The Chicago Bears had the Lions 10-24 in the first meeting of the year but allowed Jared Goff & the Lions to come from behind to win 31-30. This is the final meeting of the season for Justin Fields & his Bears vs. Detroit. Detroit lost on the road in week XVI while the Bears lost at home to another playoff team in the Buffalo Bills.

The 300th podcast of the 2022 NFL season, phew a long one and in this show I give the winner of the 45th meeting of all time between Carolina and Tampa Bay, which may be a sweep of the Buccs in 2022. Carolina won the first meeting of the year in Charlotte and now Carolina has their sights set on the NFC Division title. And it's in reach, Tom Brady for Tampa Bay of course vs. Sam Darnold for the Panthers. Carolina leads this series over the BUCCS 25-9 all time no postseason meetings. The Buccs won in week XVI primetime (Christmas Night) while the Panthers smoked the Lions on Christmas Eve 37-23.

Desmond Ridder for Atlanta this Sunday vs. Trace Mcsorely for Arizona, as the Cardinals are o the road, coming off a Christmas Night lost to Tampa Bay in o.t. 19-16. The Falcons are coming off a lost themselves to the Baltimore Ravens in week XVI. This will be the 33rd meeting ever between these franchises. Cardinals leads the Falcons 17-15 overall and 1-0 in the postseason.

The 48th meeting ever between Washington and Cleveland will start the new year, a series lead by the Browns 34-2-1 overall, all regular season games. Deshaun Watson leads the Cleveland Browns into Washington (talk about irony) vs. whom exactly? Carson Wentz or Taylor Heinicki for the Commanders. Washington lost on the road in Santa Clara on Saturday as the Browns lost at home vs. the New Orleans Saints in week XVI.

The Eagles will host the New Orleans Saints again to start the new year. However, th Saints lead Philadelphia in the postseason 3-1, even though the overall series is lead by Philadelphia 19-15 & 18-12 in the regular season. Will Jalen Hurts return for Philadelphia or will it be Gardner Minshew II vs. Andy Dalton for the Saints? New Orleans won on Christmas Eve and the Eagles lost on the road in their division. This is the 35th meeting of all time.

The Colts lead this series 12-6 overall against the New York Giants. 10-6 in the regular season and 2-0 in the postseason. (pre-Super Bowl ERA) Daniel Jones for the Giants vs. Who for Indianapolis is the question. The Colts lost in primetime in week XVI, while New York lost on Christmas Eve afternoon. Only the Giants are playoff hopeful and this 19th game of all time against the Colts is a must win for the G-men.

In 114 games this is a series the Dolphins still lead over their rival New England 60-54 overall. Mac Jones and New England lost the first meeting of this season 20-7. The Dolphins aren't certain who will be at quarterback as Tua is in concussion protocol for 3rd Tim this year. Dangerous and sad how the NFL CONTINUES TO NOT protect their most valuable assets which are the players on the field.

Amazing way for Amazon Prime to complete their 1st season streaming live NFL games with a huge playoff implications matchup between Dallas & Tennessee. Dallas leads the series all time 8-7, (no Super Bowls) and Dak Prescott is on fie, he'll face off against rookie Malik Willis. The Titans lost their last 5 games, 2 of those in their division while Dallas has went 4-1 in their last 5. It'll be the 16th game between the team that used to be Houston Texas and the team that will never leave Texas.

My primetime record the year is now 29-20 as I went 4-0 in primetime predictions for only the 2nd time this season. An amazing holiday weekend that flew by of course as always. The Chargers won last night 20-3 & my prediction was Chargers winning 27-17. Colts have a nasty, relentless defense with no quit in them. My overall record on the season is 139-94-2. Here comes the final Thursday night of the year and of the 2022 season.

So I was correct about the game last night. The Buccaneers won 16-19 F. O.T. My prediction was Tampa winning 24-12 in regulation time. Tom Brady and the gang handled their business with an insurmountable list of injuries. Overcoming all of their issues with injuries and pulled out the road win to improve to 7-8 on the year still leading the NFC South Division.