DETROIT, MICHIGAN – NOVEMBER 20: Wilson brand footballs with the NFL logo are pictured during the game between the Buffalo Bills and Cleveland Browns at Ford Field on November 20, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images)
Bold Prediction for the Week: Five different teams score 40 or more points, and two teams don’t score any touchdowns. Here are two bold predictions for every game this weekend, including MNF…
Cleveland Browns at New Orleans Saints:
CLEVELAND, OHIO – OCTOBER 27: Jameis Winston #5 of the Cleveland Browns celebrates after his team’s 29-24 win against the Baltimore Ravens at Huntington Bank Field on October 27, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images)
Browns QB Jameis Winston throws for 350 yards, four TD passes, and 2 INT in his return to New Orleans. Saints RB Alvin Kamara has 200 all-purpose yards, eight catches, and two TDs.
Seattle Seahawks at San Francisco 49ers:
SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 13: Christian McCaffrey #23 of the San Francisco 49ers rushes during the third quarter against the Los Angeles Chargers at Levi’s Stadium on November 13, 2022 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
49ers’ Christian McCaffrey finds the end zone three times, with a mix of rushing and receiving touchdowns to carry the offense. Seahawks WRs DK Metcalf and Jaxon Smith-Nijigba each have 100 yards and a TD.
Indianapolis Colts at New York Jets:
ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK – AUGUST 12: Anthony Richardson #5 of the Indianapolis Colts looks to pass the ball during the first quarter of a preseason game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium on August 12, 2023 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Bryan M. Bennett/Getty Images)
Colts QB Anthony Richardson throws for 300+ yards and three touchdowns against what is supposed to be one of the best secondaries in the NFL. Jets RB Breece Hall rushes for 150 yards and two TDs.
Green Bay Packers at Chicago Bears:
DETROIT, MICHIGAN – APRIL 25: (L-R) Caleb Williams poses with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected first overall by the Chicago Bears during the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft at Campus Martius Park and Hart Plaza on April 25, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
The Packers running back Josh Jacobs rushes for 150 yards and scores three touchdowns to take down their division rivals. Bears QB Caleb Williams throws for 300 yards and four touchdowns.
Jacksonville Jaguars at Detroit Lions:
DETROIT, MICHIGAN – SEPTEMBER 24: Sam LaPorta #87 of the Detroit Lions scores a touchdown in the second quarter of a game against the Atlanta Falcons at Ford Field on September 24, 2023 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Mike Mulholland/Getty Images)
The Jaguars defense forces three turnovers from the Lions’ high-powered offense, including two interceptions off Jared Goff. Lions TE Sam LaPorta catches ten passes for 130 yards and two TDs.
Minnesota Vikings at Tennessee Titans:
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – OCTOBER 8: Justin Jefferson #18 of the Minnesota Vikings lines up for a play in the second quarter of the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at U.S. Bank Stadium on October 8, 2023 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)
Minnesota’s Justin Jefferson scores two long TDs of 50+ yards each, showcasing his deep-threat ability against a good Titans secondary. Titans RB Tony Pollard has 150 all-purpose yards and two TDs.
Las Vegas Raiders at Miami Dolphins:
LANDOVER, MARYLAND – DECEMBER 03: Wide receiver Tyreek Hill #10 of the Miami Dolphins catches and runs for a touchdown pass in front of cornerback Kendall Fuller #29 of the Washington Commanders in the second half at FedExField on December 03, 2023 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
The Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill goes over 200 receiving yards and scores twice, overpowering the Raiders’ secondary and finally having a big performance. Raiders rookie TE Brock Bowers catches nine passes for 140 yards and two TDs.
Los Angeles Rams at New England Patriots:
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 13: Cooper Kupp #10 of the Los Angeles Rams makes a touchdown catch over Eli Apple #20 of the Cincinnati Bengals during Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium on February 13, 2022 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
Both Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua catch at least seven passes for 100 yards and a TD. Patriots rookie QB Drake Maye throws for 250 yards and two TDs and rushes for 70 yards and a TD as the Patriots upset the Rams.
Baltimore Ravens at Pittsburgh Steelers:
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND, JANUARY 20: Quarterback Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens throws the ball in the AFC Divisional Playoff game against the Houston Texans at M&T Bank Stadium on January 20, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland. The Ravens defeated the Texans 34-10. (Photo by Kirby Lee/Getty Images)
Ravens QB Lamar Jackson goes for 100+ rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns, proving unstoppable on the ground. He also adds 200 yards and three TD passes. Steelers QB Russell Wilson throws for 400 yards and four TDs, leading the Steelers to victory. The last of his four TD passes is a 60-yard hail mary to win the game as the clock expires.
Atlanta Falcons at Denver Broncos:
GLENDALE, ARIZONA – NOVEMBER 12: Bijan Robinson #7 of the Atlanta Falcons celebrates a touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals during the second quarter at State Farm Stadium on November 12, 2023 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images)
Broncos rookie QB Drake Maye has another impressive game, throwing for 350 yards and four touchdowns, outdueling veteran Kirk Cousins. Bijan Robinson scores three rushing TDs and rushes for 150 yards.
Kansas City Chiefs at Buffalo Bills:
JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA – SEPTEMBER 17: Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs signals to Creed Humphrey #52 and Trey Smith #65 against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Field on September 17, 2023 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
In a high-stakes QB duel, both Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen surpass 400 passing yards and three TD passes. Both RBs James Cook and Kareem Hunt (or Pacheco if he is active) score one TD on the ground and one through the air.
Cincinnati Bengals at Los Angeles Chargers:
SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 29: Ja’Marr Chase #1 of the Cincinnati Bengals runs the ball after a catch during the second quarter against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium on October 29, 2023 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
Bengals WR Ja’Marr Chase notches another three-touchdown performance, with one touchdown coming on a 70+ yard catch-and-run. JK Dobbins and Gus Edwards each score 2 TDs on the ground.
Houston Texans at Dallas Cowboys:
HOUSTON, TEXAS – DECEMBER 03: Nico Collins #12 of the Houston Texans celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Denver Broncos at NRG Stadium on December 03, 2023 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images)
Cowboys QB Trey Lance rushes for 90 yards and two TDs while throwing for 200 yards and two TDs, upsetting the Texans. Texans WR Nico Collins returns from his injury and catches 12 passes for 180 yards and two TDs.
