The second time around, the Eagles have a bit of an advantage in the secondary. This unit has two cover corners and two safeties that can turn the ball over. On the interior defensive line, I feel like they are much better there than they were in 2022. And finally, the Saquon Barkley factor is the biggest reason why they get revenge on the Kansas City Chiefs.

What makes the Chiefs such a tough opponent in games like this is that they don't beat themselves. What also gives me reservations about the Bills in this matchup is them being without S Taylor Rapp who was an integral part of the run defense and two high safety look. Expect a big day for Kareem Hunt and Isaiah Pacheco vs the Bills.

Baltimore has a really good advantage in this game and it is their ability to play any type of game necessary to win. With that being the case, for this specific matchup it'll be more of a heavy personnel that'll give them the edge. I expect this to be a run game and defense type of matchup for Baltimore en route to a road cover.

Jaguars will have the ability to making things difficult for the Titans because of their ability to run the ball and pressure the QB. Without Will Levis playing in this game, Mason Rudolph's statuesque nature in the pocket will prove to be a bit of an issue for the Titans offense. Expect the Jags to slow down the run game and make Rudolph have to beat them consistently through the air.

Where the Bengals can give the Broncos a big problem in this game is on the defensive side of the ball. I like how active Cincinnati is around the football and will get their chances to turn the ball over against Bo Nix. Also, the Broncos run game is hit or miss, which will make them essentially one-dimensional. Look for Burrow and the offense to be able to easily cruise to covertown.

What Jacksonville has over the Raiders in this game is the ability to generate chunk plays on offense. Las Vegas couldn't find any offense against the Falcons last weekend and face a much stiffer test this game against the Jaguars. Look for the Jags to go on the road and cover.

With the uncertainty at QB for the Seahawks, the Vikings should be able to go on the road and get some key stops defensively. There's enough offensive balance for them to figure out a path to success vs Mike McDonald's defense enough to cover this short spread.

Where the Eagles have the advantage here against the Commanders is on defense. Combining with their ability to contain the mobile QB, Philly does present itself as the more complete, healthiest team in the NFC. I expect them to go on the road and show dominance against Washington.

There is still a flicker of playoff hope for the Colts, and in this game vs Tennessee they can quickly get the bad taste out of their mouth from last week. Look for the Colts defensive line to be able to tee off on Mason Rudolph in the pocket and have some success in the short passing game offensively to cover, and keep their playoff hopes alive.

With new life thanks to the Broncos loss, the Bengals have a chance to make a run toward the postseason if they win out and get help. We know their offense can score, but the difference in this game will be their ability to get after a young QB in Dorian Thompson Robinson for the Browns.

Seattle's defense gives them a leg up because of their ability to slow down the run game and also communicate on the back end. They are playing some of their best ball of the season. Look for them to be able to minimize what the Packers want to do offensively and eek out a win.

Playoff game atmosphere for both teams and the reason why I like the Colts here is due to the fact that we've QB Anthony Richardson play lights out in close games this season. He's been a totally different player since regaining the starting QB role. Look for this game to be the coming out party for the Colts and their playoff chances.

Don't mind laying the juice with the Bengals because this offense can score against anyone. Actually, I thought their usually suspect pass defense played well. Expect them to live in the Titans backfield and getting consistent pressure on Will Levis.

Without Derek Carr starting this week, the Saints offense will not be in sync like it has been recently. Also, this Washington Commanders defense has been strong lately and will do a great job of keeping the young QB Jake Haener guessing.

What I like about this matchup for the Jets is that they really competed last week on both ends of offense vs the Dolphins. That game literally could've gone either way. There's some good mojo going into this matchup against Mac Jones' Jaguars.