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NFL Week 10: Picks and predictions

By Matt Verderame

Oct 9, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) reacts during the fourth quarter against the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium. The Patriots won 33-13. Mandatory Credit: Scott R. Galvin-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 9, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) reacts during the fourth quarter against the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium. The Patriots won 33-13. Mandatory Credit: Scott R. Galvin-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 25, 2016; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco (5) looks on during the third quarter against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Field. Baltimore Ravens won 19-17. Mandatory Credit: Logan Bowles-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 25, 2016; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco (5) looks on during the third quarter against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Field. Baltimore Ravens won 19-17. Mandatory Credit: Logan Bowles-USA TODAY Sports /

The NFL picks are going to be juicy this week, with the league finally giving us a really terrific slate of games to watch.

Cleveland Browns at Baltimore Ravens (-10)

The Ravens (4-4) are somehow in first place of the AFC North, and will stay there another week. The NFL mandates that each team get a primetime slot on Thursday night, so the Browns (0-9) are getting their obligatory cannon fodder effort out of the way early.

Pick: Baltimore 24, Cleveland 17

Atlanta Falcons at Philadelphia Eagles (EVEN)

This is a huge game in the NFC playoff picture. Philadelphia (4-4) needs to win and Atlanta (6-3) is rolling toward a first-round bye. The difference here is in the quarterbacks.

Pick: Atlanta 31, Philadelphia 20

Chicago Bears at Tampa Bay Buccaneers (-1.5)

The Bears. The Bucs. It’s the NFL, kind of, on FOX.

Pick: Tampa Bay 22, Chicago 20

Minnesota Vikings at Washington Redskins (-2.5)

Another really good NFC game. Minnesota (5-3) is reeling after three straight losses while the Redskins (4-3-1) are coming off their bye week with hopes of making a move in the NFC East. This could be a tremendous affair.

Pick: Washington 17, Minnesota 16

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