The Vikings pulled off a shocking upset last Sunday in Detroit and rekindled the playoff dreams of the Purple Nation. That newfound bliss will last until midafternoon Sunday, after Minnesota fans endure three hours watching Lamar Jackson running through their defense.
Pick: Ravens by 11
Former Vice President Dick Cheney died late Monday at the age of 84. Despite his long, storied career in public life, he might be best remembered for two debacles: Urging the U.S. to invade Iraq, and recommending that the Vikings move on from Sam Darnold.
Pick: Seahawks by 7
Former Tampa Bay quarterback Tom Brady raised eyebrows by revealing that his new dog Junie is a clone of his beloved late pet Luna. The process proved to be such a success that TB 12 is making plans to clone Gisele Bundchen and Bridget Moynahan.
Pick: Buccaneers by 3
Aaron Glenn's Jets are back from bye and trying to salvage their 1-7 season. But he got some good news in that he received a full and unconditional pardon from Donald Trump despite the fact the president claims he never heard of Glenn.
Pick: Browns by 3
President Trump caused a stir this week by endorsing former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo in his failed race to become New York City's next mayor. Trump later went on to endorse Kirk Cousins as Atlanta's Quarterback of the Future.
Pick: Colts by 7
Former supermodel Heidi Klum caused a stir with her grotesque Halloween costume of the mythological creature Medusa. It was clearly the ugliest, most shocking outfit of the week, at least until the Packers broke out their 1920s throwback uniforms.
Pick: Packers by 3
Chicago made the Bengals and their fans "sick" in Week 9 after rallying in the final minute to outscore Joe Flacco and Cincinnati. The illness might have been because of profound disappointment, though it's more likely because of exposure to Skyline Chili.
Pick: Bears by 7
The Lions seek revenge for their stunning playoff loss to Washington 10 months ago. Coach Dan Quinn learned his lesson from Jayden Daniels' garbage time elbow injury and vows to pull backup QB Marcus Mariota the moment the game gets out of hand ... in the second quarter.
Pick: Lions by 27
Cam Little made history last Sunday by hitting an NFL-record 68-yard field goal at the end of the first half. It will likely wind up being the second greatest moment of Little's life, trailing only the moment he eventually leaves Jacksonville.
Pick: Texans by 3
Miami general manager Chris Grier is parting ways with the embattled franchise. But coach Mike McDaniel and quarterback Tua Tagovailoa get to keep their jobs because owner Stephen Ross considers them vital parts of the Dolphins' strategy to earn the No. 1 draft pick.
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