I expect this game to come down to who can protect their respective QB best, and which QB can supersede the pressure and situation, to make plays. In both instances, it keeps coming up Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles. I expect to be the game to really get them going for the duration of the regular season.

If their performances on Thanksgiving were of any indication, this matchup will be a classic one between the Packers and Bears. Where the Bears have the edge is in their ability to operate with balance offensively. Their run game and complementary passing game makes them difficult to defend. Also, with a healthy and deep secondary, they matchup well versus a Packers passing game.

Despite some of the flashes of good plays in garbage time, the Saints offense with a rookie QB hasn't been much to hang onto recently. Tampa Bay finds themselves in desperation mode here, as they are trying to keep a stranglehold on the division lead with the Panthers starting to surge. Look for them to go all gas no brakes on the Saints at home.

Rookie QB Cameron Ward has had a tough go at it this season from a protection standpoint. His offensive line hasn't done a great job of keeping him clean throughout the game. Currently he leads the league with 48 sacks and has to face Miles Garrett and the Browns defense this Sunday. Expect the Browns offense to garner a lot of opportunities with the ball.

I think this game is one that features two teams that are mirror images of each other. Both are solid along the offensive line and both can run the ball WHEN they want to. Defensively they are fundamentally sound and do a great job of minimize the big play. 5.5 points is a bit too much for me, when the matchup says it should be close to a pick'em.

The Cavaliers have played excellent offense this year, but their defensive efforts are the reason why they are in this position to punch their ticket to the postseason. Look for them to be able to get both key and timely stops against the Blue Devils offense en route to running into the postseason.

With the spread being only four points, I actually think that's giving a nod and some respect to Indiana. The problem is that I don't think the Hoosiers can find enough points to successfully cover this spread. Ohio State's passing offense is going to be the reason why they are able to get to cover town vs Indiana.

Alabama was able to take advantage of Georgia still trying to figure things out at the earlier juncture of the season. Right now, QB Gunnar Stockton is playing more consistent ball than Ty SImpson. Alabama also is entering this game a bit banged up, all of which will help the Bulldogs get their revenge and cover.

This game will be one of the more entertaining ones of the weekend. Both teams are equally as tough defensively and on offense. I am quite surprised at the 8.5 spread, as this game should be under 4.5 points. Expect this one to come down to the wire, especially with a trip to the Celebration Bowl on the line

I know it may be counterintuitive regarding rematch games, but the team with the better defensive unit tends to have an edge. In this game, that is the Redhawks of Miami (OH). I like how Chuck Martin's teams are both disciplined and assignment sound. Both of which will help them knock off the Broncos for the second time this season.

Mercer has been one of the top teams in the FCS all season long and does it because of how explosive they are on offense. South Dakota has some playmakers and does matchup well defensively, but in a potential track meet, I don't see how they can keep of the pace on the road against the Bears.

Villanova is an FCS blue blood program and is probably who you would think of when answering the question of 'who is the most balanced offense in the FCS'. However, this year that is the Lehigh Mountain Hawks who are also strong defensively as well. With their level of consistency on both sides of the ball, I don't foresee them slipping up against an in-state foe.

This is a game where the Red Raiders can put the nation on notice. We've seen them slip up once in a high leverage moment and they won't allow themselves to do it again. What the difference is here is the defense is still suffocating and will do a great job once again vs a freshman QB-led BYU offensive attack.

Both offenses can score, but North Texas does so consistently and regardless of the opponent. They lead the FBS averaging 47 points per game. Defensively is where I trust them more than Tulane. I like how the Mean Green can play strong situational defense on top of being opportunistic as well.

Where Detroit has had some issues this season is in protecting Jared Goff, who isn't the most athletic in the pocket and will take some sacks. Combine that fact with how the Cowboys have bolstered their defensive line, and subsequently their defense, in the last three weeks, you can see where they have a bit of an advantage in this game.