A draft is a time for teams to pick a player from a pool of eligible candidates. During the draft, teams submit players’ names to a staff member known as a runner.
A team’s selection is official when the runner gets a card with the player’s name, position and school. The next team is then able to pick a player after the time allotted to it has expired.
Cowboys at Chargers
The Dallas Cowboys will be looking to get their first win of the season this Saturday as they travel to Los Angeles to take on the Chargers. They are coming off a 17-7 loss to the Denver Broncos in Week 1 and will be relying on Ben DiNucci and Cooper Rush to lead them into this contest.
The Chargers were able to pull off a huge road victory against the Washington Football Team in Week 1. They have the ability to move the ball on offense with the likes of quarterbacks Chase Daniel and Easton Stick, which will give them confidence going into this game.
As far as the line goes, the Chargers opened at -1 and are now settling right around -3 or -3.5 depending on which book you use to place your bets. The total is 37.5, which should keep this close and allows for the Chargers to win by two scores or more.
This game is a good matchup for both teams and could be one of the most important in NFL picks this year. Neither team has done very well in the preseason so far, nor this will be a key test for each of them.
In the first meeting between these teams in 1980, the Chargers jumped out to a big lead early in the first half. But Dallas came roaring back with 28 unanswered points in the second half.
Despite this, it was ultimately a close game that the Chargers won by a score of 24-21. This was a great battle between the two teams that will be remembered for years to come, and they will be fighting it out again this week in Los Angeles.
Rams at Seahawks
The Los Angeles Rams are 5-11 and out of the playoff race, but they’d love to spoil the Seahawks’ chances at a spot on Sunday afternoon. They’d also like to send Seattle fans home in tears after a season that’s been a mess.
The Rams have been playing well of late and they have a good chance to pick up a victory against Seattle on Sunday. However, this game has a lot of factors that make it a tough call.
One thing to keep an eye out for is the running game. The Seahawks have been one of the worst teams in allowing rushing touchdowns this season, and the Rams are capable of taking advantage of that against them.
Another factor to keep an eye out for is the passing offense. The Seahawks have been able to put up points consistently this season, and they have a strong passing attack that will be able to take advantage of the Rams’ defense.
It’s also worth keeping an eye out for the passing game of Tyler Higbee, as he’s been targeted in scoring range on a frequent basis. In addition, the Seahawks have been prone to allowing touchdowns when quarterbacks scramble.
The Rams are averaging 20 points per game on the road, and they have a good chance of making this game competitive. The Seahawks have been playing well offensively, but they’ve also had their share of struggles this year. They’ve ranked 18th in rushing offense and 10th in passing offense. This isn’t the time for the Rams to fall back on their run game, but they should be able to control the line enough to allow a balanced effort from both sides of the ball.
Saints at Steelers
The New Orleans Saints are coming off a 27-13 loss to the Baltimore Ravens on Monday Night Football, and they’ll need to get back on track to win the NFC South in Week 10. They also face a Pittsburgh Steelers team that is off their bye and comes into this game looking for a win.
The Steelers are 7-4 after a bye, and they have won five of their last six under Mike Tomlin. This is a good time for them to pick up a win in front of their home fans at Acrisure Stadium, where they have a record of 14-2-1.
They’ll have a strong offense on the field against a Saints defense that is giving up an average of 28 points per game. They should be able to put up some points on the scoreboard, but they’ll need to play with discipline to do so.
If they do, they can put a halt to the Steelers’ winning streak and keep their own hopes of clinching the NFC’s top seed alive in the process. A win here would mean the Saints have secured home field advantage through the playoffs, and a lot of eyes will be on them to do that.
The Saints will also have a number of key players back in the lineup, including left tackle Terron Armstead and receiver Ted Ginn Jr. These players will help Brees and the offensive line open up creases for running back Mark Ingram to run through. The combination of these two should be a nightmare for the Steelers’ defense to deal with. They’ll need to be able to stop Kamara, who has shown great burst and contact balance this season, and they will have to be able to contain Jack and Bush in man coverage.
Vikings at Cardinals
The Minnesota Vikings are looking to get back to their winning ways this Sunday as they host the Arizona Cardinals in an NFC clash. The Vikings come out of their bye week at 5-1, while the Cardinals are a mediocre 3-4 on the road, though they did beat New Orleans last week.
The Vikings have won four straight games, but they need to make it five in a row if they want to keep their NFC North lead over the Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers at bay. They’ll need a lot of help from their passing game, led by quarterback Kirk Cousins and a deep pass-catching corps.
Luckily, they should be in good shape against an Arizona defense that has given up the seventh-most passing yards (262.3) over the last three weeks. In addition to their solid defense, the Vikings will have a lot of help from their running game, which should give them a boost.
Meanwhile, the Cardinals have a solid offense that has been fueled by the return of DeAndre Hopkins from a PED suspension. The Arizona passing game has gotten more explosive as of late, with quarterback Kyler Murray throwing for 403 yards and three touchdowns last week in a win over the Saints.
The Cardinals are averaging 22.4 points per game in their last five matchups with the Vikings, which is slightly above Minnesota’s average of 23.2 points. However, Minnesota has won each of their last five home games against the Cards, so this one is likely to be a close one. Despite this, the Vikings are still slight favorites on the moneyline and spread on FanDuel Sportsbook’s updated odds.
Eagles at Giants
The NFC playoffs are about to get underway, and it looks like there will be a big matchup between division rivals in the second round. That game will be between the New York Giants and Philadelphia Eagles, who meet for the third time this season on Saturday night in Lincoln Financial Field.
It’s a big game for both teams, and it should be an entertaining one, but I think that the Eagles are the better team this time around. That’s because they have a lot of talent, especially on the offensive side of the ball. They’ve been the best team in the NFC during the regular season, and I think they’ll come into this game ready to win.
That said, the Giants’ offense looked good against the Vikings last week, and they’ll need to replicate that performance against a better defense in Philly. They’ve been very efficient this season, and quarterback Daniel Jones is blossoming into an excellent passer. He’s also a threat to run for yards when things go wrong, and he’ll need to make that happen against a tough defensive line.
The Eagles were able to hold the Giants to just 22 points in the regular-season finale, but they are still an 8-point favorite in this one. That’s a very friendly spread, and I believe that they’ll be fired up enough to take the win. The Over/Under total is also a good pick, and I believe that it will be at or near 48 points this time.
