The Loop NFL Picks: Week 10

Every Sunday, Kevin Cusick makes his predictions against the latest Las Vegas point spread, the way God intended …

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Nov 8, 2024 - 15:03

Vikings at Jaguars (+3½)
Vikings left tackle Cam Robinson will face his old team just 11 days after being traded to be an emergency replacement for injured Christian Darrisaw. Robinson is a free agent after the season, so he doesn’t have to be stuck in Minnesota long term like, say, Tim Walz.
Pick: Vikings by 7

Jacksonville Jaguars offensive tackle Cam Robinson (74) leaves the field after an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024, in Jacksonville, Fla. Jaguars defeated the Colts 37-34. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough)

Broncos at Chiefs (-9½)
It was an historic weekend for the Kelce brothers. Travis set a personal-best with 14 receptions in the Chiefs’ victory over Tampa Bay, and Jason set a personal-best with one sidewalk smashing of a troll’s cellphone.
Pick: Chiefs by 7

Travis Kelce #87 of the Kansas City Chiefs is tackled after his reception by Jordan Whitehead #3 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first quarter at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on Nov. 04, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Giants vs. Panthers (+4½)
Two of the NFL’s saddest teams are meeting in the unlikely setting of Munich, Germany. While the game will do little other than determine the early order of the 2025 draft, it might finally be adequate punishment for the German hosts after those two world wars.
Pick: Giants by 7

FILE – A large helmet with the NFL Munich game logo is on display at an NFL fan activation at Odeonsplatz in Munich, Germany, Nov. 10, 2022. (AP Photo/Steve Luciano, file)

Eagles at Cowboys (+7½)
Philly running back Saquon Barkley stunned the world last Sunday by leaping backwards over a Jacksonville tackler. The only more sudden reverse of direction last week came after Election Day from Royce White voters.
Pick: Eagles by 24

Saquon Barkley #26 of the Philadelphia Eagles hurdles Jarrian Jones #22 of the Jacksonville Jaguars in the second quarter of a game at Lincoln Financial Field on Nov. 03, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Patriots at Bears (-6½)
Bears cornerback Tyrique Stevenson, temporarily benched for his Hail Mary antics in Washington, insists that “one play don’t define me.” That one play, though, is the only reason “Who is Tyrique Stevenson?” will be a question on an upcoming episode of “Jeopardy.”
Pick: Bears by 1

Tyrique Stevenson #29 of the Chicago Bears reacts during the fourth quarter against the Washington Commanders at Northwest Stadium on Oct. 27, 2024 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

Dolphins at Rams (-2½)
Rams wideout Puka Nacua was ejected last Sunday for punching the helmet of a Seattle defender. The move was especially foolish because the only NFL player who could possibly be hurt by such a blow is Tua Tagovailoa.
Pick: Rams by 3

Puka Nacua #17 of the Los Angeles Rams looks on during the first quarter against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field on Nov. 03, 2024 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

Lions at Texans (+3½)
Detroit safety Brian Branch apologized for flipping off Green Bay fans during the Lions’ victory last Sunday at Lambeau Field. For the record, there was no reciprocation from the dozens of Packers fans who were likely flipping Branch off.
Pick: Lions by 8

Brian Branch #32 of the Detroit Lions reacts after being ejected from the game during the second quarter of a game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on Nov. 03, 2024 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

Jets at Cardinals (even)
Arizona pulled into first place in the NFC West last Sunday when the Cardinals beat Chicago amid rain and a hail storm in Glendale. It’s the first game in NFL history in which officials apparently forgot the stadium had a roof.
Pick: Cardinals by 3

Rain and hail falls inside State Farm Stadium during the first half of an NFL football game between the Chicago Bears and the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Falcons at Saints (+3½)
New Orleans set some dubious records in losing its seventh straight game last Sunday to lowly Carolina. Derek Carr became the first quarterback in NFL history to lose to 31 different teams. And Dennis Allen lost the final game that he will ever serve as a head coach.
Pick: Falcons by 7

FILE - New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen looks on during an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones) — FILE – New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen looks on during an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)

49ers at Buccaneers (+5½)
Tampa Bay coach Todd Bowles said he gave only “very minor” thought to trying for a game-winning two-point conversion in the final seconds of the Bucs’ loss to unbeaten Kansas City. Further proof that Bowles’ coaching skills are “very minor.”
Pick: 49ers by 7

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles speaks with Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) after overtime of an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 4, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Other games

Steelers at Commanders (-2½):
Pick: Commanders by 3

Titans at Chargers (-7½):
Pick: Chargers by 11

Bills at Colts (+3½):
Pick: Bills by 7

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) is pressured by Miami Dolphins linebacker Emmanuel Ogbah, right, during the first half of an NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)

Bye week

Browns, Raiders, Seahawks, Packers

Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (10) runs on the field before a NFL football game against the Detroit Lions Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps

Record

Week 9
11-4 straight up
7-8 vs. spread

Season
91-47 straight up (.659)
77-61 vs. spread (.558)

All-time (2003-24)
3722-2067-14 straight up (.643)
2840-2822-144 vs spread (.502)

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