✨ Special Acknowledgment
Before we begin, I want to give a special mention to
@hosgug 🙏, whose comment on my previous post finally convinced me to make this parley. I was hesitant about doing it, but their support and good vibes won me over completely.
⚠️ Important reminder:
These are my personal conjectures. I am in no way advising you to follow my predictions exactly. Do your own research! I'm doing this to add extra spice and excitement to NFL games.
Without further delay, let's get to the predictions... 🔮
📅 SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2025
🌍 Minnesota Vikings vs. Cleveland Browns - 9:30 AM ET (NFL Network, in London)
Game in Europe! The Browns are benching the Joe Flacco experiment 🐦. Their strength is defense, but their offense leaves much to be desired. The Vikings also boast a great defense and, personally, I see them having a better offense, which will make the difference.
🎯 My pick: Vikings to Win
🏈 Houston Texans @ Baltimore Ravens - 1:00 PM ET (CBS)
Lamar Jackson will not play due to his injury last week 😔. Although Baltimore has plenty of tools, the Texans have an excellent defense. I like the underdogs, but I'm leaning towards...
🎯 My pick: Texans to Win
🏈 New York Giants @ New Orleans Saints - 1:00 PM ET (CBS)
The Giants are coming off a good performance with rookie Jaxson Dat making noise 🗣️. They have a good defense. The Saints, although they lost last week, played well. In the end, NY should pull through.
🎯 My pick: Giants to Win
🦅 Denver Broncos @ Philadelphia Eagles - 1:00 PM ET (CBS)
For me, the Eagles continue their undefeated streak 🏆. They're playing at home. The Broncos have a good defense and quarterback Bo Nix isn't doing badly. It might be a close game, but Philadelphia should come out with the victory.
🎯 My pick: Eagles to Win
🏈 Dallas Cowboys @ New York Jets - 1:00 PM ET (FOX)
Here's a divergence 🤔. The Cowboys are playing very well on offense but very poorly on defense. Dak Prescott is shining. The Jets will certainly make the game complicated. I don't fully trust Dallas.
🎯 My pick: Taking the over +40
🏈 Las Vegas Raiders @ Indianapolis Colts - 1:00 PM ET (FOX)
The Colts' surprise performance this season is admirable 👏, led by Daniel "Indiana!" Jones, who has made a good impression. The Raiders' defense is one of the most solid. It will be a tight game, but I'm going with the home team.
🎯 My pick: Colts to Win
🐬 Miami Dolphins @ Carolina Panthers - 1:00 PM ET (FOX)
If Tyreek Hill hadn't gotten injured (he literally broke his leg! 😱), I would pick the Dolphins with my eyes closed. Although they should beat the Panthers, who are having a season to forget, I'm not completely confident.
🎯 My pick: Total points over +38
🏈 Tennessee Titans @ Arizona Cardinals - 4:05 PM ET (CBS)
The Titans are one of the worst teams currently 😞. The Cardinals aren't my favorite, but they should win. Not a very attractive game for me, but I'm leaning towards Arizona.
🎯 My pick: Cardinals to Win
🏈 Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ Seattle Seahawks - 4:05 PM ET (CBS)
An evenly matched game in my opinion ⚖️. I have my doubts. Even though receiver Mike Evans won't play, the Seahawks could surprise, but I'm leaning towards...
🎯 My pick: Buccaneers to Win
🦁 Detroit Lions @ Cincinnati Bengals - 4:25 PM ET (FOX)
Since Burrow got injured, the Bengals are nobody 🚫. They haven't been able to win. The Lions are one of the best teams currently.
🎯 My pick: Lions to Win (with eyes closed)
🏈 Washington Commanders @ Los Angeles Chargers - 4:25 PM ET (FOX)
Quarterback Daniels is questionable for this game ❓. Even if he plays, I don't think he'll be 100% healthy. The Chargers with Justin Herbert are coming off a loss, but they should make the difference.
🎯 My pick: Chargers to Win
🐃 New England Patriots @ Buffalo Bills - 8:20 PM ET (NBC)
The Bills are championship contenders led by Josh Allen 🏆. Although the Patriots have been playing well, and it's a divisional game, my prediction is clear.
🎯 My pick: Bills to Win