Who thought the Packers offense had it in them?
Christian Watson and Matthew Golden could just be the next 1-2 punch receiver combo that terrorizes secondaries after 335 combined yards from Jordan Love against New England.
Myles Garrett could just make all the difference for the Rams.
And even if it was against a depleted and dejected Eagles team, the Giants’ gutty win to snap a 13-year drought in Philadelphia underscored an unheralded defense and a firm grasp on a forlorn division.
Perhaps the NFL’s pecking order is taking a clearer shape, and if I had only placed a 15-leg parlay of last week’s confidence picks, my rainy day fund would show for it.
NFL Week 10 confidence rankings
14 points: Bills over Jets
The Vikings did everything they could to slow Josh Allen, and they did. That still didn’t stop James Cook, and the Jets won’t be able to stop either of them following another second-half collapse thanks to offensive paralysis and getting gashed by the run.
13 points: Jaguars over Titans
Heavy rain and facing a third-string quarterback helped the Jaguars destroy Baltimore last week. That still doesn’t take away from Trevor Lawrence’s elite play and a defense that just upgraded at the deadline for a Super Bowl run. A week of rest won’t make any difference for the thwarted Titans.
12 points: 49ers over Cowboys
It took almost 300 yards between CeeDee Lamb and Javonte Williams and a late-game, go-ahead drive to oust a team entrenched in a fire-sale mess. The jig is up, Jerry: Dallas is simply a bad football team. San Francisco won’t be forgiving.
11 points: Bengals over Steelers
Sheesh. Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins reminded us all just how dangerous they are with Joe Burrow when they tore up the Falcons in Spain. Aaron Rodgers and a conservative Steelers offense won’t keep pace with them.
10 points: Texans over Browns
Five touchdowns from C.J. Stroud — even over a winless Chargers team — and there’s reason to believe the Texans offense is finding a groove. The Browns’ inconsistency has grown too frustrating to trust.
9 points: Seahawks over Raiders
Whether it’s Drew Lock or Sam Darnold, the Seahawks have the bones to win. The defense bounced back big time while the return of Zach Charbonnet added a boost to the run game. The Raiders are regressing, and it’s only a matter of time until we see Fernando Mendoza.
8 points: Rams over Cardinals
The Cardinals miraculously edged the Rams once already. Since then, Los Angeles has won three straight and gained back Garrett, who petrified Jayden Daniels last week. Welcome to the NFL, Carson Beck.
7 points: Chiefs over Falcons
After falling to Seattle and Denver, the Chiefs aren’t quite amongst the elite echelon they started in. The Jets almost gave them a scare themselves, but they still had Kenneth Walker to bail them out. Atlanta was crushed by Cincinnati and beaten by a Tampa Bay team that didn’t complete a pass. Patrick Mahomes and co. still have the pedigree to win here.
6 points: Giants over Commanders
The Giants are just about the only thing moderately promising in the NFC East. Arvell Reese and the defense consumed the Eagles, and there’s no reason to think they won’t continue against a Commanders team struggling all over the field — and on the sidelines.
5 points: Ravens over Chargers
Jacoby Brissett offers enough relief for the Ravens to return to competent football. Mike McDaniel and Justin Herbert are oil and water, and will continue to be.
4 points: Patriots over Lions
Just when we thought Dan Campbell’s explosive Lions offense would run rampant over the Dolphins, it was impeded by flags and relied on field goals as Jared Goff failed to find a rhythm. New England is 0-2 against the NFC North, but Drake Maye is due for a statement win hot off AFC Offensive Player of the Month honors.
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3 points: Dolphins over Colts
Kudos to the Dolphins. They have made the most of their zero expectations this season and are playing in games. The Colts have seemingly nothing to play for at this point.
2 points: Panthers over Saints
Heads or tails? Two below-average 3-5 teams. This one comes down to metrics, and I’m taking a Panthers team that has outdone the Saints in EPA per play, pass and rush.
1 point: Packers over Vikings
It doesn’t matter how good your defense is; when there’s no quarterback, it can only get you so far. The Bills’ domination of Carson Wentz epitomized that. Love and the Packers offense are finding a stride.
LAST WEEK: 15-0 | 100% points earned
SEASON: 84-52 | 64.6% points earned
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Sean Treppedi handicaps the NFL, NHL, MLB and college football for the New York Post. He primarily focuses on picks that reflect market value while tracking trends to mitigate risk.
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