NFL Week 11 Action: Five Games You Shouldn’t Miss Before Thanksgiving Week, Which One Is Your Pick?

This NFL season has been a wild ride – injuries, victories, losses, and enough drama to rival a Hollywood blockbuster. It’s like the annual Gridiron opera, and each team is belting out their unique tune. Most squads are firing on all cylinders, leaving opponents dazed and confused.

And those teams that hit a temporary speed bump? They’re just gearing up for a bye-week comeback – turning their downtime into prime time. Now, as we hit Week 11, get ready for the drama to reach its crescendo. It’s a Super Bowl rematch, old rivals duking it out for the umpteenth time, and some squads shaking things up with an interim coach. The top 5 gridiron clashes this week? We’ve laid the table for you. Let’s do the play-by-play.

1) Philadelphia Eagles vs Kansas City Chiefs

The Chiefs just aced their bye week like it was a game-winning drive. Sure, the Eagles are strutting around with the top record in the NFC, but don’t sleep on Kansas City – they’re the kings of the AFC throne. Flashback to Super Bowl LVII, where the Chiefs outplayed the Eagles in a gridiron showdown. Fast forward to today, and there’s a déjà vu vibe in the air. What’s their secret weapon? Extra prep time, thanks to Andy Reid’s bye-week wizardry. The Chiefs’ head honcho knows how to turn downtime into prime time, whether it’s regular season or playoff action. Sure, Patrick Mahomes had a few hiccups in the first half of the season – maybe he spent too much time perfecting his no-look passes. But fear not, Chiefs Nation, they’re gearing up for a comeback. The Chiefs might not be flexing as hard as usual in 2023, but make no mistake, they’re a well-rounded force to be reckoned with.

Now to the  Eagles, Jalen Hurts is gritting it out with a knee injury, and Philly’s crossing their fingers for the return of Jurgens and Roby. They’re riding high in the power rankings, thanks to just one loss and some quality wins against the Dolphins and Cowboys. The defense might have a chink in the armor, but that offense? It’s a touchdown machine. The Arrowhead is about to witness a seismic clash of NFL behemoths on Monday Night Football. The question on everyone’s mind: Who’s leaving the field with the victory dance? It’s game time!

 2) Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs San Francisco 49ers

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the San Francisco 49ers are ready to rumble in California after shaking off those pesky losing streaks in Week 10. It’s a showdown that’s set to be more epic than a superhero movie sequel. For the second year running, the Buccaneers are jet-setting across the country to take on the 49ers in Carolina. They’ve got their sights set on rewriting the script from last December, determined to turn this road trip into a blockbuster. The two hungry teams are fresh off Week 10 victories. The Bucs took down the Titans, slamming them with a 20-6 score, while the 49ers laid down the law in Jacksonville with a jaw-dropping 34-3 win. Talk about making a statement!

These squads started the season like a lightning bolt, only to face a rocky slide that had fans clutching their jerseys in agony. But guess what? They’re back in the winner’s circle and hungrier than ever. Levi’s Stadium is the battleground, and Monday Night Football is the main event. With both teams neck-deep in tight division races, the question on everyone’s mind is: Who’s going to sprint across the finish line victorious? It’s a race to the playoffs, and this clash is about to be the highlight reel we’ve all been waiting for!

3) New York Jets vs Buffalo Bills

Gang Green, get ready for round two as the New York Jets gear up for a rematch against the Buffalo Bills. The last time these two went head-on, at the MetLife Stadium, the Jets, led by Zach Wilson, made the Bills kiss the turf with a 22-16 beatdown. Since then, it’s been an array of losses. The frustration meter is off the charts, especially for the defense, they are putting in work and flying around the field, keeping it close, but the offense? Well, let’s just say it’s been playing hide and seek, and Zach Wilson is at the center of the mystery.

On the other hand, the Bills are dealing with their setbacks. The defense is in a bit of a pickle, while the offense looks like a fantasy football dream team on paper. It’s all about finding that spot of complementary football to keep the ship sailing smoothly. In a season where the MVP race is wide open, keep your eyes on Josh Allen. He could be the dark horse but lacks consistency. If he wants to clinch the MVP crown, Allen and the Bills need to bring their A-game every week. The stakes are high, the field is ready, and Monday night is about to be a gridiron showdown. Can the Jets repeat the magic, or will the Bills flip the script? Game on!

4) Las Vegas Raiders vs Miami Dolphins

The Raiders square off against the Dolphins at the Hard Rock Stadium for Monday Night Football. This is their fourth and final dance in their AFC East showdown. The Dolphins are riding high at 6-3, leading their division and coming off a bye week that followed a heartbreaker against the Chiefs in Germany. Talk about a globetrotting football saga! Now, here’s the lowdown, the Raiders are still waiting for their bye, and after a Sunday night showdown, they’re packing their bags for a marathon trip to South Florida. The Dolphins, on the other hand, are fresh off their bye and ready to unleash their arsenal.

The Dolphins have an explosive weapon in Tyreek Hill, the Dolphins’ wide receiver extraordinaire. He’s been a Raiders’ nightmare in the past, and he’s ready to bring the heat once again. The Dolphins boast an offense that’s more dangerous than a hungry shark, and their defense has a new swagger with Jalen Ramsey in the mix. The last time these football dynamos clashed, it was an overtime thriller in 2021, with the Raiders snagging the win. The Dolphins, though, haven’t tasted victory against the Raiders since 2018 – that’s practically a lifetime in football years. The stage is set for a nail-biting, edge-of-your-seat gridiron thriller. Raiders versus Dolphins – who’s grabbing that W? It’s Monday night madness, and the answer is just a touchdown away. Get ready for a showdown that’s bound to leave you breathless!

5) Baltimore Ravens vs Cincinnati Bengals

The Baltimore Ravens are bracing themselves for a seismic showdown against the Cincinnati Bengals at the M&T Bank Stadium. It’s Thursday Night Football, and the gridiron is about to sizzle with some prime-time magic. Now, the Bengals have had a few slip-ups late. Fresh off a nail-biter against the Browns, are honing in on their game-finishing skills, and they’ve got a date with destiny against the Bengals.

Just a couple of seasons ago, the Ravens were the undisputed champs of closing out games. Fast forward to now, and they’ve gone from best to not-so-great. The loss to the Browns? That marked their seventh stumble after leading in the fourth quarter since the start of last season. They’re tied with the Colts for the unfortunate title of most fourth-quarter fumbles in the league.

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The last time Lamar Jackson and Joe Burrow faced off was a wild ride back in week 2 at the Paul Brown Stadium, and the wildcats were in full force. Now, it’s a Thursday night clash under the lights, and the Ravens are out for redemption. Can they turn the tide, or will the Bengals bring the thunder? Tune in, because Thursday night is about to become the epicenter of gridiron greatness!

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