The Eagles got their asses handed to them last week (at home) against the San Francisco 49ers and they must be ready for the Cowboys as they seek to avenge their misfortunes against the Eagles in crunch time in that game five weeks ago. Dallas has averaged 42 points per game since that 28-23 defeat in Philadelphia. Meanwhile, the Eagles have been scoring just under 27 points per game this season and will need to hit that number if they want to win this one and maintain first place in the NFC East.
Another big tilt this Sunday takes place in Kansas City, where the slumping Chiefs (8-4) will host the Buffalo Bills (6-6), who are basically in a must win situation the rest of the season if they want to reach the playoffs. Bills QB Josh Allen has to cut down on the turnovers if the Bills are going to get the win against Kansas City. Meanwhile, Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes seems to be a shell of his former self from last year and needs to get it going down the stretch and the Bills will be a good test as December football gets rolling.
A battle in the NFC West pits the San Francisco 49ers (9-3) hosting the Seattle Seahawks (6-6), a team they routed just two weeks ago in Seattle on Thanksgiving night in front of a national audience. The 'Niners are rolling and crushed the Philadelphia Eagles last Sunday while the 'Hawks lost a close in Dallas on Thursday Night Football. This game should go the way of the 49ers as they could pretty much clinch the division title with a win in this one and a Los Angeles Rams loss in Baltimore.
Speaking of the Rams, they have been hot lately, winning three straight games and will be facing a strong Baltimore Ravens (9-3) team in a road game. The Rams (6-6) have played their way back into playoff contention in the NFC and if they can spring the upset against the Ravens, they would be in the drivers seat for the last wild card spot. The Ravens will have something to say about that as they are in a battle for AFC supremacy with Miami, Kansas City and Jacksonville with five games left to go.
The Jacksonville Jaguars (8-4) blew a big opportunity in a Monday night loss at home against the Cincinnati Bengals (34-31 loss in OT) and now must travel to face the Cleveland Browns (7-5) and their tenacious defense. Jacksonville QB Trevor Lawrence suffered an ankle injury in the loss against Cincinnati, but could be ready to play in this game. As for the Browns, they will be going with Joe Flacco again at quarterback after he played a decent game against the Rams in a loss last week. This game could go either way and turnovers will likely tell the story.
As for the rest of the NFL action in Week Fourteen, the following offers a capsule style previews for the other ten games and the Heftyinfo picks for all the games follows up.
New England (2-10) at Pittsburgh (7-5) - Whichever team scores first in this one on Thursday night could win it. Both of these teams have weak offenses and pretty solid defenses. Steelers should win in a close game.
Tampa Bay (5-7) at Atlanta (6-6) - With a win, the Falcons could have at least a one game edge in the NFC South race, but the Buccaneers won't just lay down in this one.
Indianapolis (7-5) at Cincinnati (6-6) - The Colts keep getting it done and the Bengals are coming off a huge upset win at Jacksonville with reserve QB Jake Browning playing the game of his life. Toss up in this one.
Houston (7-5) at N.Y. Jets (4-8) - Could this be the week the Jets snap their losing streak? It's possible as the Texans are due for a let down game . . . or are they?
Detroit (9-3) at Chicago (4-8) - The Lions were lucky to beat the Bears three weeks ago at home and now face a resurgent Bears defense as well as QB Justin Fields, who played a good game against the Lions in that close loss. Toss up pick in this game.
Carolina (1-11) at New Orleans (5-7) - The Saints must win this type of game against a weak opponent. The Panthers have hung tough in their last two defeats, so beware as they could spring the upset here.
Minnesota (6-6) at Las Vegas (5-7) - This game could go either way. The Vikings should have All-Pro wide receiver Justin Jefferson back for this one and that could be a big difference.
Denver (6-6) at L.A. Chargers (5-7) - Must win game for both teams, but the Chargers are the more desperate team in this one and should get the home win.
Green Bay (6-6) at N.Y. Giants (4-8) - Can the Packers and QB Jordan Love continue their big time roll against a Giants team that is just playing out the string of remaining games? It's a Monday night game (one of two for whatever reason so late in the season) and the Packers should make it four wins in a row.
Tennessee (4-8) at Miami (9-3) - Take the Dolphins in this Monday night game.
The Heftyinfo picks for Week Fourteen . . . . . . . . . . . . (Home teams are listed in bold; Lock of the Week is listed in BOLD CAPS)
Pittsburgh over New England
Atlanta over Tampa Bay
Cincinnati over Indianapolis
Cleveland over Jacksonville
N.Y. Jets over Houston
Baltimore over L.A. Rams
Detroit over Chicago
New Orleans over Carolina
Las Vegas over Minnesota
San Francisco over Seattle
Kansas City over Buffalo
L.A. Chargers over Denver
Dallas over Philadelphia
Green Bay over N.Y. Giants
MIAMI over Tennessee
Last Week's Record - 7-6
SEASON RECORD - 124-69
Lock of the Week Record - 11-2
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