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.

College Football Top 10

    Things are getting crazy in college football and it seems like every week multiple top 10 teams lose and fall out of my top 10. The contenders continue to separate themselves as we head into the second half of the season.

1. Georgia Bulldogs

    There is no doubt that this is the best team in college football right now. Georgia has been playing lights out on both sides of the ball and that is what makes them title favorites. It is going to be hard for anyone to beat this team and I do not see them losing until, at least, the SEC Championship game where they would probably play Alabama.

2. Cincinnati Bearcats

    Cincinnati had a scare against Navy on the weekend but they were able to escape with a much-needed win. They can easily make the playoffs as long as they continue to win because everyone seems to be losing at least one game this year. We could finally see a group of 5 school make it to the playoffs for the first time ever and it will be a great underdog story.

3. Alabama Crimson Tide 

    Alabama has fought back to the number three spot after their loss to Texas A&M because of teams in front of them continue to lose and have bad performances. This team will be in the playoffs more than likely as long as they do not have another regular season loss. If they were to lose to Georgia in the SEC Championship game, it would make things interesting to see if the committee puts them in with two losses.

4. Oklahoma Sooners

    This team continues to be confusing after I thought they may have pulled things together. They were trailing to Kansas at halftime on Saturday and barely pulled out the win after there was a questionable call. This team might not even deserve this high of a ranking and if they lose once they will not be making the playoffs at all and have no shot at coming close. This is not a championship team in any way.

5. Oregon Ducks

    Oregon squeezed out another win and they still only have one loss with a win against Ohio State on their resume. They could be undefeated if it was not for a bad call in the Stanford game that made them suffer their only loss. This team needs to continue to win and they could make their way into the playoff conversation at the end of the year.

6. Ohio State Buckeyes

    The Buckeyes have been playing better football ever since their loss to Oregon. The Big Ten is so strong that whoever wins it will probably be in the playoffs fo it will be interesting to see who wins it. If Ohio State loses one more game that will make it interesting as well because that means they would have two losses.

7. Michigan State Spartans

    Another Big Ten team that is in my rankings and this is a surprise team. No one thought that Michigan State would be in this position but here they are. Michigan State is undefeated and if they somehow win out against their hard schedule it would be amazing and they would be in the playoffs without a doubt.

8. Michigan Wolverines

    Michigan is back? They could be if they can play competitive football against Michigan State and Ohio State when they play them. The Big Ten is absolutely stacked and they even have Iowa and Penn State that are not even in the top 10 but they are right outside of it.

9. Ole Miss Rebels

    Ole Miss is looking great under Lane Kiffin and their only loss was to Alabama. They deserve a top 10 spot because the SEC is stacked as well. The SEC and Big Ten are both powerhouses and they are definitely the top conferences in college football at this point. 

10. Kentucky Wildcats

    Just like Ole Miss, Kentucky only has one loss and it is to a Georgia team that is better than Alabama. Kentucky has beaten Florida and they are looking better than they have in years past. No one is going to beat Georgia so we should not punish Kentucky for losing to them.

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.

NBA Season Starts Tonight

     The NBA season starts tonight with two great matchups. The Brooklyn Nets will be visiting the defending champions, the Milwaukee Bucks, in an East showdown which could end up happening again in May during the playoffs. The second game will be the Golden State Warriors playing the Los Angeles Lakers at the Staples Center. Comment down below what your predictions are for tonight's games.

    I believe that the Nets and Bucks game will be a great game and will come down to the very end. In the end, I believe that the Bucks will end up winning this game behind a strong game from Giannis Antetokounmpo. 

    In the second game, I think that it is going to take time for the Warriors to gel again with the return of Klay Thompson. The Lakers will pull away from the Warriors in this one and take game one of the season. I think that Anthony Davis will be the highest scoring Laker and Stephen Curry will score close to 40 points in this one.

    This season is going to be with full arenas all season long unlike last year where they were empty most of the year. What do you think will happen tonight? Comment down below.

College Football Top 10

     The college football season is entering the back half of the season so that means teams are starting to separate themselves from the others. Below, are my top ten teams so far, this year. Comment what teams should be higher or lower and what teams I missed.

1. Georgia Bulldogs

    Georgia looks unstoppable and I believe that the championship is theirs to lose. Their defense is so good and their offense has been playing well too. They just beat a ranked Kentucky team and they have beat other quality opponents as well this year. I think that they are going to run right through the SEC and have the number one seed in the playoffs where they will run right to the championship.

2. Cincinnati Bearcats

    Thanks to a loss from the Iowa Hawkeyes, the Bearcats find themselves in my number two spot. They are looking to become the first group of five school to ever make the playoffs and they are in good shape. They still have not unveiled the College Football Playoff rankings, but I think if the Bearcats can just win out, they will be in.

3. Oklahoma Sooners

    I have been skeptical of the Sooners all season, but they now have switched their starting quarterback to Caleb Williams and are looking like a better team. Williams was throwing the ball all over the field and it makes you think if Clemson should do the same thing for their struggling offense. Oklahoma gets put in my number three spot for the new life that they are playing with.

4. Alabama Crimson Tide

    Alabama destroyed Mississippi State this weekend after losing to Texas A&M last week. They are still a playoff team in my mind but I think they might need to win the SEC to make the playoffs so that means they are going to need to beat a very good Georgia team. It is going to be hard for them to make it as a two-loss team unless Cincinnati loses a game that pushes them out of the playoffs.

5. Penn State Nittany Lions

    Penn State would have beat Iowa if they had a healthy Sean Clifford for the whole game. That would have them at number two in my rankings, but instead they are now in my number five spot. If they can find a way to win out, they will be in the playoffs as the Big Ten champion. The Big Ten is very strong and Penn State still has to go through a tough schedule so they are going to have to earn their spot.

6. Oregon Ducks

    The Ducks have one bad loss, but they also have a great win over Ohio State. The Ducks get my number six spot after some debate over whether or not Michigan deserves a high ranking after seeing their weak schedule. I like Oregon in this spot until they have another bad game or a loss. Oregon can still make their way into the thick of the playoff race.

7. Ohio State Buckeyes

    The only loss that Ohio State has suffered was to the Oregon Ducks. They are now 5-1 and are in a very competitive Big Ten. The Big Ten could be even better than the SEC with five teams in the top 11. Whoever wins the Big Ten deserves a spot in this year's playoffs because of how competitive that it is this year.

8. Michigan State Spartans

    We are putting Michigan State in this spot due to their seven wins that they have over Michigan's six. These teams in the Big Ten are going to be beating up on each other for the rest of the year which is going to be so fun to watch how it plays out. Michigan State has found themselves right in the thick of this Big Ten chaos.

9. Michigan Wolverines

    Could Michigan finally be back? They are now in the top ten in the AP poll and my poll and they now get to face the hardest part of their schedule. We are finally going to see if they can hang with the other top teams in the Big Ten like Penn State, Michigan State, and Michigan. Michigan is playing good enough football to keep them in this top ten.

10. Oklahoma State Cowboys

    It could be the battle of Oklahoma this year in the Big 12 and it could be a great matchup. Oklahoma State keeps winning and that is what puts them in the top ten of my rankings. They could easily make it to the matchup with Oklahoma as an undefeated team.

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.