What Are The Nfl Football Games This Weekend?
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Find out what NFL games are on this weekend and make sure you don’t miss a minute of the action!
Thursday Night Football
This Thursday night, the NFL offers up an intriguing matchup between two teams heading in opposite directions. The Baltimore Ravens are coming off a big win against the Pittsburgh Steelers, while the Miami Dolphins are fresh off a loss to the New England Patriots. Who will come out on top in this one?
Houston Texans vs. Cincinnati Bengals
The Houston Texans take on the Cincinnati Bengals this Thursday night in an AFC matchup. These two teams met earlier this season, with the Texans coming out on top 22-13. The Texans are currently first in the AFC South with a 7-4 record, while the Bengals are last in the AFC North with a 2-9 record.
The Texans are led by quarterback Deshaun Watson, who has thrown for 3,287 yards and 26 touchdowns this season. Watson has been supported by a strong rushing attack, led by running back Lamar Miller, who has rushed for 881 yards and six touchdowns. On defense, the Texans have been led by defensive end Jadeveon Clowney, who has recorded 9.5 sacks this season.
The Bengals have been struggles this season, as they have been without star quarterback Andy Dalton, who has missed the entire season with a thumb injury. In his place, backup quarterback Jeff Driskel has thrown for 1,003 yards and five touchdowns. The Bengals have also been hurt by a lack of production from their top receiver, A.J. Green, who has only caught 46 passes for 687 yards and six touchdowns. On defense, the Bengals have been led by defensive end Carlos Dunlap, who has recorded 8.5 sacks this season.
New Orleans Saints vs. Dallas Cowboys
The New Orleans Saints will take on the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday Night Football in Week 13 of the 2019 NFL season. The game is set to kick off at 8:20 p.m. ET from AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, and it will be televised on FOX and NFL Network.
If you’re looking to stream the game, you can do so via fuboTV (try it for free), Hulu + Live TV (free trial) or Sling TV (free trial). Things haven’t quite gone as planned for the Saints this season. After losing to the Los Angeles Rams in last year’s NFC Championship Game, many expected them to come out and make a run at the Super Bowl this season.
Sunday Night Football
The National Football League (NFL) kicks off its 100th season this weekend and there are some great match-ups to watch. On Sunday night, the Chicago Bears will take on the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field in Wisconsin. This is one of the oldest and most storied rivalries in the NFL.
Green Bay Packers vs. Minnesota Vikings
This Sunday, the Green Bay Packers will take on the Minnesota Vikings in a much-anticipated match-up. Both teams are coming off of strong seasons and are looking to start the new year off on the right foot.
The Packers are led by quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who is widely considered to be one of the best quarterbacks in the league. He has a strong arm and is very accurate, which makes him a dangerous weapon for the Packers offense. The Vikings defense will have their hands full trying to contain him.
The Vikings offense is no slouch either, led by running back Adrian Peterson. Peterson is one of the best running backs in the league and he will be looking to have a big game against the Packers defense. The key for the Vikings offense will be to keep Rodgers off the field as much as possible and they should be able to do that with a strong rushing attack.
This should be a great game between two evenly matched teams and it should come down to who makes more plays on Sunday night.
Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Baltimore Ravens
The Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens are two of the most successful franchises in the NFL, with a combined nine Super Bowl titles. These two rivals will meet again in Week 8 of the 2020 NFL season, with the Ravens looking to build on their 5-1 start and the Steelers hoping to get back to .500 with a win.
This Sunday night game figures to be a close one, as these teams are very familiar with each other. The Ravens have won four of the last five meetings between these two squads, but the Steelers won the most recent matchup, in 2019.
Given how well both teams have played this season, it’s no surprise that this game is being billed as one of the best matchup of Week 8. Be sure to catch all the action on Sunday night at 8:20pm ET on NBC!
Monday Night Football
The New England Patriots are set to take on the New Orleans Saints in the Monday Night Football game this week. This game is sure to be a good one, as both teams are looking to improve their record. The Patriots are currently 6-2, while the Saints are 5-3.
Miami Dolphins vs. New England Patriots
This Monday night, the Miami Dolphins will take on the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. The Patriots are currently leading the AFC East division with a record of 10-2, while the Dolphins are last in the division with a record of 4-8.
The Patriots are favored to win this game by 11 points, according to oddsmakers. This means that if you bet on the Patriots to win, you will need them to win by more than 11 points in order for your bet to pay off. If you bet on the Dolphins to win, you can either lose your bet or win it, depending on whether or not they lose by less than 11 points.
This game will be broadcast on ESPN at 8:30 PM ET.