Week 9 NFL: Choices, Bets and Predictions

We have arrived in November, the month that separates the contenders from the suitors … Or so we think.

Last campaign, the Cincinnati Bengals they finished November and December with an unspectacular record of 4-3; entered the playoffs seeded fourth in the AFC (fourth worst division leader, 10-7) and then eliminated the top two teams in the Conference (Titans y Heads) to go to the Super Bowl.

The Champions rams? Same record of 4-3 in those two months, including 0-3 in November. The buccaneers they weren’t much better a year earlier, at 5-3.

It’s not the norm, however, when it comes to winning teams Super Bowl. The 10 most recent champions come together for a record of 55-25 in November and December.

The best teams in the NFL from this point of the season they raise the level: they play better in defense; they spin the ball better and win the turnovers battle.

And now that I mention the running match, the 2022 season has the highest average of yards run per attempt (4.54) up to week 8 since 1970 and the average of 240.7 yards run per match is the highest at this point of the season since 1987 (243.7).

Now, rolling the ball doesn’t necessarily translate into wins. The Bears they lead the championship with 188.4 yards runs per game this season, the third highest average for a team in their first eight games since 1990. The bad news is that Chicago also has the NFL’s worst passing bout and has only won three. matches.

Let’s go to the choices:

GAME OF THE WEEK

Tennessee and Kansas City (-12.5)

If there is one team that has the measure taken by the Chiefs, it is Tennessee. Yes, the Titans have won four consecutive regular season games against Kansas City, including last season’s 27-3 win in Tennessee.

Obviously, the key piece was Derrick Henrywho has 603 yards combined (120.6 per game) and six quick touchdowns in five matchups against the Chiefs, including the playoffs.

In last year’s October game, however, the Kansas City defense did a good job of keeping “King” Henry at 86 yards on the run (his longest run was 11 yards) and zero touchdown.

Steve Spagnuolo He must arrive this Sunday with a plan to achieve similar results, since Henry is the leader of the NFL with an average of 107.9 yards runs per game.

The Chiefs defense is third best against running, allowing only 92 yards per game.

But if the Titans are able to establish the game running, they will not only dictate the pace of the game, but keep Patrick Mahomeswho only passed for 206 yards, no touchdowns and an interception in that October 2021 game.

But can the Tennessee defense have the same results against Mahomes this time around? We will see.

Mahomes leads the league with 20 touchdown passes; fourth with 2,159 passing yards and second with a score of 109.5. The difference with the 2022 version of the talented quarterback of the Chiefs is that the departure of Tyreek Hill He taught him to use all his weapons, which are many: Travis KelceJuJu Smith-Schuster, Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Hardman Mecules, Clyde Edwards-Helaire and Jerick McKinnon, all with at least 13 receptions so far this season.

Opponents cannot focus on just one goal and this made it virtually impossible to defend Mahomes.

You choose: With or without Ryan Tannehill as the owner, Tennessee depends on Derrick Henry’s performance and production. If Mike Vrabel’s defense can’t contain Mahomes and Kansas City scores a couple of quick touchdowns, then this game will be decided at half-time. Heads 28-17 Titans

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SAFE CHOICE

Philadelphia (-14) not Houston

I’d rather watch Houston vs. Philadelphia in the World Series. Eagles 37-20 Texans

INVERTED

Seattle Arizona (-2)

A couple of weeks ago Seattle defeated Arizona 19-9 and the second round will have a similar result. Seahawks 21-17 cardinals

TWO MINUTES BY CAR

Los Angeles Chargers (-3) in Atlanta

Be careful if Los Angeles lackluster rush defense can’t stop Marco MariotaCaleb Huntley and rookie Tyler Allgeier. Falcons 28-24 Magazines

Miami (-5) to Chicago

Giustino Campi command the league’s worst passing attack; Your Tagovailoa one of the best. Dolphins 33-19 Bears

Carolina to Cincinnati (-7.5)

Are the fights on the Bengals’ offensive line back or was it just a bad night in Cleveland? Cincinnati 24-14 Panthers

Green Bay (-3.5) not Detroit

Hopeless Duel in NFC North. With Lions the rule is that they always fight, but they always lose. Green Bay 30-27 Detroit

Las Vegas (-2) to Jacksonville

The Raiders are 0-4 away and the Jaguars already have a clue on how to beat the team Josh McDaniels: stop running. Jacksonville 23-17 Las Vegas

Indianapolis to New England (-5.5)

The Colts self-destructed the moment they decided it Sam Ehlinger he would be his quarterback for the rest of the season. New England 24-17 Indianapolis

Buffalo (-12.5) to the New York Jets

And Zach Wilson does not put an end to his interceptions, the Jets will end up bruised more than Ben Affleck on vacation with Jennifer Lopez. Bills 41-21 Jets

Minnesota (-3.5) not Washington

Kirk cousins you can exit FedEx Field and shout “Do you like it?” again. Vikings 24-20 commanders

Los Angeles Rams to Tampa Bay (-3)

These were the two best teams in the NFC, but today their reality is different: Tom Brady he has problems on and off the pitch and the attack of the champions no longer surprises anyone. We will hardly see the loser of this game in the playoffs. Rams 27-24 Buc

Baltimore (-2.5) and New Orleans

The Saints defense did a great job of containing the Raiders’ running game, but tackling Lamar Jackson and the company is another story. Baltimore 27-20 New Orleans

In the past week: 9-6

Total for the season: 67-55-1

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