The Bearded Talisman's Week 10 NFL Picks

1. Panthers -5.5 vs Saints:   Saints offense has scored 13 points combined in their last 2 games and they just traded away their top WR this week to Seattle.   On top of that, they have offensive line issues, and are playing a Panthers D that held the Packers to 13 points in Lambeau last week.   The Panthers are 3-0 at home this season in games started by Bryce Young, and he is under center this week.

2. Lions -8.5 at Commanders:   The Commanders have been outscored 110-43 over the last 3 games, all losses.   Jayden Daniels is out, and so are multiple Commanders wide receivers.  The Lions are a Super Bowl caliber team and they bounce back with an easy win this week in D.C.

3. Vikings +3.5 vs Ravens:   The Vikings are finally clicking on offense, and they saved their season last week in Detroit.   Look, the Ravens offense is very good, but when I look at their defense I don’t see any Tier 1 players.  Quarterback solves a lot of problems and the difference between McCarthy and Wentz is night and day.

4. Steelers +3.0 at Chargers:    Chargers LT Joe Alt just underwent season-ending ankle surgery, and the Chargers now are down to fringe offensive tackles against TJ Watt.   The win against Indy last week has Pittsburgh believing again, and moving forward I’m not sure how the Chargers can win against good competition with a weak offensive line.

5. Eagles +1.5 at Packers:   The injury to Packers TE Tucker Kraft last week is season-altering.   He was arguably the best TE in the league, and overall, the Pack are a banged up team.   Philly is coming off a bye week, and quite frankly I trust Hurts and a healthy Eagles offense more than Love without Kraft.

Circa Survivor Pick: Carolina

Last week 2-3, Season 25-20

Circa Survivor Picks

W1 - Denver

W2 - Baltimore

W3 - Tampa

W4 - Buffalo

W5 - Detroit

W6 - Green Bay

W7 - Kansas City

W8 - Indianapolis

W9 - LA Rams