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Achintya Bhan and Tirish Suresh
After a very entertaining week 14 Achintya scored a 87% (13/15) and Tirish scored a 73% (11/15). Achintya’s overall performance is 76% (115/151) and Tirish’s overall performance is 60% (91/151).
Thursday, December 12th
Rams vs 49ers:
Achintya: The Rams and 49ers are meeting up in what looks to be a fun divisional clash. The 49ers are struggling as of recently with countless injuries and will look to Brock Purdy to lead the way. The Rams are coming off an impressive victory and QB Matthew Stafford looks to be in good touch and should continue against the 49ers. Prediction: Rams win 28-21.
Tirish: The 49ers are looking sharp heading into their clash with the Rams, with their defense expected to make things tough for Matthew Stafford and company. Kyren Williams could be a standout for LA, but the 49ers have the edge with consistent performances from Brock Purdy and Jordan Mason. Prediction: 49ers win a close one, 25-23
Sunday, December 15th
Commanders vs Saints:
Achintya: The Commanders led by Jayden Daniels are heading to New Orleans to face the Saints and Alvin Kamara. With a strong offense and defense the Commanders look to be the favorites to win and expect a one sided blowout. Prediction: Commanders win 35-17.
Tirish: The Commanders, led by Jayden Daniels, head to New Orleans to face the Saints and their strong running back Alvin Kamara. With Derek Carr potentially sidelined due to injury, the Saints might struggle to keep up with Washington's balanced attack. Look for the Commanders to pull out a win, 27-20, as they aim to solidify their playoff position
Chiefs vs Browns:
Achintya: The Chiefs led by Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce are heavily favored against a strong Browns team led by Myles Garret and Denzel Ward. Expect a close game however with both teams struggling for consistency. Prediction: Chiefs win 28-21.
Tirish: Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs are heavily favored to handle the struggling Browns this Sunday. Cleveland's defense will need to step up, but Jameis Winston and the Browns’ offense face a tough challenge against a sharp Kansas City unit. Expect the Chiefs to win 27-17, maintaining their dominance as playoff season looms
Bengals vs Titans:
Achintya: The Bengals led by Joe Burrow and Ja’Marr Chase look to keep their hot streak against the Titans and Tony Pollard. Expect a low scoring game with the stout Titans defense putting a stop to this deadly connection and almost pulling off a great upset. Prediction: Bengals win 21-14.
Tirish: Joe Burrow and the Bengals are rolling into Tennessee, looking to maintain their offensive groove behind Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins. The Titans, however, are no pushovers at home and may lean on Tony Pollardto control the game. This one could be close, but I'll give the edge to the Bengals with a 26-21 victory, as their firepower might be too much for Tennessee to handle.
Dolphins vs Texans:
Achintya: The Dolphins led by Tua Tagovailoa and Tyreek Hill head to face the Texans led by C.J. Stroud and Nico Collins. The Dolphins have good momentum but the Texans have the better team overall and look great. Expect this game to be a very high scoring game with the promise of being a very entertaining one. Prediction: Texans win 42-34.
Tirish: The Dolphins head to Houston for a showdown with the Texans, featuring two dynamic quarterbacks—Tua Tagovailoa and standout qb C.J. Stroud. While Miami's explosive offense, led by Tyreek Hill, could pose problems, Houston’s balanced attack and home-field edge might tilt the game in their favor. Expect a close one, with the Texans squeaking out a 24-22 victory
Ravens vs Giants:
Achintya: The Ravens are overwhelmingly favorites over the Giants and I would agree with that statement. Lamar Jackson has been looking like an MVP and the Giants wished they had someone of that caliber with their own qb Drew Lock struggling greatly. Expect a one-sided rush heavy game for the Ravens led by Lamar and Derrick Henry. Prediction: Ravens win 35-13.
Tirish: The Ravens look like the clear favorites against the Giants, with Lamar Jackson in strong form and Derrick Henry providing a dominant ground attack. Meanwhile, the Giants' offense, led by Drew Lock and Tyrone Tracy, has struggled to find consistency. Expect the Ravens to control the game and secure a comfortable win, with a projected score of 29-15 in favor of Baltimore
Jets vs Jaguars:
Achintya: The Jets and Jaguars are facing each other in what could be a tight game with Jets qb Aaron Rodgers looking to best Jags qb Mac Jones. The Jets defense has been suspect as of recently and expect more of the same with the Jaguars looking to keep their momentum. Prediction: Jaguars win 24-18.
Tirish: The Jets and Jaguars square off in what could be a tight battle, with both teams looking to improve their seasons. Mac Jones has been sharp for the Jags, but the Jets' defense, led by Sauce Gardner, can pose challenges. Expect a close game, with the Jets narrowly edging it out, 24-21
Cowboys vs Panthers:
Achintya: The Panthers led by Bryce Young almost beat the Eagles last week! The Cowboys struggled against a weak Bengals defense with Ceedee Lamb being their only source of points. Look at the upset here with the Panthers looking to be playing great football. Prediction: Panthers win 28-17.
Tirish: The Cowboys head into their matchup against the Panthers as slight favorites, with Cooper Rush leading a solid passing attack against Bryce Young and a struggling Panthers squad. Dallas boasts more offensive firepower, including CeeDee Lamb’s big-play ability, while Carolina leans heavily on Chuba Hubbard in the run game. Expect the Cowboys to come out on top, 24-17, in a game where their defense creates key turnovers
Buccaneers vs Chargers:
Achintya: The Buccaneers and Chargers face each other in what should be a very entertaining matchup. The Buccaneers led by Baker Mayfield will be looking to outduel Chargers qb Justin Herbert in what should be a high scoring matchup. Key point is that the Buccaneers have a much better defense which should help make the game move in their favor. Prediction: Buccaneers win 28-21.
Tirish: The Buccaneers and Chargers face off this Sunday at SoFi Stadium, and it’s shaping up to be a competitive matchup. Justin Herbert and the Chargers' offense, averaging nearly 28 points per game, will challenge a Buccaneers squad led by Baker Mayfield, who has been solid under center this season. Expect a close contest, with the Chargers narrowly edging out the Buccaneers, 24-22, thanks to their high-powered passing attack and home-field advantage
Colts vs Broncos:
Achintya: The Colts led by Anthony Richardson and Jonathan Taylor look to be in good form in what will be a tough game against a good Denver defense led by Pat Surtain. Can qb Bo Nix play well this week? I’m not too sure as he looks very unsettled over the past few weeks. Prediction: Colts win 24-20.
Tirish: The Colts and Broncos square off in Denver this weekend, with the Broncos looking to extend their winning streak. Bo Nix has been leading the charge for Denver with a strong season, while Anthony Richardson and Jonathan Taylor aim to spark Indianapolis. At home and riding momentum, the Broncos are slight favorites, I'm predicting a close game, with Denver pulling it out 24-20
Patriots vs Cardinals:
Achintya: The Patriots led by Drake Maye will try to get out of their slump against a tough Cardinals team led by Kyler Murray. The Cardinals are currently having a good recent form and with the Patriots struggling the game seems all in their favor. Prediction: Cardinals win 28-18.
Tirish: The Patriots face off against the Cardinals in what looks like a tough matchup for New England. DRAKE Maye will need to step up his play to keep the offense moving and tight end Hunter Henry could be a key target. On the Cardinals' side, Kyler Murray will be looking to capitalize on his mobility against a Patriots defense that hasn't been too aggressive. The prediction points to a close game, but the Cardinals are favored to win 23-19
Bills vs Lions:
Achintya: The Game of the week has arrived with the Bills facing the Lions in what should be an awesome game. The Bills led by Josh Allen are on fire and should be the favorites in what should be a tough game against the Lions and Jared Goff. Expect a very high scoring game from two of the highest scoring teams in the NFL. Prediction: Bills win 49-42.
Tirish: The Bills are facing off against the Lions this week, and both teams come in with solid records. Josh Allen has been playing like an MVP candidate for the Bills, while Jared Goff has led the Lions to a strong season as well. It should be a high-scoring affair with plenty of big plays, but I’m leaning towards the Lions to pull it out in a close one. Look for a final score of 29-26 in favor of Detroit.
Steelers vs Eagles:
Achintya: The Steelers led by Russel Wilson will look to create an upset in what should be a tough match versus the Eagles and Jalen Hurts. The Eagles will look to take command of the game through the ground and rushing leader Saquon Barkley. Expect a very close game. Prediction: Eagles win 31-28.
Tirish: The Eagles are the favorites heading into their matchup with the Steelers, with a 67% chance to win according to predictive models. Jalen Hurts and A.J. Brown should continue to power the Eagles' offense, while the Steelers will rely on Najee Harris and Russel Wilson to keep things close. Given their strong offensive play and the Steelers' struggles on defense, I expect the Eagles to come out on top with a 24-20 victory
Packers vs Seahawks:
Achintya: The Packers will face off against the Seahawks in what will be a crucial matchup for the playoffs. The Green Bay Packers have been looking strong under Jordan Love and should continue against the Seahawks and Geno Smith. Expect another very high scoring in what seems to be a trend this week. Prediction: Packers win! 35-28.
Tirish: The Packers will face off against the Seahawks in a crucial Sunday Night Football matchup, with both teams fighting for playoff positions. Green Bay, led by Jordan Love, is coming off some strong performances and will be hoping for another solid showing from rookie Jayden Reed and the reliable Romeo Doubs. Meanwhile, Geno Smith will lead Seattle, supported by DK Metcalf and Kenneth Walker. It’s going to be a close one, but I’m leaning towards the Packers taking a 24-21 win
Monday, December 16th
Bears vs Vikings:
Achintya: In a tough NFC North Divisional matchup the Bears led by Caleb Williams will be looking to create an upset against Vikings and Sam Darnold. The Vikings offense has been playing great with Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison. Expect more of the same against a porous Bears defense. Prediction: Vikings win 35-24.
Tirish: The Bears will face off against the Vikings in what’s shaping up to be a close, hard-fought game. Caleb Williams will need to lead the Bears' offense with his dual-threat ability, while the Vikings, with Sam Darnold at the helm and playmakers like Justin Jefferson and T.J. Hockenson, should be able to put up solid points. However, the Vikings' defensive strength, especially against the run, could give the Bears trouble. I’m calling it 20-17 in favor of the Vikings
Falcons vs Raiders:
Achintya: The game between Falcons and Raiders looks to be a revenge matchup with Raiders qb Desmond Ridder was formerly drafted by the Falcons. The Falcons led by Drake London and Bijan Robinson have been playing very well recently. Expect more of the same against a very weak Raiders defense. Prediction: Falcons win 34-20.
Tirish: For the upcoming game between the Falcons and Raiders, it looks like Atlanta has the edge with players like Bijan Robinson and Drake London leading the charge. The Raiders have struggled recently, with Gardner Minshew at QB and a banged-up lineup, so it seems the Falcons should come out on top. I’m predicting a 24-20 win for the Falcons
