game and one that will determine a lot in the NFC playoffs' picture! The loser of this game has a real chance of falling out of the NFC wildcard picture, especially if the loser in the Cardinals. I think the Rams still have a shot in the NFC West, if they win but they will likely need to win rest of the games. As for the Cardinals, I think they are playing for a wildcard spot at this point. I think they need to be worried about the teams on the outside looking in than worrying about what seed they are. The Rams are a solid squad on both side of the ball and field one of the league's most underrated offenses and one of the league's best defenses. I think this team staying healthy has been huge this season and Jared Goff looks a lot better than he did in 2019. I am sure that is another reason for the Rams playing better, but they could easily miss the postseason again, though. 

I am worried about the direction that the Cardinals are headed in right now. They are fading down the stench and could easily be on the outside looking in by next week. If they lose and the Vikings win (very likely), then they are no longer the final wildcard team. They will have a shot to get back in as the Vikings have some tough games coming up, but overall the Cardinals been very inconsistent this season. Their run game has been lackluster and their defense has been up and down. But Kyler Murray is a star in the making and really will be the guy that makes or breaks this team!

Prediction - It is hard to say which team comes out on top, but I say the Rams win this game. Mainly because I simply think there are too many questions with Arizona team and I think the Rams are much more complete in most aspects. They won't win by a lot but I do believe the Rams will pull it off, though. 

Pats at Chargers -

This is interesting matchup between the Pats and Chargers. Both have been bad on defense in 2020, but the Pats still have a great coaching staff and the Chargers have a fun young playmaker at QB. With all of that said, both teams will miss the playoffs and there are obvious holes on both teams right now. I think the Chargers are good enough on offense to beat anyone, but their defense will likely lose them more than they will win. As for the Pats, they are still trying to figure out who they are. They clearly aren't the same old Pats, as Newton has had a tough time in 2020 in this new offense. And the Pats have had a tough time getting use to his style of play. As you would expect, there would be some growing pains. But this team have grit and they refuse to go away in the AFC playoffs picture. Realistically, I give them no shot at sneaking into the postseason, though. 

Prediction - I think this is a close game, but I think the Chargers are good enough on offense to sneak out a win, though. 

Eagles at Packers - 

I want to believe this will be a blow out by the Packers, but I don't think it will be. I am a huge Packers' fan, but I pick against them if I think there is a legit shot that they will lose. Much like last week, I don't get that feeling from them. I really don't think the Eagles can win this game. I think the Eagles will be able to stop the run, but they won't slow down Aaron Rodgers. On the flip side, I don't believe the Eagles will put together enough offense to get the job done. The Packers' defense is average at best, but I think Wentz will make enough mistakes for them to lose this game. I also believe they will use a similar gameplan as of week 4 of last season, when they pull off that huge upset. That gameplan? Run the ball down their throats and have Wentz just throw enough to keep them honest. It got the job done! 

Prediction - I just don't see the Eagles doing enough in this game to beat the Packers. And that's no shot at the Eagles because I think there are only a few teams in this league that can matchup the Packers' firepower on offense this season. 

Broncos at Chiefs -

Kansas City is having a great season and could realistically go 15-1 and still not have the No.1 seed in the AFC playoffs! And to top it off would still have to play on wildcard weekend! That is so crazy! As for this weekend game, I think they will probably win by 3 or 4 touchdowns! I am not very high on the Broncos and I have stated that on a weekly basis pretty much all season. They haven't really done anything for me to be high on them. Drew Lock isn't the answer and I am a big believer in that. I think the Broncos need to move on from him and look in the draft for his replacement. I think there's enough talent on this roster for the Broncos to at least be a contender for a wildcard spot. Yet, here they are near bottom of the AFC. This is a really easy game for everybody to pick! 

Prediction - Chiefs all day in this one! The Broncos aren't in their zipcode and it will show on Sunday night!

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NFL Predictions - 

Bengals at Dolphins 

Bengals looked better without Joe Burrow than I thought that they were gonna, but still they will likely lose rest of their games this season. I don't think they do anything overly well without Joe Burrow under center. He's a special talent and I think they will have a hard time beating anyone on their schedule without him. Maybe Dallas? But that is probably it! And their defense does worry me, too. I think them losing Joe Burrow for the reason is the best thing to happen to them, though. I don't like seeing guys get seriously injured, but they will get a high draft pick because of it. And that's the one thing that they really need high draft picks to help build this team more! 

One of the reasons I am not very high on the Bengals because how well the Dolphins has played this season. Since losing to the Seahawks in week 4 and starting 1-3, they have only lost once and that was a fluke game, in my opinion. This team has played so well this season and it not like they are loaded with talent, either. They are just playing well together and are in the mix for the wildcard spot. They need to keep winning to stay alive for it, too. 

Prediction - I am not high on the Bengals and the Dolphins have been playing well this season. I think the Dolphins will play well again and get another win in today's game. Dolphins will get their 8th win of the season!

Colts at Texans -

This is gonna be a good game, even though the Texans' record isn't as good as it shows. I would be higher on the Texans, if Will Fuller didn't get suspended. I thought this offense was really finding themselves before his suspension. But luckily Waston is still healthy and playing well. I think this offense will always have a chance in a game, long as Waston is making plays on the football field. And the Texans has played very well over the past month or so. As they are 3-1 over their last 4 games and should have a shot in this game. 

I think the biggest reason for this game to be close is because I don't think either offense is overly great. I think the Texans are gonna suffer without Will Fuller. And I think the Colts have struggled often this season to consistently produce a consistent offense. I say the Colts are the favorites in this game because they have more weapons on offense and a better defense. But I think don't the Colts are capable of winning this game by more than one score, though. 

Prediction - I want to go with the Texans in this game, but I don't think they will have what to take to get the job done, though. The Colts have the advantage on both side of the ball, in my opinion. It is not as much as some think, but it will be enough for the Colts to sneak out a win!  

Raiders at Jets -

The Jets took a 3-0 lead in week 12 vs the Dolphins and that's all they scored for rest of the game. As the Dolphins would score the remaining 20 points. The Jets aren't very good and will likely lose every single game this season and grab the number 1 pick in the NFL draft. The Jets really don't do anything well and that's their biggest issue, beside having a horrible coach playing the plays. 

Like last season, the Raiders are one of the most inconsistent teams in the league. They are capable of scoring a lot of points on any given weekend and are also capable of dropping an egg, too. Two weeks ago, they dropped 31 points on Kansas city and then last week they didn't even bother to show up. Carr will always give them a shot, but if he play poorly then so will the offense. And the offense needs to play well, because that defense seem to give up a lot of points vs really good offenses. Even though, they do make some key plays, too. But at their worst, I don't trust them! 

Prediction - I don't trust the Raiders to make a deep postseason run, but I trust them more than enough to take care of the winless Jets, though. They should win this game pretty easily! 

Giants at Seahawks -

The Seahawks are currently the no.2 seed right now and have a pretty easy schedule down the stench, but they will have to hold off Green Bay who probably their biggest (and only) threat for the No.2 seed. As of right now. I think the No.1 seed is very much in reach, especially if the Saints lose to the Falcons (today) or Kansas City (next week). I think the Seahawks will win rest of their games, especially if the run game keep going well and the defense keep playing the way they are of late. 

The Giants aren't very good with Daniel Jones and are even worse him! And as bad as the Giants been this season, they are still in the NFC East race. But I don't think this matchup with the Seahawks will do them any favors. Thankfully, the whole NFC East have tough matchups here in week 13! I am not very high on the Giants this week and they will lose by 2-3 scores most likely!

Prediction - The Seahawks will win this game by a lot and I don't think there's much the Giants will do in this game, honestly! 

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2020 NFL Predictions Week 13 (Part I)

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NFL Predictions - 

Saints at Falcons -

The Saints are on a roll, even without starting QB Drew Brees. Even though, they did only play the Broncos in last week's game. I think this week's game vs the Falcons will be much more difficult. Yes, they did defeat the Falcons a couple weeks ago. But that game was pretty tight, right up to end of the 3rd Quarter. After that, the Saints really started to open that game up and it was a wrap once the 4th Quarter started. I think the Saints are good enough on offense to win this game, but I think their defense will be the deciding factor. As a whole, that defense has been really good in 2020 but they do have their moments where they give up some points. I think you can say that about every team, though. 

The Falcons are coming off a game, where they put up over 40 points on the Raiders. They dominated that game on both side of the ball. They were awesome on offense and their defense constantly set them up for big time scores in that game. I think this week having Julio Jones could be the biggest difference in today's game at home and the game in New Orleans in week 11. He played in week 11, but he was limited in that game and was on the sideline a lot in second and third quarter. I think he might had entered the game again in the 4th quarter, but the Saints were well ahead at that point. I do think the Falcons' defense will need to force some turnovers to have a legit shot to win this game, though. 

Prediction - I know most people are going with the Saints, but my gut all week been saying the Falcons gonna get the upset! And I am sticking with that prediction! Hill will get his yards on the ground and the air, but I am thinking he makes some mistakes in this game. And the Falcons will take advantage and eventually pull off the biggest upset in week 13!

Jags at Vikings -

Since the Vikings' bye, I have picked them to win every single week (not intentionally) and they been 5-1. I said very early in the season, I thought they would go on a very strong run once they figured things out. And they have! They figured out that their offense needs to go through Davlin Cook and let rest of the offense flow after that. I think having guys like Thielen and Jefferson as their top WRs helps out a lot, too. How many offense have 3 skill players like this? Maybe nobody else besides Kansas City? Seriously, this team is gonna be a handful in the playoffs! I do believe their defense will be their downfall, though. I think it has obviously improved from the first month of the season, but there are still plenty of holes on this defense that they need to clean up sooner or later!

Last week, I said that the Jags weren't gonna win another game this season and they almost went and won a game! Boy, I sure would had looked silly if that happened! I am still not very high on this Jacksonville team, though. They have some interesting talent on this team, but I don't think there are any real stars that can take over the game. There might be a few, but I don't believe they are at important enough positions to flip a game. And to me, that is one of this team's biggest issues!

Prediction - Vikings are a lot better than the Jags and they will probably run away with this game! Especially since the Jags are really bad at stopping the run game! 

Browns at Titans -

This might be the game of the week, as two AFC playoffs contenders will square off and playoffs' seeding might be on the line later on in the season! These teams are similar on offense, too. Both of these offense play the game through the run. The Browns have a great 1-2 punch with Chubb and Hunt. They can really contender with anyone (in my opinion) long as they can effectively run the ball. Once the run game get going, I believe they are really tough to beat. As that will allow them to open up the pass game and Baker Mayfield can manage this game. 

I believe the Titans are similar on offense, as they love getting the ball to Henry and have him wear down a defense. He is a real handful at RB and not many guys can bring him down that easily. I think the most underrated part about this Titans' team is that they can pass the ball really well and has a really good QB in Ryan Tannehill! He has been super effective since he has taken over at QB in Tennessee. They have enough weapons for him to be a top 10 QB in this league and that pretty much what he has been week in and week out. 

Prediction - This is a tough game to predict, but I am going with the Titans in this one. I think it will be close, but I just have a gut feeling that the Titans will likely make less mistakes and that will be the eventual difference in this game! I have the Titans winning by 4 points!  

Lions at Bears  -

The Lions and Bears are likely headed in the same direction and that's the basement of the NFC! The Lions have played well at times this season and others they have not! Early in the season, they showed some promise. But over the past month, they have basically fell on their face. Which has led to the firing of their Head Coach and GM recently. This will be the Lions' first game without them. I think this Lions' team have some nice pieces for the future, but they need a new direction and a leader to lead them. On offense, I am still very high on the Matthew Stafford and some of his weapons. But his top WR has been out pretty much all season and everyone' else been inconsistent this season. I think regardless of the coach, I think this offense has enough talent to contend in the NFC. Not good enough to a superbowl threat, but enough (when healthy) to at least make a push for the No.7 seed. Problem is they haven't remained healthy, lackluster coaching and bad defensive plays has prevented that from happening. 

The Bears have lost 5 straight and the beating they took at Green Bay was by far the worst, in my opinion. At end of the 3rd quarter, it was 41-10 and it could had been easily a lot worse if the Packers didn't let off the break. They knew it was over and the Bears made it somewhat close on the scoreboard. I don't believe Chicago is truly that bad, but their offense is god awful and their defense can't contend with top offenses in this league. When your offense turnovers over the ball multiple times, it is typically a really bad combination. Some say that Nick Foles would had given them a better chance and I really don't think either QB give them much of a chance. I think their early season soft schedule really benefited them. I watched almost every single Bears game (at least some) and they been awful all season.

Prediction - Hard to say who wins this game, but I am going with the Bears in this one. I don't like either team, but at least the Bears have a top 10 defense and can run the ball somewhat sometimes. Not saying they run it good, but it will be easier for them to do than the Lions to do it, though.

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