The NFL Roundup 2022: Week 11 Preview

Written by John Edward Betancourt

Hello again football fans and welcome to the playoff push! For this is it, it is full steam ahead for every single team that is trying to make the postseason and that means we should be in for more epic games as those teams do their best to lock up a postseason spot and/or just finish the season with a measure of respect. And with that in mind, let’s dive right in and examine all the big games and juicy storylines that Week 11 in the NFL has to offer.
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Can the Green Bay Packers surprise us again?
I thought the Packers were done for the season. But I was wrong. Because their big win over Dallas kept them alive and, in the mix and that in turn begs a big question… can they do it again? For they are taking on a solid Titans team that can be hard to beat and honestly… it is possible. For if the D can slow Derrick Henry down like how Denver did, and if the run game stays the focus for the Green Bay offense, then they’ve got a shot at beating the Titans and at keeping their playoff chances alive. 
 
Will the venue change for the Browns/Bills game have an impact on the Bills?
The Bills definitely enjoy a measure of home field advantage thanks to Bills Mafia and the like, and they rely on that energy to win games often and well… the venue change that happened earlier today because of a pending blizzard in New York has all of us wondering, as to whether or not the play of the Bills will change drastically come game time. For the fans won’t all be there, and the team is in need of a shot of energy after that bad loss to Minnesota and well, not being home could have an impact. Because of the fact that this team is utterly out of sorts and without something comfortable and safe, Buffalo could go down hard against a hungry Browns squad.
 
Who will win the Bad Coaching Bowl?
Sunday is going to give rise to one uncomfortable game, Las Vegas at Denver. A pair of teams that uh… that stink, no two ways about it, and they’re a mess because their coaching is a mess and that leads one to wonder… who will win this forthcoming bad coaching bowl? Because someone has to win this game… or at least… we hope it doesn’t end in a tie. But who will it be? Honestly, likely Denver. Only because they have the better defense here and if the Broncos can do just enough on offense, they’ll be able to split the series and further embarrass an already embarrassing head coach in Josh McDaniels.

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The Most Fascinating Games to Watch This Weekend

Philadelphia Eagles (8-1) at Indianapolis Colts (4-5-1)
Lucas Oil Stadium – Indianapolis, Indiana
Sunday, November 20, 2022 – 1:00 p.m. EST – CBS

​Normally a powerhouse team against a meh team is one to ignore, but this one… is quite special. For the Eagles are coming off of a loss to an inferior team and the Colts are hoping to put together another win under a coach that everyone has questions about. Which means, we should see a Colts team eager to prove their worth, and a Philly team eager to regain their mojo after that loss. That will in turn lead to an intense game, one that Philly will likely win. For they are the better team, period, and if they understand the lessons of last week’s game, they’ll do just fine in this one. 

Dallas Cowboys (6-3) at Minnesota Vikings (8-1)
U.S. Bank Stadium – Minneapolis, Minnesota
Sunday, November 20, 2022 – 4:25 p.m. EST – CBS

​Speaking of big games with playoff implications, here’s one for all of us to enjoy. Since the Cowboys are preparing to take on one of the NFC’s finest teams and that means, we should be in for a shootout. Because neither squad’s defense is dominant. But their offenses sure are, and that will lead to a ton of points and plays to make the highlight reels. The only question is… who will win this game and honestly, much like last week between Minnesota and Buffalo, it will come down to which defense steps up, and in this instance, I think the Vikings have the edge there since they seem to be quite eager to show the league, they are capable of closing out games.

Sunday Night Football
Kansas City Chiefs (7-2) at Los Angeles Chargers (5-4)
Sofi Stadium – Inglewood, California
8:20 p.m. EST – NBC

​This is another big game to keep an eye upon, because it could catapult the Chargers to a whole new level with a win, or keep the skill set for the Chiefs quite sharp. But what it means for the fans… is that we might be treated to another high scoring game. Since the Chiefs have never been known for their defense and Los Angeles’ D is all over the place. But in the end, while it will be fun to see Herbert and Mahomes light up the scoreboard for four quarters, we all know that KC will walk away with the win here. Just because they really are the better team on offense and know how to win in high stakes AFC West matchups.