Buffalo is coming off a home loss against New England. That was their first loss of the season. L.A. is 2-2 after a big comeback win on the road against Philly. The Rams have had a difficult schedule. They have played three road games. The Bills have had a much easier schedule. They have played their last three games at home and they have not played a team that currently has a winning record. Two of the Bills wins have come against 0-4 teams. Buffalo’s new 3-4 defense has been an issue. They are ranked 25th in points allowed per game and 27th in passing yards allowed. Look for the Rams offense to have success moving the football. Take the Rams.  

The Ravens will not have their starting QB Lamar Jackson in their lineup. Veteran Tyler Huntley will get the start. Huntley has had some good moments during his career, but he has a 7-9 record as a starter. The Falcons have had the best offense in the league over the last two weeks and they have the No. 1 rush defense. Take Atlanta.

Seattle bounced back with a home win against the Chargers after losing their only game of the season on the road against Washington the previous week. San Francisco is 4-0 after a home win against Denver. The 49ers have a number of injuries to key players and they lead the league in missed games due to injuries this season. This is a tough spot for the 49ers. They are playing one of the best teams in the league on the road and they are missing a number of key players. Take Seattle.

Detroit is off to a 2-2 start but they have not looked good this season. They are coming off a road loss against Carolina. The Cards are 1-3 after losing their last three games. Arizona’s starting QB Jacoby Brissett does not have a good winning percentage as a starting QB. The 33-year-old veteran has a 21-48 record as a starter. Detroit has struggled defensively this season, but so have the Cards. Look for Detroit to get past Arizona. Take Detroit.

New York has won their last two games despite not having starting QB Jaxon Dart in their lineup. Both of those wins came at home against weak teams. New York lost their only road game this season by 22 points against the Rams. Washington upset Seattle at home two weeks ago and they are expected to have QB Jayden Daniels back in their lineup. Take Washington.

The Packers are off to a 2-2 start. They are coming off a big road win against the Bucs last week. Chicago will not have their starting quarterback Caleb Williams in their lineup. This is a big home game for Green Bay. A win over their rival would put them one game above 500 and in a tie with Chicago in the standings. The Packers should have momentum coming off that win against Tampa Bay. Take Green Bay.

Both teams are 0-4. The Titans were competitive in two road losses against the Giants and Ravens the last two weeks. Surprisingly, Tennessee has been better defensively than Houston. The Titans have struggled offensively. If they can find a way to improve offensively they should be able to keep this game close. Take Tennessee.

Miami has played better the last two weeks. They almost covered the spread two weeks ago at home against Kansas City and they were able to cover the number on the road last week against Minny. Cincy was off to a 2-0 start, but they are coming off two straight losses against the Steelers and Jags. Miami did not have a sack in their first three games. They were able to sack Minny’s QB Kyler Murray four times last week. The Dolphins are allowing just 3.6 yards per rush. Offense has been an issue for Miami. If they can find a way to score points, they should be competitive at home against an inconsistent Bengals team. Take Miami. 

The Browns are off to a 3-1 and 3-1 ATS start. They have won their last three games with their last two wins coming at home against Carolina and Pittsburgh. The Jets have lost their last three games. All three losses came against teams that made the playoffs last season. New York has the 11th ranked defense. The problem has been their offense. They are ranked 25th in points scored per game. The Browns have won their three games by a total of just 10 points combined. Take the Jets.

No. 2 Georgia will make the trek to meet No. 4 Alabama in a matchup of undefeated teams. Both teams are 5-0 and 4-1 ATS. Alabama’s offense has been dominant. They have scored at least 45 points in all of their games this season. The Crimson Tide have the only win against a ranked team. They defeated Mississippi State on the road last week 56-23. The Bulldogs have been a better team overall the last number of years, but Alabama is 8-2 in the last 10 meetings. Take Alabama.

Oklahoma is 2-2 after a blowout loss in Georgia two weeks ago. The Sooners have lost both of their games against ranked teams. Texas will be on the road for their second straight game. They are coming off a close win in Tennessee two weeks ago. Oklahoma has struggled offensively this season, but they are a good defensive team. Texas is the No. 1 ranked team in the nation, but they have not looked overly impressive. The Sooners need a win in order to get into the playoff conversation. Take Oklahoma.

Georgia Tech is 1-3. Two of those games were close losses and one of those losses came on the road by four points against ranked BYU. Take Georgia Tech.

Arizona is 4-1 after a blowout home win against Cincy last week. West Virginia is 3-2 after two straight losses against Oklahoma State and Iowa State. Arizona has the 11th best rushing defense in the FBS. They held Cincy’s running attack that was averaging 270 yards per game to just 74 yards rushing in that win last week. Arizona’s QB Noah Fifita, the schools career passing leader, will be making his 4oth consecutive start. He has thrown for 1,415 yards and 13 touchdowns this season. Fifita will face a West Virginia defense that ranks near the bottom of the Big 12 in almost every category. Take Arizona. 

Wake Forest is 4-1. These teams have had one common opponent. Both teams defeated Louisville by three points. Wake Forest QB Gio Lopez is having a good season, but NC State is ranked higher in points scored per game. The Wolfpack have won their last two games after getting off to a slow start. NC State QB CJ Bailey threw for a combined 626 yards and four touchdowns in those wins and NC State is 3-0 at home this season. Take NC State. 

Texas A&M is off to a 3-2 start. Both of their losses came against good teams. Missouri is 4-1 after a big home win against ranked Florida. The Aggies have been a winning program for many years and they are catching Missouri at the right time. Missouri is in a letdown situation after that win against Florida. Take Texas A&M.

Indiana has won 21 straight games. They are 1-4 ATS after covering the spread against Rutgers last week. Nebraska is 5-0 and 4-1 ATS. Both teams have had weak schedules. The Cornhuskers are off to a good start, but this is a big step up in class. Take Indiana.

Both teams are 1-4 this season and 3-2 ATS. Both teams have had difficult schedules, but Utah State’s schedule has included three road games against Washington, Utah and Boise State. They were 2-1 ATS in those games. Utah State has had success running the football in their last two games. They averaged over five yards per carry. Utah State should be able to control the football against a weak WSU defense that is allowing 4.7 yards per carry. Take Utah State.  

Iowa is ranked 19th after losing their first game of the season at home against Ohio State. The Hawkeyes are a small road underdog against a Washington team that is coming off two close losses against Minny and USC last week. Iowa’s starting QB Hank Brown is questionable for this game. Junior Jeremy Hecklinski is expected to get the start. Hecklinski has thrown a total of 20 passes during his college career. This is a tough spot for the Hawkeyes. They are coming off an emotional loss at home against Ohio State and they will be playing without their starting QB in a hostile environment. Take Washington.

It has been a tough start for Tampa Bay. Rookie Jalon Daniels will make his second start for the Bucs. Dallas has been very good offensively again this season, but they are struggling defensively. Tampa Bay will probably try to control the football on the ground in this game. The Bucs have the 10th ranked rushing offense. They are averaging 4.4 yards per carry. Dallas’ 27th ranked rushing defense is allowing 4.8 yards per rush. If Tampa Bay can have success running the football and if Tampa Bay’s head coach Todd Bowles can find a way to slow down Dallas’ offense, the Bucs should be able to keep this game close. Take Tampa Bay. 

This is a big game for both teams. Both are 1-2 heading into this game. The Falcons are coming off a win against the Packers. That was QB Michael Penix’s first start of the season. Penix completed 72% of his passes and he had a 101.4 QB rating. New Orleans is coming off a loss in their first home game of the season against the Raiders. Atlanta has the No. 1 ranked rushing defense. They are allowing just 47.7 yards per game. Falcons running back Bijan Robinson is averaging 5.3 yards per carry. He rushed for 194 yards in that win against the Packers. Atlanta should be able to move the football against the Saints 27th ranked defense. Take Atlanta. 

Detroit is 2-1 this season, but they have not played well. Both of their wins were close games at home against average teams and they did not play well in a road loss against the Bills. Carolina has been inconsistent this season. They are coming off a road loss in Cleveland. Both teams have very good offensive teams and both have struggled defensively. Look for the Lions to get on track against a Panthers team that struggles defensively. Take Detroit.

Both teams are off to poor starts. The Packers were handled easily in their last game at home against Atlanta, while the Bucs are 0-3 this season and they will not have their starting QB Baker Mayfield in their lineup. Tampa Bay will turn to undrafted QB Jalon Daniels. The Packers have had a few extra days to prepare for this game and Daniels was not good enough to be drafted. Take Green Bay.

Arizona is coming off a good effort on the road against the 49ers last week. New York were able to get past Tennessee at home last week despite not having starting QB Jaxon Dart in their lineup. Giants starting QB Jameis Winston struggled in that win against the Titans. He was 14-22 for 118 yards. Arizona is a much better offensive team. Look for the Cards to get past the Giants. Take Arizona.

Both teams are coming off road losses. The Rams played well in a loss in Denver, while Philly struggled in their loss against The Bears. Both teams are dealing with injuries to key players. Philly will not have wide receivers Devante Smith and Hollywood Brown in their lineup and tight end Dallas Goedert will not be available. The Eagles are ranked 25th in points scored per game. Injuries to key receivers will add to their offensive problems. Take the Rams.

Both teams are 1-2 after wins last week. Marcus Mariota will make his second straight start for the Commanders. The Colts are much healthier than Washington heading into this game. Indy has had a tough schedule. They are a much better team offensively than Washington, especially with Mariota getting the start. Take Indy.

Both teams are coming off their first loss of the season. Despite trying, USC has still not been able to improve their defense. They are ranked 99th in points allowed per game. The Huskies have won the last three games between these teams. USC lost last week against Oregon. They are 3-1 on the season. All three wins came against weak teams. Take Washington.

Utah State is coming off their first win of the season against Troy. Boise State is 3-1 after wins against South Dakota and Western Michigan. Utah State has played against Washington and Utah State. They lost by just two points against Washington as a 28.5-point underdog. Boise State has been a good program for a long time, but they are an average team this season. Take Utah State.

It has not been a good start for TCU. They are 0-2 against good teams. They will get a chance for a signature win at home against No. 10 BYU. The Cougars are 3-0. Two of those wins came against weak teams. This is BYU’s second straight game on the road.  Take TCU. 

This is a big home game for FSU. They had a lead against Alabama two weeks ago before losing that game by 14 points. The Seminoles bounced back with a win last week against Central Arkansas. FSU’s head coach Mike Norvell is on the hot seat. He should have his team ready for this game playing at home. Take FSU.

If it wasn’t for a close home loss against Florida, Auburn would be 4-0. They head to Tennessee to meet a Vols team that lost a close game at home against Texas last week. This is a lot of points for a Tennessee team against a rival that is having a good season. Take Auburn.

California is 2-2 this season. Both of their losses came against big programs. Despite playing a soft schedule, UNLV is 2-2.  The Bears have a quality QB and UNLV has not played the same quality teams. Take California.

MSU is coming off two straight losses against quality teams. They will head to Wisconsin as a big road underdog. Wisconsin is coming off a big comeback home win against Penn State. This should be a close low scoring game. Take Michigan State.

Iowa State is 2-2 after a home loss against. Both of their losses came against good teams. West Virginia is coming off their first loss of the season. Iowa State is allowing just 16 points per game. Take Iowa State.

Penn State will try to bounce back from a home loss against Wisconsin. They will face a Northwestern team that played well in a close loss in Indiana last week. Penn State’s starting QB Rocco Becht has a lot of experience, but he struggled against Wisconsin last week.  Penn State has better offensive and defensive stats. Look for a better effort from Becht. Take Penn State.

Both teams are coming off big home wins. The Steelers Aaron Rogers is coming off a good game at home against Cincy. Cleveland is coming off a home win against Carolina. Rogers was 19 of 34 for 292 yards with three touchdown passes and one interception in that win. Pittsburgh is ranked 11th in points allowed per game. Cleveland scored just 21 points last week against a Panthers defense that is ranked 26th in points allowed per game. Look for the Browns to struggle offensively. Take Pittsburgh.

The Rams have had a tough schedule. They played in Australia in their first game of the season, played at home last week on the west coast and now they have to travel to Denver to meet a good Broncos team. Denver is 1-1 after a big home win against the Jags last week. Denver defeated a good Jags team last week and they are playing at home. Take Denver.

Arizona is 1-1 after a home loss against Seattle. Their win came in week one on the road against the Chargers. Arizona has covered in three of the last four games between these teams. The 49ers are dealing with a number of injuries to key players. Wide receiver Mike Evans is questionable and wide receiver Damarcus Robinson will not play. Defensive linemen Nick Bosa, Romello Height and James Thompson Jr. will also be sidelined. Look for the Cards to keep this game close. Take Arizona.

Minnesota is off to a 2-0 start. They are coming off a big road win against the Bears. Tampa Bay is 0-2 after a home loss against the Browns. The Vikings were very good defensively last week against a very good Chicago offense. Take Minnesota.

The Browns should have momentum coming off a road win against Tampa Bay last week. Take Cleveland.

Cincy has played good football in their first two games. They are a small road favourite against a Steelers team that is 1-1 after a road loss against New England last week. This is a rivalry game and the Steelers are 4-2 in the last six meetings. Take Pittsburgh.

Minnesota is off to a 2-1 start. Their only setback was a blowout loss at home against No. 21 Mississippi State. Washington is 3-0. Two of those wins were against rival Washington State and Utah State. The Huskies were ranked 16th in the preseason polls. They have dropped out of the rankings because of closer wins than expected in their first three games. This is a very good Washington team that will face a Minnesota team that struggled at home in their only game against a quality team. A win by Washington would move them to 4-0 this season and a chance of being in the rankings again next week. Take Washington.

Neither team has played good football this season. Stanford had trouble scoring points in their last two games after they put up 37 points in their opening game win at home against Hawaii. Stanford's Micah Ford has rushed for 202 yards and three touchdowns. The Yellow Jackets are ranked 132nd nationally in rushing defense. Ford’s rushing ability and Ga Tech’s issues against the run should allow Stanford to be competitive at home. Take Stanford.

Matt Rhule has Nebraska off to an impressive 3-0 start. Rhule, who had success at Baylor, is in his fourth season as the head coach of the Cornhuskers. Although they have played weak teams, Nebraska has outscored their opponents 139-25. MSU is 2-1 after covering the spread on the road last week against ranked Notre Dame. Ruhle seems to have his team on track, while MSU should be in for a letdown after that loss against Notre Dame. Take Nebraska. 

A pair of 3-0 teams will match up at The Big House. Iowa has rolled in two of their three wins with both of those wins coming against weak programs. Michigan has a signature win against Oklahoma. Iowa has a good defense again this season, but they scored just 16 points at home against Iowa State two weeks ago. Offensive production in big games has been an issue for the Hawkeyes over the last few years and Michigan’s sophomore QB Bryce Underwood has completed 62.5% of his passes. Take Michigan.

Florida’s head coach Jon Sumrall built a successful program at Tulane before becoming the head coach at Florida late last year. The Gators are coming off a big road win against Auburn last week. They put up 44 points against the Tigers and they have scored 162 points combined in their three wins this season. This is a statement game for the Gators and they may be catching Ole Miss at the right time. The Rebels are coming off an emotional home win last week against LSU. The Swamp should be rocking for this game. That should give the Gators the advantage. Take Florida.     

Both teams are 2-1 after wins in their last three games. Clemson is coming off a big comeback win and cover at home against UNC. Clemson’s freshman QB Tait Reynolds is coming off a good game in his first start. Reynolds was 20-of-29 passing for 215 yards with one touchdown and one interception. The Tigers have played a tougher schedule and they should have momentum coming off that win against UNC. Take Clemson.

Atlanta will have Michael Penix Jr. as their starting QB for this game. The Falcons will face a Packers team that is 1-1 after a comeback win on the road against the Jets last week. Green Bay is 1-1, but they did not look good in either game. The Packers have struggled defensively since Micah Parsons was injured last season and they are ranked 25th in points allowed per game this season. Michael Penix Jr. played in nine games last season. He completes 60.1 percent of his passes. Penix should be an upgrade over last week’s starting QB Copper Rush. Take Atlanta.

Coastal Carolina is coming off a road loss against Delaware last week. They started their season with a competitive road loss against West Virginia and a home win against Fordham before losing last week. Liberty is 2 -1 after a win against Ball State last week. That win followed a one-point home win against a weak Gardiner Webb team as a 29.5-point favourite. We did not learn a lot about Liberty in that win against Ball State because Ball State is one of the weakest teams in NCAAF. Coastal Carolina has a good offense. If they can find a way to slow down Liberty’s offense, they should be competitive in this game. Take Coastal Carolina.  

The Giants are coming off a big win at home in John Harbaugh’s first game as head coach. The Rams lost their opening game against the 49ers in Australia. The good news for the Rams is that they have had a few extra days to prepare for this game. New York has a number of injuries to key defensive players and L.A. will not be happy with that loss in their opener. Take the Rams.

Indy is coming off a blowout home loss against Baltimore last week. They are a big road underdog in this game against a Chiefs team that played well in a division win against the Broncos at home in their first game of the season. Kansas City has a number of injuries to key players. Look for a letdown from the Chiefs coming off that win against Denver. Take Indy.  

The Raiders are coming off a home win last week against Miami, while the Chargers were upset at home as a 9.5 favourite by the Cards. Last week’s game was the first game that the Chargers had Mike McDaniels as their offensive coordinator. The Chargers have won the last four games between these teams and McDaniels and starting QB Justin Herbert should be able to have success against a Raiders team that was ranked 25th in points allowed last season. Take the Chargers.    

The Browns were blown out last week by a good Jacksonville team. QB DeShaun Watson saw his first action since he injured his Achilles tendon in January 2025. Watson had decent stats last week. He was 16 of 22 for 205 yards and one touchdown pass. Cleveland’s new head coach Todd Monken had success as the offensive coordinator in Baltimore for the previous three seasons. He should be able to have a game plan that will keep this game close. Take Cleveland.

No. 7 ranked LSU is a small road favorite against No. 8 Ole Miss. LSU had won five straight games against Ole Miss before losing three of the last five meetings. LSU’s QB Sam Leavitt has been dealing with a shoulder injury, but he will play in this game. Leavitt will match up against dynamic Ole Miss QB Trinidad Chambliss. Chambliss completed 88.5% of his passes against Charlotte last week. Ole Miss are at home and they are getting points. Take Ole Miss.   

Colorado is 2-0. Northwestern is 1-0 this season after a 34-18 win against San Diego State. The Wildcats have had two weeks to prepare for this game. Colorado barely got past a weak Ga Tech team in their first game of the season and their win last week came against Weber State who play in the Big Sky Conference. Playing at Northwestern will be a step up in class for Colorado. Take Northwestern.  

A big win last week and a close loss on the road against No. 8 Ole Miss in their first game of the season sets Louisville up for a good performance at home. Take Louisville.  

North Carolina is 2-0 this season. They are a small road underdog against a Clemson team that is 1-1 this season. Clemson freshman QB Tait Reynolds took over in the first quarter of last week’s game due to an injury to Christopher Vizzina. He will be the starting QB in this game for the Tigers. Although this is a different team under Bill Belichick UNC has lost the last seven meetings between these teams. Take Clemson.

This should be a good game between two ranked teams. Both teams are 2-0 and both have a win against Oregon State. Texas Tech has won the last seven games between these teams. The Red Raiders have played great football at home over the last three seasons. They are 16-3 at home. Tech’s starting QB Will Hammond has completed 76.7% of his passes this season. Take Texas Tech.

Miami is off to a good start. They head to Wake Forest as a big favourite. Wake Forest is 2-0 this season. One of those wins came on the road against Purdue last week. Both teams have good QBs. Wake Forest’s starting QB Gio Lopez is having a good season. Miami is missing three cornerbacks. That should allow Lopez to generate enough offense to cover the spread. Take Wake Forest.

Both teams are coming off close wins last week. Buffalo struggled defensively against an average Houston offense. They allowed 124 yards rushing and 398 total yards in that game. Buffalo has switched to a 3-4 defense this season. That can make them vulnerable against the run. Detroit’s star running back Jahmyr Gibbs rushed for 156 yards against the Saints last week. He should be able to have success running the football against Buffalo’s 3-4 defense. Take Detroit.

The Chiefs usually tough to play against at home. Take Kansas City. 

Washington should be a better team this season with QB Jayden Daniels back in their line up. This should be a close game. Take Washington. 

The Chargers have been inconsistent over the last few years. Take Arizona. 

The Vikings should be a better team this season with QB Klyler Murray and they should have the advantage playing at home. Take  

New York had three first round picks in this years draft. They should be a better team this season.  Take the Jets.   

The Bills have a much better offensive team. Take Buffalo. 

Look for a good effort at home from Georgia Tech. Take Georgia Tech. 

Boise State is usually tough at home. Take Boise State. 

This should be a close game. Take Arizona. 

Central Florida should have enough offense to keep this game close. Take Central Florida. 

Look for Michigan to bounce back with a good effort at home. Take Michigan. 

This is a big home game for Kansas against a ranked team. Kansas has increased the size of their offensive and defensive lines this season and they have a capable quarterback. Look for Kansas to be competitive playing at home. Take Kansas. 

Take the 49ers. 

The Pats should be ready for this game coming off that Super Bowl loss against Seattle. Take New England. 

SMU' s star QB Kevin Jennings should have the advantage against an FSU defense that struggled last week against a weak New Mexico State team. Take SMU. 

Take Louisville. 

Hawaii will try to make it two straight wins against Stanford. Stanford has a new coach this season. They had the worst passing defense in the nation last season. Hawaii’s QB Micah Alejado returns for his second season. The Rainbow Warriors were 9-4 last season and they are a good passing team. They should be able to move the football against a weak Stanford defense. Take Hawaii.

Senior Luke Weaver will be the starter for San Jose State. Weaver completed 60% of his passes last season in Hawaii in limited action. San Joe State struggled last season. They have added 33 transfers to their team and Weaver should be able to have some success moving the football. Take San Jose State.

Two very good defensive teams match up in this game. Both teams were long odds to make the Super Bowl at the beginning of the season. Seattle was +6,000 to win the big game, while New England was + 8,000 - +10,000. This game should be decided by the defenses and whether or not New England can protect QB Drake Maye. Seattle’s star defensive safety Nick Emmanwori injured his ankle in practice. His injury could be an issue for Seattle. He is expected to play, but he will probably not be 100%. New England’s offensive line has been an issue recently, but they have had two weeks to prepare for this game. The Seahawks will not have second string running back Zach Charbonnet in their lineup. That could be a problem for Seattle. Charbonnet was an important part of Seattle’s offense this season. New England’s head coach Mike Vrabel and offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels have a lot of big game and Super Bowl experience. That should give them an advantage over Seattle. Take New England.

These teams split their two games this season. The Rams head to Seattle as a small road underdog. Their No. 1 offense is led by veteran Matt Stafford. Stafford has more playoff experience than Seattle’s QB Sam Darnold. All three of Seattle’s offensive tackles have missed practice this week. Sam Darnold has been limited in practice with an oblique injury and Seattle’s back up running back Zach Charbonnet will not play. The Rams are an experienced team that has the advantage at the QB position and with their head coach. Take the Rams.

Miami has won their last seven games. They are a big home underdog. Miami has been very good at home. They are 7-1 on their home field. Miami has a very big physical offensive line. They are averaging 4.2 yards per play. Indiana has been very good defensively, but they do not have a big defensive line. Miami should be able to have success rushing the football. Take Miami.

The Rams and Bears are both coming off close wins in their first playoff games. The Rams are the more experienced team and QB Matt Stafford is having a great season. Chicago’s defense leads the league in turnovers, but they are not a great defensive team. The Bears rely on defensive turnovers, but the Rams turned the football over just 15 times all season. L.A. should be able to move the football against the Bears defense. Take the Rams.

Both teams are coming off great defensive performances. Houston was lucky that they were playing against a below average Steelers team last week. Texans QB C. J. Stroud turned the football over numerous times. New England’s starting QB Drake Maye has been outstanding this season. The Pats have a very good defense. They are ranked fourth in points allowed per game and 8th in yards allowed per contest. The Pats have the edge at QB and they are playing at home. Take New England. 

Seattle defeated the 49ers a few weeks ago. That gave them a first round bye and home field advantage throughout the playoffs. Despite missing numerous players from their lineup, the 49ers were able to defeat the Eagles on the road last week. George Kittle was added to the 49ers injury list after he tore his Achilles tendon last week. The 49ers may have gotten away with numerous injuries to key players up until this point, but the loss of Kittle and the fact that they are playing a very good team that has a great defense should be a problem for the 49ers. Take Seattle.

The Bills opened as a small road favourite. That line has moved to the Broncos as a small favourite. The Bills have a number of injuries to key players on both sides of the football. They are missing a number of receivers including wide receivers Tyrell Shavers and Gabe Davis. Denver is a very good defensive team. They have allowed just 18.3 points per game. The Bills have too many injuries, they are on the road for the second straight week and they are on a short week. Take Denver.

Houston has won their last nine games. The Steelers are 4-1 in their last five games. Arron Rogers and head coach Mike Tomlin have a lot of experience in big games and they are playing at home. Take Pittsburgh.  

The 49ers are coming off a big loss against Seattle. If they had won that game they would have had a first round bye. Now they have to go on the road to meet the defending Super Bowl champions. Philly has the fifth ranked defense. They are allowing just 19.1 points per game. In their last three games before their game against Washington last week they allowed an average of 10 points per game. San Francisco has played most of their recent games against weak teams. Injuries have been an issue for the 49ers for most of this season. They have been able to win games against weak teams despite having a number of  injuries to key players. It may be a different story against a good team. Take Philly.

These teams split their two games this season. Green Bay has struggled recently. The Bears are ranked 29th in yards allowed per game and 23rd in points allowed per contest. Green Bay is allowing just 21.2 points per game. Defense is important during the playoffs. Green Bay should be able to move the football. If they can stay away from turnovers, they should be competitive. Take Green Bay.

The Rams lost the regular season game between these teams in Carolina. The Panthers finished the season one game below 500 and they were 1-3 in their last four games. L.A. has the best offense in the league. Carolina struggles offensively. They are ranked 27th in points scored and yards gained per game. L.A.’s head coach Sean McVay is one of the best coaches in the league. He will have learned a lot about the Panthers from their first matchup. McVay should have a good game plan. Take the Rams. 

Oregon’s only loss this season came at home against Indiana in October. In that first meeting, Oregon was held to a season-low 267 total yards. Both teams have very good offenses and defenses. The Ducks have more experience in big games and their game against Indiana earlier this season will be beneficial. This should be a close game. Take Oregon. 

Miami was considered one of the best teams in the nation early this season. Losses against Louisville and SMU had some people thinking that this was not going to be their year. They were lucky to get into the playoffs as the 10th seed and now they are in a position to make it to the championship game. Miami has won their last six games. Their last two wins came against Texas A&M and Ohio State. They allowed just 17 points combined in those two games and they have allowed just 58 points in their last six games. Mississippi was able to get past Georgia, but the loss of their head coach Lane Kiffin will probably catch up with them in this game. Take Miami.  

The Atlanta Falcons and visiting New Orleans Saints are undoubtedly the hottest teams in the NFC South. Unfortunately for the two rivals, their hot streaks will result in lower draft picks for both teams. Aside from that these are two average teams. This should be a close game. Take New Orleans.

Dallas has a chance to finish 500. They will play a Giants team that finally won a game last week. The Cowboys Dak Prescott may not play the entire game. New York should have momentum coming off that win last week and they are playing at home. Take the Giants.

This game will decide the division and the winner will get a first round bye in the playoffs. The 49ers won the first meeting in Seattle 17-13. San Francisco has won six straight games, but they have just won win against a quality team in their last 10 contests. San Francisco has been able to get past weak teams despite a number of injuries to key players. It may be a different story when they face one of the best teams in the NFL. Take Seattle.

The winner of this game will win the division. The Bucs were off to a good start to their season, but they are 1-7 and 0-8 ATS in their last eight games. Carolina is a better team this season, but they are not a great team. They are 8-8 and 5-5 in their last 10 games. Carolina won the first meeting between these teams at home in December. Tampa Bay has a lot of experience in big games and they are playing at home. Take Tampa Bay.    

Despite being 5-7 Miss. State is 8-4 ATS. They are a small favourite in this game against 8-4 Wake Forest. The Bulldogs play in the SEC and they have played some of the best teams in the nation. Freshman QB Kamario Taylor will get the start for Miss. State. He played well in the Bulldogs last game against Ole Miss. Kamario rushed for 173 yards and threw two touchdowns.  Miss. State has a good offense. They are averaging 30.5 points per game. Take Miss. State.

It has been a very good season for Navy. Their only losses came against a good UNT team and ranked Notre Dame. Cincy was 7-1 before losing their last four games against good teams. Bearcats QB Brendan Sorsby, who passed for 2,800 yards and 27 touchdowns will not play in his game. Brady Lichtenberg, who has thrown for 333 yards and three touchdowns over his four seasons is expected to start for Cincy. Redshirt freshman Samaj Jones is also expected to see action at quarterback. Cincy has been a good offensive team. Not having Sorsby in their lineup will hurt their offense. The Bearcats also allow 173.6 yards per game on the ground. That should be an issue against the No.1 rushing team in the nation. Navy should be able to control the football on the ground. Take Navy.  

Both teams are 12-1. Mississippi’s only loss came against Georgia in Georgia on Oct. 18. The Bulldogs have won nine straight games. Their only loss came against Alabama in Alabama on Sept. 27. This game should come down to Mississippi’s No. 10 ranked offense in points scored per game and No. 2 ranked offense in yards gained per contest versus Georgia’s 9th ranked defense.  Mississippi has scored at least 30 points in their last seven games. That includes 35 points in their loss against Georgia. Look for Mississippi to make the necessary adjustments on defense and for them to score enough points to get past Georgia. Take Mississippi.

This is an interesting matchup between a very good Alabama program that has a history of winning national championships and an Indiana program that has not been on the big stage as often. The Tide have a very good team, but they lost three games this season. Indiana passed every test and they had signature wins against Oregon and then ranked No. 1 Ohio State. Indiana is averaging 41.9 points per game and their second ranked defense is allowing just 10.8 points per contest. Take Indiana.

No. 5 Oregon matches up against No. 4 Texas Tech. Oregon has won their last seven games. Their only loss this season came at home against No. 1 Indiana. Texas Tech has won their last six games. Thei only loss came on the road against ASU. Both teams are very good on both sides of the football. Oregon defeated James Madison on Dec. 20th. Texas Tech had a first round bye. They have not played since December 6th. Oregon has an explosive offense. Texas Tech has one of the best defenses in the nation, but they will be tested by Oregon’s offense. Take Oregon.

Both teams are 9-3. Michigan had won five straight games before losing against No.1 Ohio State in their last game. Texas is 6-1 in their last seven games. They are coming off a big win against Texas A&M. The Longhorns starting QB Arch Manning has played better recently, but he completed only 48.3% of his passes in that win against Texas A&M. Manning is relatively inexperienced. Look for him to struggle against Michigan’s No. 17th scoring defense. Take Michigan.