Rating each Week 13 NFL recreation: Chiefs-Bengals AFC title recreation rematch amongst must-see matchups

Week 13 is right here and it’s stacked with nice video games. As we head towards the playoffs, these video games imply much more for the contenders and a few matchups might make or break their postseason possibilities.

This week there are two doable clinching eventualities; the Minnesota Vikings and Philadelphia Eagles might each safe a spot with wins and losses from different groups.

With so many good matchups and so many vital video games, it was solely becoming that we rank all of them. Listed here are the very best video games to catch this weekend, from greatest to worst.

1. Kansas Metropolis Chiefs at Cincinnati Bengals

When: Sunday | Time: 4:25 p.m. ET
Location: Paul Brown Stadium
TV: CBS | Stream: Paramount+

The Chiefs are the most effective AFC groups and the Bengals are in a detailed divisional battle with the Baltimore Ravens. The Chiefs at present stand at 9-2 and may make their divisional lead much more comfy with a win. They’re on a five-game win streak and trying to stick with it on Sunday. 

The Bengals are additionally on a successful streak, victorious of their final three video games. They stand at 7-4, the identical file because the Ravens, and might want to maintain successful if they need that computerized AFC North playoff bid.

Not solely are there playoff implications, that is additionally an AFC Championship Recreation rematch from final season. The 2 met on Jan. 30, 2022, with the Bengals successful 27-24 in time beyond regulation to advance to the Super Bowl. If this Chiefs revenge recreation is as thrilling as final yr’s matchup, we’re in for an amazing recreation.

2. Miami Dolphins at San Francisco 49ers

When: Sunday | Time: 4:05 p.m. ET
Location: Levi’s Stadium
TV: Fox | Stream: fuboTV (try for free)

It is a battle of two of the very best groups from every convention, so this ought to be the most effective video games of the week. The Dolphins are at present in first place within the AFC East and are on a five-game win streak. The AFC East is a tricky division, with all groups having a successful file, and proper now it’s doable for the Dolphins to overhaul the Bills because the divisional winner. 

The 49ers‘ offseason was everywhere, however they’ve repeatedly improved this season and have emerged as an actual contender. Each the offense and protection are exhibiting up within the higher half of a number of classes, together with the seventh-least yards allowed on protection.  

3. Tennessee Titans at Philadelphia Eagles

When: Sunday | Time: 1 p.m. ET
Location: Lincoln Monetary Subject
TV: Fox | Stream: fuboTV (try for free)

The Eagles at present have the very best file in soccer at 10-1 and the Titans are in command of the AFC South with a 7-4 mark. The Eagles have the fifth-best completion share on offense, are tied with the least quantity of interceptions (3) and on protection have allowed the second-least variety of yards.

I am to see how head coach Mike Vrabel plans to include Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts, who’s a menace together with his arm and his legs. Final week, Hurts grew to become the primary participant in NFL historical past with at the very least 125 passing yards and 125 speeding yards in a single half of soccer. That’s not somebody who can simply be stopped and the Titans are in for an enormous problem.

4. Washington Commanders at New York Giants

When: Sunday | Time: 1 p.m. ET
Location: MetLife Stadium
TV: Fox | Stream: fuboTV (try for free)

These are two of probably the most stunning groups of the yr and are each in the very best division in soccer — the NFC East. The Commanders have received six of their final seven video games, together with handing the Eagles their first lack of the season. 

The Giants are on a little bit of a decline, shedding three of their final 4 video games, however they’re nonetheless in a stable place at 7-4 and will simply make the playoffs if they can string collectively some wins because the common season wraps up. I’m in search of the Giants to make the most of their run recreation extra and with the Commanders having a middle-of-the-road run protection, it’s actually an excellent alternative for New York.

5. Buffalo Payments at New England Patriots

When: Thursday | Time: 8:15 p.m. ET
Location: Gillette Stadium
Stream: Amazon Prime Video

This AFC East is shaping as much as be much more aggressive than many thought initially of the season. The Patriots are in final place and the Payments are tied for the very best file within the division, however the way in which the Patriots are enjoying late within the season reveals they might put up a battle towards the AFC powerhouse. The Patriots protection is by far their largest power and so they might make life tough for Payments quarterback Josh Allen. 

The Patriots are coming off a close to win towards the Minnesota Vikings, who’ve the most effective information within the league. The difficulty with the Patriots shall be closing out the sport and their offense not making key errors. The Payments actually have the higher hand, however this might actually be a aggressive recreation. 

6. New York Jets at Minnesota Vikings

When: Sunday | Time: 1 p.m. ET
Location: U.S. Financial institution Stadium
TV: CBS | Stream: Paramount+

The Jets have seen some drama as of late, benching beginning quarterback Zach Wilson after a poor efficiency and loss towards the Patriots. Even with their offensive points, the Jets nonetheless have a successful file and are coming off a 31-10 win over the Bears, led by quarterback Mike White. With White performing nicely final week, Wilson’s future is unknown and I’m curious to see the way it develops over the subsequent few weeks. 

Minnesota has the second-best file within the NFC, however their productiveness remains to be being questioned, leaving so many questioning, are the Vikings for actual? They’ve an amazing probability to proceed to show themselves towards a workforce with so many unknowns and points. 

7. Los Angeles Chargers at Las Vegas Raiders

When: Sunday | Time: 4:25 p.m. ET
Location: Allegiant Stadium
TV: CBS | Stream: Paramount+

Bear in mind when the AFC West was going to be the very best division in soccer? Ahh, offseason recollections. The Chargers have an actual powerful time closing out video games and it is a matter that has plagued them for the previous few seasons. They all the time come *so* near successful and could possibly be a prime workforce if just a few balls had bounced in a distinct route. The Raiders are removed from the workforce they mentioned they might be and standing at 4-7, there could possibly be some jobs on the road relying on how the remainder of their season goes. 

8. Cleveland Browns at Houston Texans

When: Sunday | Time: 1 p.m. ET
Location: NRG Stadium
TV: CBS | Stream: Paramount+

This recreation is not notably attention-grabbing so far as precise competitors goes, however it will likely be the primary time Deshaun Watson takes the sector for a regular-season recreation since Jan. 3, 2021. Watson faces his former workforce for his first recreation again following his 11-game suspension.

9. Jacksonville Jaguars at Detroit Lions

When: Sunday | Time: 1 p.m. ET
Location: Ford Subject
TV: Fox | Stream: fuboTV (try for free)

Should you simply have a look at their information, these 4-7 groups should not very thrilling, however they’re each enjoying nicely as of late. Detroit is off to show it isn’t the identical Lions they had been earlier than and the Jags are coming off an enormous upset win over the Ravens. The Lions misplaced final week, however it was as near an ethical victory as you will get within the league, shedding by three as time expired to the Payments. Each groups have momentum and wish to persuade followers that they’re higher than their information present. 

10. Inexperienced Bay Packers at Chicago Bears

When: Sunday | Time: 1 p.m. ET
Location: Soldier Subject
TV: Fox | Stream: fuboTV (try for free)

Packers vs. Bears was once must-watch tv, however this yr Inexperienced Bay is significantly struggling making the matchup rather less thrilling. I’m very curious to see what occurs with quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who exited final week’s recreation with an harm. He mentioned he’ll play “so long as we’re mathematically alive.” Rodgers mentioned his rib harm is feeling higher and is predicted to play Sunday, although how lengthy he stays in is just not one thing I might wager on.

11. New Orleans Saints at Tampa Bay Buccaneers

When: Monday | Time: 8:15 p.m. ET
Location: Raymond James Stadium
TV: ESPN | Stream: fuboTV (try for free)

Bucs quarterback Tom Brady is having the worst season of his profession, and but Tampa Bay remains to be in first place within the division. The Falcons are near catching up with the Buccaneers, so these subsequent video games are must-wins if Tampa needs the playoff spot. The Saints are a beatable workforce, so if the Buccaneers cannot beat them, there shall be much more trigger for alarm.

12. Denver Broncos at Baltimore Ravens

When: Sunday | Time: 1 p.m. ET
Location: M&T Financial institution Stadium
TV: CBS | Stream: Paramount+

This recreation shall be attention-grabbing for the off-the-field drama, as I will be how the Broncos reply if quarterback Russell Wilson continues on the trail he’s going. The workforce is clearly pissed off with how their season goes, sitting in final within the AFC West with simply three wins. The Ravens have their very own quarterback state of affairs occurring, after Lamar Jackson acquired upset at a fan in a now-deleted tweet. He’s clearly not pleased with final week’s loss to the Jaguars and I count on him to bounce again this week with extra to show.

13. Seattle Seahawks at Los Angeles Rams

When: Sunday | Time: 4:05 p.m. ET
Location: SoFi Stadium
TV: Fox | Stream: fuboTV (try for free)

The Seahawks have exceeded expectations this yr, whereas the defending Tremendous Bowl champion Rams failed to satisfy their lofty targets. The key story out of this recreation is that Aaron Donald might miss the sport resulting from a excessive ankle sprain. Star vast receiver Cooper Kupp is out indefinitely and quarterback Matthew Stafford has been coping with a concussion, so the Rams are already beginning behind.

14. Indianapolis Colts at Dallas Cowboys

When: Sunday | Time: 8:20 p.m. ET
Location: AT&T Stadium
TV: NBC | Stream: fuboTV (try for free)

The Cowboys are taking over the Colts and interim head coach Jeff Saturday, who confirmed his lack of expertise throughout Monday night time’s loss to the Steelers with clock mismanagement. The Colts are a bit extra of a wild card with Saturday main the way in which. The Cowboys might want to include operating again Jonathan Taylor.

15. Pittsburgh Steelers at Atlanta Falcons

When: Sunday | Time: 1 p.m. ET
Location: Mercedes-Benz Stadium
TV: CBS | Stream: Paramount+

The Steelers are final of their division, however are coming off an enormous win over the Colts. Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin has by no means had a shedding season, however at 4-7 it seems to be like this yr which will lastly occur. Each recreation from right here on out is must-win for the Falcons, who’re nonetheless alive within the NFC South.