NFL picks and predictions: Week 10
Nine weeks in, the NFL landscape has taken shape. Week 10 gives us a number of intriguing matchups -- most notably the Seattle Seahawks traveling to Foxboro for a Super Bowl 49 rematch, and the Dallas Cowboys facing another crucial test in Pittsburgh.
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We picked all of this weekend's games below. Take a gander and let us know where you disagree.
Kansas City Chiefs vs. Carolina Panthers (CAR -3)
Sunday, 1 p.m. ET
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After a rocky start, Carolina is now a winner of its last two games, but now hosts a Chiefs team that seems to be gaining more and more momentum each week. KC will be in search of its fifth straight victory, and their advantage in the turnover battle should be what sets them over the edge on Sunday.
Pick: Chiefs
Denver Broncos vs. New Orleans Saints (NO -2.5)
Sunday, 1 p.m. ET
Denver's offensive struggles of late haven't been a secret, but against a defense as weak as New Orleans' even it shouldn't have issues putting up enough numbers to eke out a victory -- especially considering Denver's defense has only allowed 312 total yards per game, good for fourth-best in the league.
Pick: Broncos
Los Angeles Rams vs. New York Jets (NYJ -2)
Sunday, 1 p.m. ET
While mired in a brutal stretch of poor play, Ryan Fitzpatrick has posted a passer rating over 100 in four of his last six home games. The Jets boast the league's fourth-best rush defense, and if they limit Todd Gurley and force Case Keenum to make play's, they'll have a good chance.
Pick: Jets
Green Bay Packers vs. Tennessee Titans (GB -2.5)
Sunday, 1 p.m. ET
The Packers travel to Tennessee for the first time since 2008, fresh off a demoralizing loss to Indianapolis. The Titans have alternated wins and losses over the last several weeks, but look for them to drop a second consecutive as Green Bay rebounds with a victory.
Pick: Packers
Atlanta Falcons vs. Philadelphia Eagles (ATL -1)
Sunday, 1 p.m. ET
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After having asserted themselves as one of the league's elite, Atlanta travels to Philadelphia to face an Eagles team fighting to stay on track in the NFC East. While Philly's hot start put them in a prime position to compete, nothing they've shown lately leads us to believe that they can knock off a team as well-rounded as the Falcons.
Pick: Falcons
Minnesota Vikings vs. Washington Redskins (WAS -3)
Sunday, 1 p.m. ET
In the midst of a hotly contested NFC East race, Washington hosts the Vikings, who haven't won in more than a month after a hot start. This one shapes up to be a close matchup, but we don't have enough trust in Washington's offense to surge past the Vikings D.
Pick: Vikings
Houston Texans vs. Jacksonville Jaguars (HOU -1)
Sunday, 1 p.m. ET
Houston's offense has had its fair share of struggles over the first half of the regular season, but a matchup against the Jaguars could be just what it needs to get on track. The Jags have allowed the eighth-most points per game this season with 26.9.
Pick: Texans
Chicago Bears vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (TB -1)
Sunday, 1 p.m. ET
The Buccaneers are fresh off getting manhandled by the Falcons in primetime in a game that Jameis Winston had to leave early due to injury. He's apparently ready to go for Week 10, and against a Bears team that's struggled all year, it's easy to see Tampa Bay taking care of business at home.
Pick: Buccaneers
Miami Dolphins vs. San Diego Chargers (SD -4)
Sunday, 4:05 p.m. ET
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Winners in three of their last four, San Diego will look to remain competitive at home against a Dolphins team that's also performed better as of late. While Jay Ajayi has been stellar, we're still skeptical about Ryan Tannehill leading Miami to victory in a tough matchup.
Pick: Chargers
San Francisco 49ers vs. Arizona Cardinals (ARI -13.5)
Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET
A two-touchdown spread is harsh, but in this particular instance, it may not be that far off. The 49ers have struggled to score all season, and against Arizona's defense, those struggles will continue.
Pick: Cardinals
Dallas Cowboys vs. Pittsburgh Steelers (PIT -2.5)
Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET
The Cowboys face another test, traveling to Heinz Field to take on the Steelers. In his first game back from knee surgery last week, Ben Roethlisberger was noticeably rusty. If he's not at 100 percent this week, Dallas is good enough to come in and grab a win on the road.
Pick: Cowboys
Seattle Seahawks vs. New England Patriots (NE -7.5)
Sunday, 8:30 p.m. ET
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A Super Bowl 49 rematch comes to Sunday Night Football this week, as the Seahawks travel to Foxboro in an attempt to do what no team has done this year: beat the Patriots with Tom Brady under center. A 7.5-point spread seems a bit excessive, but we don't think New England will have trouble handling this Seattle team at home.
Pick: Patriots
Cincinnati Bengals vs. New York Giants (NYG -2.5)
Monday, 8:30 p.m. ET
The Bengals roll into MetLife Stadium for the second time this season, with a Week 1 win agains the Jets under their belt. Since, though, Cincy has won just twice, with one of those victories coming against the Browns. With the Giants attempting a surge toward Dallas at the top of the NFC East, expect the home team to come out firing on Monday night.
Pick: Giants
