To say last week was a wild one is a true understatement. There were multiple upsets that made both me and the experts look silly. I mean the Buffalo Bills losing 9-6 to the JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS?!? Yeah, something’s in the water, that’s for sure.
There was also the Cowboys falling to the Broncos which means of course, I am over the moon. I was praying my reverse psychology would pay dividends and it most assuredly did. I even went overboard and semi-predicted the Falcons upsetting the Saints. Ya’ mans is in sync out here (shoutout JT).
Yet, none of that really matters to me because Tennessee went out there Sunday night in SoFi and did exactly what I dreamed…punched them Rams in the mouth! Now I am on the Twitter record calling for a Titans – Cardinals Super Bowl because I have a lot of respect for Stafford and that Rams team. I would much rather have a Kyler rematch to avenge that Week 1 debacle than a Rams home Super Bowl rematch with Von Miller in attendance. No Thank You.
Last week was my worst week yet going a mediocre 7-8 but with it came clarity and resolve. All I must do now is follow the tried, true, tested philosophy of the greatest anime ever created.. Believe in the Heart of the Cards!
Ravens handle Dolphins easily.
Why?
Lamar Jackson is a Top 3 QB in the NFL. This not an opinion, it is fact. Baltimore’s defense has been hot and cold all season, but Lamar has had them in every game regardless. Justin Tucker is also the best kicker in the league and should be commended for his swagger and poise.
I love this game for Baltimore as a get right and get healthy venture because the Dolphins are a hot mess. Tua is still banged up, their best WR is on IR, and they lack any type of consistency outside TE Mike Gesicki. I don’t even want to talk about them at all and teams like them and the Texans makes me support the soccer practice of promoting and demoting teams based on poor performance. I give no credit to the 2nd worst team in football beating the worst team in football.
On to Sunday where the contenders will start to separate from the pretenders.
Tennessee Titans out-duel New Orleans Saints!
Why?
The masses are finally catching on to the fact that Tennessee is the hottest team in football! They have an AFC best 7-2 despite having the toughest schedule to date. That includes beating the Chiefs, Bills, Rams, in 3 of the last 4 weeks. I love my boys at home against a Saints team coming off a tough L to division opponent Falcons (much love to Arthur Smith and Dean Pees). It also is a huge help that Alvin Kamara is questionable with a mild knee sprain.
Adrian Peterson was looking slim in his number 8 jersey, I have always enjoyed watching D’Onta Foreman run, and Julio is getting his legs back under him after returning to action last week. All that said, TENNESSEE HAS A DEFENSE!! You don’t know the overwhelming joy I possessed watching our D Line takeover a football game and Kevin Byard emerging on to national scene after years of consistent, reliable playmaking. It’s enough to make a grown man cry!! That’s all I got to say about that.
Bills rebound versus Jets.
Why?
This last week in fantasy I made 2 errors. One was starting D’Ernest Johnson over Kenyon Drake because I thought Nick Chubb and Johnson would have a type of Chubb/Hunt day. I ended up dropping Devin Singletary to get Johnson, then ended up dropping Johnson 10 minutes before the report that Chubb got the Ronies.
I tell you all this because every move I made here was pure emotion. I didn’t need to drop Singletary, I was upset he has failed me all season. I didn’t need to drop Johnson, I was upset he failed me Week 9 where I lost by 5 points. Now?
Zach Moss is not practicing with a concussion which means Devin Singletary will own the backfield. He has always been the better RB and without Moss interfering with his rhythm, the Bills offense is about to explode. Moral of this story is, don’t let the emotions of past events affect your conception of future events. Mike White isn’t about to beat the Bills guys. Let it go.
The Detroit Lions get their first win!
Why?
Big Ben is talking smack. He legitly went on the record and said, “They left me too much time.” That is straight comedy to me and anyone with a brain that watched that Monday night fiasco. The refs gifted Pittsburgh that victory and it wasn’t even hidden. Now both Big Ben and Chase Claypool aren’t practicing and I know they’re underestimating this Lions team coming off bye after a 44-6 walloping from the Eagles.
It’s the perfect storm for the perfect game at the perfect time. I cannot wait to see this!
Colts survive Jaguars.
Why?
This is one of those instances where I wish both teams would lose but the Colts have Jonathan Taylor and Michael Pittman. They also still possess a top tier run defense so while I believe the Jags will give a valiant effort, Indianapolis pulls away late.
Perhaps it would be a different story were James Robinson fully healthy as this Jaguars defense has started to make big plays, but both him and Trevor Lawrence aren’t 100% to go along with their best O lineman Cam Robinson still on the mend. Carson Wentz is looking to receive two gifts on Sunday, a win and his child being born. Out of respect for Pat McAfee, I will not speak any slander on this special team unit.
Buccaneers stumble, but find a way.
Why?
This is what the gamblers like to call a trap game. On paper, it should be Tampa Bay all day, but this Washington team is now a cornered wild animal. If they want to salvage this season, they have to start now. The only reason I’m taking Tampa is I like them in a shootout. They have weapons galore thanks to their WR, TE, and RB depth. Meanwhile, I couldn’t name you a Washington WR outside Terry McLaurin and Cam Sims and I play Madden lol.
This is the exact same scenario with Teddy versus the Cowboys last week as I would be over the moon if my guy Taylor Heinicke got this win, solidifying him as the QB of the future in Washington. He had the best game versus these Bucs in the playoffs last year and it’s a Washington home game. Just sayin’… 😊
Browns flatten Patriots!
Why?
I want to take this time of the article to say Happy Veteran’s Day to all those brave individuals who served this country and keeps us safe. It should honestly be Veteran’s Day everyday because the comfort, luxury, and international security we enjoy is thanks to their sacrifices. To be a Patriot is to put your country first and I believe Bill Belichick exemplifies that ideal.. Except when he abandoned Cleveland LMAO. (Do ya Googles).
Now it obviously led to the greatest dynasty in NFL history but this is 2021 and Tom is in Tampa. This Browns team is better without Odell and even if Nick Chubb is unavailable, it won’t be close. I will take much enjoyment in witnessing this destruction. Very much indeed!
The last noon showdown is one with a lot of questions but I love a good revenge game!
Cowboys defense takes over behind Dan Quinn!
Why?
This is an instance where externally, I hope I’m wrong. I happen to be starting Matt Ryan this week in fantasy but that is irrelevant when it comes to the heart of the cards. Dan Quinn is acting nonchalant about this matchup which tells my seasoned ears, he’s hyped!! The Cowboys went from Super Bowl favorites to wondering if they have what it takes after one loss and I think that lights a fire under them.
I have been weary of them all season but with that offensive talent, anything is possible. Once again, I would love a shootout, but this is not a fantasy article. This is a professional baby!
*Breaking News, I have dropped Matt Ryan for Cam Newton. Load up Ryan Tannehill!!*
Cardinals beat Panthers!
Why?
We just got the news that Cam Newton is back with the Panthers but I doubt he plays this Sunday. They’ll most likely give him a week to get up to speed and deploy SuperCam against a vulnerable Washington and his old coach Riverboat Ron. This Cardinals team showed it is well coached and has talent to spare when I thought San Fran would perform against their backups. There was no Kyler, no D Hop, and Chase Edmonds left with injury but the game still wasn’t close.
I like the Panthers defense to put up a much better fight and honestly expect a close game throughout. I give the edge to Carolina based on defense, but like the Cardinals overall based on offense. If Kyler is out again, I may even revisit this pick but as of right now my heart is telling me these Cardinals are for real. All I do know for sure is that Panthers fans should be thanking the Football Gods for Kids See Ghosts unfortunate injuries.
Chargers smack Vikings.
Why?
My heart really is with the Minnesota Vikings. It seems my time away has given me a great appreciation for the adversity they face each week. They can’t seem to catch a break but battle to the bitter end. I stand by the statement I made back in 2010 when the Metrodome collapsed, they should have built an outdoor stadium to take advantage of that frigid Minnesota tundra. It would have been the best home field advantage in all of football and given the Purple People Eaters an identity to call upon in these close games.
But alas I digress as they must travel to LA and face a rock star QB in Justin Herbert. The Vikings will once again be forced to score a boatload of points and I have no faith in them generating the stop they need to turn the tide in their favor. And Dalvin Cook. Yeah:(
Next Time on Dragonball Z, Will Rodgers Play?
Hmm?
Well, the crew is back in action while the Packers are reeling. Russell Wilson is gearing up to return to action, Chris Carson is practicing, and it seems like Aaron Rodgers may not make it back in time. Now I’m sure all of NFL fandom, including myself, would enjoy the classic Rodgers vs Wilson showdown, but Saturday is literally the earliest Rodgers could come back.
This Packers defense has been playing superbly and they activated LT David Bakhtiari so if Rodgers were to make it back, I’m rolling with the Pack easy but this is Thursday and I gotta go with the information I have available. Stay tuned to @TheDenChillin on Twitter for this one folks, this is a season changer for both squads.
Wrapping up this slate of games with my toughest choice of the week. I believe in…
Teddy Two Gloves and this Broncos Run game!
Why?
I have a weird obsession with Broncos. I can’t quite put my finger on it but I think they are great. I also truly love Jalen Hurts and want to see him succeed but this Philly team is too inconsistent for me to choose. Those RBs in Denver are not to be trifled with and I see them both going off Sunday. Then you have this Denver defense that plays harder than their opponents. They’re hungry and just want it more.
I couldn’t tell you how this game script plays out, but when the clock hits 0:00, I got Denver with more points on the scoreboard. Doesn’t matter if it’s 1 or 100, a win is a win!
For a Sunday Night showdown, I do something I’ve only done once all season..
Raiders shock Chiefs!!! (Dun Dun Dun)
Why?
This year, I only picked the Chiefs to lose once. I was correct as they fell to the Baltimore Ravens in a classic. Here I go again with this heated division rivalry. The Raiders are coming off a tough loss against the Giants, but I think the more telling issue is the Chiefs were barely able to the Rodgerless-Packers a week after barely beating these same Giants. I don’t know what is happening in Kansas City but I don’t like it on Sunday night.
I love the addition of DeSean Jackson as a deep threat to get Darren Waller and Hunter Renfrow open intermediately. I think Josh Jacobs and Kenyon Drake end up being the X-Factors here in keeping Mahomes off the field and grinding that clock away. The Raiders make a statement and the NFL industry hits the panic button on KC. I love the vision!
Week 10 ends on Monday night with the return of the Manning Cast. Players beware!!
Rams rattle 49ers season.
Why?
San Francisco is catching this LA team at the worst time possible. They are coming off a smacking by my boys and now see that they can no longer coast through the league. I do have a faint feeling San Francisco will make this interesting but it is very, very, very, faint indeed.
The Rams take care of business pretty handily and effectively end San Francisco’s season in the process. Maybe this is even the impetus to let Kyle Shanahan unleash his Trey Lance playbook on the league in preparation for net year. Now that would be something!
That’s all she wrote for this Week 10 edition of Pick ‘Em. I feel supremely confident this could be my best week yet and cannot wait to watch this week of NFL action.
Make sure to download our app, Tiger Communications, to tune into The Bear Den Monday-Thursday 6 to 10pm and Saturday 8-12 midnight. A special thanks to Jovan Cutler for making me look hot. War Eagle (Cam is Back Baby), Happy Veteran’s Day, and Love to the Original G.
