Week 10 NFL predictions highlight key matchups and player considerations
Analysts weigh factors such as injuries, recent performance and home-field advantage to forecast outcomes for the league’s Week 10 games.
Analysts preview Week 10 of the NFL season, focusing on the NFC East clash between the Washington Commanders and New York Giants, the Patriots' overseas game against the Detroit Lions, and several other divisional contests.
Dan argues that the Commanders lack urgency after a missed opportunity against the Rams and have struggled on the road, making the Giants the favored side at home. Gennaro points to the Lions' scoring lead in the NFC North and Detroit’s defensive improvements as reasons to back them over a Patriots team dealing with injuries and a tough schedule.
Dan also favors the Kansas City Chiefs against the Atlanta Falcons, citing the Falcons’ weak run defense and the recent loss of safety Jessie Bates III, while noting that Patrick Mahomes’ elbow injury could affect the Chiefs’ passing game. Brooke backs the Houston Texans, highlighting quarterback C.J. Stroud’s connection with his receivers and the team’s balanced offense against a Cleveland Browns squad that has struggled despite Deshaun Watson’s return.
Gennaro supports the Green Bay Packers, noting that coach Matt LaFleur confirmed Jordan Love will start, and that the Packers’ defense has been strong under coordinator Jonathan Gannon. He also picks the New Orleans Saints over the Carolina Panthers, citing the Saints’ pass-rush duo of Chase Young and Carl Granderson.
Dan selects the Buffalo Bills, emphasizing MVP candidate Josh Allen’s historic dual-threat production and the Bills’ league-leading scoring and yardage totals. Bobby chooses the Jacksonville Jaguars, referencing their high scoring offense and defense, recent defensive acquisitions, and the stark statistical disparity with the Tennessee Titans.
Brooke backs the Los Angeles Rams despite injuries, pointing to Myles Garrett’s return and the inexperience of Arizona’s rookie quarterback Carson Beck. Jeremy predicts victories for the Seattle Seahawks and the San Francisco 49ers, citing the Seahawks’ top-ranked defense and the 49ers’ balanced offensive and defensive rankings against the Dallas Cowboys.
Bobby also favors the San Francisco 49ers over the Cowboys, highlighting the 49ers’ defensive strength compared with Dallas’s continued struggles. Jeremy picks the Cincinnati Bengals over the Pittsburgh Steelers, noting the Bengals’ potent passing attack and the historical advantage of teams coming off a bye week against opponents who played internationally the week before. Finally, Jeremy predicts a win for the Los Angeles Chargers against the Baltimore Ravens, noting the Chargers’ offensive woes and the Ravens’ reliance on backup quarterback Jacoby Brissett after Lamar Jackson’s injury.