NFL Predictions Week 17 (Part I)

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Jags at Colts - 

The Jags finally locked up the No.1 seed last weekend with a loss to the Chicago Bears and early on it looked like the Jags would actually make a game out of it! No seriously, they looked competitive for most of that first half. Then the Bears really started to put it on them as halftime approached. I think the Jags are a lot closer to being good again, then most people think. If they hit on the quarterback position, I think they are a piece away from being competitive. They have a good young running back and a few nice wide receivers. Oh and they have plenty of cap room to spend! As for week 17, I fully expect them to lose by multiple scores to the near-playoffs bound Colts! 

The Colts had a chance to wrap up a playoffs spot in week 16 vs the Steelers and make their (the Steelers) path in the postseason that much harder. Instead, they gave up a big lead and dropped one to possible future playoffs opponent! They did get help from Green Bay, as the Packers bullied the Titans on SNF. But the damage was still done, they will need more help on Sunday now. They can make the playoffs no doubt about it. If they win, then they are in. But they will need a loss by the Titans to host a playoffs game. Overall, I think this is a good team. I think Rivers has improved from earlier this season and I think the run game has been a little inconsistent, though. As for their defense, I think it is good but I think they have their flaws. With that said, I think every team in this league has flaws in their defense. I believe they are more solid than most out there. 

Prediction - It hard to believe in the Jags and the Colts are obviously the better team with more to play for. I expect the Colts to win this one by multiple scores! 

Titans at Texans -

The Titans had a chance in week 16 to put away the division, but instead they were kinda embarrassed on national tv. That loss to Green Bay is the worst loss of the season for the Titans. The Packers pretty much gave AFC teams a blueprint for beating the Titans. In last week's preview, I was very worried about the Titans's non existence pass rush and every other aspect of their defense. Most weeks, it is not ideal but they can depend on their high-powered offense controlling the clock and putting up the points. It wasn't there on Sunday night. I was pretty surprised actually. The Titans' inability to run the game meant it also took away their play action stuff. They need to run the football here in week 17 vs a bad Texans' defense. 

Texans are not a great football team and they really don't do anything overly well. That is something I pretty much point out on every single week about them. It has been a constant problem for them and really has costed them this season. Waston has been awesome this season, but he is lacking playmakers on that offense. If he could get a legit weapon or two, I think they could carry them to a possible playoffs birth. Yes, that is with that bad defense. Waston is a special player, but nobody could win with the team that the Texans has given him! 

Prediction - These defenses aren't good, but I think the Titans will take advantage of that bad run defense of Houston. I think Waston will keep the game somewhat close, but I think the Titans will control the clock and put up about 30 points. I believe last week's game vs Green Bay was a one-time thing. Texans don't have the talent to do what the Packers did to this Titans' team! 

Falcons at Bucs - 

The Falcons has not had a great season, but they played better since letting their former head coach goes after about 4 or 5 games. It seems like they have played well enough to be in games, but not enough to win games. They gave the Kansas City Chiefs a real scare in week 16. Nobody gave them a shot and they probably win, if their cornbacker didn't drop a Mahomes interception in the endzone very late. The next play, Pat Mahomes throws the game-winning touchdown the next play. It was rough to watch because they were ahead for most of the 3rd and 4th quarter. That is the story of the Falcons' season, though. They have lost many games that they were leading entering the 4th quarter. This tells me that they are good enough to win games, but coaching and gameplanning is not!

Over the last 4 weeks, the best team in the NFC might be the Bucs! But a couple weeks ago, the Falcons were up big by 4 touchdowns at one point. The Bucs came back and beat them. And that pretty much tells you all you need to know about how the Falcons' season has gone! I say this a lot about the Bucs, but they are talented enough to run through this entire NFC! But they are prong to mistakes and are also capable of getting eliminated in the wildcard round! Tom Brady in the playoffs is a different animal, but rest of these guys need to show up, too. Bucs are talented enough to win a super bowl, but they need to treat this week as the playoffs. A loss won't affect their seeding, but they need that playoffs' mindset!

Prediction - I am sure the Falcons will play this Bucs' team very close, but in the end I think Brady and Co will be too much for them. Falcons have shown us time and time again who they are and so have the Bucs. The difference is the Bucs shown us that they are godly loaded with talent. I think the talent wins out! 

Cowboys at Giants - 

The NFC East isn't good at all and one of these teams will be hosting a playoff game on wild card weekend in the playoffs! This game between the Cowboys and Giants is basically a playoffs' game! Neither team are 100% gonna make the playoffs, if they win, though. If one of these teams win and if Washington losses, then they would make the playoffs. I think the Cowboys are actually playing good right now. They would obviously being playing a lot better with Dak, but don't discount Andy Dalton! When you look at his numbers, they really aren't that far off Dak's usual numbers. I think the visual improvement on defense has really helped this Cowboys' team. I still think the Cowboys need to run the football more with Zeke Elliott. I understand this isn't the same offense with McCarthy calling the shots with Dalton under center. I just feel like they get away from the run way too much and that is part of the Cowboys' offensive struggles this season.

Giants not too long ago were in control of the NFC East, fresh off a upset win over the Seahawks. Since then? Things has looked ugly for the Giants! But they can still make the playoffs with a win and some help. I think the Giants need to make some plays on both side of the ball. I don't think that the Giants have a second gear on offense with their limited star power. I think Daniel Jones on offense has to be THAT guy and take over this game for the Giants. Do I think he is capable? Honestly I really don't think so. Cowboys are very beatable, but I don't really like what I am seeing out of this New York of late! 

Prediction - I don't like the Giants in this one and i really don't love the Cowboys. But the Cowboys are playing better football when it matters and it matters a lot right now! I say the Cowboys by a touchdown when the clock hits 0:00! 

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NFL Predictions Week 17 (Part II)

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Dolphins at Bills -

This is one of the biggest matchups in the AFC and will likely determine a lot in the AFC playoffs' picture. A win by the Dolphins and they are  in the playoffs. Not only that, but they would be the No.5 seed, even if all of the other AFC playoffs contenders also win! Of course, if the bills win then that where things get a little hairy for the Dolphins and they would need some help in the playoffs' picture! For the Bills, I don't think this game matters that much. A win and a Steelers' loss would put them in the No.2 seed, but I don't see how it would really favor them, though. It wouldn't hurt by any means, but the difficulty of the matchup probably isn't affected that much. If anything the seeding will only matter later on in the playoffs, in my opinion.

I think this is a really good matchup between two really solid teams. On one hand, you a team that we all expected to challenge for the AFC East when Brady and others decided to depart in New England. The Bills were already good enough as it was last season and I think their new additional put them over the top. I believe, they have a good enough offense and defense to win the whole damn thing! But to me, this team goes as Josh Allen goes and he has been awesome this season! As for the Dolphins, I didn't expect this out of them and I don't think nobody did! A win would put them at 11 wins and into the playoffs! Heading into the season, I had them at 4 to 6 wins and I thought that was fair! It crazy how quickly that they rebuilt without really adding any true superstar power. Name one player on that team who is considered a top-tier superstar? There isn't one, but they win by playing sound football as a unit and I think it says a lot about the coaching staff down in Miami! 

Prediction - This is a really tough game to predict as it could go either way really, but I am leaning towards the Bills in this one. I think the Bills has less to play for, but they have a real chance to knock out a possible playoffs' contender and you gotta do it anytime you got a chance. And I think they will!  

Jets at Pats -

The Pats has been bad this season and it is certainly a season forget in New England! Things actually started out promising for the Pats and some of us actually believed that they might be okay. But early on, the defense struggled which was probably a bad sign. The offense was going, but the limited offensive weapons was obviously concerning. As you expected, the production fell off in a bad way. I mean, this is a new offense for both Cam and the Pats. For 20 years, they were use to having Tom Brady being the quarterback and these guys are obviously two different players. I don't think Newton is the answer at quarterback, but I would love to see him back for another year and see if they can hit on anything. In year 2, that when we see the biggest upstick in production in a offense from a quarterback! 

The Jets has been on a roll of late and have now won back-to-back games and it has been vs teams with 9 or more wins. In week 15, they upset the Rams and last week it was the Browns' turn. So what has gotten into the Jets? Honestly I have no idea but it has been really fun to watch. They looked like a real team and frankly looked better to a few playoffs' teams. With all of the caproom that they have, they could be very good in 2021 and it wouldn't surprise me. Especially  with a new coach! If the Jets get the draft picks right, the FA signings right and the coach right, then they have a chance to be pretty good soon! 

Prediction - Call me crazy, but I love the momentum of the Jets and I think they are better right now than the Pats! I am sure the Pats aren't just gonna roll over for them, but the Jets are kinda on a roll right now! Give me the Jets! 

Steelers at Browns -

I am kinda surprised that the Steelers opted to rest some of their key players in this matchup, as win over the Browns would pretty knock them out of the playoffs with some help. And a win for the Steelers would mean that they would lock up the No.2 seed in the AFC. But maybe they think resting their stars for the playoffs is more important than playing. Personally, I have always thought having a week off is a mistake around this time, but that is just me, though. I am sure the backups that are in the game will fight until the very end for the Steelers, though. 

The Browns are on the other end of things as the Browns need to win to make the playoffs or at least lock their place in. They can still make the playoffs with a loss, but they would then need some help. But truthfully, they don't deserve to make the playoffs, if they can't beat the Steelers without some of their stars players. And with that said, the Browns will also being missing several players for covid reasons. That has been a major topic this week for this game. However, it looks like this game will go on as scheduled! 

Prediction - I am going with the Browns in this one as they will have a lot more to play for than the Steelers and I think not having Big Ben in this one is huge and I am not sure how productive the Steelers will be. Even with all of their starters, I kinda been lower and lower on the Steelers each week. So Browns probably would had been my pick either way!  

Ravens at Bengals -

The Ravens are one of the teams that control their own density in the AFC playoffs picture! A win by the Ravens, then they are in the playoffs! A loss and I think their postseason odds are a lot longer, as they would need a loss by the Browns or Colts. And it really wouldn't matter what happens to the Titans or Dolphins as losses by them wouldn't really matter too much for the Ravens to make the playoffs. So if you are a Ravens' fan, I would be keeping an eye on the Browns or Colts' games, if the Ravens are struggling to put away the Bengals today! 

The Bengals have played better than I thought that they would with Joe Burrow and actually have scored a couple wins over the past few weeks. But I am not sure if that is actually a good thing, I thought the only bright side to Burrow's injury was that the Bengals would improve their draft pick. They will still be in a good position to get a good player, but these wins have kinda hurt them in that regardless. As for week 17, I have a hard time seeing them doing much the high-powered Ravens with a load of momentum entering this game! 

Prediction - I am pretty high on the Ravens entering this week and I think they are one of the teams that could make a sneaky deep run in the postseason! It will be a tough road for them, but they are more than talented enough to get the job done! 

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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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