Games of the Week

 


We’re making our way through October and bye weeks as the NFL Season is flying by. This is the time of year where teams make moves to remain in the race or run the risk of being eliminated before the first snow. Below are the five games on the Sunday slate that I have my eye on.

London Game:

Baltimore Ravens (3-2) at Tennessee Titans (2-3)
About: The Ravens have been solid but stumbled in Week 3 against the Colts and again in Week 5 against the Steelers. Now, they head to London. Lamar Jackson has had to do a lot and that doesn’t appear likely to change. The Titans have been strong against the rush, which could put more pressure on Jackson as a passer. Either way, both teams need the win here.

Early Games:

Minnesota Vikings (1-4) at Chicago Bears (1-4)
About: This wasn’t the start either team expected, and now both are on the edge of being out of it. That might not be a total surprise for the Bears, but the Vikings already have as many regular season losses in 2023 as they did in all of 2022. Another ugly game and Kirk Cousins might be headed out of town. He’ll also have to try and get the win without Justin Jefferson, who landed on IR. The Bears’ offense has come to life of late, but Matt Eberflus is still on the hot seat. Doubtless he wants the win here.

Indianapolis Colts (3-2) at Jacksonville Jaguars (3-2)
About: I know it’s early, but this could well decide the AFC South. These teams played in Week 1, with the Jaguars getting the win. A win here not only gives them a lead, but the season sweep on the Colts. And the Colts will be playing without Anthony Richardson, who could miss significant time. This should be a fun battle.

Late Games:

New England Patriots (1-4) at Las Vegas Raiders (2-3)
About: The master goes against his pupil. We’ve seen coaches on the Bill Belichick tree take on their former boss before, and it hasn’t ended well. But this Patriots’ team seems vulnerable. On the flip side, the Raiders have had some good moments. Who can get the win here in Las Vegas? Should make for a fun afternoon battle.

Detroit Lions (4-1) at Tampa Bay Buccaneers (3-1)
About: Two of the more surprising teams in the NFC right now do battle in Florida. The Buccaneers came out strong and finished 3-1 prior to the bye week. Baker Mayfield has been doing well and the Buccaneers have followed. The Lions, meanwhile, ended the 2022 season on a high note and aside from one blip against the Seahawks they’ve been nearly perfect. Can Jared Goff and the Lions get their fifth win of the season, or will the Buccaneers stand tall at home. This is one of the better games on Sunday.

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