NFL Predictions: A Look at Every NFL Game This Season
By Steven Kriz
Week 11
Thursday, Nov. 17th-
New Orleans Saints at Carolina Panthers:
Out to avenge an early season road loss to the Saints, the Panthers come out and punch the Saints right in the mouth. Jonathan Stewart rushes for 86 yards in the 1st quarter as the Panthers own a 24-0 lead at halftime. The Panthers have officially hit their stride, and now the only thing left to do is stay healthy for the playoff push.
The Pick: Panthers 38 Saints 6
Sunday, Nov. 20th-
Pittsburgh Steelers at Cleveland Browns:
On this day, Big Ben does nothing to take his name out of the MVP race—just another three TD’s in the air, and another 300 yard passing game. RGIII doesn’t have a bad day as the Browns offense does some real nice things, but their inability to keep pace with the Steelers “Star Wars” offense doom sthem on this day.
The Pick: Steelers 35 Browns 27
Baltimore Ravens at Dallas Cowboys:
The Ravens come to JerryWorld trying to make a statement that they deserve a seat in the big dance. The Cowboys are just a little too good on this day, using their incredibly balanced offense to maintain long drives. Finishing those drives with touchdowns really helps too.
The Pick: Cowboys 24 Ravens 17
Jacksonville Jaguars at Detroit Lions:
Two teams that nobody expected to be above .500 get to battle it out in Motown as both offenses put up great numbers. A late Bortles to Julius Thomas touchdown strike makes the Jags offense just a little better on this day, and solidifies the win for the young squad.
The Pick: Jaguars 31 Lions 27
Tennessee Titans at Indianapolis Colts:
The Colts certainly don’t have the AFC South locked up by any means with the Jaguars right on their tails, but a showdown with the Titans means an easy victory for the Colts, and no ground lost in the race for the division championship.
The Pick: Colts 26 Titans 16
Buffalo Bills at Cincinnati Bengals:
The Bengals desperately need a win to keep up in the AFC North race. After Tyrod Taylor comes in and lights up the Bengals for three TD’s in the air and another on the ground, it seems more likely that the Steelers are going to runaway with this division.
The Pick: Bills 34 Bengals 27
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Kansas City Chiefs:
The Bucs have certainly been a surprise team this season, but a trip to Arrowhead is a tough task for any team. The Bucs are right there the whole way, but a late Winston INT sends them home a close loss.
The Pick: Chiefs 23 Buccaneers 20
Chicago Bears at New York Giants:
The Giants are quietly staying in contention for the NFC East title. Also, the Giants defense has quietly got better throughout the year. An easy win against the Bears only help the confidence of this more than capable team.
The Pick: Giants 27 Bears 14
Arizona Cardinals at Minnesota Vikings:
The Vikings are trying to get themselves back into the playoff picture after a very slow start. Adrian Peterson again decides it’s time to pop off, and rushes for 122 yards, but adds three touchdowns. However, they are doomed on this day by a Sam Bradford pick six, and the Cardinals get the W.
The Pick: Cardinals 34 Vikings 24
Miami Dolphins at Los Angeles Rams:
The Dolphins travel cross country for a date with the Rams and on this day, Tannehill cannot get anything going. Todd Gurley proves why he is one of the premier backs in the league, and the Rams blow the doors right off the Dolphins.
The Pick: Rams 27 Dolphins 10
New England Patriots at San Francisco 49ers:
Patriots—top-10 team in the league with Brady. 49ers—rebuilding effort. Need we proceed?
The Pick: Patriots 38 49ers 17
Philadelphia Eagles at Seattle Seahawks:
See: New England Patriots at San Francisco 49ers
The Pick: Seahawks 34 Eagles 12
Green Bay Packers at Washington Redskins:
A rematch of last years wildcard round goes roughly the same, except this time it’s even more lopsided. Rodgers pops off for four TD’s and 421 yards passing, repeatedly picking on Josh Norman, who has really had trouble adjusting to a man to man scheme.
The Pick: Packers 35 Redskins 17
Monday, November 21st-
Houston Texans at Oakland Raiders:
The Texans, as they have for the majority of the season struggle mightily on offense, but do a good job forcing Derek Carr into three interceptions and keeps them in the game. Looking for a little revenge for a five-sack day a year ago from Khalil Mack, Brock Osweiler finally puts together a late touchdown drive as the Texans find a way to get it done in the Black Hole.
The Pick: Texans 20 Raiders 17
Standings:
AFC East
New York Jets: 6-4
New England Patriots: 5-5
Buffalo Bills: 5-5
Miami Dolphins: 3-7
AFC North
Pittsburgh Steelers: 8-2
Baltimore Ravens: 6-4
Cincinnati Bengals: 5-5
Cleveland Browns: 2-9
AFC South
Indianapolis Colts: 6-4
Jacksonville Jaguars: 6-4
Houston Texans: 3-7
Tennessee Titans: 2-9
AFC West
Denver Broncos: 8-2
Kansas City Chiefs: 6-4
Oakland Raiders: 5-5
San Diego Chargers: 3-7
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NFC East
Dallas Cowboys: 6-4
New York Giants: 6-4
Washington Redskins: 4-6
Philadelphia Eagles: 2-8
NFC North
Green Bay Packers: 8-2
Detroit Lions: 6-4
Minnesota Vikings: 4-6
Chicago Bears: 2-8
NFC South
Carolina Panthers: 8-2
New Orleans Saints: 5-5
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 5-5
Atlanta Falcons: 3-7
NFC West
Seattle Seahawks: 9-1
Arizona Cardinals: 7-3
Los Angeles Rams: 5-5
San Francisco 49ers: 2-8
Next: Week 12