Week 10 in the NFL

Commanders recap --

The Commanders lost to the LA Rams at home 20-13 and the record is now

2-5-1.

Each week this season the Commanders have shown improvement as they

did against the Rams last Sunday.

Many so-called experts picked the Rams to win the Super Bowl before

this season began , they have not lived up to prediction thus far, entering

the game with 4 wins and 4 losses.

The Commanders received the opening kickoff and took a 3-0 lead on a

37 yd Drew Stevens field goal.

The Rams tied the game 3-3 with the aid of a 4th down conversion at the

Commanders 30 yard line and later, in the same drive , on a pass

interference call on 3rd and 4 at the Commanders 20.

On their 2nd possession QB Jayden Daniels completed a 45 yd pass to

RB Rachaad Wright that lead to a 7yd TD pass to WR Van Jefferson .

10 -7 Commanders --

Rams all pro WR Puka Nucua fumbled after a reception and the

Commanders recovered. In prime position to add onto their 10-7 lead QB

Daniels committed his first lost fumble of the season and the Rams got the

football back.

On their last possession of the first half, the Rams converted on 4th down

for the 3rd time in the half, which led to a FG as the half ended with the

Commanders leading 10-6.

The second half belonged to the visitors. The Rams took the 2nd half kickoff

and drove the length of the field to score a touchdown and take their first

lead in the game 13-10.

The Commanders defense collected their second turnover of the game

intercepting Stafford's pass (his 9th of this season) in Rams territory.

Although this was a golden opportunity for the Commanders,

unfortunately they could not take advantage of the excellent field

possession and settled for a Drew Stevens 41 yd FG, evening the score at

13-13 late in the 3rd quarter.

Early in the 4th quarter Rams WR Puka Nucua, who was unstoppable,

caught an 8 yd TD pass (his 14th reception of the game) from Mathew

Stafford. 20-13 Rams

That turned out to be the game winning touchdown and for the 7th time in

his career with no defeats, Stafford leads his team to a victory over

Washington.

Rams - 20 Commanders - 13

next up -- Commanders at Giants Thursday 8:15 pm EST

Nick's Nugget--

At halftime the Commanders honored HOF Running Back , John "The

Diesel" Riggins by retiring his number 44.

Riggins became the 7th player in Washington's history to have his number

retired. He led the Commanders to a victory in Super Bowl XVII and is the

franchise's leading rusher.

WEEK 10 in the NFL --

This week has an interesting theme --for the first time this season, half (7

of the 14) home teams are underdogs according to oddsmakers. Lets keep

our eyes on the home teams --It will be interesting to see how the home

teams do My favorite matchups this week are Patriots at Lions -- Vikings at Packers--

Steelers at Bengals all 6 of these teams are playoff contenders.

My top 12 NFL teams through first half --

1. 49ers 7-1

2. Bills 7-1

3. Bears 7-2

4. Broncos 7-2

5. Jaguars 6-2

6. Lions 6-2

7. Bengals 6-2

8. Vikings 6-2

9. Seahawks 5-4

10. Chiefs 6-2

11. Packers 6-3

12. Steelers 6-2

Do you agree with this order ? I'm taking this weekends games / winners

into account on this list -

NICK'S result for week 9 predictions--Last week I was correct on 13

winners with just 2 incorrect winners

My week 10 winners --

TNF - Commanders (2-5-1) @

Giants (5-2-1)

Earlier this season these teams tied (the only game this season in the NFL)

in a game the Commanders coaching staff managed the game clock poorly--

the GMen lead the NFC East and are 3-1 at home -- the Commanders are

winless on the road and find ways to lose

Giants win

49ers (7-1) @ Cowboys (4-5)

The 49ers look like the team to beat in the NFC--The Cowboys are hoping to

lasso the GMen and can't afford to lose -can their lame Defense prevent the

49ers from striking gold in Dallas?

--don't bet on it

49ers win

Patriots (5-4) @ Lions (6-2)

These teams are going in opposite direction. The Patriots started well this

season and the Lions were toothless and had no Defense. That's not the

case now as their seasons have changed --the Lions are king in their jungle

(4-0) in 2026

Lions win

Bills (7-1) @ Jets (2-7)

The Bills won a big game on Monday night at the Vikings the Jets have been

grounded all season and they will not takeoff this week as a victory is

delayed b

Bills win

Panthers (3-5) @ Saints (3-5)

after a good start this season the Panthers have lost three in a row. The

Saints had a poor start to the season but have marched together since

surprisingly they are 1-4 at home-- no advantage Panthers win

Texans (3-5) @ Browns (4-5)

The Browns lost in OT when their 2 pt attempt failed last week vs Saints --

no glory but they had guts

the Texans have played well since their poor start (0-4) and won 3 of 4 -

Browns are strong at home 3-0

Browns win

Jaguars (6-2) @ Titans (1-7)

I like the Jags-- they have demolished their last 2 opponents -- the Titans

are young and developing -- the Jags may be the best team in AFC right now

Jaguars win My Lock of the week

Chiefs (6-2) @ Falcons (4-6) The Chiefs QB Mahomes will play with an

injury that will not prevent him from handing the ball to RB Kenneth

Walker -- Falcons run D allowed over 300 yards vs Buccaneers -- Chiefs are

on the war path after loss to Broncos - Falcons grounded

Chiefs win

Dolphins (1-7) @ Colts (2-7)

Colts vs Dolphins is a tossup -- Colts have traded several players of their

best players-- the Dolphins are young and learning to swim in the NFL--

they will corral the Colts if they don't commit T0's

Dolphins win

Slobberknocker of the week

Vikings (6-2) @ Packers (6-2)

The Vikings trade for QB Cousins to lead their lack luster offense after

losing last 2 --the Packers looked great in last 2 wins-- Cousins needs time

to acclimate

Packers win

Rams (5-4) @ Cardinals (3-6)

Rams WR Puka Nacua sidelined --who will QB Stafford throw to? -- the

Mississippi mustache (QB Gardner Minshew) has to get the red birds

offense flying -- tough task vs Rams Defense led by DE Garrett and DT

Donald--close but

Rams win

Seahawks (5-4) @ Raiders (4-5)

Rookie Fernando Mendosa makes his debut at QB for the Raiders -- a tough

assignment vs Hawks swarming Defense--he needs time to acclimate

Seahawks win

Game of the Week!!️

SNF - Steelers (6-2) @ Bengals (6-2)

Both teams have won 4 consecutive -- Steelers coming off a bye and

defeated the Bengals earlier this season 30-27 --

I like Joe to penetrate the steel curtain

Bengals win

MNF - Chargers (0-8) @ Ravens (4-5)

Ravens have lost 4 consecutive and Lamar still not playing -- the Chargers

offense is last in the NFL- King Henry rules and Ravens grind out a victory

Ravens win

Byes in week 10-- - Bears Broncos Eagles Buccaneers