The Week 10 NFL schedule for the 2025 season brings some thrilling matchups.
(American) soccer shall be performed in Germany between the Falcons and Colts. Again within the States, Drake Maye and Baker Mayfield will face off in what’s anticipated to be an intriguing QB duel, and Detroit will search revenge towards the Commanders after dropping to them within the 2024 playoffs.
Now we have you lined with every little thing it’s worthwhile to know. Our NFL Nation reporters take you contained in the locker room with the perfect factor they heard this week, and ESPN Analysis gives a key stat to know and a betting nugget for every contest. Plus, analytics author Aaron Schatz makes a daring prediction for every matchup, and fantasy analyst Eric Moody shares fantasy soccer intel. We even have Soccer Energy Index (FPI) sport projections, and three analysts — Pamela Maldonado, Moody and Schatz — give us ultimate rating picks for each sport.
Let’s get into the total Week 10 slate, which culminates with a “Monday Night time Soccer” matchup between the Eagles and Packers on ESPN. (Sport occasions are Sunday except in any other case famous.)
Leap to a matchup:
ATL-IND | BAL-MIN | NE-TB
BUF-MIA | JAX-HOU | NYG-CHI
NO-CAR | CLE-NYJ | LAR-SF
DET-WSH | ARI-SEA | PIT-LAC
PHI-GB
Thursday: LV-DEN
Bye: CIN, DAL, TEN, KC
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ESPN BET: IND -6.5 (48.5 O/U)
What we’re listening to on the Falcons: Atlanta’s protection has been largely good this season, permitting the fourth-fewest yards per sport within the league (282.5). However it has been susceptible on the bottom, ranked simply twenty sixth in anticipated factors added per designed run (minus-0.03). On Sunday in Berlin, the Falcons should cope with Jonathan Taylor, one of many NFL’s finest operating backs, whom coach Raheem Morris known as somebody “it’s worthwhile to convey lots of people to sort out.” — Marc Raimondi
What we’re listening to on the Colts: This sport will give us the primary peek at how the Colts will deploy new cornerback Sauce Gardner, who was acquired in a blockbuster commerce Tuesday. Will coordinator Lou Anarumo get instantly aggressive and have Gardner shadow Drake London, the Falcons’ No. 1 receiver? That is a method Anarumo used with Charvarius Ward at occasions this season, earlier than the veteran was positioned on injured reserve due to a concussion. If the Colts go this route, it frees up the remainder of their secondary to deal with the remaining matchups, together with a notable one with tight finish Kyle Pitts Sr. — Stephen Holder
Stat to know: Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. had a career-high three passing touchdowns within the staff’s Week 9 loss; Penix has but to have back-to-back video games with a number of passing touchdowns in his profession. — ESPN Analysis
Daring prediction: The Colts will maintain London below 50 receiving yards. The Colts have a wild cut up this season by which they rank first in DVOA (defense-adjusted worth over common) towards No. 1 receivers however twenty eighth towards No. 2s. They held Pittsburgh’s DK Metcalf to six yards final week! It is schematic, not associated to any particular cornerback, though it will probably’t harm to have Gardner arriving this week. — Schatz
Accidents: Falcons | Colts
Fantasy nugget: The Colts’ offense will look to get again on observe. Atlanta’s protection has allowed the sixth-fewest fantasy factors per sport to QBs, so expectations for the Indianapolis passing sport needs to be modest. Nonetheless, Taylor is positioned for a heavy workload behind an offensive line that ranks third in run block win fee (74.3%). The Falcons’ protection has additionally allowed the Tenth-most dashing yards per sport (124.4). See Week 10 rankings. — Moody
Betting nugget: The Colts are 5-0 outright and 4-1 towards the unfold (ATS) vs. groups with dropping information this season. Learn extra. — ESPN Analysis
Maldonado’s choose: Colts 35, Falcons 10
Moody’s choose: Colts 24, Falcons 21
Schatz’s choose: Colts 28, Falcons 22
FPI prediction: IND, 69.6% (by a median of seven.7 factors)
Matchup must-reads: How RBs Taylor, Robinson transcend their stats … Gardner cleared to debut for Colts … Falcons’ LG Bergeron is ‘week-to-week’
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ESPN BET: BAL -4.5 (49.5 O/U)
What we’re listening to on the Ravens: Tight finish Mark Andrews, who scored two touchdowns in his final sport, wants 18 yards to surpass Derrick Mason because the franchise’s profession chief in receiving yards. He may very well be primed for an additional massive sport towards a Vikings protection that has struggled to include tight ends the previous two weeks within the Chargers’ Oronde Gadsden II (77 yards and a landing) and Lions’ Sam LaPorta (97 yards and a landing). “I’ve actually by no means felt higher,” Andrews stated. “I am operating sooner than I ever have. I am transferring higher, and I really feel nice.” — Jamison Hensley
What we’re listening to on the Vikings: Ravens QB Lamar Jackson has a 24-3 profession file towards NFC groups, however the Vikings have an skilled counterbalance. Defensive coordinator Brian Flores coached towards Jackson twice when he was the Dolphins’ head coach. Within the second matchup, throughout the 2021 season, Flores blitzed Jackson on 52.1% of his dropbacks and held the Ravens’ offense to 10 factors. However that does not imply he’ll select the identical path Sunday. In 2025, the Vikings’ worst defensive video games have include their highest blitz charges. — Kevin Seifert
Stat to know: The Ravens have allowed just one passing landing over their previous three video games (tied for the fewest within the NFL over that span). — ESPN Analysis
Daring prediction: The Vikings will blitz lower than standard. Minnesota’s protection blitzes 39% of the time, second within the league behind Atlanta, however Jackson is second with an 85.4 QBR towards blitzes for the reason that begin of final season. Flores can change issues as much as keep away from Jackson’s energy. — Schatz
Accidents: Ravens | Vikings
Fantasy nugget: Vikings kicker Will Reichard has scored 11 or extra fantasy factors in two of his previous three video games. The Ravens’ protection has improved considerably over the previous three video games in whole yards allowed and factors allowed, nevertheless it has nonetheless given up the second-most area purpose makes an attempt this season. In consequence, Baltimore has allowed the seventh-most fantasy factors per sport to kickers. See Week 10 rankings. — Moody
Betting nugget: Jackson is 32-16-2 ATS in his profession on the highway (1-2 ATS this season). Learn extra. — ESPN Analysis
Maldonado’s choose: Ravens 27, Vikings 20
Moody’s choose: Ravens 31, Vikings 23
Schatz’s choose: Ravens 27, Vikings 20
FPI prediction: BAL, 62.5% (by a median of 4.8 factors)
Matchup must-reads: How QB Jackson plans to succeed towards Vikings’ stress … QB McCarthy explains alter ego, viral glare
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ESPN BET: TB -2.5 (48.5 O/U)
What we’re listening to on the Patriots: Receiver Kayshon Boutte’s hamstring damage places his standing unsure and will create a major void as he has performed greater than another Patriots receiver this season (66.5%) whereas totaling 23 receptions for 431 yards and a team-high 5 touchdowns. Third-round draft choose Kyle Williams (two catches, 20 yards on the season) might see his function increase because of this, with coach Mike Vrabel saying, “Kyle’s been studying a variety of completely different positions; it is a variety of completely different personnel teams and alignments. I feel he settled down. I am excited that he’ll most likely get a chance right here.” — Mike Reiss
What we’re listening to on the Buccaneers: CB Zyon McCollum admitted he instructed his brother, Raiders security Tristin McCollum, final season of Patriots QB Drake Maye: “I did not assume he was going to be pretty much as good.” However Tristin had been with the Eagles, they usually had a joint follow towards the Patriots. “He goes, ‘Nah, we performed him. He is particular. He is a sleeper dual-threat quarterback,” recalled Zyon, who ultimately took a better take a look at the movie and reached the same conclusion. “He is actually, actually spectacular. He throws the deep ball higher than a variety of guys on this league, and he is very composed and he can run, so he’ll be an excellent problem for us.” — Jenna Laine
Stat to know: The Patriots haven’t allowed an opposing operating again to achieve 50 dashing yards; they’re the one staff since 1950 to take action via the primary 9 video games. — ESPN Analysis
Daring prediction: Bucs linebacker Yaya Diaby could have a number of sacks. Patriots left sort out Will Campbell is at present 56th amongst qualifying tackles with a move block win fee of 83.8%, whereas taking sacks is Maye’s largest weak spot (34 in 2025). Solely the Titans’ Cam Ward (38) has extra. — Schatz
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Why Will Compton is backing Drake Maye for NFL MVP
Will Compton explains why he believes Drake Maye shall be named MVP and why his stats stack up with Aaron Rodgers’, Tom Brady’s and Peyton Manning’s.
Accidents: Patriots | Buccaneers
Fantasy nugget: Maye stays firmly on the QB1 radar, even towards a tricky Bucs protection that has allowed simply 16.6 fantasy factors per sport to QBs. Nonetheless, Tampa Bay has additionally given up the fifth-most dashing yards per sport to the place, which boosts Maye’s upside. It is nonetheless tough to belief any of the Patriots’ move catchers in fantasy lineups, as Maye has unfold targets evenly throughout the group. See Week 10 rankings. — Moody
Betting nugget: Bucs QB Baker Mayfield is 20-31-1 ATS as a favourite in his profession (10-8 ATS with Bucs). Learn extra. — ESPN Analysis
Maldonado’s choose: Patriots 30, Buccaneers 17
Moody’s choose: Patriots 30, Buccaneers 28
Schatz’s choose: Buccaneers 23, Patriots 21
FPI prediction: TB, 57.5% (by a median of two.7 factors)
Matchup must-reads: 7-2 Patriots can enhance on turnovers, crimson zone protection
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ESPN BET: BUF -9.5 (49.5 O/U)
What we’re listening to on the Payments: QB Josh Allen will look to proceed his historic commanding performances towards the Dolphins. In 15 video games with Allen beginning towards Miami, the Payments have averaged 32.5 factors per sport, the fifth-highest staff mark by a beginning QB towards a single opponent within the Tremendous Bowl Period (since 1966). That is additionally a major sport for Allen to attain one other dashing landing (has had two in every of the previous two video games) as Miami has allowed 4 dashing touchdowns to QBs, second most within the league. — Alaina Getzenberg
What we’re listening to on the Dolphins: QB Tua Tagovailoa took accountability for his play this season — which he stated falls nicely beneath the usual he has set in earlier seasons — however, when requested, he stopped in need of saying he is taking part in for his job. Coach Mike McDaniel stated earlier this week that the staff is “sure” Tagovailoa is the most suitable choice towards the Payments, however he left issues comparatively open-ended after this week: “We play the gamers that give us the perfect probability to win, and when that modifications or if that modifications or if any person else offers us a greater shot, then we alter there.” — Marcel Louis-Jacques
Stat to know: Tagovailoa’s 11 interceptions to this point is tied for essentially the most within the NFL with the Raiders’ Geno Smith. With one other choose, Tagovailoa can be first Dolphins QB since Chad Henne in 2010 (12) with 12 or extra interceptions in his first 10 video games of a season. — ESPN Analysis
Daring prediction: The Payments will hold operating again De’von Achane from choosing up lengthy good points within the passing sport. Buffalo is second in DVOA towards operating backs as receivers, and it saved Achane to only 29 yards on seven catches when these groups met in Week 3. — Schatz
Accidents: Payments | Dolphins
Fantasy nugget: Payments tight finish Dalton Kincaid has averaged 16.0 fantasy factors within the 4 video games this season by which he has seen not less than six targets. Though he splits snaps with two different TEs (Dawson Knox and Jackson Hawes), Kincaid leads the group in routes run, which is what issues most for fantasy manufacturing. He is in a great spot towards a protection that permits the fifth-most fantasy factors per sport to TEs. See Week 10 rankings. — Moody
Betting nugget: The Payments are 1-4 ATS of their previous 5 video games as favorites. Learn extra. — ESPN Analysis
Maldonado’s choose: Payments 27, Dolphins 10
Moody’s choose: Payments 38, Dolphins 17
Schatz’s choose: Payments 27, Dolphins 16
FPI prediction: BUF, 69.6 (by a median of seven.5 factors)
Matchup must-reads: Payments tried — and failed — to make a transfer on the deadline … Why Dolphins saved Waddle, Chubb at commerce deadline
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ESPN BET: JAX -1.5 (37.5 O/U)
What we’re listening to on the Jaguars: The Texans stunned the Jaguars of their first assembly by extensively utilizing a defensive look that coach Liam Coen stated Houston had used solely situationally the previous two seasons, and it stymied Jacksonville’s run sport. Travis Etienne Jr. had simply 5 yards on 4 carries within the first half till the Jaguars adjusted within the second. Jacksonville expects to see a few of that once more, plus a couple of different wrinkles from coach DeMeco Ryans. “It is a rattling good protection, they usually don’t remain blocked lengthy,” Coen stated. “Now we have acquired to go end on the second stage, keep connected to blocks, run via contact, block our asses off on the perimeter. That is how it will should be, man.” — Michael DiRocco
What we’re listening to on the Texans: Texans QB C.J. Stroud is not going to play due to a concussion he suffered in Week 9. Backup Davis Mills will get the nod. Mills has a file of 5-19-1 when he was a Texans starter in 2021-22. Coach DeMeco Ryans stated Mills getting a full week of follow ought to assist him, versus having to leap into the fireplace midgame like final week. “It’s a profit for him, with the ability to get the reps all through follow, get walk-through [reps], getting each single rep that he can get,” Ryans stated. “He is performed a superb job with that.” — DJ Bien-Aime
Stat to know: The Jaguars are one in every of three groups with a detrimental factors differential however a profitable file (additionally Panthers and Bears). — ESPN Analysis
Daring prediction: Texans TE Dalton Schultz will file his first receiving landing of the season. Jacksonville is twenty fifth in DVOA towards tight ends and permits an opponent-adjusted 78 yards per sport to the place, thirty first within the league. Plus, backup QBs have a tendency to like their tight finish safety blankets. — Schatz
Accidents: Jaguars | Texans
Fantasy nugget: Quarterbacks have averaged their fewest fantasy factors per sport towards Houston (11.5), and receivers have averaged the second fewest (26.0). Houston is likely one of the uncommon defenses that fantasy managers can comfortably maintain for the complete season. On the opposite facet of the matchup, managers in search of a TE streamer ought to take into account Schultz, because the Jaguars permit the second-most fantasy factors per sport to the place. See Week 10 rankings. — Moody
Betting nugget: The Jaguars have lined every of the previous 4 conferences (4-1 ATS vs. Ryans). Learn extra. — ESPN Analysis
Maldonado’s choose: Texans 20, Jaguars 10
Moody’s choose: Texans 21, Jaguars 20
Schatz’s choose: Jaguars 23, Texans 20
FPI prediction: JAX, 55% (by a median of 1.6 factors)
Matchup must-reads: Jaguars GM touts Meyers’ ‘superpower’ to not drop passes … Texans rule out Stroud, will begin Mills vs. Jaguars … What the Meyers commerce means for Jaguars
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ESPN BET: CHI -4.5 (46.5 O/U)
What we’re listening to on the Giants: The Giants have not been capable of cease the run this season — actually, for the previous 4 seasons. They’re permitting an NFL-worst 5.5 yards per carry and have allowed over 30 factors in three straight video games. It isn’t going to get any simpler towards the Bears’ second-ranked dashing offense. The place are the solutions for the protection? “We’re working, placing our head down, and hopefully we will get some higher outcomes right here going ahead,” coordinator Shane Bowen stated. It would take greater than that this week to cease Chicago from operating the ball. — Jordan Raanan
What we’re listening to on the Bears: Particular groups points piled up in Week 9: Chicago’s opening kickoff was returned for a landing by the Bengals’ Charlie Jones; Cairo Santos missed a area purpose and had one other blocked; and the execution on a late onside kick allowed the Bengals to attain two touchdowns in 49 seconds. Coach Ben Johnson stated Chicago’s particular groups items had been “too passive at occasions,” whereas coordinator Richard Hightower vowed to ensure the litany of blunders does not occur once more. “We’ll work evening and day to get all of it cleaned up,” Hightower stated. “I can promise you that I’ll bust my ass and they’re going to, too, all proper, to get it cleaned up.” — Courtney Cronin
Stat to know: Bears tight finish Colston Loveland had profession highs in receiving yards (118) and touchdowns (two) final week. He’s trying to turn into the third rookie in franchise historical past with 100 or extra receiving yards in consecutive video games (Harlon Hill, twice, in 1954 and Willie Gault in 1983). — ESPN Analysis
Daring prediction: Constant runs of 5-10 yards will hold Chicago transferring the sticks. The Bears are first within the league in second-level yards per carry (outlined because the yards that come between 5 and 10 yards previous the road of scrimmage). The Giants’ protection is final in second-level yards per play. — Schatz
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Why Discipline Yates sees Jaxson Dart as a high fantasy QB in Week 10
Discipline Yates explains why Jaxson Dart has one of many highest fantasy quarterback outlooks in Week 10 towards the Bears.
Accidents: Giants | Bears
Fantasy nugget: Giants QB Jaxson Dart is an thrilling participant to roster in fantasy leagues, because of his dual-threat potential. He has scored 19 or extra fantasy factors in 5 of his previous six video games, giving him a powerful ground and ceiling. The Bears’ protection has been a fantasy bonanza for opposing QBs, permitting the seventh-most fantasy factors per sport to the place. Dart, operating again Tyrone Tracy Jr., receiver Wan’Dale Robinson and tight finish Theo Johnson ought to all be in lineups this week. See Week 10 rankings. — Moody
Betting nugget: The Giants are 7-15 ATS on the highway since 2023. Learn extra. — ESPN Analysis
Maldonado’s choose: Bears 24, Giants 14
Moody’s choose: Giants 24, Bears 23
Schatz’s choose: Bears 24, Giants 20
FPI prediction: NYG, 50.3% (by a median of 0.3 factors)
Matchup must-reads: QB Winston needs to remain, set to be Giants’ backup subsequent season … QB Williams lauds ‘completely different vibe’ with Bears … Bears purchase Tryon-Shoyinka at NFL commerce deadline
1 p.m. ET | FOX
ESPN BET: CAR -5.5 (39.5 O/U)
What we’re listening to on the Saints: Receiver Devaughn Vele might have a much bigger function following the commerce of receiver Rashid Shaheed. Though the Saints traded for Vele within the preseason, he has not been an enormous a part of the offense and has been focused solely 10 occasions with 5 catches. Vele is a part of the hassle to get among the new and younger gamers snaps, with rookie QB Tyler Shough anticipated to make his second begin. — Katherine Terrell
What we’re listening to on the Panthers: “Each staff is able to ruining your day should you do not take it significantly,” defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero stated about taking part in the one-win Saints. New Orleans ranks among the many league’s worst offenses in nearly each class, however, as Evero reminds us, the Saints nonetheless have some “formidable items” and his protection cannot take them frivolously. — David Newton
Stat to know: Saints receiver Chris Olave’s 87 targets is the second most within the NFL (behind Bengals receiver Ja’Marr Chase’s 108), however his 6.4 yards per goal ranks sixth worst amongst gamers with not less than 50 targets. — ESPN Analysis
Daring prediction: An absence of stress will give Shough an opportunity to lastly set up himself because the Saints’ starter. Carolina ranks twenty eighth in move rush win fee (31.4%) and thirty first in stress fee (23.6%). Shough is 30-of-44 passing with out stress however 2-of-12 when pressured. — Schatz
Accidents: Saints | Panthers
Fantasy nugget: Panthers RB Rico Dowdle has been glorious, even with Chuba Hubbard again within the combine. He has had 4 video games with not less than 18 touches, and he has averaged 26.2 fantasy factors in these contests. He attracts a good matchup towards a protection that has allowed the ninth-most dashing yards per sport (129.4). The Panthers’ offensive line additionally ranks twelfth in run block win fee (71.9%), which additional helps his outlook. See Week 10 rankings. — Moody
Betting nugget: The Panthers are 5-0 ATS towards groups with dropping information this season. Learn extra. — ESPN Analysis
Maldonado’s choose: Panthers 26, Saints 14
Moody’s choose: Panthers 24, Saints 13
Schatz’s choose: Panthers 24, Saints 17
FPI prediction: CAR, 65.9% (by a median of 6.3 factors)
Matchup must-reads: What does New Orleans have in rookie QB Shough, and the Saints midseason report … RB Dowdle seizes management of Panthers’ backfield … Saints deal WR Shaheed to Seahawks at NFL commerce deadline
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ESPN BET: CLE -2.5 (38.5 O/U)
What we’re listening to on the Browns: Popping out of the bye, the Browns are making a change at playcaller as coach Kevin Stefanski is relinquishing the duties to coordinator Tommy Rees. The playbook will stay the identical, however Rees could have ultimate say on which performs go into the sport plan as he will get his alternative to show across the league’s third-lowest-scoring offense (15.8 factors per sport). “His mindset and the best way he needs to name performs and stuff like that, we’re form of excited to see what occurs,” left guard Joel Bitonio stated. — Daniel Oyefusi
What we’re listening to on the Jets: The Jets are coming off a bye, which normally means catastrophe. Of their previous 9 video games after a bye, they’re 1-8 with a minus-108 level differential. Can coach Aaron Glenn bust the pattern? The locker room was rocked by the trades of cornerback Sauce Gardner and defensive sort out Quinnen Williams, so it will be fascinating to see what sort of effort Glenn will get from his gamers. Providing the teaching perspective, defensive coordinator Steve Wilks stated, “They are not canceling the rattling season.” — Wealthy Cimini
Stat to know: The Jets are the one staff within the NFL that hasn’t recorded an interception this season. — ESPN Analysis
Daring prediction: The Jets will beat the Browns partially by shutting down QB Dillon Gabriel over the center of the sector. Gabriel throws over the center on 29% of his passes, the very best fee within the NFL. However New York ranks ninth in DVOA on passes over the center (in contrast with twenty fifth on passes to the left and thirty second on passes to the appropriate). — Schatz
Accidents: Browns | Jets
Fantasy nugget: Browns RB Quinshon Judkins attracts a good matchup towards a protection now with out Williams. New York has allowed the seventh-most dashing yards per sport to RBs, and with the Jets showing to be in rebuild mode, Judkins and the Cleveland offensive line ought to have the ability to take benefit. Judkins has had 4 video games with not less than 15 touches, and he has averaged 19.5 fantasy factors in these contests. See Week 10 rankings. — Moody
Betting nugget: The Browns are 0-4 ATS on the highway this season, and they’re 0-4 ATS of their previous 4 video games as underdogs. Learn extra. — ESPN Analysis
Maldonado’s choose: Jets 26, Browns 14
Moody’s choose: Browns 20, Jets 16
Schatz’s choose: Jets 21, Browns 17
FPI prediction: NYJ, 65% (by a median of 6.1 factors)
Matchup must-reads: When will rookie QB Sanders play, and the Browns midseason report … Jets’ strikes forward of commerce deadline lay groundwork for future … TE Njoku after commerce deadline: ‘Not going nowhere’ … Williams demoted amid Jets’ defensive shakeup
4:05 p.m. ET | CBS
ESPN BET: SEA -6.5 (45.5 O/U)
What we’re listening to on the Cardinals: With QB Kyler Murray (foot) on injured reserve, the Cardinals’ offense is Jacoby Brissett’s for the following 4 weeks — and that is a superb factor for Arizona. It has averaged greater than 300 whole yards and 25 factors in Brissett’s three begins so far, which has resulted in a 1-2 file. He has been round lengthy sufficient — 10 seasons, to be actual — to not let the uncertainty from week to week have an effect on him. “It does not actually change a lot for me. The cliché reply is you put together each week such as you’re beginning, nevertheless it’s actually true,” Brissett stated. “It will not change a lot about my preparation and the way I’m going about my enterprise.” — Josh Weinfuss
What we’re listening to on the Seahawks: The Seahawks will see a a lot completely different Arizona offense from the one they held to twenty factors and 253 whole yards in Week 4. Arizona has since switched from Murray to Brissett. “They’re placing up factors, they’re taking part in effectively, they’re taking good care of the ball, they’re doing a variety of actually good issues,” coach Mike Macdonald stated. “They had been doing that earlier than, however how they acquired it performed was a bit of completely different, with Jacoby a bit of extra below heart. They’ve eradicated among the quarterback-driven run sport that Kyler brings. There’s some variations in how they’re working, however I might say it has been efficient.” — Brady Henderson
Stat to know: Cardinals tight finish Trey McBride’s 273 profession receptions is the second most by a decent finish in his first 4 seasons in NFL historical past, behind Jimmy Graham (301). — ESPN Analysis
Daring prediction: The Seahawks could have a major lead at halftime. Seattle ranks first in offensive DVOA within the first quarter in addition to the primary half. Arizona is final in offensive DVOA within the first quarter and twenty fifth within the first half. — Schatz
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What does Kyler Murray on IR imply for Cardinals?
Adam Schefter reviews on Jacoby Brissett being named the Cardinals’ beginning quarterback with Kyler Murray positioned on injured reserve.
Accidents: Cardinals | Seahawks
Fantasy nugget: Though the Seahawks’ backfield with RBs Kenneth Walker III and Zach Charbonnet could be irritating for fantasy managers, as a result of each are actively concerned, the duo is in a great place this week. Seattle’s offensive line ranks ninth in run block win fee (72.7%), and the staff ranks eighth in dashing makes an attempt per sport. Each Walker and Charbonnet needs to be thought of flex choices. See Week 10 rankings. — Moody
Betting nugget: The Seahawks are 5-1 ATS as favorites this season, together with 4-0 ATS vs. groups with dropping information. Learn extra. — ESPN Analysis
Maldonado’s choose: Seahawks 29, Cardinals 27
Moody’s choose: Seahawks 30, Cardinals 17
Schatz’s choose: Seahawks 28, Cardinals 20
FPI prediction: SEA, 65.9% (by a median of 6.2 factors)
Matchup must-reads: Playing cards put QB Murray on IR … Want for Rashid: How speedy Shaheed helps Seahawks’ offense … NFC West roundtable: Strengths, weaknesses for Playing cards, Seahawks … Shaheed does not view himself as half-season addition
4:25 p.m. ET | FOX
ESPN BET: LAR -4.5 (49.5 O/U)
What we’re listening to on the Rams: When these groups performed in Week 5, San Francisco received on a area purpose in extra time. In accordance with ESPN Analysis, it was the eighth sport, together with the playoffs, between coaches Sean McVay and Kyle Shanahan determined by three or fewer factors, which is tied for the third most for any NFL teaching matchup in NFL historical past. “We all know that it will take 60 minutes after which perhaps even then some,” McVay stated. — Sarah Barshop
What we’re listening to on the 49ers: At 3-0 in NFC West video games, the 49ers have an enormous alternative to cement potential tiebreaker conditions over the following couple of weeks, beginning Sunday. The Niners are nicely conscious that Los Angeles enters this sport upset after dropping in Week 5, which is why operating again Christian McCaffrey stated his focus is on ensuring everyone seems to be locked in. “This one’s clearly massive,” McCaffrey stated. “The depth and the urgency should be there all week, and the preparation, so we will come out and execute at a excessive stage on Sunday.” — Nick Wagoner
Stat to know: McCaffrey has 100 scrimmage yards in eight of 9 video games this season, two greater than another participant within the NFL. — ESPN Analysis
Daring prediction: The Rams’ protection will decelerate QB Mac Jones’ success in the course of the sector. Jones really leads all QBs in passing worth to the center of the sector primarily based on my DYAR (defense-adjusted yards above alternative) metric, however the Rams rank seventh in defensive DVOA towards passes up the center. — Schatz
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Calvin Johnson to McAfee: Matthew Stafford makes it look really easy
Calvin Johnson tells Pat McAfee how his former Lions teammate Matthew Stafford’s sport has improved since becoming a member of the Rams.
Accidents: Rams | 49ers
Fantasy nugget: Rams QB Matthew Stafford has emerged as a viable fantasy starter in an offense that ranks seventh in whole yards and sixth in factors per sport (26.1). He has scored 25 or extra fantasy factors in 4 of his previous 5 video games, and he is in a powerful spot this week with WRs Puka Nacua and Davante Adams energetic. The 49ers’ protection has allowed 17.7 fantasy factors per sport to opposing QBs, giving Stafford a excessive ground and clear upside. See Week 10 rankings. — Moody
Betting nugget: The Rams are 4-1 ATS towards the 49ers since 2023, with the one loss coming earlier this season. Learn extra. — ESPN Analysis
Maldonado’s choose: Rams 25, 49ers 24
Moody’s choose: Rams 30, 49ers 27
Schatz’s choose: Rams 27, 49ers 23
FPI prediction: LAR, 49.9 (by a median of 0 factors)
Matchup must-reads: Rams add CB depth with McCreary — however in any other case maintain robust … 49ers discovering methods to win regardless of damage, identification woes … NFC West roundtable: Three-way race for 49ers, Rams, Seahawks
4:25 p.m. ET | FOX
ESPN BET: DET -8.5 (49.5 O/U)
What we’re listening to on the Lions: After being shocked by the Commanders 45-31 at dwelling in final season’s divisional spherical, Detroit shall be out for revenge. However the Lions are nonetheless trying to discover an offensive identification below first-year coordinator John Morton getting into the rematch. “To date, the irritating half is that we’re explosive however inefficient,” passing sport coordinator David Shaw stated. “We’re by no means out of a sport. The fellows that we’ve, we’re one play away from scoring a landing irrespective of the place we stand for ball. That is still to be true.” — Eric Woodyard
What we’re listening to on the Commanders: Washington continues to tinker with its protection in hopes of salvaging the season. It “pared down” a few of its calls two weeks in the past, however the Commanders nonetheless allowed a mixed 66 factors the previous two video games. Now, defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr. will name performs from the sector somewhat than from the coaches’ sales space. He stated it was his concept after some gamers prodded him to take action, wanting extra vitality on the sideline and higher communication throughout video games. Washington is tied for essentially the most move performs of not less than 20 yards allowed. Now they need to one way or the other cease the NFL’s second-highest-scoring offense — John Keim
Stat to know: The Commanders have three straight losses by 20-plus factors, one loss shy of matching the longest such streak in franchise historical past. — ESPN Analysis
Daring prediction: Washington defensive sort out Daron Payne will get his first sack since Week 1. Lions rookie proper guard Tate Ratledge has a move block win fee of 84.7%, which at present ranks sixty fourth out of 65 qualifying guards. — Schatz
Accidents: Lions | Commanders
Fantasy nugget: Lions QB Jared Goff and WRs Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams are in nice spots towards a protection that has allowed the third-most fantasy factors per sport to QBs. Seahawks’ Sam Darnold simply put up 27.2 fantasy factors, which suggests Goff ought to have each a protected ground and actual upside. See Week 10 rankings. — Moody
Betting nugget: The Lions have lined the unfold in 12 straight video games following a loss. Learn extra. — ESPN Analysis
Maldonado’s choose: Lions 34, Commanders 14
Moody’s choose: Lions 35, Commanders 20
Schatz’s choose: Lions 27, Commanders 17
FPI prediction: DET, 65.3% (by a median of 6 factors)
Matchup must-reads: Playoff exit offers Lions ‘added motivation’ for Commanders rematch, Goff says … Commanders’ Luvu feels ‘goal on my again’ after third hip-drop effective … Daniels damage FAQ: Dislocated elbow information, restoration time
8:20 p.m. ET | NBC
ESPN BET: LAC -2.5 (44.5 O/U)
What we’re listening to on the Steelers: The Steelers’ protection simplified its method towards the Colts and compelled 5 turnovers. It would have one other powerful check towards a Justin Herbert-led offense that ranks sixth with 250.6 passing yards per sport. The Steelers will get a lift by having a full week of labor from Jalen Ramsey and Kyle Dugger on the security spots. “The extra refined issues, the intangible issues I feel are the issues which might be thrilling for us as a result of as [Ramsey] good points extra expertise again there, it is cheap to anticipate a few of these abilities to indicate up extra regularly,” coach Mike Tomlin stated. — Brooke Pryor
What we’re listening to on the Chargers: The Chargers have been derailed by accidents and are all the way down to their fourth- and fifth-string operating backs and backup left tackles. Los Angeles traded with the Saints for offensive lineman Trevor Penning with hopes that he may also help hold this season afloat. “He is powerful,” coach Jim Harbaugh stated. “He is form of like what we like and suits in nice with the room.” — Kris Rhim
Stat to know: Herbert has 264 dashing yards on scrambles this season, third most within the NFL behind the Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes (283) and Patriots’ Drake Maye (269). — ESPN Analysis
Daring prediction: The Steelers will run on most first downs with their heavy personnel. Pittsburgh is twelfth in DVOA when operating the ball on first downs, however twenty seventh when passing. In the meantime, the Chargers are final in defensive DVOA towards the run on first downs. — Schatz
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Accidents: Steelers | Chargers
Fantasy nugget: Chargers TE Oronde Gadsden II has a powerful alternative to ship a week-winning efficiency. He has seen not less than 5 targets in 4 straight video games and scored eleven-plus fantasy factors in every, with two video games of 18-plus. Pittsburgh has allowed the third-most fantasy factors per sport to TEs, and its protection ranks third in move rush win fee (48.1%). In the meantime, the Chargers’ offensive line ranks twenty ninth in move block win fee (54.6%). That mismatch may lead Herbert to depend on Gadsden as a security valve. See Week 10 rankings. — Moody
Betting nugget: Tomlin is 63-36-3 ATS in his profession as an underdog. Learn extra. — ESPN Analysis
Maldonado’s choose: Chargers 27, Steelers 20
Moody’s choose: Chargers 29, Steelers 23
Schatz’s choose: Chargers 24, Steelers 23
FPI prediction: LAC, 62.7% (by a median of 4.9 factors)
Matchup must-reads: What the Steelers’ inactivity on the commerce deadline alerts for his or her future … Chargers add OL Penning at commerce deadline … Valdes-Scantling, Rodgers pleased with reunion
8:15 p.m. ET on Monday | ESPN
ESPN BET: GB -2.5 (45.5 O/U)
What we’re listening to on the Eagles: Coach Nick Sirianni described new edge rusher Jaelan Phillips as “disruptive” and stated he performs the place precisely how they like towards each the run and move. The Eagles enter this matchup tied for twenty fifth in sacks (16). Phillips can provide that move rush a lift together with the potential return of Nolan Smith Jr. (triceps) and Brandon Graham, who not too long ago got here out of retirement. — Tim McManus
What we’re listening to on the Packers: Coach Matt LaFleur would not revisit his opinion of the tush push this week after the Packers sponsored the failed rule change proposal trying to ban the play this offseason, however he is aware of it is coming. “The NFL decided, and we’ve to discover a approach to attempt to cease the play and it is a powerful play to cease,” LaFleur stated. “One of the simplest ways to cease it’s to to not permit it to occur. … You may’t permit them in these short-yardage conditions as a result of you realize precisely what they will do, they usually’ve been fairly profitable at it, clearly.” — Rob Demovsky
Stat to know: The Eagles’ three turnovers this season is the fewest within the NFL and is tied for his or her fewest via eight video games all time. — ESPN Analysis
Daring prediction: Philadelphia will resist the urge to blitz Packers QB Jordan Love. He has an 89.5 QBR towards the blitz this season, third within the NFL behind the Patriots’ Drake Maye and Ravens’ Lamar Jackson. The Eagles have blitzed on simply 24% of move performs this season, twentieth within the NFL. — Schatz
Accidents: Eagles | Packers
Fantasy nugget: Eagles TE Dallas Goedert has solely 39 targets, however he has nonetheless scored not less than 10 fantasy factors in six of seven video games, together with three video games with 17 or extra, thanks partially to his league-leading seven touchdowns as a TE. He has a good matchup this week towards a protection that permits the seventh-most fantasy factors per sport to the place. See Week 10 rankings. — Moody
Betting nugget: The Packers are 1-5 ATS of their previous six video games. Learn extra. — ESPN Analysis
Maldonado’s choose: Packers 23, Eagles 20
Moody’s choose: Eagles 33, Packers 27
Schatz’s choose: Packers 24, Eagles 21
FPI prediction: GB, 52.7% (by a median of 1 factors)
Matchup must-reads: Eagles GM Roseman all-in at commerce deadline … Are the Packers doomed after TE Kraft’s damage?
