Tide dominates, NFL Week 6 predictions, Braves-Dodgers prediction
Well, I learned my lesson. Don’t go against Najee Harris, DeVonta Smith, Jaylen Waddle, Mac Jones, John Metchie or Dylan Moses.
The Crimson Tide dominated Georgia in the second half to win going away, 41-27. Najee ran for 152 yards on 31 carries with a 7. He dominated in the 4th quarter. DeVonta caught 11 passes for 167 yards and 2 TDs, Jaylen caught 6 passes for 161 yards and 1 TD, and Metchie caught 3 passes for 50 yards and a TD.
Mac Jones was as pinpoint accurate as ever completing 24 of 32 passes for 417 yards, 4 TDs against 1 INT. The offensive juggernaut keeps rolling. The defense really picked it up in the second half with interceptions by freshman star Malachi Moore, his 2nd of the season, and junior star Daniel Wright, who added his 2nd interception of the season. Justin Eboige, a sophomore, 6’6”, 285 defensive end, added another int on Georgia’s opening possession after Georgia had intercepted Jones on Bama’s first possession. Moore returned his int 41 yards, while Wright took his back for 18 yards. The defense was game changing in the second half. DeMarcco Hellams, a sophomore defensive back, led the defenses in tackles with 11. Moses, the leader on defense and one of the maybe the heart and soul of the team along with Najee, had a phenomenal game with 10 tackles, a tackle for loss and a sack. Pete Golding made some key adjustments at halftime and the Tide defense responded by shutting down Georgia’s offense in the second half.
So the Crimson Tide is right back where they always are, in the driver’s seat in the SEC and looking like a national championship team. Clemson is outstanding and Ohio State should be very strong with Justin Fields at quarterback, but the Crimson Tide and Clemson may well be on a collision course for a Monday, January 11th, 2021 national championship game at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami at 7 PM CT on ESPN. Georgia could improve, but Stetson Bennett is not the type of quarterback that can cause the Tide problems. Trevor Lawrence and Justin Fields of Ohio State are dangerous, but can those defenses stop Mac Jones, Najee Harris and those 2 what should be top 5 draft picks in the NFL draft, DeVonta Smith and Jaylen Waddle. Don’t count Najee out of that top 5 either and Moses is right there, too. I don’t think anybody can stop this offense. Makes for some spectacular College Football season drama coming up.
Alabama travels to Knoxville to take on Tennessee next Saturday at 2:30 PM CT on CBS. Will be exciting to see this electric offense compete once again and see how this defense keeps getting better and better. The talent is all over the defense. Bama G made great points before the Georgia game about how can Georgia stop the Tide’s receivers. They couldn’t. And Mr. Fun said last week the defense has first round draft picks on it, three or four, so it was going to get better and better and they are. Walter and Pony felt good about the game coming in. They were all right. Good stuff, fellas.
We’re about to get into some more prolific football with SEC football matriculating forward and the Big Ten joining the arena next Saturday and the PAC-12 coming in the weekend of November 6th. So, some spectacular college football coming up.
Today’s Predictions in the National Football League
Last Week: 6-4
Overall: 30-17, 64%
Titans 28, Texans 24
Nissan Stadium, Nashville
12 PM CT
CBS
Greg Gumbel, Rich Gannon, Jay Feely
Laundry, Alex Kemp
Titans by 3 1/2
Titans very impressive over Bills on Tuesday Night. Like Derrick Henry and his team to take care of business at home.
Vikings 28, Falcons 24
U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis
12 PM CT
FOX
Brandon Gaudin, “Moose” Johnston, Pam Oliver
Whistle: Craig Wrolstad
Vikings by 3 1/2
Even without running back Dalvin Cook, Vikings get over the top against the Falcons who now have an interim coach after firing Dan Quinn on Monday.
New England 27, Broncos 17
Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, MA.
12 PM CT
CBS
Kevin Harlan, Trent Green, Melanie Collins
Ref, Scott Novak
Patriots by 7 1/2
Patriots take care of business back in Foxborough.
Steelers 34, Browns 30
Heinz Field, Pittsburgh
12 PM CT
CBS
Jim, Tony, Trace
Laundry, John Hussey
Steelers by 3 1/2
Look for a very good game here with Ben just out-dueling Bake.
Ravens 33, Eagles 21
Lincoln Financial Field, Philly
12 PM CT
CBS
Ian Eagle, Charles Davis, Evan Washburn
Ref, Shawn Smith
Ravens by 10
Like Lamar Jackson and the Ravens to keep on winning.
Carolina 27, Bears 23
Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, N.C.
12 PM CT
FOX
Kenny Albert, Jonathan Vilma, Shannon Spake
Yella, Adrian Hill
Carolina by 1 1/2
Like one of the hottest teams in the league to prevail at home.
Tampa Bay 31, Green Bay 30
Raymond James Stadium, Tampa
3:25 PM CT
FOX
Joe, Troy, EA
Yello, Jerome Boger
Packers by 1
Give me Brady and the Bucs in a slight upset in a blockbuster with the undefeated Pack, at 4-0.
Tonight
49ers 30, Rams 28
Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara, CA.
7:20 CT
NBC
Al, Cris, Michelle
Aladdin, Carl Cheffers
Rams by 3
49ers play with a lot of pride despite all the injuries and pull off the slight upset.
Monday
Chiefs 34, Buffalo 28
Bills Stadium, Orchard Park, N.Y.
4 PM CT
FOX/NFL Network
Joe, Troy, EA, Kristina Pink
Ref, Ron Torbert
Chiefs by 5
Like Mahomes and the Chiefs to get it back in gear after last week’s tough home loss to the Raiders.
Cowboys 28, Cardinals 27
AT&T Stadium, Dallas
7:15 PM CT
ESPN
Steve Levy, Grease, Louis, Lisa Salters
Launderer, Clete Blakeman
Zona by 1
Like Andy Dalton filling in after the devastating injury to Dak Prescott to do an admirable job and for Zeke Elliott to get the Cowboys over the top in a very slight upset at home.
Braves vs Dodgers, Game 7
Ian Anderson for the Braves, Dodgers undecided
7:15 PM CT
FOX
Joe Davis and Smoltzie on the call, Joe B calling Bucs-Pack
Give me Ian Anderson, who has ice water in his veins, to get the Braves over the top along with the bullpen and timely hitting by Freddie and Marcell Ozuna. Braves move on to face the Rays in the World Series.
Braves 4, Dodgers 3