The New Orleans Saints face the Carolina Panthers on the road this Sunday. To say the outlook for the Saints has become bleak would be a severe understatement. The loss to the Rams in Los Angeles last
week was nowhere near surprising, but sheer lack of competitiveness was demoralizing. Honestly, despite the 1-8 record, the Saints haven’t quite hit rock bottom yet, but a decisive loss to a rival that has not had a winning season in eight years would get them there. Let’s take a look at this and all of the exciting Week 10 action in the NFL.
Last week I went 11-3
I told you so: Broncos over Texans!
What do I know: Colts over Steelers?
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WEEK 10
Thursday, November 6th – Thursday Night Football
Raiders(2-6) at Broncos(7-2)
Denver’s relentless pass-rush will dominate the sluggish Vegas offense, while on the other side, Bo Nix will have a huge night in primetime. Denver wins 32-20.
Pick: Broncos
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Sunday, November 9th – Very Early Game
Falcons(3-5) at* Colts(7-2) – Berlin, Germany
Indy suffered a rare and mildly surprising loss last week, but they will find just what they need to bounce right back in Germany, in the form of the Falcons. Indianapolis wins 27-19.
Pick: Colts
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Sunday, November 9th – Early Games
Giants(2-7) at Bears(5-3)
Outside of a recent loss at Baltimore, Chicago has been on quite a roll, and that roll will continue against the Giants. Chicago wins 21-12.
Pick: Bears
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Jaguars(5-3) at Texans(3-5)
This AFC South rivalry game will come down to the closing moments, where the Jags hit the game-winning field goal. Jacksonville wins 17-16.
Pick: Jaguars
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Bills(6-2) at Dolphins(2-7)
Just as surely as the sun sets in the west, the Bills also routinely beat the Dolphins. Buffalo wins 30-19.
Pick: Bills
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Ravens(3-5) at Vikings(4-4)
Lamar Jackson is back to form and that’s more than enough to lift Baltimore over Minnesota. Baltimore wins 27-25.
Pick: Ravens
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Browns(2-6) at Jets(1-7)
Although these are two of the worst teams in the NFL, neither is the clear-cut worst themselves. As bad as the Jets’ season has been, they’ve only lost two games by double-digits. Now, they’ll earn their second win of the season. New York wins 34-26.
Pick: Jets
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Patriots(7-2) at Buccaneers(6-2) – Game of the Week
New England has been (along with Denver) the hottest team in the NFL, with a six-game winning streak, and they now face the Bucs, who has essentially had consecutive bye weeks. This game will come down to the wire, as Tampa scores in the final moments. Tampa Bay wins 24-22.
Pick: Buccaneers
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Saints(1-8) at Panthers(5-4)
Carolina has quietly had one of the more surprising seasons in the NFL this year, and they have won four of their last five games, including their most impressive win of the season, last week at Lambeau Field. The degree of difficulty drops dramatically this week against the Saints. The fact that this is an NFC South matchup between familiar rivals is the only thing that keeps this one close. Carolina wins 23-19.
Pick: Panthers
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Sunday, November 9th – Late Games
Cardinals(2-6) at Seahawks(6-2)
Klint Kubiak’s offense will prove to much for Arizona in this NFC West matchup. Seattle wins 23-15.
Pick: Seahawks
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Rams(6-2) at 49ers(6-3)
After what have essentially been consecutive bye weeks, the Rams now face a worthy opponent, one that has had their number under Kyle Shanahan. This will be an absolute battle between longtime rivals, and the Niners will find a way to win this one at home. San Francisco wins 20-17.
Pick: 49ers
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Lions(5-3) at Commanders(3-6)
Without Jayden Daniels, Washington is effectively dead on arrival. Detroit wins 45-7.
Pick: Lions
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Sunday Night Football
Steelers(5-3) at Chargers(6-3)
Following their biggest win of the season last week, Pittsburgh continues with another strong win on Sunday Night. Pittsburgh wins 29-26.
Pick: Steelers
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Monday, November 10th – Monday Night Football
Eagles(6-2) at Packers(5-2-1)
Ultimately, this NFC showdown will come down to the Philly defense making the stops needed late in the game, handing Green Bay its second straight loss. Philadelphia wins 28-20.
Pick: Eagles
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There you have it, Week 10 is upon us. Continue to hold on Who Dat Nation, things have become as remarkably bumpy as we predicted at this time last year, and it might continue for a quite a while. Leave us your picks, comments, and insight below!
