Hello readers! Another week of exciting National Football League action is coming upon us yet again! Once the season hits the double digits in terms of the number of weeks means that the nights are getting colder and the playoff picture starts to heating up. For Week 10, I'll keep an eye on the Seahawks-Buccaneers, Vikings-Bills, Cowboys-Packers, and Chargers-49ers matchups this week. In this post I'll do a Week 10 preview, my picks for the games, and the Early & Late game TV broadcast pairings. Let's get to work!
Week 10 Preview
The NFL's tenth week of the regular season will start in Charlotte, North Carolina and finish up in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The week will have a 14-game slate where 28 teams will play. Teams on a bye are the Baltimore Ravens, Cincinnati Bengals, New England Patriots and New York Jets. Week 10 will have a Thursday night game, a Sunday morning game, seven early games, three late games, a Sunday night game and a Monday night game. FOX will have the doubleheader and CBS will have the single, regional game this week. Let's get to the picks!
Week 10 Picks
Note: All game times are in US Eastern. TW is me and CV is Cardinal Viking, my former roommate.
Atlanta (4-5) @ Carolina (2-7) (Amazon; 8:15 pm): TW: Falcons; CV: Falcons
The Falcons lost to the Chargers and the Panthers lost to the Bengals last week. The week starts off with a meh matchup in the NFC South. Atlanta is currently tied with the Buccaneers for 1st place in that division. They have a quarterback that can be worthy of being a starter but not sure of that "franchise" status. Marcus Mariota has done enough to get the Falcons to where they are at. It also helps to have a running game that is good. Cordarrelle Patterson would be a worthy runner to mention. Carolina has been the opposite. They have a quarterback situation that is a mess and that's not the least of their worries. They also have a relatively weak receiving corp and a running game that isn't that great. I think its a mismatch but I could be wrong. I'll take the safe bet in the Falcons.
Seattle (6-3) @ Tampa Bay (4-5) (NFL Network; 9:30 am): TW: Buccaneers; CV: Seahawks
Both teams won last week as the Seahawks beat the Cardinals and the Buccaneers beat the Rams. Game won't be in Tampa but it will be in Munich, Germany for the first time. With the location of the game out of the way, I think the game will be a fun one to watch. You have the journeyman in Geno Smith and the GOAT in Tom Brady. Seattle has had a fun season and they seem like a confident and relaxed bunch. Geno Smith has had a renaissance of a season with 15 touchdowns and just four interceptions. It's insane. Tom Brady has had a trying 2022 season but still has the Buccaneers in a possible playoff spot let alone getting a division title. The win last week against the Rams has to give them some confidence going into this matchup. I think the Buccaneers will win in a must-win game for them.
Denver (3-5) @ Tennessee (5-3) (CBS; 1:00 pm): TW: Titans; CV: Titans
The Broncos had a bye and the Titans lost to the Chiefs last week. A doozy matchup in the Music City. Denver had been a promising team that would've had a good offense going and a defense that can play well. Both things haven't happened. The wheels aren't moving well for Russell Wilson and his receivers as they look lost at times. Tennessee has had a rough go of it with Malik Willis as he has only completed 12 of his 30 passes in 2022. The former Liberty University quarterback has 141 passing yards to his name. If he has to go again in this game I don't feel optimistic. Sure they have Derrick Henry on their roster but sure Willis has to do more in the passing game. Or Ryan Tannehill is back and the Titans have a better shot at winning it. I don't trust either team but I have to take one or the other. I'll take the home team.
Cleveland (3-5) @ Miami (6-3) (CBS; 1:00 pm): TW: Dolphins; CV: Dolphins
The Browns had a bye and the Dolphins beat the Bears last week. Cleveland has been Cleveland in 2022. Not a great year for sure. They have their running game that will help them out in games but their quarterback play and sometimes inept defense keeps them at where they are at. Miami has been one of the better teams in the AFC with their quarterback play. Tua Tagovailoa has had a season of 15 touchdowns and three interceptions. Certainly one of the best seasons for a passer. Miami has also got it done with their running game and defense. The defense might be a stretch since they gave up 32 points to the Bears last week. It seems like a stretch for the Browns to win but I'll take the Dolphins.
Detroit (2-6) @ Chicago (3-6) (FOX; 1:00 pm): TW: Bears; CV: Lions
The Lions beat the Packers and the Bears lost to the Dolphins last week. Detroit has been Detroit this year with the added trimmings of once having the highest scoring offense weeks ago. Jared Goff and company did find their way to win against Green Bay. Still an upset either way you look at it. What they face is a Chicago team who has had a bit of a resurgence on offense. The fact that they've put up points against two defenses in the Patriots and the Dolphins means there's some hope in Chicago. It feels like its a game where both offenses will do well. Both have two running games that will be something to respect. I feel the Bears are a bit better on offense. I'll take the Bears.
Houston (1-6-1) @ NY Giants (6-2) (CBS; 1:00 pm): TW: Giants; CV: Giants
The Texans lost to the Eagles and the Giants had a bye last week. Houston has the Astros World Series title to celebrate. For its football team its not looking like a title in the future. Davis Mills has been the captain of a sunken ship for well over a season and the Texans don't have a lot of help for him. Dameon Pierce will be a good back to rely on in the future. New York has had a resurgence of a season. At least when it comes to the past few seasons. The Giants should take care of business in this game as the Texans have a running game that isn't that solid. It'd be a crazy upset if the Texans win this game.
Jacksonville (3-6) @ Kansas City (6-2) (CBS; 1:00 pm): TW: Chiefs; CV: Chiefs
The Jaguars beat the Raiders and the Chiefs beat the Titans last week. Jacksonville had one of their best comebacks against the Raiders. It was against the Raiders granted but it was a game that has to give them some boost of momentum. Kansas City pulled off a squeaker against the Titans despite the Titans having Malik Willis at quarterback. They will have to do better at the running game to give Patrick Mahomes less of a burden to handle. After all Patrick Mahomes lead the team in rushing last week. It is interesting that the Jaguars haven't won in Arrowhead Stadium since 2007. I think they'll be waiting a bit longer for that to happen.
Minnesota (7-1) @ Buffalo (6-2) (FOX; 1:00 pm): TW: Bills; CV: Vikings
The Vikings beat the Commanders and the Bills lost to the Jets last week. Minnesota has done well this season. With a new coach that has an offensive mind, the Vikings offense has had a jump start. They will face off against a Bills defense that is putting up numbers. I tend to think good defense will beat good offense. The big story in this game will come down to the health of Josh Allen. While the presence of him not being on the field will be felt, I think it won't be a huge factor. Buffalo has a backup quarterback in Case Keenum. What I do have a question on is how will the Bills running game respond to Allen not in the lineup. Devin Singletary is a capable back but will Keenum stay in sync with the offense. I still like the Bills in the matchup by a sliver.
New Orleans (3-6) @ Pittsburgh (2-6) (FOX; 1:00 pm): TW: Steelers; CV: Saints
The Saints lost to the Ravens and the Steelers had a bye last week. It was a let down game for the Saints as they really got ran over by a good Ravens team. Andy Dalton has been somewhat of a capable quarterback in his time backing up Jameis Winston. The biggest letdown for the Saints this season has been Alvin Kamara. The running back hasn't had the season of years past. Pittsburgh has had a bit of a rough stretch of ball. Their offense has been pitiful and their defense is a walking carpet without TJ Watt in the lineup. The good news is that the latter might come back in TJ Watt. Watt's presence will be needed if the Steelers want to get back to the playoffs in consecutive years. I really don't like either team but I'll go with the home team.
Indianapolis (3-5-1) @ Las Vegas (2-6) (CBS; 4:05 pm): TW: Raiders; CV: Colts
The Colts lost to the Patriots and the Raiders lost to the Jaguars last week. Colts owner Jim Irsay made some headlines as his team fired Frank Reich and brought in former Colt Jeff Saturday to serve as interim head coach. It wasn't the wildest thing as Parks Frazier will be handling play-calling duties for the Colts offense. It just seems like a disaster waiting to happen. Or the Colts actually win a game. For the Raiders, the chances of them turning it around and getting a playoff spot seems not likely. The hiring of Josh McDaniels seems to look worse every week. Both teams aren't very good but I'll take the home team.
Arizona (3-6) @ LA Rams (3-5) (FOX; 4:25 pm): TW: Rams; CV: Rams
The Cardinals lost to the Seahawks and the Rams lost to the Buccaneers last week. It looked like the NFC West would be a good division this year. The Cardinals and Rams definitely proved that thought otherwise. Kyler Murray is a good quarterback who is as versatile as anyone in the game. The recent addition of DeAndre Hopkins who had served a suspension has been putting up numbers. The Rams as defending champions don't have that same spark that they had at this time last year. Matthew Stafford has regressed and the offensive line which had been their strength in 2021 has been not great. Darrell Henderson's numbers are a symbol to that offensive line play. The Rams typically have the Cardinals number in recent years and they're at home. I don't think either team will put up numbers but I'll take the Rams.
Dallas (6-2) @ Green Bay (3-6) (FOX; 4:25 pm): TW: Packers; CV: Cowboys
The Cowboys had a bye and the Packers lost to the Lions last week. It won't be an Ice Bowl game for the two teams. Dak Prescott will be better rested and the Dallas offense will be ready to play. Their running game for sure. Green Bay has had one of their worse seasons since the late 2010's. The reasons are multiple with the receiving corp and their defense failing up to expectations as one of them. Aaron Rodgers has had some decent games passing the ball. His interception numbers are higher than in the past few seasons. It just seems like it was a year that the Packers could've rebuild and just start fresh with Jordan Love. I'm up on Cardinal Viking by a few games, I can risk taking the huge underdog in this game. I'll take the Pack.
LA Chargers (5-3) @ San Francisco (4-4) (NBC; 8:20 pm): TW: 49ers; CV: 49ers
The Chargers beat the Falcons and the 49ers had a bye last week. The Chargers offense has been kind of lackluster without its pass catchers in Mike Williams and Keenan Allen. The result last week was clear as they manage to score only 20 points and still win. They'll have their hands full this week with San Francisco. San Francisco's record really seems a bit of a misguided one. Their offense should be a lot better than they are. The addition of Christian McCaffrey to their offense seems to produce positive results. Time will tell if McCaffrey can stay healthy as he had not healthy seasons the last few years. I don't think the Chargers will win and their defense will have their hands full in this one.
Washington (4-5) @ Philadelphia (8-0) (ESPN; 8:15 pm): TW: Eagles; CV: Eagles
The Commanders lost to the Vikings and the Eagles had a bye last week. The week finishes off with a good NFC East rivalry game. The Commanders have the folk hero in Taylor Heinicke who has played alright in the last few weeks. Their running game is fairly underrated in the tandem of Antonio Gibson, Brian Robinson and Curtis Samuel. Chase Young should also be mentioned as well. What Washington faces this week is the current undefeated team in the Philadelphia Eagles. The 8-0 start for the Eagles is their best in franchise history. They've gotten it done on both the pass and run. Jalen Hurts is hard to stop as the guy has 18 total touchdowns in 2022. His supporting cast of running backs is good too. The Eagles defensive liability is their rush defense as they give up 121.4 yards/game. They will need to shore up the gaps well to beat the Commanders. I think the undefeated streak will end eventually but not in this game.
Early & Late TV Broadcast Pairings
Note: Games in bold are being shown in my area, check local listings.
CBS Single
Jacksonville @ Kansas City
Jim Nantz, Tony Romo
Houston @ NY Giants
Ian Eagle, Charles Davis
Cleveland @ Miami
Greg Gumbel, Adam Archuleta
Denver @ Tennessee
Andrew Catalon, James Lofton
Indianapolis @ Las Vegas (Late)
Kevin Harlan, Trent Green
FOX Early
Minnesota @ Buffalo
Joe Davis, Daryl Johnston
Detroit @ Chicago
Kevin Kugler, Mark Sanchez
New Orleans @ Pittsburgh
Adam Amin, Mark Schlereth
FOX Late
Dallas @ Green Bay
Kevin Burkhardt, Greg Olson
Arizona @ LA Rams
Kenny Albert, Jonathan Vilma
For more information on which game(s) are being shown in your area, check out: NFL 2022: Week 10 Maps
2022 Pick ‘Em Records
My record:
Week 1: 8-7-1
Week 2: 8-8
Week 3: 5-11
Week 4: 11-5
Week 5: 10-6
Week 6: 8-6
Week 7: 9-5
Week 8: 12-3
Week 9: 11-2
Total: 82-53-1
Cardinal Viking's record:
Week 1: 6-9-1
Week 2: 11-5
Week 3: 5-11
Week 4: 6-10
Week 5: 9-7
Week 6: 9-5
Week 7: 8-6
Week 8: 9-6
Week 9: 9-4
Total: 72-63-1
Previous Picking Records:
2017: 167-89
2018: 156-98-2
2019: 151-104-1
2020: 163-92-1
2021: 167-104-1
2019: 161-94-1
2020: 167-88-1
2021: 173-98-1
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