NFL Week 10 players to watch: Will Joe Burrow sizzle vs. another ex-Ohio State QB?

From a quarterback attempting to keep up his sizzling hand to a star pass-rusher making a brash declare, listed here are gamers to observe in Week 10.

SUNDAY’S POSTGAME HEADLINE TODAY | Bengals’ Joe Burrow stays sizzling towards the Texans

Apparently absolutely recovered from his calf damage, Burrow has led the Bengals (5-3) to 4 straight victories. Throughout this stretch, the Cincinnati QB accomplished 75.8 p.c of his passes for 1,133 yards, 10 TDs and two interceptions.

On Wednesday, Texans rookie QB C.J. Stroud mentioned, “I undoubtedly suppose he’s an MVP on this league.”

Stroud, a former Ohio State star, threw for a rookie-record 470 yards in a Week 9 victory towards the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, however Burrow ought to outduel him. “Joe Cool,” after all, performed at Ohio State like Stroud earlier than transferring to LSU.

Houston (4-4) is twenty fourth within the NFL in passing yards allowed per sport (238), and as of Friday, oddschecker lists Cincinnati as a 6.5-point favorite. 

SUNDAY’S POSTGAME HEADLINE TODAY | Cardinals’ Kyler Murray struggles in return vs. Falcons

Arizona’s QB is making his first begin since he suffered a torn ACL towards the New England Patriots in Week 14 final season. On Thursday, the two-time Professional Bowler informed the media, “It has been a protracted, lengthy 10 months,” however he has no considerations about his knee.

Nonetheless, do not be shocked if Murray seems rusty towards the Falcons (4-5). Atlanta is tenth within the NFL in passing yards allowed per sport (197.1). The passing offense for Arizona (1-8) has floundered with a motley crew of QBs, averaging 162.7 yards per game, second to final within the league.

SUNDAY’S POSTGAME HEADLINE TODAY | Lions’ Aidan Hutchinson backs up Tremendous Bowl declare

Per Bryan DeArdo of CBS Sports activities, the Lions defensive finish just lately mentioned, “This may very well be our shot” to make the group’s first Tremendous Bowl. It is a daring declare, however do not be shocked if the star pass-rusher and the Lions (6-2) again it up. 

Towards the Chargers (4-4), Hutchinson ought to wreck an offensive line that’s twenty first within the league in pass-block win price (52 p.c), per ESPN Analytics. 

SUNDAY’S POSTGAME HEADLINE TODAY | Chase Younger dominates in debut with 49ers

Throughout their bye week, the San Francisco 49ers (5-3) dealt a compensatory 2024 third-round decide to the Washington Commanders for the defensive finish. On Wednesday, 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan mentioned, “I feel [Young’s] going to leap in straight away.” 

Younger — who had 5 sacks and 18 pressures in seven video games with Washington this season — ought to make a direct influence towards the Jacksonville Jaguars (6-2). Per Mark Lengthy of the Related Press, Jaguars offensive sort out Cam Robinson mentioned, “It is a puzzle” attempting to determine how he might be used within the San Francisco scheme. 

SUNDAY’S POSTGAME HEADLINE TODAY | Dak Prescott extends win streak towards Giants 

The Cowboys quarterback has been on a tear just lately. Per Saad Yousuf of The Athletic, Prescott has posted a quarterback ranking of 120.7 since Week 6, one of the best within the NFL.

“Extraordinarily comfy, extraordinarily assured,” Cowboys offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer just lately mentioned of Prescott’s play, through Yousuf. “Not solely is he on time, however the accuracy and the place he is been throwing the ball has been elite.”

Prescott ought to earn his 12th consecutive win towards the New York Giants (2-7). ESPN Analytics offers Dallas (5-3) an 89.8 percent chance to win its residence sport.