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While we’re still picking up the pieces from an action-packed slate last weekend, there’s a lot to look forward to on the NFL Week 11 schedule too. This week, there are 15 NFL matchups to preview, featuring 26 teams in action.
Below, we dive into one bold prediction for each game on the Week 11 NFL schedule, from Thursday to Monday.
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It wasn’t always pretty, but the Jets found a way to win for the second game in a row. Of course, getting two special teams touchdowns, on on a kick return, and another on a punt return certainly helped. If New York can’t get consistent production out of their offense, then other playmakers will have to keep stepping up. Thus, the best way for the Jets to compete against an elite Patriots team may be by finding the end zone on special teams again.
After starting the season at 1-6, few expected the Dolphins to have the same record as the Commanders for this Week 11 matchup in Madrid. Yet, after a season full of struggles on both sides, the Dolphins and Commanders both sit at 3-7. Though, considering the Commanders won’t have franchise quarterback Jayden Daniels and the Dolphins will have Tua Tagovailoa, Miami enters this one in much better shape.
The longest successful field goal kick in Chicago Bears history was set by Robbie Gould, who drilled a 58-yarder back in 2013. Cairo Santos’ longest kick occurred in 2023 when he connected on a 55-yarder. But things are a lot different kicking outdoors in the Windy City than they will be on Sunday when Santos kicks inside a climate-controlled U.S. Bank Stadium. We might even see him set a new mark with the longest field goal in Bears franchise history.
Penix is only 11 starts into his NFL career, but he still hasn’t had a big breakout performance that suggests he can be one of the league’s most productive passers. Penix’s career-high still sits at 313 yards. He’s struggled greatly with completing a respectful amount of passes, sitting at just 53.4% over the past three games. Carolina’s defense has improved drastically, but they’re still prone to big plays, ranking 25th in yards per pass attempt.
The Bills are one of the NFL’s best teams, but if there’s an issue, it’s the defense. Buffalo’s rush defense is particularly bad, ranking 30th in yards allowed, while being 31st in touchdowns and rush yards per attempt. They’ve allowed teams to rush for 189 or more times four times. Which means it could finally be time for Tampa Bay’s breakout performance, as they haven’t topped 169 rush yards all season....
