Every week in the NFL, we tend to get one or two great matchups. Very rarely do we get four that are can’t miss, though. We have three big division rivalries and a matchup between teams that seem to play in a classic every year. It’s starting to be that time of the season where every game matters for playoff hopefuls, but these matchups just have a little something extra to them.
Ravens vs. Steelers
The Ravens are heading to Pittsburgh. The eye test says the Ravens are the better team, but people have been underestimating the Steelers all season. A Pittsburgh victory would put a Ric Flair, figure-four leglock on the division, but a Ravens win could be the tipping point that begins their run toward the Superbowl. Lamar Jackson and this offense look to be unstoppable, while Russell Wilson has taken the reigns in Pittsburgh and hasn’t looked back. This should be another AFC North classic.
Commanders vs. Eagles
After a tough loss to the Steelers, the Commanders now have to go to Philadelphia to face off against the suddenly invincible Eagles. They have already supplanted the Commanders at the top of the NFC East, and a victory will further push the upstart team down in the standings. The Commanders haven’t been as dominant as they were earlier in the season, while the Eagles are playing their best football. Whichever running game can take control is the team who is likely to win.
Seahawks vs. 49ers
Seattle is heading to San Fransisco in a pivotal NFC West matchup. The last-place Seahawks are 4-5, and the Niners are still behind the Cardinals with a 5-4 record. The game means more for Seattle, but now that Christian McCaffrey is back and the game is in San Fransisco, it will be tough for the Seahawks to leave Levi’s Stadium with a win. The Seahawks are coming off their bye, so they are healthy and should get back their top WR, DK Metcalf.
Chiefs vs. Bills
The Chiefs are still not playing great ball…but they are the lone undefeated team, sitting at 9-0. They head to Buffalo in what could very well be the last major stumbling block on their way to a 17-0 record. Logic says they are going to lose at some point, and I don’t see this team beating themselves. If they are going to lose, this is the spot. I can remember way back when the Chicago Bears were on their way to an undefeated season in 1985 when they ended up 15-1 in the regular season. It was late in the season, and the Bears headed to Miami. They walked in undefeated, and they walked out with their only loss. I hate betting against the Chiefs, but if they are going to lose…this is the spot.
