As the NFL regular season winds into its 10th Week, it’s only going to get more exciting. At the end of Week 9, no team has managed to stay undefeated with the Philadelphia Eagles leading them all at 8-1. Two teams have won 7 games, while two teams have only won one game. The stakes are only going to get higher from now onwards as the season crosses the halfway mark.
The upcoming week has an interesting lineup of games with several team rivalries as well as player rivalries. Who will triumph over whom in these high-octane games will be revealed in the coming days?
Buffalo Bills vs. Denver Broncos
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The Broncos are coming fresh out of their bye week, coupled with their victory over the formidable Chiefs. They managed to keep the Chiefs within single digits and will be looking to carry forward this to their game against the Buffalo Bills. The Bills are 5-4 and second-place in the AFC East division while the Broncos are 3-5 and at the bottom of the AFC West. Kick-off is at 8:15 PM on 13 November 2023, at Highmark Stadium.
Las Vegas Raiders vs. New York Jets
Both teams are currently in third place in their respective divisions. While the Raiders have a 4-5 record, the Jets are at 4-4. Aaron Rodgers is currently rehabbing in California, Nevada’s neighboring state. And since the game is going to be held in Allegiant Stadium, it is expected that the 4x NFL MVP will be there to support his team. Will Rodger’s presence prove to be the Jets’ lucky charm as they seek to convert their 0.500 score into a winning score? The game starts on Sunday, November 12 · Kick-off: 8:20 PM ET on November 12.
Baltimore Ravens vs. Chicago Browns
On October 1, the Ravens beat the Browns 28-3. The Browns will now be in M&T Bank Stadium, for their away game against their divisional rivals. The Browns are 5-3, while the Ravens are 7-2. Ravens QB Lamar Jackson has been in form lately and it will be exciting to see how many points the Purple Pain manage to rake up this time. The game starts at 1:00 p.m. ET on Sunday, October 12.
Jacksonville Jaguars vs. San Francisco 49ers
After remaining undefeated for the 5 games of the season, Brock Purdy seemed to lose his mojo after losing 3 consecutive games. They are currently 5-3 and are up against a 6-2 Jaguars. Both teams are currently at the top of their respective divisions. After playing two international games in London, the Jaguars are coming off five back-to-back wins. Will they manage to keep this momentum going against one of the toughest seasons of the NFC? The game kicks off at 1:00 p.m. ET on November 12.
Dallas Cowboys vs. New York Giants
Another divisional rivalry will play out on November 12, 4:25 p.m. ET as the Giants take on the Cowboys at AT&T Stadium. The Cowboys are number 2, while the Giants are at the bottom of the same division. The Giants desperately need another win as they are 2-7 and are coming off two back-to-back losses, while the Cowboys are 5-3. Will the Giants be able to manage a surprise victory?
Seattle Seahawks vs. Washington Commanders
At Lumen Field, the 5-3 Seahawks will take on the 4-5 Commanders. The Commanders have played the Seahawks only 22 times, with Washington winning 13 of those games. Will history repeat itself as Seattle seeks to decrease the margin between the two teams or will the Commanders emerge victorious?
Chicago Bears vs. Carolina Panthers
Two teams at the bottom of their divisions will take on each other at Soldier Field, Chicago. Both have lost seven games, with the Bears winning two games and the Panthers just winning one. It will be a high-stakes game for both teams as they seek to slightly improve their abysmal record so far. Kick-off is at 5:25 p.m. ET on Sunday Night Football.
Indianapolis Colts vs. New England Patriots
In the second game to be played in Germany, the 2-7 Patriots will take on the 4-5 Colts. It will be a crucial moment for Patriots HC and GM, Bill Belichick, as he tries to prove to the world that he can still make his team win without Tom Brady. Mac Jones, his successor, has had trouble finding his footing this entire season, but hopefully, that will reverse in the Colts game. The game starts at 9:30 a.m. ET on November 12.
Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Green Bay Packers
The 3-5 Packers team will take on the 5-3 Steelers. The Steelers are one of the two teams with the most Super Bowl wins at 6. Will they manage to continue their dynasty as they seek to upset Aaron Rodgers’ former team? The game kicks off at 1:00 p.m. ET on November 12 at Acrisure Stadium, Pittsburgh.
Minnesota Vikings vs. New Orleans Saints
Both the Vikings and the Saints have a score of 5-4, as they take on each other at US Bank Stadium, Minnesota. While the Vikings are at number 2 of the NFC North, the Saints top the NFC South. Will Kirk Cousins manage to triumph over the Saints? The Saints will have to face a weakened Vikings defense as Cam Akers has been mostly ruled out of the season due to his second Achilles injury in less than 3 years.
Cincinnati Bengals vs. Houston Texans
The 4-4 Texans will take on the 5-3 Bengals at Paycor Stadium. Joe Burrow is working his mid-season magic as he has led his team through four back-to-back wins. Though the Bengals are at the bottom of the AFC North division, the two teams above them also have the same 5-3 record. The Texans, however, at number 2 of the AFC South division. Will the Texans manage to upset Joe Burrow and Co? The game starts at 1:00 p.m. ET on 12 November.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Tennessee Titans
At 1:00 p.m. ET, the Buccaneers will take on the Titans at the Raymond James Stadium. Both teams have a losing score of 3-5 and are in the third and last positions of their divisions, respectively. The Titans have an overwhelming record of winning 10 of the 12 games that they have played so far. Will they manage to keep this momentum going or are they in for a major upset?
Los Angeles Chargers vs. Detroit Lions
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The Detroit Lions have a winning score of 6-2 and are at the top of their NFC North division, while the Chargers have a mediocre score of 4-4. The matchup will play out at SoFi Stadium, on November 12, at 4:05 p.m. ET. The Lions are coming out of their bye-week, well rested and ready to take on the Los Angeles team. Will Jared Goff and Co manage to convert the Chargers’ 0.500 record into a losing record?
Arizona Cardinals vs. Atlanta Falcons
The University of Phoenix Stadium will be the stage for the game between the 4-5 Falcons and the Cardinals. The Cardinals, after 9 games, have just won one game and lost eight. It’s about as bad as it can get for the team. If they lose this game the score will be 1-9. They will have to win all of their next games to come out of this season with a 0.500 record. That seems difficult, and it looks like they’re on the path to a losing season, with the only solace being an early-round pick in the NFL Draft 2024. The game starts at 2:05 p.m. ET on November 12.
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Phew! That’s a lot of games to follow this week. While some big names are missing from the list as they are enjoying their bye-week, it will be an action-packed week nonetheless. Which team or teams are you rooting for?
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