The NFL Roundup 2022: Week 10 Preview

Written by John Edward Betancourt

It is definitely safe to say, that football fans everywhere are wondering how Week 10’s games are going to play out. Simply because this season has been off the wall wild, and full of weeks where the quality of game is sub-par, or full of surprises… or full of the parity we know and love. Which means, the true nature of this weekend’s games will be a mystery, but that’s no reason to not be excited. Because there are still juicy storylines brewing and big games on the horizon as the playoff push begins and with that in mind, let’s dive right in and preview what should be one mysterious weekend of NFL football.
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Will the Colts start winning with Jeff Saturday at the helm?
The hope when a front office fires a head coach, is that a spark will be ignited for the team. As though everyone understands better results are needed as is a better direction, and the new coach should supply all that. But when it comes to the Colts, will that be the case? For while Jeff Saturday was a great football player… he’s never coached at this level and his coordinators have little to no experience calling plays. So, will this bold change help the team win? Maybe? After all, they are playing the Raiders, who stink this year and are coached by a coach who tends to outcoach himself. But even then, no guarantees. Simply because this is a weird coaching move and how this plays out is anyone’s guess.
 
Can the Broncos make it two in a row?
It’s been a couple of weeks since the wild and weird Denver Broncos took the field, courtesy of a bye week. But the bye week is now behind them, and Tennessee awaits and well, everyone in the football world is wondering if by chance they can win two games in a row for a change and well, this is another maybe. Because it really depends on which offense shows up on Sunday. For if the playcalling present in London reappears, where the team works to use the run game to set up a true west coast passing game, then this team has a shot at a win. But if Head Coach Nathaniel Hackett opts to get fancy with the calls, disaster will certainly strike. So, keep an eye on this one, because it will be interesting to see which Broncos squad shows up come Sunday.
 
Can Tom Brady get the Bucs going again?
Make no mistake about it, the Bucs needed that win against the Rams, badly. Because their season has been teetering for weeks on end now. But they showed up in crunch time and got the dub and well, can the offense do it again this week? I’m not so sure. Because the Seahawks are deceptively good, and they continue to shock teams through and through. And they are fully aware of Tampa Bay’s weaknesses. So don’t be surprised if Seattle just stuns the Bucs in Germany and sends #12 home with a suitcase of frustration, because Tampa Bay is still a mess right now and Seattle is going to do their best to exploit their flaws.

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The Most Fascinating Games to Watch This Weekend

Minnesota Vikings (7-1) at Buffalo Bills (6-2)
Highmark Stadium – Orchard Park, New York
Sunday, November 13, 2022 – 1:00 p.m. EST – FOX

This is a game of note, simply because it is a must-win for the Bills. For they suffered an ugly loss against the Jets last week, one that might keep their star QB out of the lineup, and they need a win to keep their standing in the AFC high and well… it won’t be an easy road to victory. For the Vikings are playing lights out football right now and look great in all phases of the game. Which means the Bills have to come to work focused and eager for a victory and well… I’d say their chances are fifty/fifty here. Because the defense isn’t quite as stout as it was at the start of the season and the Vikings will exploit that. So, if the D can offer up a big day, the Bills should win, but if not… then Buffalo’s season is going to take quite the interesting turn. 

Cleveland Browns (3-5) at Miami Dolphins (6-3)
Hard Rock Stadium – Miami Gardens, Florida
Sunday, November 13, 2022 – 1:00 p.m. EST – CBS

Normally a game featuring two teams with records this lopsided wouldn’t be worth anyone’s time. But the fact of the matter is, Miami’s defense is not good. They keep teams in games and thus far, they haven’t done much to pressure quarterbacks, despite trading for a solid pass rusher in Bradley Chubb. Which means, this could in fact… be a close game and a high scoring one that that. All because that Dolphin defense can do little to stop the quarterbacks they face. So, keep an eye on this one since it might be quite the fun affair. One full of touchdowns and tension and where Miami might lose if that loose defense can’t get their act together.

 Monday Night Football
Washington Commanders (4-5) at Philadelphia Eagles (8-0)
Lincoln Financial Field – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
8:15 p.m. EST – ESPN

​Let’s be honest, this weekend is full of lopsided games. Where teams with the better records should handily walk away with the win, and yes, this is one of those games as well. Because the Commanders are struggling in every phase of the game and keep losing games because they can’t buckle down. Whereas the Eagles are the toast of the league and cannot be stopped and well, since we’re being honest… this game is of note because we all just want to see Philly go 9-0. Because it’s cool when a team goes on a hot streak and how cool would be it to see the Eagles keep the streak alive? Granted, Washington could surprise them. They could. But they won’t. So, just kick back and enjoy this one, because it will be a lot of fun to see Philly just dominate and move to 9-0.