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NFL Week 10: 5 best games on Sunday

By Matt Verderame

Oct 16, 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) celebrates after a touchdown during the second half of a game against the New Orleans Saints at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. The Saints defeated the Panthers 41-38. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 16, 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) celebrates after a touchdown during the second half of a game against the New Orleans Saints at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. The Saints defeated the Panthers 41-38. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports /
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The NFL Week 10 slate is one of the best we have seen all season, led by the Super Bowl XLIX rematch of the Patriots and Seahawks.

5. Minnesota Vikings at Washington Redskins

This is going to be a huge game both now, and when the NFC playoff picture comes into focus later this year. Minnesota looked like it was going to cruise into the postseason as the NFC North champion. but things are changing.

The Vikings are now sitting at 5-3 with three consecutive losses, the latest coming at home against the Detroit Lions in overtime. With the defection of offensive coordinator Mike Zimmer and the increasing issues of a banged-up offensive line, Minnesota has to wonder whether it can get off the proverbial mat.

Meanwhile, the Redskins are coming off a week of rest after earning a tie against the Cincinnati Bengals in London. At 4-3-1, the division championship is still open to the Redskins, but it won’t be easy. The Dallas Cowboys are 7-1 and have already beaten Washington at FedEx Field. In other words, it might be wise to focus on a wild card spot.

While this won’t be playing into a head-to-head tiebreaker (unless the Vikings tie, which is highly unlikely), it could have plenty to do with conference record and common opponent somewhere down the line.

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