Hello readers! Another week of National Football League action is soon upon us! The week features a few games to keep an eye on like: an NFC Championship rematch and the 2nd Brady-Brees matchup this season. I'll give you my picks for this week's games. Let's get to work!
Week 9 Picks
Week 9 of the NFL's regular season starts in Santa Clara, California and ends in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The week features a 14-game slate. It includes a Thursday night game, eight early games, three late games, a Sunday night game and a Monday night game. CBS will have the double-header and FOX will have the single, regional game. Cincinnati, Cleveland, LA Rams, and Philadelphia have byes this week. Let's get to the picks!
Green Bay (5-2) @ San Francisco (4-4) (FOX/NFL Network): TW: Packers; CV: Packers
Both teams lost last week as the Packers lost to the Vikings and the 49ers lost to the Seahawks. If the 49ers had more of their stars playing instead of injury, I would be going in a different direction. Green Bay will be getting Aaron Jones back and typically the Packers do well in games after a loss. The 49ers are going to need a boost from their running game if they want to beat Green Bay. I don't see it happening but anything is possible.
Detroit (3-4) @ Minnesota (2-5) (CBS): TW: Vikings; CV: Vikings
The Lions lost to the Colts and the Vikings beat the Packers last week. Oddly enough this game is on CBS and not FOX. The winner of this game could be taking 3rd in the division. Dalvin Cook had a monster game last week and I would expect him to do damage again this week. Kirk Cousins did enough to get the dub last week and the Vikes will need him to play more of an aggressive style than playing field general. At last throw no interceptions. I'll take the Vikes in this one.
Denver (3-4) @ Atlanta (2-6) (CBS): TW: Broncos; CV: Falcons
Both teams got wins as the Broncos beat the Chargers and the Falcons beat the Panthers last week. Denver has been somewhat of a disappointment this year but in light of this disappointment they did manage to pull a win out of their ass against LA. The Falcons have been even more of a disappointment as they can't even hold onto any lead that is more than manageable. Both teams look similar on paper except in the quarterback position. Drew Lock will need to play better the whole game to beat this Falcons team.
Houston (1-6) @ Jacksonville (1-6) (CBS): TW: Texans; CV: Jaguars
Both teams were on a bye last week. Both teams are terrible in terms of record but other than that they both seem similar. The game could really come down to whoever can control the clock and get points on the board as both teams have balance on both sides of the ball. The question is how good can their defenses can be. I know I don't pick you often Jacksonville but I just have the gut feeling that the Texans will pick up a win. Can't go wrong with DeShaun Watson.
NY Giants (1-7) @ Washington (2-5) (FOX): TW: Giants; CV: Football Team
The Giants lost to the Buccaneers and the Football Team was on a bye last week. Last time these two teams played, the Giants won. New York made some good strides against Brady's Buccaneers. Whether or not that will translate into this game will remain to be seen. Washington does have the benefit of having the week off so perhaps they could make this game into an interesting one. I feel the Giants will win but its the NFC East so anything could really happen. Fuck this division.
Seattle (6-1) @ Buffalo (6-2) (FOX): TW: Seahawks; CV: Bills
Both teams won last week as the Seahawks beat the 49ers and the Bills beat the Patriots. Wilson vs Allen. This Seattle team has relatively no real weakness that makes them vulnerable other than their suspect pass defense at times but on offense they have many weapons. Let alone Russell Wilson's arm and legs. I don't see the Seahawks losing this game based on their offense and stingy defense. Josh Allen will have his hands full in this one.
Chicago (5-3) @ Tennessee (5-2) (FOX): TW: Titans; CV: Titans
The Bears lost to the Saints and the Titans lost to the Bengals last week. Chicago looked overall sloppy last week but so did Tennessee against the Bengals. Chicago will need Nick Foles to have a bounce back game and keep the Bears offense going as the Titans will eat up clock like no other with Derrick Henry and Ryan Tannehill on offense. Turnovers will be key and if Nick Foles throws interceptions then this one will be hard to come back form.
Carolina (3-5) @ Kansas City (7-1) (FOX): TW: Chiefs; CV: Chiefs
The Panthers lost to the Falcons and the Chiefs beat the Jets last week. Not giving Carolina a long shot in this one as the Chiefs on offense look spectacular. KC's defense can be suspect at times but outside of the Raiders loss earlier this season, they look good. Teddy Bridgewater and his receiving corp will need to figure out a way to keep themselves on the field and keep Patrick Mahomes off it. Good luck Carolina.
Baltimore (5-2) @ Indianapolis (5-2) (CBS): TW: Ravens; CV: Ravens
The Ravens lost to the Steelers and the Colts beat the Lions last week. Baltimore last week could've put a hold on their rival but their achilles heel in Lamar Jackson's turnover problems eventually took its toll. I sense the Ravens will rebound against their rival Colts this week. Phillip Rivers and company has had the benefit of the doubt against a terrible division. Their defense could put up a fight against the Ravens offense. I'll take the safer route in Baltimore than the pass-happy Phillip Rivers.
Las Vegas (4-3) @ LA Chargers (2-5) (FOX): TW: Raiders; CV: Chargers
The Raiders beat the Browns and the Chargers lost to the Broncos. Both teams maybe in different cities but the rivalry remains. Justin Herbert has been a fun watch as he was practically thrown into the lions den and somehow survived and thrived. Without a running game and a defense that can't hold onto a 20+ lead, I can't trust the Chargers to beat their rival Raiders. I'll take the Raiders.
Miami (4-3) @ Arizona (5-2) (CBS): TW: Cardinals; CV: Cardinals
The Dolphins beat the Rams and the Cardinals were on a bye last week. Tua Tagovailoa's first NFL start was somewhat impressive despite his defense harkoning back to the days of the No Name Defense. Not also to mention their stellar play on special teams. I'll take the Cardinals based on their offense but even Kyler Murray has been suspect in protecting the football via interceptions. Only question is how well the Cardinals defense can play against Tua.
Pittsburgh (7-0) @ Dallas (2-6) (CBS): TW: Steelers; CV: Steelers
The Steelers beat the Ravens and the Cowboys lost to the Eagles last week. It's the Yinzer's vs America's Team. While this game isn't the Super Bowl, the history that these two teams share remains. Ben DiNucci could very well be benched in this game which means that anyone could possibly become quarterback for the Cowboys. The Steelers offense is playing well and Ben Roethlisberger has played up to expectation despite playing horrible at Tennessee a few weeks ago. Nevertheless I don't see Pittsburgh losing against a sad excuse of a team.
New Orleans (5-2) @ Tampa Bay (6-2) (NBC): TW: Buccaneers; CV: Buccaneers
Both teams won last week as the Saints beat the Bears and the Buccaneers beat the Giants. The Sunday primetime game looks to be a fairly entertaining watch as Drew Brees and Tom Brady go head-to-head again in this one. Both teams look really good on paper. I'm taking Tampa is because they're at home and the Saints have been suspect in sustaining drives. I also like the Buccaneers defense against the offensive line in New Orleans. Should be a good game.
New England (2-5) @ NY Jets (0-8) (ESPN): TW: Patriots; CV: Patriots
Both teams lost last week as the Patriots lost to the Bills and the Jets lost to the Chiefs. Week 9 finishes up with a doozy of a Patriots-Jets game. These games in years past have been dominated by the Patriots with a few Jets squeaker wins here and there. This year is a bit different in that the Pats are vulnerable of possibly having a losing season for the first time since 2000. I'm taking New England based on their few exciting pieces on offense and as long as Cam Newton doesn't turn over the ball as much as he has, I think the Pats will pull it off. Jets could very well get their first win as many of the Patriots stars have left. I feel the Patriots will win.
Local TV Schedule (courtesy of 506sports.com, subject to change):
CBS Early:
Detroit @ Minnesota
Kevin Harlan, Trent Green
CBS Late:
Pittsburgh @ Dallas
Jim Nantz, Tony Romo
FOX Single:
Carolina @ Kansas City
Kevin Burkhardt, Daryl Johnston
For more information on which game is being shown in your area, check out: NFL Week 9 Maps
2020 Week by Week Record:
TW's record:
Week 1: 8-8
Week 2: 15-1
Week 3: 9-6-1
Week 4: 11-4
Week 5: 9-5
Week 6: 7-7
Week 7: 12-2
Week 8: 7-7
Total: 78-40-1
Cardinal Viking's record:
Week 1: 10-6
Week 2: 11-5
Week 3: 8-7-1
Week 4: 7-8
Week 5: 8-6
Week 6: 9-5
Week 7: 11-3
Week 8: 7-7
Total: 71-47-1
Previous Picking Records:
2017: 167-89
2018: 156-98-2
2019: 151-104-1
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