Well, I have to admit, from that perspective the Donkeys are the gift that keeps on giving.
Some thoughts on tomorrow's games:
MIA@SF - Here's your game of the week. If we look at the games the 49ers lost, or came close to losing, it was when their offense had to play catch-up, specifically the losses to KC and ATL, when the defense gave up too much, too quickly. Can Miami's explosive offense follow that pattern? Can Tua and Hill and their offense attack? They'll have to, or at least have a 4Q lead and be clicking late, if they want to win, in SF. But all the same. Jimmy G has been playing better than he did against Atl and KC. Even against the Saints he played a solid, mistake free game, took what they gave him, and had a 77.6 QBR.
KC@CIN - The Bengals are hard to predict. Against TEN they looked solid. The offense looked perfect against Pittsburgh, Carolina, Atlanta. But they also lost to Cleveland and looked flat. They have a much tougher schedule than KC, maybe anyone, coming up, and this is a must-win if the hope to take the division. Maybe a must win to an assure a playoff spot.
DEN@BAL - In a game the Ravens really need, while the Bronco dumpster burns, this game should simply add more napalm to the raging fire in Denver.
GB@CHI - Aaron Rodgers has "owned" the Bears for years (even Wikipedia said so!), but he's hurt, both teams are in trouble. The question is, can Rodgers still pile up yards against the Bears? Can the Packer defense stop Fields? If the Bears win, at home, this will be like winning the Super Bowl for them.
JAX@DET - Both of these teams are streaky, both playing well of late. I like Detroit in a high scoring game.
NYJ@MIN - All the talk about Mike White, but let's not forget, he played so well against an anemic Bears team, a team that had little film to study about him. This week he runs into a much better team, on the road. Could be a fairly low scoring affair though. The lower the better for the Jets.
LAC@LVR - Earlier in the season this was a game where the Raiders lead by 17, and still lost. I'm sure that will be on their mind, as they have been playing a little better. The problem is, the Chargers, especially Herbert, are playing better than they have all year, and the Raider secondary is weak.
WAS@NYG - The Commanders have been on a bit of a roll, while the Giants hot start has somewhat stalled, though they haven't looked bad. Playing at home will help.
TEN@PHI - I think this game will be closer than you may think, but I still think the Eagles are better. Cincy have now twice showed if you just clog the line and make sure 2+ guys go after Henry whenever he will
probably touch the ball, the rest of the Titan offense can't beat you.
SEA@LA - The Rams are just what the Seahawks need to get back into the playoff race. I'm assuming Stafford and Donald are still out.
INDY@DAL - Why is this the flex game? I know this is decided 2+ weeks out, but even early in the season anyone could see that MIA@SF, or KC@CIN (rematch from last year's AFC Championship!) would have much more impact.