Despite the fact that the New England Patriots enter this game having lost two games in a row (at Miami on that crazy play at the end of the game and at Pittsburgh a week ago), the Patriots are 13 and 1/2 point favorites over the Buffalo Bills. The Bills started six rookies last week in their one-point win over the Detroit Lions. Clearly, the Bills are auditioning players for 2019. How will your favorite NFL do today?
Lose, what else? The Giants are in Indianapolis playing a team that needs to win this game.
Jeff, the Bills share the same situation as the Giants: playing a good team that needs to win today.
Last Sunday the Saints limped to a win over the Panthers. Not the prettiest victory of the year, but it gave the now 12-2 Saints the best record in the NFL. The Saints need to win both of their final games (Steelers today, Panthers again next week) to be assured of a bye week and home-field advantage throughout the playoffs. Because the Panthers benched Cam Newton after last week’s loss (I’m sure he’s been playing injured, but now the Panthers have no playoff hopes, what would be the point of leaving Newton out there?), I’m not that worried about a Saints win next week, but today’s game with the Steelers is going to be a nail biter because, with the Ravens win yesterday, the Steelers HAVE to win today to keep pace. They’ve been an inconsistent team this season, but with the playoffs on the line, I expect Pittsburgh to come out swinging.
We all know the Saints are a better team at home. They better have their game faces on tonight.
Jeff, with last night’s Raven win, the Steelers need a win in New Orleans badly.
Deb, the Pittsburgh Steelers are a dangerous team capable of putting up a lot of points. The Steelers’ defense has been erratic this season. The Saints better be ready for a real tussle!
Well, since I’m in Baltimore, I am really rooting for the Saints today! The Ravens are doing what they need to do — I did not expect them to beat the Chargers last night.
Jeff, the Ravens played a great game against a great team. I don’t think the Chargers were prepared for what the Ravens surprised them with!
It’s the late game, Seahawks at home vs. Kansas City. Seahawks are good at home, but KC is the better team. We’ll see.
Rick, KC vs. the Seahawks tops the NFL games today for me. I’m predicting a close game!
I was impressed with the Ravens too.
So the Giants jumped out to a 14-0 firrst quarter lead, led virtually start to finish and managed to lose, 28-27.
Jeff, I was shocked that both the Giants and the Jets blew big leads to lose today! The Bills, however, sucked in New England.
After the pathetic performance against the hated 49ers last week, I expect the Seahawks to get their butts kicked handily, not that I’ll be watching!
Bob, if the Seahawks can win against the Chiefs, they’re in the Playoffs!
Whew! A Saints win—but that was a panic attack of an ending!!
What a game! We were pulling for the Saints, but nervous time. Yay, Staints.
Rick, now the Steelers have to beat Cincinnati and hope that Cleveland beats the Ravens in order to make the Playoffs.
Deb, the Steelers were moving down the field until that fumble! Close call.
Now for the Seahawks…I can barely watch.
Rick, hang in there! The Chiefs’ Defense is porous!