We’re Espen and Arnav and this is who we think will win in Week 11 of the NFL.
E- Commanders (7-3) vs Eagles (7-2):
Thursday 8:15 PM
Northwest Stadium (Landover, MD)
The Eagles have been electric so far this season, starting off with a 7-2 record and are on a five game win streak. The Commanders have made a huge jump thanks to rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels. The Eagles are second in rushing yards per game, and the Commanders defense allows the fifth most rushing yards in the NFL. Saquon Barkley is in for a big night, and an Eagles win.
E- Bears (4-5) vs Packers (6-3):
Sunday 1 PM
Soldier Field (Chicago, IL)
The two NFC rivals enter this week as one of the biggest games. The Packers elite offense faces the elite defense of Chicago. Caleb Williams has been super inconsistent throughout this season, and over the last three games have only scored an average of ten points. Expect the Packers, fresh off of a bye week, to give the Bears another loss, making it their fourth loss in a row.
A- Dolphins (3-6) vs Raiders (2-7):
Sunday 1 PM
Hard Rock Stadium (Miami, FL)
Right off the bat I’m giving the Dolphins the win. Although the Dolphins have been extremely inconsistent, they have so much more talent than a Raiders team that has just been falling apart week by week. If Miami can utilize their weapons correctly this could be a blowout. The Raiders are one of if not the worst team in the NFL and there aren’t many teams that wouldn’t destroy them. To keep things short and sweet, the Dolphins are almost a guarantee for me.
A- Lions (8-1) vs Jaguars (2-8):
[ARNAV’S LOCK OF THE WEEK]
Sunday 1 PM
Ford Field (Detroit, MI)
The Jags will travel all the way from palm tree beaches in Jacksonville to the tundra in Detroit. The weather will be relatively cold at Ford Field on Sunday, currently projected to be a low of 42 and a high of 55. This could play a huge factor in this game, as the Jaguars practice in warm Florida weather. Regardless, the Lions are looking like the best team in the NFL right now, with a top 5 offense, defense, and special teams, and should have an easy win.
A- Rams (4-5) vs Patriots (3-7):
Sunday 1 PM
SoFi Stadium (Inglewood, CA)
The Patriots will travel across the country to take on the Rams. Both of these teams have been rather disappointing this season, with some very tragic losses. I believe Los Angeles takes this game in a blowout, and play their best game of the season. The Rams have too many weapons for the Patriots to cover, with Kupp and Nacua catching balls and Williams being the lead back. Even though the stats don’t show it, Stafford has been extremely accurate in these games, and a lot of his turnovers haven’t been his fault. New England’s defense won’t be able to guard the Rams, and so I think offense will be the big difference in this game.
A- Browns (2-7) vs Saints (3-7):
[OUR WORST GAME OF THE WEEK]
Sunday 1 PM
Huntington Bank Field (Cleveland, OH)
This one’s going to be a matchup between two poor teams that are trying their hardest to stay in playoff contention. The Browns have the home field advantage, but the Saints have a much better roster. Saints QB Derek Carr has been starting to perform much better, just recently coming off of one of his best games and a 20-17 win against a young, but solid Falcons team. Although the Saints have been shaky, they’re still a much better team talent-wise than the Browns, and if they can avoid shooting themselves in the foot, they can get a victory in Cleveland.
A- Steelers (7-2) vs Ravens (7-3):
[OUR RIVALRY GAME OF THE WEEK]
Sunday 1 PM
Acrisure Stadium (Pittsburgh, PA)
This is by far one of the best games of the week, with two huge rivalry teams set to face off in the ‘Burgh. Both teams have pretty complete rosters, and each are easily top 10 teams. Ravens have the frontrunner for MVP (Lamar Jackson) and the frontrunner for OPOY (Derrick Henry), both equal backfield threats, but will have to play snaps against the best rushing defense in the league, with stars TJ Watt, Cam Heyward, and Alex Highsmith. Jackson has also shown his ability to sling the rock, which will be a good way to move downfield against a Pittsburgh secondary that has been inconsistent. The Steelers rising offense does have the advantage, however, playing against one of the worst defenses in the NFL. Although it’ll be a close one, I think the Steelers will take the win in yet another very offensive battle.
A- Vikings (7-2) vs Titans (2-7):
Sunday 1 PM
Bank of America Stadium (Minneapolis, MN)
The Titans will have to travel all the way to Minnesota to play the Vikings at Bank of America Stadium. The Titans have been a bottom ten team this season, whereas the Vikings have been top ten. Although most analysts are taking the Vikings in a home game blowout, I’m believing in a win for Tennessee. The Titans have shown major improvement whereas the Vikings have been majorly regressing. This alone could determine the outcome of the game. Also, Sam Darnold has been playing a lot worse, missing easy passes and causing turnovers, most recently having thrown 3 interceptions and 0 touchdowns in a very close win against a horrible Jaguars team. I can see the Titans pulling off the upset on the road this week.
E- Jets (3-7) vs Colts (4-6):
Sunday 1 PM
MetLife Stadium (East Rutherford, NJ)
The Jets and Colts will be a battle of old quarterbacks. Aaron Rodgers, 40, and Joe Flacco, 39, are the NFL’s two oldest quarterbacks. If the Colts want to continue to make a late try for the playoffs, it has to happen now. It’s a must win for the Jets if they want to have any hope of a playoff appearance. This game doesn’t show a clear cut winner, however I would take the Colts as the Jets this season have just been a hot mess.
A- 49ers (3-7) vs Seahawks (4-6):
Sunday 4:05 PM
Levis Stadium (Santa Clara, CA)
The 49ers and Seahawks are set to kick off for another intense rivalry game. Two elite offenses will face off against opposing promising, yet slightly disappointing defenses. The arrival of Christian McCaffrey could make a big difference, however, since it will be his second game back from injury. The elite weapons on the San Francisco offense could be too much for Seattle, making me believe the 49ers will come out victorious.
E- Broncos (5-5) vs Falcons (6-4):
Sunday 4:05 PM
Empower Field at Mile High (Denver, CO)
The Broncos and Falcons face off as two middle of the pack teams looking to make a push in the playoff race. Expect a close game, and in a game that is determined in the fourth quarter I would bet on Kirk Cousins. Cousins has been one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL so far this year, ranking third in passing yards. The Falcons will get one step closer to a division title after securing a win on Sunday.
E- Bills (8-2) vs Chiefs (9-0):
[OUR GAME OF THE WEEK]
Sunday 4:25 PM
Highmark Stadium (Orchard Park, NY)
This is 100% going to be the best game of this week. This highly anticipated matchup is going to be very high scoring with teams trading leads throughout the game. The last four matchups between these two teams have been decided by 6 or less points. The Bills enter with a slight advantage being the home team, and I have the Bills winning this game. Despite the Chiefs being 9-0, they have encountered close games with the Raiders and Broncos. The Bills are on a 5 game win streak of their own, and the Bills are first in the NFL in turnover ratio with a +13, and the Chiefs sit at a rough -4. Turnovers will play a big role in a Bills’ victory on Sunday.
E- Chargers (6-3) vs Bengals (4-6):
Sunday 8:20 PM
SoFi Stadium (Inglewood, CA)
The Bengals need to start winning games now in order to make the playoffs, which they will in week 11. The Bengals, despite their 4-6 record, are still one of the best teams in the league. The Bengals offense should be too much for the Chargers defense. Despite their 6-3 record, the Chargers have had a very easy schedule, and their best win so far this season has been against the Broncos and rookie qb Bo Nix. The Chargers are much worse than their 6-3 record suggests and the Bengals are much better than their 4-6 record suggests. Expect the high flying Bengals offense to torch the Chargers for a much needed week 11 victory.
E- Cowboys (3-6) vs Texans (6-4):
[ESPEN’S LOCK OF THE WEEK]
Monday 8:15 PM
AT&T Stadium (Arlington, TX)
The Cowboys enter with backup Cooper Rush starting at quarterback, not the ideal guy to get the 3-6 Cowboys into the playoffs. In his first game at quarterback, Rush threw for a measly 45 yards. The Texans will be more of the same for Rush and the Cowboys. The electric Texans offense will have plenty of time with the ball in their hands, which is exactly what the Texans could use to pile up points with star quarterback CJ Stroud. The Cowboys allow the second most rushing yards in the NFL, which is exactly what Joe Mixon needs to get back on track after a rough game against the Lions.
