Divisional Round Playoff Predictions

     I am back after about a week off, but I am going to make my divisional round playoff predictions down below. I went 6 for 6 on my predictions from last week and I will be keeping my same predictions for my picks this week, but I will be putting a little more into each prediction. Comment down below what you think is going to happen this weekend.

Cincinnati Bengals vs. Tennessee Titans

    I said in my original prediction that the Bengals would win this game and I am sticking to that prediction for this weekend. The Titans will be getting Derrick Henry back, but he might be a little shaky coming off his injury and they might try and limit how much they run him. The Titans have also had a bye week which could have slowed their momentum going into the playoffs while the Bengals got a win under their belt last week and now have that momentum going into this game. I think that the Bengals will hold Henry under 100 yards and Burrow will throw for over 300 yards in the win. Bengals win, 31-23.

San Francisco 49ers vs. Green Bay Packers

    This is the matchup that the Packers and Packers' fans did not want to see. The 49ers have always found a way to beat the Packers in the playoffs in recent years and they might be able to do it again this year. I think that it might affect the 49ers that this is going to be in Green Bay where it is going to be cold, but I think this game is close to a toss-up. Again, my original prediction for this matchup was the Packers so I will be sticking with that pick. Aaron Rodgers will not have his best game, but they will find a way to win this game. Packers win, 27-26.

Los Angeles Rams vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

    I have the Rams winning this because I think their defense will cause problems for Brady and their offense is getting scarier again. The Rams dismantled the Cardinals in the Wild Card Round and now they get to face the Buccaneers who they already beat earlier in the year. This should be a fun game and I believe that it will come down to the last drive, but I believe that the Rams just have a better team at the moment which will get them the win. Rams win, 30-27.

Buffalo Bills vs. Kansas City Chiefs

    This game has already happened this year too. The Bills pretty easily won the first matchup between these two and I believe that they will win this one as well. The Bills have been playing some of their best football as of late and I think that it will continue through this game. I think this will be another close game like all the rest, but I think that the Bills will win by more than two scores. I have a feeling that Josh Allen and the Bills want revenge for what the Chiefs did to them last January. Bills win, 34-24.

Indianapolis Colts vs. Jacksonville Jaguars

     I was at the Colts vs. Jaguars game on Sunday where people saw the Colts choke away a chance at the playoffs. One of the hottest teams in the NFL only had to beat the 2-14 Jaguars to make the playoffs. Everybody thought that the Jaguars werer going to lose even the Jaguars fans. Fans dressed up as clowns after the Jaguars decided to keep their GM for another season and I even had fans come up to me and said to not embarrass them too bad (since I am a Colts fan). It ended up being the other way around, the Colts were completely embarrassed and they are now a laughing stock and have a lot of questions going into the offseason. I did not even know how to comprehend us losing and had a long car ride back home that night. I think we might need to second guess Carson Wentz as our quarterback if he does not get off to a good start next season. There is no reason why we should have lost that game but the Jaguars played a great game and they might have their future quarterback in Trevor Lawrence.

2022 NFL Playoff Predictions

     The NFL regular season has concluded and 14 teams remain fight for the Super Bowl. Down below, I am going to make some predictions for the postseason and who is going to win it all. Comment down below who you think will be playing in the Super Bowl and who will be hoisting the Lombardi Trophy in February.

NFC Wild Card

2 Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. 7 Philadelphia Eagles

    The Buccaneers have not been playing their best football as of late but they should still be able to get the win over the Eagles like they did in the regular season. I like the Buccaneers, 31-18.

3 Dallas Cowboys vs. 6 San Francisco 49ers

    The Cowboys have owned the NFC East this season but they have not played up to their expectations playing against teams outside of the division. The 49ers have been playing good football as of late and they could be a team that no one wants to see in the playoffs. I am predicting a 49ers upset, 23-17.

4 Los Angeles Rams vs. 5 Arizona Cardinals

    It feels like the Cardinals are this season's version of what the Steelers were last season. They started off hot and have gone sort of cold as of late. They did have their injuries, but this is still not the same team that we saw in the first half of the season. The Rams have not been playing great football either but I believe that Stafford will get the job done as the Rams win, 34-21

AFC Wild Card

2 Kansas City Chiefs vs. 7 Pittsburgh Steelers

    This is laughable that this is even a playoff matchup. The Chiefs absolutely destroyed the Steelers a few weeks ago and now get to play them again. The Steelers are going to need everything to go right for them to win this game. The Steelers are the worst team in these playoffs and it is not even close. I am predicting a big Chiefs win, 35-13.

3 Buffalo Bills vs. 6 New England Patriots

    The Bills and Patriots split their season series this year and the Bills one the game with the more favorable conditions. Who knows what Sunday will bring but I believe that the Bills have more talent and will win this game, 30-20.

4 Cincinnati Bengals vs. 5 Oakland Raiders

    This will be the best game on Wild Card Weekend. The Raiders have overcome all kinds of adversity this season and have made the playoffs against all odds. The Bengals are looking to win their first playoff game in forever and I believe they will get it, 29-27

NFC Divisional Round

1 Green Bay Packers vs. 6 San Francisco 49ers

    The 49ers have been kryptonite for the Packers in the playoffs in the past but I believe that if this matchup happens, it will be a different story. The Packers have been great and they should at least make it to the NFC Championship with a win, 32-23.

2 Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. 4 Los Angeles Rams

    The Rams and Buccaneers have already played this year and I believe that this game will be the same outcome. The Rams can definitely win this game and I believe that they will win, 27-20

AFC Divisional Round

1 Tennessee Titans vs. 4 Cincinnati Bengals

    The Titans will more than likely have Derrick Henry for this game but I do not think that will be enough for Joe Burrow and the Bengals. I really like this Bengals team and I believe they can make a run in these playoffs. They will win this one, 31-24

2 Kansas City Chiefs vs 3 Buffalo Bills

    This would be another rematch from the regular season and I think the Bills would win this matchup again. This game will be closer than the regular season but the Bills will win, 28-26.

NFC Championship Game

1 Green Bay Packers vs. 4 Los Angeles Rams

    The Rams and Packers have also played during the regular season with the Packers winning that game. The one difference in this game is that it is the NFC Championship game and the Packers always seem to choke. I am going to take the Rams just because of that sole reason, 33-30

AFC Championship Game

3 Buffalo Bills vs. 4 Cincinnati Bengals

    This one might surprise a lot of people but I believe the Super Bowl will be the battle of the 4 seeds. The Bengals are going win this close game by a score of 31-28.

Super Bowl 

4 Los Angeles Rams vs. 4 Cincinnati Bengals

    I believe that Matthew Stafford can lead the Rams to a Super Bowl. He has not played his best as of late but if he can get in a groove, I believe the Rams can be hoisting the Lombardi in February. Rams win this one, 23-20

Rating NFL Quarterbacks: NFC South

    In this series, I am going to be rating quarterbacks by determining if they are underrated, overrated, or properly rated. I will be starting with the NFC South first so comment down below what division I should do next. Some teams will have multiple quarterbacks depending on how much playing time they got this year.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Tom Brady

    This is a hard one to determine because people think highly of Tom Brady but it may be too high. He has been great this year but he has had one of the best offensive lines and he has so many weapons around him. I am going to say that he is slightly overrated just because if you give the offensive line to other quarterbacks, they can excel better than they are currently. Tom Brady is a great player and has been for many years now, but I do not rate him as high as other people rate him.

Atlanta Falcons: Matt Ryan

    Matt Ryan has been a good quarterback throughout his career and he has started to see signs of regression the past few years. He has led the Falcons to playoff appearances and even a Super Bowl (trying hard not to make a 28-3 joke). I do not think that people are that high on him and the way he is playing right now, that makes him properly rated. He has not been that special this year but I know he could still thrive in the right situation. That Super Bowl may continue to haunt him the rest of his life because I do not think he will make it back to one.

Carolina Panthers: Cam Newton

    Cam Newton was a good quarterback a few years ago, but he has just seemed to lose his spark. I know his offensive line is horrible, but he did not look that great in New England last year either. I think people still believe that he can be his old self but I do not see it. He has made some spectacular plays at times this season but it has all been with his legs. I am going to say that he is overrated at this point in his career after he has gone through multiple injuries that have probably affected the way he has played. He is just not the same as he was in his MVP season and people still look at him as that guy which he is not anymore.

Carolina Panthers: P.J. Walker

    P.J. Walker has seen very little playing time this season but he has not looked good when he has taken the field. He does not look like how he played in the XFL where he was the MVP while tearing it up with the Houston Roughnecks. I know that was a step down from the NFl but you should still see that spark a little in the NFL but it is not there. He has only thrown two touchdowns and eight interceptions in the last two seasons. People do not think that highly of Walker so that is why I am going to say he is properly rated. It is hard playing behind an offensive line that does not block.

Carolina Panthers: Sam Darnold

    Another hard one to determine because Sam Darnold has been up and down this year. He started off the year great leading the Panthers to a 3-0 start but that quickly went downhill. He played good in those first three games leading Panthers' fans to think that they might have found their next quarterback of the future. Again, with all three of the Panthers' quarterbacks, it is hard to play behind a horrible offensive line. I think Darnold does have the talent to be a starting quarterback in this league and not too many people agree with that so I am going to say he is slightly underrated.

New Orleans Saints: Jameis Winston

    I am just going to start off by saying Winston is underrated. Winston was good this year before his injury and only threw three interceptions. I think people remember him as the guy who threw 30 interceptions but that is going to happen when you are not in the right system and playing from behind all the time. I think once he gets back from injury and if the Saints give him another year, he will be a top 15 quarterback. He had the Saints sitting at a 5-2 record and now they have gone downhill without him. He can be a leader for this team and be a good quarterback.

New Orleans Saints: Trevor Siemian

    Trevor Siemian was the first quarterback to step in for the injured Winston and he played well. He did not lead the Saints to wins but that is not entirely his fault. I watched a few of his games and he was throwing the ball well and he had some great throws mixed in. Some people might not even know who he is but he is a solid quarterback that can be a borderline starter in the NFL. If not a starter, he is a really good backup that can step in and make plays for your team. That is why I am going to say he is underrated because most people think he is not good at all but that is not true.

New Orleans Saints: Taysom Hill

    Taysom Hill is properly rated because no one thinks he is the greatest or completely horrible which is exactly right. He is a good player that can win games for the Saints when their starter is out which is happening right now with Jameis Winston out because of injury. Taysom Hill is a great option for a backup quarterback but he is not a great option for a starter.

Teams that Need New Stadiums

    Last week, we saw fans fall at FedEx Field after a barrier broke and they almost landed on Jalen Hurts, who is the starting quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles. This has made me think of what teams in sports need new stadiums because their current one is just a dumpster fire. Comment down below what teams you think need a new stadium.

1. Washington Football Team- FedEx Field   

    This is an obvious one and probably the worst stadium on this list. I was able to visit FedEx field recently and it is not a great stadium whatsoever. They have had sewage dumped on fans earlier this season and they had fans almost fall on Jalen Hurts this past weekend. The outside of the stadium has visible rust and that is not a good look for the team. One positive of this stadium is that there is parking all around the stadium which some teams do not have but that does not make up for the negatives that the stadium has.

2. Oakland Athletics- RingCentral Coliseum

    Oakland does not want to build any of their teams a stadium. They have already lost the Warriors and Raiders to new cities and now the Athletics could be next if a new baseball stadium is not built. RingCentral Coliseum used to be home to the Raiders as well and that is why there are huge foul territories for the Athletics. This stadium is completely outdated and the city of Oakland needs to make the right decision and build a stadium for the Athletics before they have no professional sports teams.

3. Tampa Bay Rays- Tropicana Field

    Tropicana Field started out as just a shell when it was built and when Tampa Bay received a team, they built the inside of it. The stadium is just dull and has no charm in it because of this. It kind of looks like they built the stadium and just built a dome around it. Fly balls have even hit the catwalks on the roof which has caused some unusual plays because the ball is still technically in play. There have been rumors of the Rays possibly playing half their games in Tampa and half of them in Montreal which would be a bizarre scenario. If Tampa Bay can just build a brand new stadium, it could save the Rays from moving or playing half of their season in Montreal.

4. Buffalo Bills- Highmark Stadium

    This is the best stadium so far on the list and it makes this list because of how old and plain it is. The Bills fanbase is one of the most passionate in all of sports and they deserve a nice stadium to cheer on the Bills. Highmark Stadium is one of the oldest in the NFL and Buffalo needs to help out to build the Bills a new stadium. There has already been rumors about the possibility of the Bills moving to Austin, Texas so the pressure is already on to get a new stadium built.

    I believe that these four teams are next in line for a new stadium and they could be getting one in the next few years. What other teams deserve a new stadium? Comment down below and vote in the poll that is linked!

https://poll-maker.com/poll4099066xe3257EFa-128

Week 18 NFL Predictions

     Down below are some of my predictions for week 18 of the NFL season this weekend. Comment down below some of your own predictions.

1. Indianapolis Colts get the 6th Seed in the AFC

    The Colts have not won in Jacksonville since 2014 but that should change this weekend. All the Colts have to do this weekend is win and they are in the playoffs and they are playing a Jaguars team that just lost by 40 to the Patriots. If the Colts end up losing this game, they do not deserve to be in the playoffs at all. I predict a Colts win, 31-10.

2. Los Angeles Chargers get the 7th Seed in the AFC

    The Chargers play the Raiders this weekend and whoever wins that game will make the playoffs. I think that the Chargers have more weapons on offense and that will be the determining factor in this game. It will be another disappointing end to the Raiders season after starting the season hot and ending it cold for yet another season.

3. Saints will get the final NFC spot

    Currently, the Saints are on the outside looking in but they have a good chance of finding their way in after this weekend. All they have to do is win and the 49ers to lose. The 49ers have to play a good Rams team and the Saints have to play a bad Falcons team so it is in the Saints favor to get in the playoffs. I do not see the Saints making it far in the playoffs, however, and I feel like the 49ers could possibly win in the first round if they found their way in.

4. Texans give the Titans all they can handle 

    The Texans have already beaten the Titans once this year and they play again this weekend. The Titans get the 1 seed in the AFC if they win so it is a huge game for them. The Texans have nothing to really play for except for bragging rights but that does not mean they will not play hard. If Derrick Henry comes back for the Titans this week then I am predicting the Titans will win but if he does not, then I believe that the Texans will have a good shot at pulling off the upset once again.

5. Bears, Vikings, and Panthers will all fire their coach shortly after the game on Sunday 

    With the Jaguars already firing Urban Meyer this year, I believe that these three teams will move on from their coach after Sunday's games. There might be more coaches fired but I believe that these three coaches are sure locks to get fired. Matt Nagy has completely destroyed the Bears after being alright his first couple years. Mike Zimmer has so much talent on the Vikings and has failed to make the playoffs. Matt Rhule is making the Panthers a mess and I do not think that David Tepper will stand it much longer.

Predicting 2022 NFL Starting Quarterbacks

     Down below are my predictions for who will be starting for each NFL team. Some teams are easy to predict, but other teams have questions on who will be their starting quarterback.

Arizona Cardinals- Kyler Murray

Atlanta Falcons- Matt Ryan

Baltimore Ravens- Lamar Jackson

Buffalo Bills- Josh Allen

Carolina Panthers- Matt Corral

Chicago Bears- Justin Fields

Cincinnati Bengals- Joe Burrow

Cleveland Browns- Jimmy Garappolo

Denver Broncos- Aaron Rodgers

Detroit Lions- Jared Goff

Green Bay Packers- Jordan Love

Houston Texans- Davis Mills

Indianapolis Colts- Carson Wentz

Jacksonville Jaguars- Trevor Lawrence

Kansas City Chiefs- Patrick Mahomes

Las Vegas Raiders- Derek Carr

Los Angeles Chargers- Justin Herbert

Los Angeles Rams- Matthew Stafford

Miami Dolphins- Tua Tagovailoa

Minnesota Vikings- Kirk Cousins

New England Patriots- Mac Jones

New Orleans Saints- Jameis Winston

New York Giants- Daniel Jones

New York Jets- Zach Wilson

Philadelphia Eagles- Jalen Hurts

Pittsburgh Steelers- Deshaun Watson

San Francisco 49ers- Trey Lance

Seattle Seahawks- Russell Wilson

Tampa Bay Buccaneers- Tom Brady

Tennessee Titans- Ryan Tannehill

Washington Football Team- Kenny Pickett

Week 9 NFL Picks

    Sorry for not posting much lately but here are my week 9 NFL picks. Last week was absolutely horrible as I had my worst week to date. I will also try and get my NFL power rankings and college football top 10 out by tomorrow.

Indianapolis Colts over the New York Jets

Cincinnati Bengals over the Cleveland Browns

Dallas Cowboys over the Denver Broncos

Miami Dolphins over the Houston Texans

New Orleans Saints over the Atlanta Falcons

Oakland Raiders over the New York Giants

New England Patriots over the Carolina Panthers

Buffalo Bills over the Jacksonville Jaguars (Lock of the Week)

Baltimore Ravens over the Minnesota Vikings

Los Angeles Chargers over the Philadelphia Eagles

Green Bay Packers over the Kansas City Chiefs (Upset of the Week)

San Francisco 49ers over the Arizona Cardinals

Los Angeles Rams over the Tennessee Titans

Pittsburgh Steelers over the Chicago Bears

Last Week: 4-11

Locks of the Week: 5-3

Upset of the Week: 1-7

Overall: 68-54

Week 8 NFL Picks

    Coming off probably my best week so far, I am hoping to get a few more picks right this week. I know I could get close to perfect but it seems like every week I am doing horrible. Comment down below who you think I got right and who I got wrong this week.

Arizona Cardinals over the Green Bay Packers

Atlanta Falcons over the Carolina Panthers

Buffalo Bills over the Miami Dolphins

Chicago Bears over the San Francisco 49ers

Cleveland Browns over the Pittsburgh Steelers

Detroit Lions over the Philadelphia Eagles (Upset of the Week)

Indianapolis Colts over the Tennessee Titans

Cincinnati Bengals over the New York Jets (Lock of the Week)

Los Angeles Rams over the Houston Texans

Los Angeles Chargers over the New England Patriots

Jacksonville Jaguars over the Seattle Seahawks

Washington Football Team over the Denver Broncos

Tampa Bay Buccaneers over the New Orleans Saints

Minnesota Vikings over the Dallas Cowboys

Kansas City Chiefs over the New York Giants

Last Week: 9-4

Lock of the Week: 5-2

Upset of the Week: 1-6

Overall: 64-43

NFL Power Rankings Week 7

     The NFC has been looking amazing and they have been separating themselves in the top of the rankings. They have the best five records in football and the only bad thing is, after those five teams, the conference drops off. The AFC is more competitive with many teams still having a shot to win their division or make playoffs. Comment down below who should be higher and who should be lower.

1. Arizona Cardinals 7-0 (Last Week: 1)

    Again, there should be no doubt about this one since the Cardinals are undefeated and have been playing some great football. They got off to a slow start against the Texans on Sunday but they ended up catching their stride and beating the Texans pretty bad. They are going into a huge matchup with the Packers on Thursday and if they can find a way to win that game, we could see this team get to at least eleven wins before suffering their first loss.

2. Los Angeles Rams 6-1 (Last Week: 2)

    The Rams continue to roll and they stay in the same spot as they were last week. They hung close to the Lions on Sunday but the Lions have been playing most teams close for a part of their games. The Rams are sticking with the Cardinals in the NFC West and this division could come down to the last few weeks of the year. I still have the Rams pulling out the division when the season ends because I think the Cardinals will fall off a little bit.

3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers 6-1 (Last Week: 3)

    The top three stays the same this week as the Buccaneers destroyed the Bears on Sunday. There could be a debate on whether or not the Buccaneers could be ahead of the Rams but they did lose to them earlier in the year. I think the Buccaneers look better than they did last year which makes them scary when they get to the playoffs. It is also looking like they will get at least a home playoff game in the first round, something they did not get last year.

4. Buffalo Bills 4-2 (Last Week: 5)

    The Bills get put ahead some one-loss teams because they are just a more complete team in my mind. Their one loss came in the first game of the year and their second came against a good Titans team. If they have a bad game or lose another game, they might fall pretty far in these rankings if the teams behind them continue to perform well.

5. Dallas Cowboys 5-1 (Last Week: 6)

    The Cowboys are close to surpassing the Bills but I need to see a little more from them to push them over the Bills. Their defense has been great and Dak Prescott has been playing football at the level he was last year. They should be able to walk into the playoffs with the NFC East being so bad. They are three wins over the other three teams and they have played one less game. They Cowboys can make some noise in the playoffs and maybe even make it to the Super Bowl.

6. Green Bay Packers 6-1 (Last Week: 7)

    The Packers continue to roll ever since their week one loss to the Saints. They have woken up and now they get to play the undefeated Cardinals on Thursday night. They might be missing two of their top targets as well because of COVID protocols. If they end up losing on Thursday, they should not fall too far in these rankings since they will be playing an undefeated team without some key players on offense.

7. Cincinnati Bengals 5-2 (Last Week: 9)

    Who could have expected the Bengals to be in this position? They are currently first in the AFC North and they hold the number one seed in the AFC as well. They just blew out the Baltimore Ravens on the Ravens home turf and continue to roll. They are shooting up these rankings and if they continue to win, you might see them in the top five as early as next week.

8. Tennessee Titans 5-2 (Last Week: 10)

    The Titans are on a roll and the only thing holding them back from being higher in these rankings is their loss to the Jets. They could very easily be 6-1 right now with their only loss being to the Cardinals. If that was the case, they would be in the number four spot in these rankings. The Jets loss really shoots them down but if they can pull off wins in their next two games, they will probably be top five. They have to play the Colts, who are playing better football now, and the Rams in those next two.

9. Baltimore Ravens 5-2 (Last Week:4)

    The Ravens got handled pretty easily on Sunday against the Bengals. They have now dropped to second in the AFC North but fans should not panic because they should be just fine. The Ravens will probably still win the division with the Browns having plenty of injuries and the Bengals could fall off because of the young team that they have.

10. Los Angeles Chargers 4-2 (Last Week: 8)

    The Chargers are still a good team they just fell in the rankings this week because they were on a bye week and some teams behind them had a great week. They can get back up in these rankings if they can have a good week.

Week 7 NFL Picks

    My best week so far was last week and we are going to try and do even better this week. Here are my week 7 picks. Comment down below which games you agree with and which games you do not agree with.

Denver Broncos over the Cleveland Browns (Upset of the Week)

Green Bay Packers over the Washington Football Team

Kansas City Chiefs over the Tennessee Titans

Atlanta Falcons over the Miami Dolphins

New England Patriots over the New York Jets

Carolina Panthers over the New York Giants

Baltimore Ravens over the Cincinnati Bengals

Oakland Raiders over the Philadelphia Eagles

Los Angeles Rams over the Detroit Lions (Lock of the Week)

Arizona Cardinals over the Houston Texans

Tampa Bay Buccaneers over the Chicago Bears

Indianapolis Colts over the San Francisco 49ers

New Orleans Saints over the Seattle Seahawks

Last Week: 10-4

Lock of the Week: 4-2

Upset of the Week: 1-5

Overall: 55-39

NFL Power Rankings Week 6

     Another week of some great football games which has caused some changes in my power rankings for the week. Comment dow below who you think should be higher and who should be lower.

1. Arizona Cardinals 6-0 (Last Week: 1)

    This is really not a debate anymore after the Bills lost to the Titans last night. The Cardinals have been playing amazing football and that has led them to a 6-0 start. They are the only undefeated team in the NFL and they have an easy game this week when they get to play the Texans before hosting the Packers on Thursday Night Football next week. The Cardinals destroyed the Browns on Sunday and they have been doing that all year against good teams. They are, no doubt, the best team in the NFL at this time until someone can find a way to beat them.

2. Los Angeles Rams 5-1 (Last Week: 3)

    The NFC West have the top two spots in this week's power rankings as the Rams took care of business against the New York Giants on Sunday. The Rams have only lost to the Cardinals and it seems like the NFC West is going to come down to these two teams at the end of the year. The Rams have a new identity on offense with Matthew Stafford as their starting quarterback and their defense is still as good as it has been in recent years. The Rams will be in the Super Bowl conversation for the rest of the year as they look to make it back there after losing Super Bowl LIII.

3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers 5-1 (Last Week: 4) 

    Tom Brady always finds a way to put his team at the top of the NFL and he is doing it again this year. The Buccaneers have played their way to a 5-1 record with their only loss being to the Los Angeles Rams. Tom Brady has been playing at an MVP level and it does not seem like he is going to slow down anytime soon. The Buccaneers are one of the favorites in the NFC and they should easily win the NFC South after the Panthers have lost their last three games to fall to 3-3.

4. Baltimore Ravens 5-1 (Last Week: 7)

    The Ravens take a big jump in my power rankings after they had a huge game against the Los Angeles Chargers. I have been kind of skeptical of the Ravens this year after they have had some close wins and have not been that dominant. That changed on Sunday, when the Ravens defense held the Chargers high-powered to just six points. This team has the making of being a Super Bowl contender and Lamar Jackson has looked like an MVP candidate once again.

5. Buffalo Bills 4-2 (Last Week: 2)

    The Bills had a heartbreaking loss on Monday Night Football as they were stopped on fourth down as they were driving down the field late in the game. The Bills lost to the Titans who have had their ups and downs this year, but this is still a good team that the Bills lost to. The Bills still played a great game and they will be fine as they walk their way into the playoffs as the AFC East is horrible. Josh Allen played a great game and the Bills will find themselves in the thick of the Super Bowl conversation until the end of the year.

6. Dallas Cowboys 5-1 (Last Week: 6)

    The Cowboys had a scare against the Patriots on Sunday as they barely squeaked out a win in overtime. Dak Prescott injured his calf in the win and the team says he should be good to go after their bye week which is luckily, this week. The Cowboys are three games up in the NFC East and they still get to play their divisional opponents four more times. We could be looking at a Cowboys team that could find themselves as a 13-14-win team when the season ends.

7. Green Bay Packers 5-1 (Last Week: 7)

    Well, we learned that Aaron Rodgers still owns the Chicago Bears as the Packers beat them on Sunday afternoon. The Packer continue to play at a high level after they got destroyed by the Saints in week 1. They are slowly working their way up my power rankings as they look to make the most out of Rodgers' last year with the team. They have to be in the conversation as the best team in the NFC, but there are definitely better teams right now.

8. Los Angeles Chargers 4-2 (Last Week: 5)

    The bad news is, the Chargers got demolished by the Ravens on Sunday which shot them down my rankings. The good news is, they get to rest this week as they get their bye week as one of the earlier teams to receive one. The Chargers will need to regroup this week as they try to continue to take the division away from the Kansas City Chiefs. I think that they are going to start slowing down and the Chiefs will overtake them in the second-half of the season.

9. Cincinnati Bengals 4-2 (Last Week: 10)

    Are the Bengals officially back? Joe Burrow and Ja'Marr Chase are looking like a lethal duo that could take over the league for the next decade. The Bengals have been one of the most surprising teams this year and they could be looking at a playoff spot at the end of the season. I think they will finish second in the NFC North as the Steelers have taken a step back and the Browns have an injury problem including their quarterback, Baker Mayfield.

10. Tennessee Titans 4-2 (Last Week: NR)

    The Titans might be the most confusing team in the NFL right now. They lost to the New York Jets and then they beat the Buffalo Bills which are arguably the best team in the AFC. The Titans now get to play the Los Angeles Rams as they continue to try and hold a good lead in the AFC South over the Indianapolis Colts. I think that they are going to ultimately win the division but they will need to continue to win to do this.

Week 6 NFL Picks

     Another solid week for my picks but I still know I can do better. Let's shoot for the highest total yet this week. Comment down below who you think is a lock to win this week.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers over the Philadelphia Eagles

Miami Dolphins over the Jacksonville Jaguars

Green Bay Packers over the Chicago Bears

Cincinnati Bengals over the Detroit Lions

Indianapolis Colts over the Houston Texans (Lock of the Week)

Los Angeles Rams over the New York Giants

Kansas City Chiefs over the Washington Football Team

Minnesota Vikings over the Carolina Panthers

Los Angeles Chargers over the Baltimore Ravens (Upset of the Week)

Arizona Cardinals over the Cleveland Browns

Denver Broncos over the Oakland Raiders

Dallas Cowboys over the New England Patriots

Pittsburgh Steelers over the Seattle Seahawks

Buffalo Bills over the Tennessee Titans

Last Week: 10-6

Locks of the Week: 3-2

Upset of the Week: 1-4

Overall: 45-35

NFL Power Rankings Week 5

     Another week of NFL football means another week of NFL Power Rankings! Not too much movement this week as there was not too many upsets this week. Tell me what you think of the rankings in the comments below.

1. Arizona Cardinals 5-0 (Last Week:1)

    Another week, another win for the Cardinals as they took care of business against the San Francisco 49ers. They are now 5-0 and are still the lone unbeaten team in the NFL as they head to face the Cleveland Browns, next week. The NFC West is going to come down to the Cardinals or the Rams at this point and it is going to be interesting to see how it all shapes up. The Cardinals will be in discussion of the top teams in the NFL as long as Kyler Murray can continue his MVP level play.

2. Buffalo Bills 4-1 (Last Week: 3)

    The Bills have looked very impressive ever since their week one loss to the Steelers. On Sunday, they destroyed the Chiefs and made them look silly. The Bills are looking like the clear frontrunners for the AFC and they are in good shape for home field advantage throughout the playoffs with this win. They also get to play five more games against their division that is very weak. They have another tough test next week, as they travel to face the Titans on Monday Night Football.

3. Los Angeles Rams 4-1 (Last Week: 2)

    The Rams defeated the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday Night Football this week after Russell Wilson went down with an injury for the Seahawks. The Rams are looking good and have a very favorable schedule coming up which could land them at 7-1 heading into a matchup with the Tennessee Titans. Matthew Stafford could carry this team far if he can continue playing at a high level which he has been doing so far this year.

4. Tampa Bay Buccaneers 4-1 (Last Week: 4)

    The Buccaneers absolutely destroyed the Dolphins on Sunday with Tom Brady throwing five touchdowns. Tom Brady could very well be the favorite for the MVP race and he is forty-four years old which is amazing. This team is playing better than the Chiefs, who they faced in last year's Super Bowl and they could find their way back there this February. Tom Brady has so many weapons to throw to and that can be scary for any NFL defense.

5. Los Angeles Chargers 4-1 (Last Week: 5)

    The Chargers are playing good football and they pulled out a win on Sunday against the Browns. Justin Herbert has been looking very good and he could find his way into the MVP race if he continues to lead the Chargers to big wins. The Chargers might be looking like the frontrunners for the AFC West, as the Chiefs, Broncos, and Raiders have all fallen off in the last few weeks. The Chargers now get to travel to Baltimore, after the Ravens pulled off an amazing comeback against the Colts.

6. Dallas Cowboys 4-1 (Last Week: 7)

    The Cowboys continued their great play on Sunday after they beat the Giants. They have extended their lead in the NFC East and are looking like they should easily win the division. This team is built way better than the team they had last year and can make the Super Bowl. Dak Prescott is playing good and their defense is playing great behind great performances by Trevon Diggs who could be the favorite to win Defensive Player of the Year.

7. Baltimore Ravens 4-1 (Last Week: 8)

    The Ravens had an amazing fourth quarter comeback last night after they were down 22-3 at one point to the Indianapolis Colts. Lamar Jackson had a career performance by throwing for the most yards he has ever thrown for in a game and they are now first place in the AFC North. The Ravens are only the third AFC team in these rankings right behind the Bills and the Chargers. The Ravens have been squeaking out some wins but it has led them to a 4-1 record.

8. Green Bay Packers 4-1 (Last Week: 10)

    The Green Bay Packers are slowly moving up my power rankings after they got destroyed in week one. They barely pulled out a win on Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals after Mason Crosby missed three field goals late in the game before hitting the game winning one. The Packers get to face the Bears this week which could put them safely in the driver's seat of the NFC North. Green Bay will try and win one last Super Bowl with Aaron Rodgers before he leaves next year more than likely.

9. Cleveland Browns 3-2 (Last Week: 6)

    The Browns lost a shootout with the Chargers on Sunday and it may have eased concerns about Baker Mayfield's shoulder after he had a solid week. This team will compete with the Ravens for the NFC North crown and will look to keep building off the success they had last season. The Browns hang in the top 10 this week since they have only lost to the Chiefs and Chargers in very close games.

10. Cincinnati Bengals 3-2 (Last Week: NR)

    The tenth spot in my rankings was a real toss up but I put the Bengals in the spot after they almost pulled off a great win over the Packers. This is a really improved team and they are heading in the right direction with Joe Burrow under center. It is weird seeing a team move up in the rankings after a loss but the Bengals are worthy of a top 10 spot this week.

NFL Week 5

     We have a huge week five lineup for the NFL. There are a few games that will have a playoff feel and there will be some games that will have interesting storylines to watch. Let's take a look at what is ahead for football today and tomorrow. 

    The biggest game this week has to be the rematch of the AFC Championship game last year, as the Chiefs will host the Bills tonight. We might even get this game again this year in the playoffs, so it might not be the only time we see that matchup this year. I think that it could be a shootout and I like the Bills taking this one in a really close game.

    We also have the Chargers and the Browns playing today and both of these teams are 3-1. One thing to keep an eye on in this one is Baker Mayfield as he is going to try and play through a torn labrum. It is going to be interesting to see if Mayfield is going to be able to keep playing through this injury as the Browns look to make the playoffs for the second straight year. The Chargers, on the other hand, are looking to make it back to the playoffs after they have missed it the last couple of years. I am going to take the Chargers in this one since they have the better quarterback in this one.

    We also have the Packers visiting the Bengals today which is a very interesting matchup to see if the Bengals are for real and a playoff contender. The Packers have been playing very well ever since they got destroyed by the Saints in week one and the Bengals have only lost to the the Bears in week 2. I think the Packers will win this one, but Burrow and the Bengals could give them a run for their money.

    Tell me what you are most looking forward to today in the comments down below!

Thursday NIght Football Recap

    The Los Angeles Rams beat the Seattle Seahawks, 26-17, on Thursday Night Football. It was another great primetime game and it may have been even better if Russell Wilson never got hurt.

    The game started out very slow with the halftime score being 7-3 in favor of the Seahawks. In the second half, the offenses started picking up the pace despite the injuries to both quarterback's fingers. Matthew Stafford was able to keep playing because of a dislocated finger and Russell Wilson did not have the same luck. Russell Wilson was sidelined for the rest of the game after he suffered the injury and that put Geno Smith in the game. Smith played very well and was moving the ball with the Seattle offense. This led him to have a shot to go down the field and win it with two minutes left. It did not last long as he threw an interception on the first play and that pretty much ended things.

    The Seahawks are going to need Russell Wilson if they are going to have any shot at making the playoffs and their season rests on how long he may be out. The Rams on the other hand get a much-needed win to stay right there with the Cardinals. This division is looking more and more likely to come down to the Cardinals and the Rams and it is going to be interesting to see how things play out. This game was a great start to week five and we get to see 15 more games this week.

NFL Week 5 Picks

     Not great picks last week, but this week is a new week to try and do better. Let’s try and get at least 11 picks right this week. Comment down below if you agree or disagree with my picks this week.

Los Angeles Rams over the Seattle Seahawks

Atlanta Falcons over the New York Jets

Green Bay Packers over the Cincinnati Bengals

Minnesota Vikings over the Detroit Lions (Lock of the Week)

Denver Broncos over the Pittsburgh Steelers

Tampa Bay Buccaneers over the Miami Dolphins

Washington Football Team over the New Orleans Saints

Carolina Panthers over the Philadelphia Eagles

Tennessee Titans over the Jacksonville Jaguars

New England Patriots over the Houston Texans

Las Vegas Raiders over the Chicago Bears

Los Angeles Chargers over the Cleveland Browns

New York Giants over the Dallas Cowboys (Upset of the Week)

Arizona Cardinals over the San Francisco 49ers

Buffalo Bills over the Kansas City Chiefs

Baltimore Ravens over the Indianapolis Colts

Last Week: 9-7

Lock of the Week: 2-2

Upset of the Week: 1-3

Overall Record: 35-29

Stephon Gilmore to the Panthers

     Stephon Gilmore has been traded to the Carolina Panthers from the New England Patriots for a 2023 sixth-round pick. This came as a surprise to many as the Patriots announced that they were going to release Gilmore and he would have been able to sign anywhere he wanted to. This is a huge pickup for the Panthers and their defense gets even scarier than it already was. They are trying to compete with the Buccaneers for the NFC South and this could help them do just that. 

    This is a homecoming for Gilmore, as he was born in Rock Hill, South Carolina where the Panthers are building their new practice facility.  Gilmore now has a fresh start with a new team where he can get back to playing at the level he was at in the 2019 season when he won Defensive Player of the Year. 

    I really like this pickup from the Panthers and this helps them out a lot since they will be missing Jaycee Horn for an extended period of time. For the Patriots, it does not make too much since. They could have gotten more out of the Panthers or another team for Gilmore since he can still play at a really high level. It is going to be interesting to see if the Panthers will be able to hang with the Buccaneers for the rest of the season and maybe even win the division.

NFL Power Rankings Week 4

     Another action-packed week of NFL football has ended and it has separated some teams from the rest of the pack. Comment down below what teams should be in the top 10 and which teams should be higher or lower.

1. Arizona Cardinals 4-0 (Last Week: 2)

    There should be no debate in this one since the Cardinals are the last unbeaten team in the NFL. They have gotten to this point by beating some good teams including the Los Angeles Rams. If Kyler Murray can keep up his level of play, this team could easily find themselves in the Super Bowl. They dominated the Rams on Sunday and that was a huge statement win for this team. They now get to face another divisional opponent next week when they host the 49ers.

2. Los Angeles Rams 3-1 (Last Week:1) 

    Despite their loss on Sunday to the Arizona Cardinals, the Rams are a very good team with all the makings to be a Super Bowl contender. They beat last years Super Bowl champion and have had two other solid wins. Matthew Stafford is going to have to keep up a consistent level of play for this team to be as great as hey can be. I believe the Rams will still be able to win the NFC West because I do not believe the Cardinals level of play is sustainable.

3. Buffalo Bills 3-1 (Last Week: 4)

    The Bills had a horrible loss in week 1 to the Pittsburgh Steelers and ever since then, they have looked like a powerhouse. They have been destroying every opponent they have played and their defense looks as good as ever. They have beaten up on some bad to overage teams but they have done it convincingly. I have to admit, I was worried about this team and Josh Allen but I am now confident that we will see them playing far into the playoffs.

4. Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3-1 (Last Week: 3)

    Some flip-flopping in the rankings so far, as the Buccaneers come in at number 4.  The Buccaneers narrowly escaped the New England Patriots on Sunday night for a win and they have looked shaky so far. They have time to figure things out, but I do not see this team making the Super Bowl again this year if they cannot figure some things out. It all relies on how well Tom Brady can play down the stretch of the season.

5. Los Angeles Chargers 3-1 (Last Week: 9)

    The Chargers have looked really good in the first four weeks of the season and they have beaten two contenders in the AFC West in that time. It is a great time to be a sports fan is Los Angeles with two winning football teams and plenty of other good teams in the area. I believe that the Chargers can compete with the Chiefs for the division title as they go down the stretch.

6. Cleveland Browns 3-1 (Last Week: 5)

    The Brown fall one position this week only because of the Chargers last two wins being against really solid teams. The Browns are still the best team in the AFC North in my opinion after they beat the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. They only gave up seven points to the Vikings, who were putting up plenty of points in their first three weeks. If the Browns' offense can play solidly, the defense can carry this team to a division title.

7. Dallas Cowboys 3-1 (Last Week: 8)

    The Cowboys have improved a ton since last year. They have got Dak Prescott back and their defense is looking great as well. I have to admit that I was wrong about this team by not putting them in my playoff predictions before the season started. This is a playoff team and they should be able to win the NFC East and host a playoff game. The Cowboys have beaten the 3-1 Chargers and Panthers which are really nice wins to pick up as well.

8. Baltimore Ravens 3-1 (Last Week: 7)

    The Ravens are slowly sliding back in my rankings mostly because the teams that have been behind them, have had better weeks recently. The Ravens will be fighting for that NFC North crown in the end of things but they are not the favorite right now in my opinion. There seems to be a ton of 3-1 teams and they are just not one of the best ones as of now. 

9. Las Vegas Raiders 3-1 (Last Week: 6)

    The Raiders take a little fall in the rankings this week because of their loss to the Chargers. They got handled pretty well and Derek Carr did not have that good of a game. The Raiders lost to a Chargers team who beat the Chiefs a week prior so they should not have to worry too much. I think they will more than likely end this season as the third-place team in the AFC West but who knows they could surprise us.

10. Green Bay Packers 3-1 (Last Week: NR)

    After a horrible week 1 performance, the Packers have found their groove and have rattled off three wins in a row. The Packers will easily win the NFC North and find themselves in the playoffs with Aaron Rodgers for possibly the last time befor he moves to another team next year.

Week 4 Storylines

     Another week means more storylines in the NFL. Down below, are five storlines that I think y'all should watch for this week. Comment down below what storyline y'all are excited for and which storylines I missed.

1. Brady vs. Belichick

    Brady and Belichick won six Super Bowls together and on Sunday Night, they will be playing against each other for the first time. Brady has had better success without Belichick, as he won last year's Super Bowl to bring his total to seven. The Buccaneers are the better team heading into Sunday's matchup, but I believe the Patriots will make it a close game. It is going to be interesting to see how Bill Belichick and Tom Brady greet each other because there have been reports of their relationship being broken. I think that there is also a chance the Brady lights it up and absolutely destroys the Patriots. I think either way, the Buccaneers will win this game.

2. Arizona Cardinals vs. Los Angeles Rams

    This is going to be a great NFC West matchup on Sunday which would put the winner of it in sole possession of first place in the division. They have both been playing some great football and this has to be the game of the week. Whoever wins this game will probably be considered the best team in the NFL and will be the favorite for the NFC West. I believe that the Rams will win this game because they have a better defense and they have a pretty good offense that will score points when they need them. I think the Rams will win this one by two scores as well because their defense will be too much for the Cardinals like it was for the Buccaneers.

3. Colts Red Zone Offense

    The Colts are off to a horrible 0-3 start and this is partly because of a horrible red zone offense. They just cannot score any touchdowns but they can get to the red zone pretty easily they just cannot get it in. They play the Dolphins this Sunday, so they hope to get in the win column for the first time this season. They will get to play against Jacoby Brissett, who used to be their starting quarterback, as he will be starting for the Dolphins. It is going to be an interesting game all-around since they both need a win for their playoff hopes.

4. Daniel Jones

    The New York Giants are 0-3, but I do not think that it is all Daniel Jones' fault. He has been playing very well and he has not been turning the ball over as well. Jones has a 94.3 quarterback rating and has zero interceptions, no one should be putting the 0-3 record on him because he is playing well. I want to see him go out there this week and play another solid game against the Saints. If he can play another solid game then the Giants could maybe start looking at him as a franchise quarterback possibly. I think his situation is like Derek Carr's situation in Oakland/Las Vegas that is finally turning the corner. If the Giants can get a solid offensive line, Daniel Jones could be a good quarterback.

5. Panthers and Broncos

    Both the Panthers and Broncos are 3-0 and people are saying that they have had easy schedules to get there. This week, they both get to play teams that are probably going to make the playoffs. The Panthers get to play the Cowboys and the Broncos get to play the Ravens. I think that one of these teams will get a win this weekend and I will have to say the Broncos have the best shot in doing so. The Ravens almost lost to the Lions last weekend and Teddy Bridgewater has been playing great football with the Broncos. It will be interesting to see if either of these teams can get the win this weekend.