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1 Bold Prediction for Every Game on the Week 11 NFL Schedule
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While we're still picking up the pieces from an action-packed slate last weekend, there's a lot to look forward to on the NFL Week 11 schedule too. This week, there are 15 NFL matchups to preview, featuring 26 teams in action.
Below, we dive into one bold prediction for each game on the Week 11 NFL schedule, from Thursday to Monday.
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Jets Get Another Special Teams TD in Patriots Win
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It wasn't always pretty, but the Jets found a way to win for the second game in a row. Of course, getting two special teams touchdowns, on on a kick return, and another on a punt return certainly helped. If New York can't get consistent production out of their offense, then other playmakers will have to keep stepping up. Thus, the best way for the Jets to compete against an elite Patriots team may be by finding the end zone on special teams again.
Dolphins Score 50 in Big Beatdown Over Commanders in Madrid
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After starting the season at 1-6, few expected the Dolphins to have the same record as the Commanders for this Week 11 matchup in Madrid. Yet, after a season full of struggles on both sides, the Dolphins and Commanders both sit at 3-7. Though, considering the Commanders won't have franchise quarterback Jayden Daniels and the Dolphins will have Tua Tagovailoa , Miami enters this one in much better shape.
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Bears Beat Vikings With 60-Yard Field Goal
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The longest successful field goal kick in Chicago Bears history was set by Robbie Gould , who drilled a 58-yarder back in 2013. Cairo Santos ' longest kick occurred in 2023 when he connected on a 55-yarder. But things are a lot different kicking outdoors in the Windy City than they will be on Sunday when Santos kicks inside a climate-controlled U.S. Bank Stadium. We might even see him set a new mark with the longest field goal in Bears franchise history.
Penix 's Career-High Passing Day Helps Falcons Past Panthers
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Penix is only 11 starts into his NFL career, but he still hasn't had a big breakout performance that suggests he can be one of the league's most productive passers. Penix's career-high still sits at 313 yards. He's struggled greatly with completing a respectful amount of passes, sitting at just 53.4% over the past three games. Carolina's defense has improved drastically, but they're still prone to big plays, ranking 25th in yards per pass attempt.
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Bucs Rush for 200 Yards in Big Win Over Bills
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The Bills are one of the NFL's best teams, but if there's an issue, it's the defense. Buffalo's rush defense is particularly bad, ranking 30th in yards allowed, while being 31st in touchdowns and rush yards per attempt. They've allowed teams to rush for 189 or more times four times. Which means it could finally be time for Tampa Bay's breakout performance, as they haven't topped 169 rush yards all season. With Bucky Irving set to return this week, the Buccaneers' ground game could be ready to go off.
Texans Record Six Sacks in Easy Win Over Titans
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Cam Ward is on pace to lose more sack yards than anyone in NFL history, an average of 32.7 per game. That bodes well for a Texans team featuring potential Defensive Player of the Year candidate Danielle Hunter , who's coming off a 3.5 sack game. Tennessee can't do anything right. Good luck against the NFL's best defense.
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Jameis Winston 's 400-Yard Day Helps Giants Shock Packers
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Stuck as the third-string quarterback for much of the season, now it's Jameis Winston's time to shine. While he's known for making risky throws, he's also packing a cannon for an arm. We expect a Mike Kafka-led Giants offense to take advantage of their QB's skillset and air it out roughly 40 times on Sunday, leading to one of the most shocking wins of the week over the Packers.
Bengals Win, Hold Steelers to Season-Low Nine Points
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The Bengals weren't happy with Lou Anarumo, so they made the switch to Al Golden at defensive coordinator. It's been a disaster, with no team allowing more points per game than the Bengals. Cincinnati allowed 47 points last week, but they're also coming off a bye, so hopefully they'll emerge with a few fixes against a Steelers offense that is coming off their worst performance of the season.
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Chargers Shut Out Weakened Jaguars Team
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Chargers defensive coordinator is putting together the kind of resume that will make him a top head coaching candidate this offseason, leading a top-ten defense for the second year in a row. He should have no trouble limiting, a Jaguars team that has lost Travis Hunter for the season. We may even see a shutout.
Seahawks Beat Rams On Game-Winning Drive in Final Minute
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One of the most exciting matchups on this week's schedule features an inner-divisional NFC West matchup between the Seahawks and Rams. Despite both teams having good defenses, their offenses are even more potent, and they're rolling. While the Rams have been here before from a success standpoint, we'll see Sam Darnold save the day with a game-winning drive in the final 60 seconds for an instant classic.
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Jacoby Brissett Helps Cardinals Score 40 in Big Win Over 49ers
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He won't have his top weapon Marvin Harrison Jr this week, but that just fuels the pipeline Jacoby Brissett has developed with Trey McBride . Brissett has taken over for Kyler Murray , but some aren't sold on how secure his job is. A big win over a conference rival would likely seal the deal for at least the rest of the season, and may even buy him a roster spot for next year too.
Dillon Gabriel 's 3 TD Day Blindsides Ravens With Browns Win
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The Browns should be close to seeing what Shedeur Sanders can do, but coach Kevin Stefanski hasn't given the fifth-round rookie an ounce of public support. Yet, Dillon Gabriel's five starts have been quite ugly, as he's produced more than 200 yards just once. Sitting at 1-4, the best way for Gabriel to regain some confidence in the locker room is by stealing an unlikely win against a Ravens team that's trying to capture the AFC North.
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Broncos Stifle Chiefs With 35 Points
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The Broncos are tied for the best record in the NFL at 8-2, but you wouldn't know it from how their offense performs. They've scored fewer than 19 points in three of their past five games. Meanwhile, the Chiefs have played much better as of late, winning three of their past four games. Seeing the Chiefs win wouldn't be a surprise, but seeing the Broncos score 30 or more against a top-five defense would be.
A.J. Brown 's 130-Yard, 2 TD Day Helps Eagles Soar Past Lions
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A.J. Brown's struggles with the Eagles are no secret. He even recently took to Twitch of all places to exrpess his frustration as of late. After seeing just three targets, and turning them in to two receptions for 13 yards last week, we expect Brown to be a bigger part of the game plan. We ould even see a new season-high 130 yards in a big game against the Lions.
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Geno Smith Wakes Up With 400-Yards In Raiders Win Over Cowboys
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Geno Smith has been on of the NFL's worst QBs this season. But we've also seen him have some explosive performances that lead to high-scoring affairs, just not with the Raiders. Playing on Monday night against a bottom-tier Cowboys defense, Smith has a big opportunity to shine.
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