The Chargers are off the bye, while the Broncos have won three straight. Denver is doing it with their defense as they continue to see Bo Nix also improve on offense. Justin Herbert has been bothered by an ankle injury, but the bye probably did him well. I think the Chargers find a way in this one with their running game keying the victory.
Pick: Chargers 21, Broncos 17
There is a chance Aidan O'Connell could take over for Gardner Minshew, who was benched last week. Whoever starts will be facing a good Pittsburgh defense. The Steelers will counter with Justin Fields, who needs a good game to quiet the critics and the Russell Wilson talk. I think Fields will outplay whoever plays quarterback for the Raiders.
Pick: Steelers 21, Raiders 13
The Panthers are struggling to stop teams and Kirk Cousins is coming off a career game against Tampa Bay. Other than a letdown of sorts, I can't see the Panthers slowing Cousins down. On the other side, Andy Dalton won't be able to keep up. Falcons big.
Pick: Falcons 35, Panthers 19
The Lions are off their bye, while the Cowboys are home after a tough victory over the Steelers on the road. Dallas is still undermanned on defense, which is not a good thing against this Lions offense. Look for both teams to score a lot here as the Lions also have defensive issues. The Lions will win a shootout, but it's close.
Pick: Lions 33, Cowboys 32
The Chargers are off the bye, while the Broncos have won three straight. Denver is doing it with their defense as they continue to see Bo Nix also improve on offense. Justin Herbert has been bothered by an ankle injury, but the bye probably did him well. I think the Chargers find a way in this one with their running game keying the victory.
Pick: Chargers 21, Broncos 17
There is a chance Aidan O'Connell could take over for Gardner Minshew, who was benched last week. Whoever starts will be facing a good Pittsburgh defense. The Steelers will counter with Justin Fields, who needs a good game to quiet the critics and the Russell Wilson talk. I think Fields will outplay whoever plays quarterback for the Raiders.
Pick: Steelers 21, Raiders 13
The Panthers are struggling to stop teams and Kirk Cousins is coming off a career game against Tampa Bay. Other than a letdown of sorts, I can't see the Panthers slowing Cousins down. On the other side, Andy Dalton won't be able to keep up. Falcons big.
Pick: Falcons 35, Panthers 19
The Lions are off their bye, while the Cowboys are home after a tough victory over the Steelers on the road. Dallas is still undermanned on defense, which is not a good thing against this Lions offense. Look for both teams to score a lot here as the Lions also have defensive issues. The Lions will win a shootout, but it's close.
Pick: Lions 33, Cowboys 32