RECORD LAST WEEK: 7-9
RECORD FOR THE SEASON: 26-22
Thursday, September 26th, 7:15PM CT
Dallas Cowboys 1-2 @ New York Giants 1-2
The Cowboys enter this week on a two-game losing streak in which their defense looks like they couldn’t stop the CBC JV offense, but now facing a Giants team coming off an upset win over the Browns in Cleveland, it’ll be interesting to see if the Cowboys can get back on track. Dallas will have their hands full trying to stop Malik Nabors, New York’s rookie wideout sensation, but Dak has won 12 straight games against the Giants and I think he’ll find a way to make it 13.
Cowboys 26 Giants 17
X-Factor: Cowboys Run Defense
Confidence Level:9
Sunday, September 29th, Noon Games
Cincinnati Bengals 0-3 @ Carolina Panthers 1-2
Andy Dalton has the chance to send the Bengals, his former team, to 0-4. Dalton stepped in last week after the Panthers decided to bench Bryce Young and led the Panthers to their first win of the season over the Raiders. The Bengals have been a complete disappointment to start the season but I’m trusting them to finally get their first win this week.
Bengals 30 Panthers 20
X-Factor: Trey Hendrickson
Confidence Level:9
Denver Broncos 1-2 @ New York Jets 2-1
The Jets host the Broncos in a game between two of the game's elite defenses. Denver enters this game allowing only 15.3 PPG highlighted by a 26-7 win over the Bucs last Sunday. The Jets offense has gotten better week in and week out and I believe they will take another step forward this week and get their third straight win.
Broncos 13 Jets 24
X-Factor: Jets Pass Rush
Confidence Level:10
Philadelphia Eagles 2-1 @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2-1
A rematch from last year’s NFC Wild Card Round in which the Bucs ended the Eagles season behind a 32-9 dominating performance. Philly looks to get revenge and after their hard-fought win over the Saints last week they will look to add to that victory. Running Back Saquon Barkley has reestablished himself as one of the NFL’s elite averaging 5.6 yards per carry. Tampa Bay came back down to earth after getting pummeled by the Broncos in Tampa last week, and while I do think their offense gets right, I expect the Eagles to still get the win.
Eagles 27 Bucs 24
X-Factor: Zach Baun
Confidence Level:6
Jacksonville Jaguars 0-3 @ Houston Texans 2-1
The Jaguars have looked pitiful so far through their first three games. Nothing was more embarrassing than the 47-10 loss to the Bills on Monday night. Now they face their AFC South rivals, the Texans, who are coming off their embarrassing loss. Houston lost to the Vikings but I expect better performances this week from both teams. Unfortunately, for the Jaguars, C.J. Stroud and the Texans will be too much.
Jaguars 17 Texans 24
X-Factor: Tank Dell
Confidence Level:8
Los Angeles Rams 1-2 @ Chicago Bears 1-2
The Rams have been dismantled by injuries to key players on their team yet, they got a huge comeback win over the 49ers last week that could change their season if they continue to get wins and their key guys can come back. Caleb Williams gets better every week and I think you will see more progress against the worst pass rush of the teams he’s played thus far. I think you’ll see a fun game that ultimately, the better-coached team which is the Rams will get the win.
Rams 23 Bears 20
X-Factor: Bears Run Game Or Lack Thereof
Confidence Level:5
New Orleans Saints 2-1 @ Atlanta Falcons 1-2
This has the chance to be one of the best games of the week. The Saints travel to Atlanta to play their hated rival, the Falcons. New Orleans suffered their first loss of the season last week to the Eagles and going into this week potentially, without Alvin Kamara. This could hold the offense back against a Falcons team that has looked pretty good the last two weeks and arguably, should've beaten the Chiefs this past Monday. I believe the Falcons get the win at home this week.
Saints 23 Falcons 26
X-Factor: Falcons Run Defense
Confidence Level:6
Pittsburgh Steelers 3-0 @ Indianapolis Colts 1-2
The Steelers are one of the final unbeaten teams, now they face a Colts team whose pass offense hasn't been able to get right thus far this season. They haven’t changed their identity which is led by their defense, they’re just now getting more efficient play from the offense than they have the past few years. The Steelers should be able to get the win behind Najee Harris and the run game which will be going up against the second-worst run defense in the NFL.
Steelers 19 Colts 14
X-Factor Najee Harris
Confidence Level:7
Minnesota Vikings 3-0 @ Green Bay Packers 2-1
I’m making this prediction with the belief that Packers star quarterback Jordan Love will be back this week. The Vikings 3-0 travel to Lambeau Field to face the Packers in a potential Game of the Week. The Vikings defense has been the offense's worst nightmare so far this season, but if any offense can figure it out, Matt LaFleur and the Packers can. I believe Love returns and leads the Packers to a win at home.
Vikings 25 Packers 28
X-Factor Jordan Love
Confidence Level:3
Sunday, September 29th, 3PM CT Games
Washington Commanders 2-1 @ Arizona Cardinals 1-2
The Commanders coming off a huge upset win over the Bengals in rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels first primetime game, now face the Cardinals in former Cardinals Head Coach Kliff Kingsbury return to Phoenix. Kyler Murray and the Cardinals offense struggled last week in their loss to the Lions but this week against the Commanders defense, they should be back to their high-flying ways. I expect both quarterbacks to put on a show but give me K1 to lead Arizona to the win.
Commanders 26 Cardinals 29
X-Factor: Marvin Harrison Jr
Confidence Level:7
New England Patriots 1-2 @ San Francisco 49ers 1-2
The Patriots had a mini-bye week after their loss to the Jets last Thursday, now they face a 49ers team that has to be fuming after blowing a late lead to the Rams last week. I don’t think they have that problem this week, once they get the lead they’ll hang onto it.
Patriots 13 49ers 30
X-Factor: Brock Purdy
Confidence Level:10
Cleveland Browns 1-2 @ Las Vegas Raiders 1-2
Both these teams suffered a loss last week and are looking to get back on track. Deshaun Watson has been sacked 16 times, the most in the NFL, and now facing the Raiders defensive line led by Maxx Crosby could be a daunting matchup. The Raiders have struggled to run the ball averaging only 51 rush yards per game, but in the end, I trust the Raiders offense with Gardner Minshew more than the Browns offense with Deshaun Watson. Wow, imagine saying that 4 years ago.
Browns 17 Raiders 20
X-Factor: Maxx Crosby
Confidence Level:4
Kansas City Chiefs 3-0 @ Los Angeles Chargers 2-1
We get our first look at the Jim Harbaugh-led Chargers against the Chiefs. It’s no secret the Chargers are going to run the ball and look to keep the ball away from Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs. Mahomes hasn’t been as dominant to start the season, as he has only five touchdown passes to four interceptions, but the Chiefs have been able to win behind their elite defense and elite situational football. They should get another win this week.
Chiefs 26 Chargers 18
X-Factor: J.K. Dobbins
Confidence Level:9
Sunday, September 29th, 7:15PM CT
Buffalo Bills 3-0 @ Baltimore Ravens 1-2
A matchup between two of the best quarterbacks in football, Josh Allen leads the Bills against Lamar Jackson and the Ravens. The Bills are coming off a short week as they destroyed the Jaguars last Monday, and going into Baltimore will be no easy test, but I think Josh Allen and the way he’s playing right now should lead Buffalo to a win on the road behind another MVP performance.
Bills 28 Ravens 24
X-Factor: Josh Allen
Confidence Level:3
Monday, September 30th, 6:30PM CT
Tennessee Titans 0-3 @ Miami Dolphins 1-2
I wish the NFL could flex this game to Sunday, especially with Tua out dealing with his concussion. This should be a disgusting offensive game but I believe in Mike McDaniel to get a game plan together that will lead to a Miami win.
Titans 14 Dolphins 16
X-Factor: Devon Achane
Confidence Level:3
Monday, September 30th, 7:15PM CT
Seattle Seahawks 3-0 @ Detroit Lions 2-1
The Seahawks are off to a strong 3-0 start with their defense allowing only 14.3 PPG. Now they face their toughest test yet, the Lions who got a win last week over the Cardinals. The Lions and their great amount of weapons should cause trouble for this Seahawks defense and with Seattle’s lack of protection for Geno Smith expect Aidan Hutchinson to have a big day against this Seahawks offense.
Seahawks 23 Lions 28
X-Factor: Jared Goff
Confidence Level:5
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