Big Bear Nolan's Blog

In the tenth week of the 2025 NFL season. There is a plethora of games that could be a difference in the 2025-26 playoff picture. Let’s look at some of them.

Ravens (3-5) at Vikings (4-4), 12 pm CT FOX

Two teams that were playoff teams in 2024 got off to rough starts in 2025. But now both have seen their respective QB’s in Lamar Jackson and J.J. McCarthy return. So the future for the rest of the season is once again looking positive for both Baltimore and Minnesota. This Sunday, the matchup between the two is a must win for both as both desperately need wins to get out of the bottom and get back up to the top of the NFL.

Browns (2-6) at Jets (1-7), 12 pm CT CBS

This game isn’t big in the playoff picture. But in terms of who will be the no. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, this game is as big as it can get. Two teams that have absolutely struggled when they should be at the top era of their respective franchises need a win. (Or do they)

Jaguars (5-3) at Texans (3-5), 12 pm CT CBS

For the AFC south, this game one of the biggest of the year. Houston needs this win to get back into the race with Jacksonville and Indianapolis. Where Liam Cohen’s Jaguars cannot lose ground to the Indianapolis Colts. This one will be an underrated game.

Patriots (7-2) at Buccaneers (6-2), 12 pm CT CBS

The two teams that Tom Brady called home are also two of the best in the NFL this season. Both Drake Maye and Baker Mayfield have been looking like Brady himself this year too. This game could easily be the best this season.

Rams (6-2) at 49ers (6-3), 3:25 pm CT FOX

The Rams 49ers rivalry is once again between two of the best in the NFC West. FOX America’s game of the week will be a dandy as this one is between two very equal teams. In fact it’s so equal that ESPN is only giving the Rams a .2% higher chance of winning.

Eagles (6-2) at Packers (5-2-1), 7:15 pm CT ABC and ESPN (Monday night)

Monday night football will be the biggest game of the week as the defending Super Bowl champion Eagles make their first trip to Lambeau Field since 2020. Green Bay will look to wash the stench from the upset to the Panthers by trying to take care of the Eagles. This matchup is between two teams that are Super Bowl contenders and could arguably be for the No. 1 seed in the NFC.