



We’d prefer Jarrett Stidham to Cam Newton, but for some bent reason, coach Bill Belichick has stuck with Newton to this point. TAKING: STEELERS +9 Jets (2-13) at Patriots (6-9)Īs of this writing, the Patriots have not declared who will start at quarterback. Cleveland has just one cover in its past eight vs. Browns could also be out of sync after last week’s fiascos that had several offensive playmakers sit out due to COVID-related issues. Pittsburgh’s defence is strong enough to keep this one in check as it did in the first meeting when limiting this foe to 220 yards of total offence in an easy 38-7 romp. The Browns should win but nothing comes easy with this club as they are more prone to follies than they are to success. Still, this is Cleveland we’re talking about. With little to gain and not wishing to risk injury, Pittsburgh will sit several starters including QB Roethlisberger. The Bears need this one as well, but they’ll have their work cut out for them.
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The Packers own this series after winning eight of the past nine. Rodgers can exploit a Chicago defence that hasn’t been stopping quality offences these days. The Pack is on a five-game win streak as QB Aaron Rodgers has been on fire with 15 touchdown passes and just one interception during this run. Green Bay remains motivated as a win secures top spot in the NFC, which comes with a reward of having a first-round bye in the playoffs and home field throughout. The game prior to that set was a 41-25 blasting by these Packers. However, none of those four opponents are headed to playoffs in addition to being a group of the shoddiest defences in the league (Lions, Texans, Vikings and Jaguars). The Bears offence has come to life after scoring 30 or more in four straight games. TAKING: FOOTBALL TEAM -1½ Packers (11-3) at Bears (8-7) Washington’s solid defence also holds a big edge here. Given time to throw, the savvy veteran will take advantage. Alex Smith is expected back at quarterback for Washington. Philadelphia was leading Dallas 14-3 when Cox aggravated a neck injury last week and then was outscored 34-3 in his absence. Without Cox and some defensive lineman, the Eagles are void of a pass rush. A porous defence is hurting, including an impactful Fletcher Cox who is likely to sit this one. QB Jalen Hurts is making rookie mistakes. What’s so hard about that? Philadelphia is a corpse, put out of its misery last week when getting trounced by the Cowboys. Now that it has cut ties with QB Dwayne Haskins and his distractions, the Football Team can focus on this task at hand: Beat the Eagles and it qualifies for the playoffs by winning the NFC East. TAKING: DOLPHINS +2 Football Team (6-9) at Eagles (4-10-1) This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Manage Print Subscription / Tax Receipt.
