Hello readers! Another week of National Football League action has come and gone. The week's slate didn't look appetizing at first but it did offer some surprises. Such surprises like: a near upset in Minnesota, a winning season for Cleveland and a shutout in Los Angeles. In this post, I'll recap the week's action.
Week 13 Recap
Note: TW is me, the writer, and CV is Cardinal Viking my former roommate.
Detroit 34, Chicago 30: TW: Bears; CV: Lions
Darrell Bevell got his first win as a head coach. Matthew Stafford threw for 402 yards with three touchdowns but also threw an interception. Adrian Peterson was key to the Lions in their win as he rushed for 57 yards with two touchdowns runs. One of the runs was the game-winning touchdown with less than two minutes in the game. Mitchell Trubisky started again for the Bears. Trubisky threw for 267 yards with a touchdown pass. David Montgomery rushed for 72 yards with two touchdown runs. Cordarelle Patterson rushed for 59 yards with a touchdown.
Next week:
Detroit: vs Green Bay; Chicago: vs Houston
TW: 0-1; CV: 1-0
Cleveland 41, Tennessee 35: TW: Titans; CV: Browns
Well, I didn't think they could do it but they did it. Baker Mayfield threw for 334 yards with four touchdown passes. Most of the offense was during the first half when the Browns hung 38 points. Nick Chubb ran for 80 yards with a touchdown run. Ryan Tannehill threw for 389 yards with three touchdowns with an interception. The key to the Browns victory was slowing down Derrick Henry and the great running back was held to 60 yards from the ground. Cleveland clinched its first winning season since 2007. Long time coming and hopefully they can keep it going.
Next week:
Cleveland: vs Baltimore; Tennessee: @ Jacksonville
TW: 0-2; CV: 2-0
Indianapolis 26, Houston 20: TW: Colts; CV: Colts
Big win for the Colts. Philip Rivers threw for 285 yards with two touchdown passes and didn't throw an interception for once. Jonathan Taylor had a better game for the Colts with 91 yards. Nyheim Hines ran for 10 yards with a touchdown. Justin Houston of the Colts would provide some offense as he sacked DeShaun Watson in the endzone for a safety. DeShaun Watson threw for 341 yards with an interception thrown. Watson also had 38 yards rushing with a touchdown run. David Johnson had some decent runs but he finished with 44 yards with a touchdown run of his own.
Next week:
Indianapolis: @ Las Vegas; Houston: @ Chicago
TW: 1-2; CV: 3-0
Jacksonville 24, Minnesota 27 (F/OT): TW: Vikings; CV: Vikings
The Vikings seem to like playing it close to the collar. Mike Glennon started again for the Jaguars. Glennon threw for 280 yards with a touchdown pass but also threw two interceptions. The touchdown pass was off of a deflection that was caught by Laviska Shenault Jr. James Robinson had a decent day running the ball against the Vikings defense with 78 yards rushing. Kirk Cousins had a good day throwing the pigskin as he had 305 yards with three touchdowns but also threw an interception that ended up being a pick-six. Dalvin Cook once again did Dalvin Cook things and rushed for 120 yards. Vikings kicker hit the game-winning field goal from 23 yards. The Vikings are back in the .500 column after a horrid 1-5 start. That seemed so long ago.
Next week:
Jacksonville: vs Tennessee; Minnesota: @ Tampa Bay
TW: 2-2; CV: 4-0
New Orleans 21, Atlanta 16: TW: Saints; CV: Saints
Taysom Hill finally threw a touchdown, that's cool I guess. Hill threw for 232 yards with two touchdown passes. He sadly didn't get a touchdown run. Alvin Kamara rushed for 88 yards with a touchdown run. Matt Ryan threw for 273 yards with a touchdown pass. Falcons running back Ito Smith wouldn't get much from the ground but would get 36 yards. New Orleans clinched a playoff berth, that's also kind of cool I guess.
Next week:
New Orleans: @ Philadelphia; Atlanta: @ LA Chargers
TW: 3-2; CV: 5-0
Las Vegas 31, NY Jets 28: TW: Raiders; CV: Raiders
Holy shit the Jets almost won a game but Derek Carr and a busted coverage kept the Jets winless. Derek Carr threw for 381 yards with three touchdown passes but also threw an interception. Carr also ran for five yards with a touchdown run. Devontae Booker rushed for 50 yards for the Raiders. Henry Ruggs III would make the catch that would stab the hearts of Jets fans everywhere as he easily outran his man for an easy touchdown. Sam Darnold threw for 186 yards with two touchdowns and had one interception in the game. Frank Gore would leave the game early with a concussion and the role was given to Ty Johnson. Johnson rushed for 104 yards with a touchdown. You almost had it Jets but hey at least you guys got rid of that Adam Gase guy... oh you got rid of Gregg Williams... sigh.
Next week:
Las Vegas: vs Indianapolis; NY Jets: @ Seattle
TW: 4-2; CV: 6-0
Cincinnati 7, Miami 19: TW: Dolphins; CV: Dolphins
Safe to say even if Dan Marino came out of retirement, the Bengals would still lose. Brandon Allen threw for 153 yards with a touchdown but also threw an interception. Ryan Finley would see some action in this game as he threw for 40 yards. Cincy's running game would struggle to find anything open as Giovanni Bernard rushed for 30 yards. Tua Tagovailoa would return to the fray instead of Ryan Fitzpatrick. Tagovailoa threw for 296 yards with a touchdown. Myles Gaskin rushed for 90 yards. The game also see five ejections as DeVante Parker, Mack Hollins and Xavien Howard of the Dolphins were ejected. The Bengals Mike Thomas and Shawn Williams were ejected as well.
Next week:
Cincinnati: vs Dallas; Miami: vs Kansas City
TW: 5-2; CV: 7-0
NY Giants 17, Seattle 12: TW: Seahawks; CV: Seahawks
Wait... what? Colt McCoy threw for 105 yards with a touchdown and had an interception in the game. Wayne Gallman would carry the Giants offense again as the runner rushed for 135 yards. Alfred Morris rushed for 39 yards with a touchdown. Russell Wilson threw for 263 yards with a touchdown pass but also threw an interception. Chris Carson would only get 65 yards in this game. The Seahawks defense would get a blocked punt during the 2nd quarter that resulted in a safety. Weird game, weird score, weird all around. Kudos to the Giants though.
Next week:
NY Giants: vs Arizona; Seattle: vs NY Jets
TW: 5-3; CV: 7-1
LA Rams 38, Arizona 28: TW: Rams; CV: Cardinals
Rams are now 1st in the NFC West. Jared Goff threw for 351 yards with a touchdown pass. He took his coaches criticism over his play last week to heart obviously. Cam Akers, Darrell Henderson and Jared Goff would rushed for a rushing touchdown each while gaining 72, 49, and one yard respectively. Kyler Murray threw for 173 yards with three touchdown passes but also threw an interception. The interception would end up being a pick-six that would cause a 14-point swing. Kenyan Drake ran for 49 yards with a touchdown run. Cardinals are on the outside of the playoff picture looking in.
Next week:
LA Rams: vs New England Patriots; Arizona: @ NY Giants
TW: 6-3; CV: 7-2
Philadelphia 16, Green Bay 30: TW: Packers; CV: Packers
At one point I actually thought the Packers would blow this game, that's how bad Green Bay's defense and special teams is. Carson Wentz started the game for the Eagles and had 79 yards before getting benched for Jalen Hurts. Hurts would throw for 109 yards with a touchdown but also threw an interception. Philly's running game wouldn't get a lot of yardage from their running backs as Miles Sanders would put up 31 yards, Jalen Hurts would get 29 yards. Aaron Rodgers was masterful as he threw for 295 yards with three touchdowns. Aaron Jones would have a big day on the ground with 130 yards with a touchdown run. His longest was from 77 yards for a touchdown that would give the Packers a 30-16 cushion late in the 4th quarter. Not sure how long Carson Wentz will last in Philadelphia now.
Next week:
Philadelphia: vs New Orleans; Green Bay: @ Detroit
TW: 7-3; CV: 8-2
New England 45, LA Chargers 0: TW: Chargers; CV: Chargers
Well me and Cardinal Viking fucked up with this pick. Cam Newton threw for 69 yards with a touchdown. Jarrett Stidham would get some throws in as he threw for 61 yards with a touchdown as well. Damien Harris rushed for 80 yards and Cam Newton rushed for 48 yards with two touchdown runs. New England's special teams accounted for two touchdowns in the game. One of them was off a blocked field goal that was recovered by Devin McCourty and a punt-six by Gunner Olszewski. Justin Herbert would finish with one of his lower passing days in his young career with 209 yards with two interceptions. The Chargers running attack wouldn't get much as Austin Ekeler would get 36 yards and Kalen Ballage would get 34 yards. If the Patriots somehow make the playoffs, Bill Belichek should get some votes for Coach of the Year.
Next week:
New England: @ LA Rams; LA Chargers: vs Atlanta
TW: 7-4; CV: 8-3
Denver 16, Kansas City 22: TW: Chiefs; CV: Chiefs
The defending champs may have not played their best but they found a way to win. Drew Lock would return as starter for Denver after missing last week due to COVID protocol. Lock threw for 151 yards with two touchdown passes but also threw two interceptions. The x-factor for the Broncos was running back Melvin Gordon who ran over the Chiefs rush defense with 131 yards. Patrick Mahomes did Patrick Mahomes things as he threw for 318 yards with a touchdown. Le'Veon Bell would get most of the snaps for the Chiefs ground game as he rushed for 40 yards with 11 carries.
Next week:
Denver: @ Carolina; Kansas City: @ Miami
TW: 8-4; CV: 9-3
Washington 23, Pittsburgh 17: TW: Steelers; CV: Steelers
The ghosts of the 1972 Miami Dolphins can rest in peace for another year. Alex Smith threw for 296 yards with a touchdown throw. Peyton Barber rushed for 23 yards with a touchdown run. Ben Roethlisberger would throw for over 50 times in this game as he threw for 305 yards with two touchdowns and an interception thrown. Pittsburgh's running game, their renowned bread and butter, was ineffective against the Football team in this one as Anthony McFarland rushed for 15 yards, Benny Snell got five yards. I knew the Steelers would finally lose a game but I didn't think it would've been Washington.
Next week:
Washington: @ San Francisco; Pittsburgh: @ Buffalo
TW: 8-5; CV: 9-4
Buffalo 34, San Francisco 24: TW: Bills; CV: Bills
Josh Allen is pretty good at this football thing. Allen threw for 375 yards for four touchdowns. Of the 375 yards, 236 of them came in the first half. Devin Singletary provided some help as he rushed for 61 yards in the game. Cole Beasley of the Bills had nine catches for 130 yards with a touchdown. Nick Mullens would start again for the 49ers. Mullens threw for 316 yards with three touchdowns with two interceptions thrown. Jeff Wilson and Raheem Mostert provided some running support as Wilson rushed for 47 yards and Mostert rushed for 42 yards. First time Buffalo won on Monday Night Football since 1999.
Next week:
Buffalo: vs Pittsburgh; San Francisco: vs Washington
TW: 9-5; CV: 10-4
Dallas 17, Baltimore 34: TW: Ravens; CV: Ravens
Like ravens in the wild nature, the Baltimore Ravens ran wild over the Dallas Cowboys. Andy Dalton threw for 285 yards with two touchdowns and had an interception. Ezekiel Elliot put up some good numbers against the vaunted Ravens defense and finished with 77 yards. Tony Pollard was somewhat of a factor in the run game as well, contributing with 22 yards. Pollard's biggest contribution was a 66-yard kickoff return that almost resulted in a touchdown for Dallas. Lamar Jackson returned to the fold for this game after being out last week due to COVID protocol. Jackson finished with 107 yards passing with two touchdowns and had an interception. Baltimore's run game feasted on the terrible Cowboys rush defense as Gus Edwards rushed for 101 yards while Lamar Jackson had 94 yards and JK Dobbins had 71 yards. Both Jackson and Dobbins scored touchdowns. Big win for Baltimore and a guaranteed losing season for Dallas. I'm cool with it.
Next week:
Dallas: @ Cincinnati; Baltimore: vs Cleveland
TW: 10-5; CV: 11-4
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
Week 9: 10-4
Week 10: 10-4
Week 11: 7-7
Week 12: 11-5
Week 13: 10-5
Total: 126-65-1
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
Week 9: 9-5
Week 10: 11-3
Week 11: 8-6
Week 12: 9-7
Week 13: 11-4
Total: 119-72-1
Previous Picking Records:
2017: 167-89
2018: 156-98-2
2019: 151-104-1
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