I’m not getting better at this. In case you were wondering. I can’t. Yet. There’s not enough data. Well, that’s my excuse anyhow. Feels better than just admitting I’m clueless. Probably. Here’s what not to expect over the next couple of days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Houston<\/a> (+3) at<\/strong> Chicago<\/a><\/strong> Las Vegas<\/a> (-2) at<\/strong> Tennessee<\/a><\/strong> Kansas City<\/a> (-5.5) at<\/strong> Indianapolis<\/a><\/strong> Buffalo<\/a> (-4.5) at<\/strong> Miami<\/a><\/strong> Detroit<\/a> (+6) at<\/strong> Minnesota<\/a><\/strong> Baltimore<\/a> (-2.5) at<\/strong> New England<\/a><\/strong> Cincinnati<\/a> (-6) at<\/strong> NY Jets<\/a><\/strong> Philadelphia<\/a> (-6.5) at<\/strong> Washington<\/a><\/strong> New Orleans<\/a> (-2.5) at<\/strong> Carolina<\/a><\/strong> Jacksonville<\/a> (+3.5) at<\/strong> LA Chargers<\/a><\/strong> LA Rams<\/a> (-3.5) at<\/strong> Arizona<\/a><\/strong> Atlanta<\/a> (+1) at<\/strong> Seattle<\/a><\/strong> Green Bay<\/a> (+1) at<\/strong> Tampa Bay<\/a><\/strong> San Francisco<\/a> (-1.5) at<\/strong> Denver<\/a><\/strong> Dallas<\/a> (+1) at<\/strong> NY Giants<\/a><\/strong>
Neither of these teams is finished. And by “finished” I mean “ready,” not “done for the season.” They’re both probably done for the season. But the Bears are probably a step or two closer to being ready for 2023. Chicago by four.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I don’t know why the Raiders are favored here. I mean, maybe they should be the better team. But are they the better team? Is “better” truly a word that can be applied to either of these squads right now? Tennessee by a point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This feels like the gimme of the week. Chiefs by 14.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Temperature at kickoff is expected to be close to 90 degrees. Still won’t quite bring the Bills down to the Dolphins’ level. Bills by a field goal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
YepThe Vikings probably have the brighter immediate future, but this game is still fairly evenly matched. And it’s a divisional game. So I’m not inclined to give six. Three, maybe four. So let’s just say Minnesota by four.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Ravens are farther along. They should win this game. Which will be no consolation to Patriots fans. Baltimore by six.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Bengals may not be very good. The Jets may not be an actual football team. Cincinnati by seven.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Eagles so far appear to be on a mission. I think the Handmaid’s Tale Villains give their division rivals a game. But Washington won’t be able to hang for all 60. Philadelphia by four.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Saints are bit uneven. The Panthers are a bit bad. New Orleans by three.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Three and a half seems excessive. I think this is a game. Chargers by a point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There’s no real reason to believe in the defending champs right now. But there’s also no reason to believe in the Cardinals. I’m just taking the home team. Arizona by three.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Seahawks may be struggling, but they’re not struggling that<\/em> much. Seattle by seven.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Buccaneers are just better than the Packers. Right now. And probably for the whole of this season. Tampa by four.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I know the game’s in Denver and all, but this matchup doesn’t look nearly that close to me. Niners by six.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Conventional wisdom says that regardless of their respective records, the Cowboys are better than the Giants. I’m not sold on that conventional wisdom. New Jersey by three.<\/p>\n