Little bit of snark there to start things off as Heftyinfo had the absolute worst ever week of predicting the outcome of the NFL action last week.
4-10
Ouch!
This season has produced many surprises so far, especially New York, New York as in the Giants (5-1) and Jets (4-2) having so much early season success.
Seriously, who in the hell saw that coming? No one did.
But give them credit because they are getting it done with solid defense and just enough offensive power to keep winning. Reminds me of the 1981 season (yeah, I'm pretty old these days) when both the Jets and Giants came up from the ash heap and made the playoffs that magical season. Another team that was magical back then was the San Francisco 49ers and the Cincinnati Bengals as well. Both teams had been bottom feeders in recent years prior to 1981, but they were the participants in Super Bowl XVI and the 'Niners, led by the legendary Joe Montana at quarterback, won it all.
Reason for the history lesson is that the NFL is now and always has been . . . UNPREDICTABLE !
Picking games this season has been nearly impossible and the fact so many games have gone down to the wire (as a result of teams blowing huge leads - see Baltimore Ravens) is downright ridiculous. No consistency from teams around the league.
But with all that, the 14 games slated for this weekend should be exciting with some first place battles in division races happening. The Indianapolis Colts (3-2-1) and Tennessee Titans (3-2) square off in Nashville for the top spot in the AFC South while the Baltimore Ravens (3-3) will host the Cleveland Browns (2-4) in the tightly contested AFC North, where all four teams are separated by one game.
The games are previewed in the capsule style format and the "predictions" follow up. Here's hoping for a much better week than last.
Cleveland (2-4) at Baltimore (3-3) - The Ravens cannot possibly blow another fourth quarter lead, can they?
Tampa Bay (3-3) at Carolina (1-5) - The Buccaneers have been struggling and the lowly Panthers could be just the tonic they need.
Atlanta (3-3) at Cincinnati (3-3) - The Falcons are yet another pleasant surprise this season. The Bengals have been stuck in neutral through the first six games, yet are tied for first place in their division.
Detroit (1-4) at Dallas (4-2) - Dak is back! Cowboys QB returns after thumb surgery just in time for the slumping Lions, losers of four in a row.
N.Y. Giants (5-1) at Jacksonville (2-4) - The Giants are on a roll. The Jags started out the season that way, but have lost three straight since then.
Indianapolis (3-2-1) at Tennessee (3-2) - Both of these teams have overcome slow starts and are in their usual positions in the AFC South.
Green Bay (3-3) at Washington (2-4) - Will the Packers drop a third consecutive game?
N.Y. Jets (4-2) at Denver (2-4) - Two teams going in opposite directions, so it stands to reason the Broncos will win this one in this strange 2022 season.
Houston (1-3-1) at Las Vegas (1-4) - Two bottom feeder teams go at it in this one. Take the Raiders.
Seattle (3-3) at L.A. Chargers (4-2) - On paper, the Chargers should roll in this one, but the Seahawks are a feisty team that doesn't quit.
Kansas City (4-2) at San Francisco (3-3) - The rematch of Super Bowl 54 . . . Take the Chiefs again.
Pittsburgh (2-4) at Miami (3-3) - Tua Tagovailoa returns for this one for the Dolphins and the place should be rocking. Take the 'Fins.
Chicago (2-4) at New England (3-3) - Why is Chicago on prime time games so often? They are not very good and the Patriots have been rolling with a third string QB the last two games.
The Heftyinfo predictions for Week Seven . . . . . . . . . . . . (Home teams listed in bold; Lock of the Week is listed in BOLD CAPS)
Arizona over New Orleans
Baltimore over Cleveland
Tampa Bay over Carolina
Cincinnati over Atlanta
DALLAS over Detroit
Jacksonville over N.Y. Giants
Tennessee over Indianapolis
Green Bay over Washington
N.Y. Jets over Denver
Las Vegas over Houston
L.A. Chargers over Seattle
Kansas City over San Francisco
Miami over Pittsburgh
New England over Chicago
Last Week's Record - 4-10
SEASON RECORD - 50-43-1
Lock of the Week Record - 4-2
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