2025 Week 10 NFL Score Predictions + Why I’m Back Here

I don’t think I’ve published picks on this blog in a long time, something like 4+ years ago. But things have a funny way of working out, sometimes good, sometimes not so much.

Last week after 3.5 years, my day job at SportsLine was eliminated in the sweeping Paramount layoffs. I had a lot of fun during my tenure there and was lucky to work on-the-air with the likes of Coach, Proppy, Uncle Dave, Sia, Patrick, Sobel, Larry, Spector, AB and many more during my time as part of the Early Edge family.

Most people don’t realize that doing the on-air stuff wasn’t my real job. I was in the SportsLine marketing department and am proud of what we did there as well. But no one loved guesting and hosting the podcasts / shows more than I did. How can I say that for sure? Well, if you knew how much I was or wasn’t paid, let’s just say you’d agree with me. Overall, I made over 350 appearances and hosted well over 100 shows.

While I literally savored every appearance, if it wasn’t for a fateful bet with Coach, I likely never would’ve had the chance to host at all. Just look at the comments from the May 18th, 2023 Early Edge in 5 show. I’ve never experienced anything like it. The response from those who watched was a true highlight for me in life. I will forever be grateful to everyone who supported me while getting a chance to fulfill a bucket list item of hosting those shows, including the 20 on CBS Sports Network.

So what’s next? Honestly I have no idea. I’m hopeful that even in this poor job market that I won’t have to wait many months for my next opportunity. In the meantime, I might as well keep the NFL Score Predictions column going that I had written for SportsLine each week the last two seasons. This time, at least it’s not behind a paywall. Hope you enjoy!

Last week: 9-5
2025-26 Season: 88-46-1 (66%)
2024-25 Regular Season: 180-92 (66%)
2024-25 Overall: 190-95 (69%)

After losing eight straight matchups vs. the Raiders from 2020-2023, Denver won both of last year’s games by double-digits. I have a hard time seeing anything change this time around. The Broncos have won six straight games, are tied for the best record in the AFC, and now face a Las Vegas team which has basically given up for 2025. I really expected more from the Pete Carroll-Chip Kelly pairing but they have been a massive disappointment. Expect the Broncos defense to feast on Thursday night.
Broncos 30, Raiders 13

I have to give Indianapolis credit, they’re going for it. Trading for an elite cornerback in Sauce Gardner for two first round picks shows their fanbase that they believe 2025 won’t be a fluke. The problem is – do you really buy into Daniel Jones long term? Because I sure don’t. For now though, the Colts are serious contenders in the AFC as long as Jones continues to play at a higher than expected level. The Falcons are among the most inconsistent teams in the NFL so picking their games accurately each week is more difficult than most. Expect the fans in Berlin to see their share of points but Indy gets back on the winning track.
Colts 29, Falcons 23

One of the reasons I don’t play in Survivor pools is because of results like the one we saw in Green Bay on Sunday. A two touchdown underdog, Carolina outplayed the Packers and won on a last-second field goal. They have now won four straight games with Bryce Young at quarterback and shouldn’t have too many problems against one of the worst teams in the league, New Orleans. If you were lucky enough to pick up Rico Dowdle two months ago for fantasy football, congratulations. He should have another big game on Sunday as Carolina moves to 6-4.
Panthers 23, Saints 16

The Ben Johnson hire is working out thus far for the 5-3 Bears, though their leaky defense has been exposed often, including by Joe Flacco and the Bengals on Sunday. Don’t you think it’s fishy that even without two key offensive players, the Giants are only getting 3.5-points on the road in Week 10? Jaxson Dart is a deserving -130 favorite as NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year in part because his team has no dynamic weapons left without Malik Nabers and Cam Skattebo. Look for this game to come down to the final minutes, though I lean Chicago.
Bears 26, Giants 24

I’m assuming that C.J. Stroud is out this week for Houston due to a concussion but I still can’t back Jacksonville. Trevor Lawrence was awful for three quarters against an inferior Raiders team, so how much should we expect on the road at a top-notch Texans defense? I will say though – seeing Cam Little break the NFL’s field goal record with a 68 yarder was cool. But the NFL has to do something as the kickers are getting too good and long field goals too easy. Back to this game, Davis Mills will be just good enough as Stroud’s replacement and the home team will get one game closer to a .500 record. One betting-related statistic of note: Houston has allowed only five total made field goals against this season. I’ll be betting against multiple opponent field goals in each Texans game for the time being.
Texans 19, Jaguars 14

Josh Allen is something like 14-2 against the Dolphins in his career, having won each of the last seven matchups dating back to 2022. Do you really think a sad Miami team has a chance this weekend? Sure, the NFL produces wacky results, but even at home, this would surprise me. Allen slices through Miami’s swiss cheese defense for another big effort.
Bills 33, Dolphins 17

Another shocker last week was the Vikings victory in Detroit. Where the heck did that come from? J.J. McCarthy actually played like a first round pick for the first time in three NFL starts, so can he keep it going at home. I say no. The Ravens are on a mission with a healthy Lamar Jackson and should score at least 24 points in every game going forward. Minnesota is one of those wildly inconsistent teams from week-to-week, so expect a letdown off last week’s big win.
Ravens 30, Vikings 20

I’m not sure what I can say about this game between two bad teams, the Browns and Jets. How will the remaining Jets handle their deadline day sell-off of Sauce Gardner, Quinnen Williams and more? Smartly, New York will have a haul of top picks in the next two drafts so there’s something for their fans to be excited about. At least Cleveland kept their good players, notably Myles Garrett, who likely will be stuck on bad teams for the rest of his career. This one is going to be U-G-L-Y, especially if inclement weather is involved.
Browns 17, Jets 13

Similar to Denver, New England has won six straight games and appears to be headed towards an AFC playoff berth. But I don’t like the spot for them this weekend against a Tampa Bay team coming off a much-needed bye week. If you had told me before the season that this would be a matchup of 7-2 vs. 6-2 teams, I would’ve thought you were crazy. Assuming Bucky Irving returns in the backfield for Tampa Bay after missing several games, their offense will be among the best in football. Expect this one to exceed the 48.5 over/under from the oddsmakers.
Buccaneers 28, Patriots 24

I’m not sure how Cardinals coach Jonathan Gannon can reasonably go back to Kyler Murray over Jacoby Brissett at this point. If I was Arizona, I would’ve been begging teams to take the diminutive Murray off my hands before Tuesday’s trade deadline. Maybe they did and no one else wanted him. OK – here’s a thought for the offseason: Murray for Tua Tagovailoa in a deal. Who says no? Both QBs need a fresh start. Monday’s win in Dallas was Arizona’s first game not decided by one possession this season. As good as Seattle has been, I expect the Cardinals to play this one close once again. Remember, these two teams already played an overtime game in September. Just stating the obvious here Seattle made an A+ hire last year in coach Mike Macdonald.
Seahawks 27, Cardinals 23

I like the revenge angle from the strange Thursday night San Francisco overtime road win on October 2nd. Los Angeles would be my current pick to represent the NFC in the Super Bowl. Matthew Stafford is firing on all cylinders and their defense continues to get better throughout the season. Considering my main fantasy team has both Christian McCaffrey and Puka Nacua, I want to see a lot of points here. But despite the oddsmakers listing this one as a 49.5-point total, I think this game will be played in the lower-20s, if not less. The Rams create some distance between themselves and the 49ers in the standings with a road victory.
Rams 24, 49ers 20

I want to sincerely apologize to any Commanders fans reading this article. I think the EC Jinx was in full effect when I picked them to make the Super Bowl this year. With Jayden Daniels suffering a nasty arm injury in Sunday night’s blowout loss, it’s over for Washington in 2025. At 3-6, they would be very lucky to avoid a 10 or 11 loss season, if not more. I expect the Lions to not only bounce back from the strange home loss to Minnesota, but to exact some revenge on the team who knocked them out of the playoffs last season.
Lions 34, Commanders 18

Justin Herbert has played at an All-Pro level this season for the Chargers, while Aaron Rodgers probably should’ve retired after the 2022 season. That’s the reason I’m picking L.A. in this game over Pittsburgh. We all know how this season is going to end up for both teams though. The Chargers will get in as the #6 or #7 seed in the postseason and lose in the first round to a team they probably shouldn’t. And the Steelers will go 9-8, and be the first team out of the AFC mix. Who needs NFL script writers when I can foretell the future? Two things I’ll be betting in this game, field goals and field goal yards. Both Chris Boswell and Cameron Dicker are among the league’s best kickers.
Chargers 26, Steelers 23

And finally, a heck of a matchup on Monday night. As a Packers fan, it’s clear to see that Green Bay has a knack for playing down to lesser opponents. Their only two losses this season were against the pathetic Browns and the Panthers. Yuck. Losing Tucker Kraft is a big blow for the Packers as he had fully broken out as a top NFL tight end. I like what the Eagles did in terms of acquiring defensive reinforcements and they have the rest advantage coming off a bye week. Fun game but Philly hands the Packers their second straight home loss.
Eagles 24, Packers 22

Back later this week with Week 11 CFB thoughts.