Old dude, the Packers are going to be the death of me some day. Can we please have a comfortable win for once?
Once again, I must remind you:
Even the thumbnail is gruesome! But I still don't think it's wrong to ask for a little less drama.
I appreciate drama, as opposed to Dramamine.
Okay, Geritol Fan. You might also notice there is a certain game in New England that people are talking about. You might have heard that Tom Brady has some history with the Patriots.
Yeah, I think that's right.
I am really feeling the HYYYYYYYYPPPEEEEE! and it is time to watch me work.
Minnesota Golden Elite Rowers of the Boat (+2.5) vs. Purdue Spoilermakers I realize that I have no leg to stand on after what happened in Chicago, but the Gophers really crapped the bed against Bowling Green. Bowling Green isn't even a solid MACtion team, and P.J. Fleck has some questions to answer about his playcalling and quarterback choices from last week. Purdue is an interesting case, as they are a middling Big Ten West team, but quite frankly the Big Ten West looks really down after Iowa so far this year. The Gophers can play better, and I think they can win. But West Layfette is a tough place to play in this conference. Row Row Row Your Boat Elitely 28, Spoilermakers 17.
This has heartburn written all over it. Purdue 24, Minnesota 22.
Michigan Wolverines (+2) vs. Beloved Wisconsin Badgers I know that the Badgers have played a very difficult schedule so far, and that things can be a lot worse. But that final quarter against the Irish was very disturbing. Graham Mertz for whatever reason has really struggled this year, and Paul Chryst has a lot to answer for in his play selections. I'm about out of patience with Mertz, and think a change needs to be made for the good of the team. As for Michigan, they seem to be doing better this year, though it must be noted that Washington is really down compared to what you would expect from the Huskies. The key to this game is going to be to get more creative, and see if Mertz actually shows up against a good opponent. Badgers 17, Wolverines 10.
Now or never, frankly. Mertz is playing more like Ethel Mertz right now. If the Badgers want to salvage something this year, it starts now. Badgers 24, Michigan 20.
Cleveland Browns (-1.5) vs. Minnesota Vikings It's funny how things change after a week. Last week everyone was thinking that Zimmer would be fired and the Vikings were going to get blown up in the offseason. Now, the Vikings have some hope. I know that the Seahawks didn't play well, and it's fair to point that out. But give the Vikings some credit. They played very well defensively, and Kirk Cousins demonstrated that he can be the guy when leaned upon. But the Browns are going to be a tough out. They looked great against the Bears, and allowed us to laugh at Matt Nagy and his failure to prepare Justin Fields properly. You love to see it. Cleveland has a great offense, and I think that Kevin Stefanski wants to beat his old boss. I think the Vikings will play inspired once again, but this Browns team is better than the Seahawks, and is a sneaky pick to win the AFC. Browns 35, Vikings 21.
Don't clown with the Browns, pal. Just don't. Browns 24, Vikings 16.
Pittsburgh Steelers (+6.5) vs. Glorious Green Bay Packers There will probably be some Yinzers coming to Lambeau, and they haven't been happy about how the Steelers have been playing so far. Big Ben looks like he might be cooked, and the offense looks really bad. How exactly did this team go 11-0 to start last year? To answer that question, I need to hand it over to a Yinzer. Fair warning, there is some NSFW language.
The Packers almost gave me a heart attack out in Santa Clara, but were able to beat both the Niners and some questionable officiating. Seriously, no fine for a dirty hit in midair on Davante? The Packers are going to need another great performance from the offensive line, which looked amazing considering the youth and inexperience facing a great defense. The Steelers are great defensively, and I'm expecting T.J. Watt to play this week. Oddly, this is the first time Aaron and Big Ben are playing since Super Bowl XLV. This won't be easy, because the Steelers are never an easy out. But I like our chances to keep our foot on the gas. Packers 31, Days of Our Steelers 25.
I think the Packers have figured things out. They will handle Pittsburgh easily. Packers 28, Steelers 17.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (-7) vs. New England Patriots This might be the most hyped regular season game in the history of the NFL, and the most anticipated game to take place in New England since Game 3 of the 1999 ALCS between the Yankees and the Red Sox. For context, that game featured a pitching matchup of Roger Clemens, the former Red Sox ace against Pedro Martinez, the then ace of the Red Sox. I am excited for this matchup, for one simple reason. I've always wondered how the Hoodie would try and stop Brady, and we get to see what would happen. The Patriots are clearly rebuilding, and I feel bad for Mac Jones. He didn't ask to be put in this position, and we all know that New Englanders can be very demanding, especially as he has to face someone that New England adored for 20 years. Regardless of what happens, there will be hot takes for those hot take shows. The Bucs are too good, and Brady is too determined. Bucs 42, Patriots 10.
Belichick will have something for Brady. And it might work. But I'm not convinced the Patriots can outscore anyone. Bucs 27, Patriots 14.
Enjoy your football this weekend. Ben out.
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