In a bold move, we are breaking the mold this week with a new format for our game previews. If you find yourself enjoying it, we may just make it a regular feature. But if it falls flat, don’t expect to see it again.
This is your go-to spot for a quick rundown of all the action coming up on Sunday and Monday. Look for it to drop sometime between Friday and Saturday, giving you the scoop on each game, along with some insights that have caught our eye – and hopefully yours too.
With five games on the schedule featuring teams with winning records at the midway point of the season, this is the perfect week to give our new format a test drive.
So here we are, diving headfirst into what could be the start and finish of our weekly game previews.
First up, we have the 1-5 Patriots taking on the 1-5 Jaguars, with Jacksonville favored by 5.5 points. The Patriots are reeling from a five-game losing streak, the longest in the league. The Jaguars, on the other hand, are licking their wounds after a humiliating defeat at the hands of the Bears. Safety Andrew Cisco didn’t mince words, calling out the defense for showing “a lot of quit.” Meanwhile, head coach Doug Pederson is hinting at a need for a culture shift within the team. With another loss looming, the speculation around a coaching change in Jacksonville is reaching a fever pitch.
Next on the agenda, we’ve got the 3-3 Seahawks squaring off against the 4-2 Falcons, with Atlanta favored by 3 points. The Falcons are riding high on a three-game win streak, while the Seahawks are struggling with three consecutive losses. And to add an intriguing twist to the matchup, Seahawks head coach Mike McDonald has deep ties to the Atlanta area, having grown up and played football there.
There you have it, the kickoff of what could be a game-changing series of weekly previews – or maybe just a one-time experiment. Stay tuned for more gridiron insights as we take a deep dive into the upcoming matchups.
